stewblack

Great advice all around. A couple of points specific to last night. We were outside and the people opposite were already at their tables under ther marquee (no sides) Singer sings in bands for her living , is hugely experienced , and doesn't sing while soundchecking the instruments. I don't think everyone who loved the sound is wrong I am frightened I was! And yes my first thought was screw carrying the Ampeg if all they want is a weedy midrange!

Or join a reggae band...

I quite agree, I didn't turn up nor alter my tone. But how can I enjoy playing if I know my bass sounds sh1te?

Did a gig last night. With people I love and trust. Took the Ampeg SVT for that lovely valve goodness. Singer soundchecked the instruments and bv's then we swapped and I went out to check the band with her vocals. I was appalled. The bass sound was just a weedy, thin, fizz. I asked her in all honesty had she really meant me to remove the glorious bottom end, not just from mine but from the whole band's sound? I went along with it, one must respect the person doing the soundcheck. Later I received many plaudits from members of the crowd. So am I broken? Why can't I be trusted to know what a good bass sound is? It seems I lack all objectivity when it comes to my own sound.

Trust me you don't want to be here!

I wish I could follow this advice.

Yep. They're a modular system.

To anyone lacking the gear but wanting to do this who might have been put off by the (excellent) advice above. Just to say we took part in a series of streamed gigs last year and the guy did it all with his phone. It worked just fine. Obviously it wasn't as professional, but don't think you have to do it professionally or it won't work.

That's a great line! Good luck.

I was a brut guy back before I needed to shave, and before regular washing seemed important. No one ever wanted to smell like that .

Thanks man, it's a heavy lift but the only rig I've played through that sounds the same standing next to it as it does in the room. I love everything about it.

I have a gig! Praise be. The eternal question arises; what gear shall I take? The answer is simple. The best of everything. Best amp, best cabs, best bass.

Back when the band started I was a lazy fecker. I found other people's covers on YouTube and learned them. Usually just the first verse which I would repeat. So I am currently learning the actual bass laid down (I believe) by Bob Babbitt. No shortcuts, full transcription. It's quite a lot better than what I have been playing.

Gravelly US Marine corps voice "You got this" 💪

Just sold a pedal to Paul in an entirely painless transaction. Communication was quick, clear and precise and payment was prompt. Happy to recommend this excellent Basschatter.

God no. Can't risk overhang

MG Metro was perhaps a step too far.

Nice work. You obviously know your way around the workings of a bass. Is it comfy to play?

Second hand, for that money you're way beyond budget and into great quality gear. Great budget gear is half that new.

I came back after a long break too mate. Now I'm bankrupt and own more amps, cabs, basses, straps, bags, boxes, pedals and God knows what else, than I can practically store.

That's a good point. GP12 SMX. With all those amazingly useful features.