LukeFRC

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[quote name='ikay' timestamp='1394205275' post='2389162'] This vid is fairly conclusive evidence that the bass itself has at least something to do with it - [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFjA0cshhvc[/media] [/quote] I dunno, I don't think anyone would argue that using a tone control to cut the top end off changes the tone... but watching that video it seems that he's very much moving his hand to a different place for each bass... [quote name='leroydiamond' timestamp='1394221868' post='2389380'] Heard my pre cbs Fender jazz being played by a mate last night and I feel he got a tone from that bass that was to die for and I could not ever replicate . [/quote] I think this is the thing we should celebrate - we get so anal about gear or even technique sometimes. I love hearing other players use my gear and show that they are so much better than me. They never sound like me and normally better but it's great to hear good bass players. [quote name='Damonjames' timestamp='1394308404' post='2390219'] To use an analogy, Sebastian Vettel is one hell of an F1 driver right now, but put him in a Renault, is he going to perform at the same level? Most likely not. It's all apples and oranges. [/quote] Ironically he has had a renault engine, and somewhat excitingly it's rubbish this year!

That sounds like an amazing rig! Quite jealous. I would echo people asking what it is that you feel you lack in your rig. I used to have a (powersoft) puma 1000 and can imagine with the right cab (which you have) it would have no problem with DB.

Warwickhunt is the basschat expert on a quest towards light basses I think (just wave a sub 8lb warwick at him and see what happens) so I recommend reading his postings on the subject in this thead and others. Personally I think that given weight is going to be a major issue a trip to bass direct/bass gear or a big music shop might be worthwhile (though not close to truro) I would er against buying unseen online, and esp when the price isn't an amazing bargain. Balance is also important. My old Peavey T40 which was in the 12-14 lb range, for me was fine playing as it balanced well. I can feel the alb weight of my silly unbalanced Warwick thumb far more.

any chocolate block type will work.... but you'll still need to solder wires to the pots to end at the joining block... and by the time you've done that you'd may have well learn to solder.

[quote name='TomRichards' timestamp='1394297923' post='2390043'] there seems to be a trend to go to cheaper amps now, even if they are inferior in sound or design. [/quote] Interesting question. You can sometimes see the same in bass guitars, even the very cheap ones are usable. I guess for me there's a point in the pricing structure where paying extra isn't getting you something better, just different. In bass guitars I would guess that everything over £600 or so new price will be a bass that could last you a lifetime. Amps are a little different as it's harder to work out the quality of the construction and parts used, and a lot of the newer amps seem to use the same power modules.... I would say that in many cases I can see why the top end are considered top end but I'm not convince the difference in quality and design between a mid-range mid-price bass amp and a cheaper amp are really actually that big

[quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1393881908' post='2385509'] I vote for a refin in Burgundy Mist [/quote] ooh nice!

something becomes flavour of the week, everyone buys one... it falls out of favour lots of folk sell to buy the next big thing.... I find it more interesting seeing the gear that doesn't come up that often and keeps it's value/desirability.... Thunderfunk, Mesa walkabout come to mind. Mind you I thought Kev's Phil Jones Six Pac would be sold pretty quickly too....

http://www.musikding.de/Decal-for-inkjet-printers-108x139cm for inkjet printers, they also have one for laser printers.... if you don't have one, we've got one and you're not far away... in other news was chatting to a fella on Facebook local to us who's on the look out for one of those washburn...

I just read through them all, and the sold ones.... brilliant!

To the OP.... the other trick is less sexy for us all that love bass gear.... but get the guitarists to turn down a bit....

Oh no, really sorry to hear that Take it easy- health first, music second.