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neepheid

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    Frustrating practice last night

    in General Discussion

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    What a time I had last night at band practice trying to make myself heard. I just couldn't cut through worth a damn. I was using my G&L Tribute L-2000 into an Ashdown 2x10 combo of some sort (can't remember which one) and for over half the session I wrestled with amp settings, bass settings, earplugs in, earplugs out. I finally got something audible by seriously boosting the mids on the amp to the point where it sounded crap, but at least it was better than playing by feel.

    Just thought I'd have a grumble. Although I don't like the acoustics in the room we were in anyway (and don't get me started on that Ashdown, it's probably seen better days too) I don't think I've quite got the hang of this G&L yet. I can get it to sound great when I'm by myself, but throw a drummer and a guitarist into the mix and I disappear.

    I've got a gig on Saturday, and the whole experience has made me think that I'll take my G-3 - it's just simpler, set the volume, cut as much treble as you want then occasionally flick the 3 way to the bridge during the set for the songs where the bass needs a little more bite.

    I will master that G&L though, damn it!

    "Can I have a go on your bass, mate?"

    in General Discussion

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    [quote name='Master blaster' post='756029' date='Feb 24 2010, 01:04 PM']Does anyone else have people turn up to gigs and assume that your amp is a comunal amp?[/quote]

    I've not had people assume that the amp is communal - I've either been asked first, or some kind of balanced gear sharing has been arranged beforehand via the promoter or myspace communication.

    If anyone does make that assumption in future I will correct them :)

    Best bedroom bass amp/combo?

    in Amps and Cabs

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    I have an old Laney 30W thing which I bought in ignorance when I bought my first bass. It makes a noise. It's loud enough to practice with a drummer with the dampeners on. Therefore it does what it needs to.

    If I had my time again, I'd look at a Roland Cube 30 for the built in effects giggle, or just try and find something light - that old Laney is pretty heavy for all that it does.

    Is it because I'm a Bass player?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    [quote name='arthurhenry' post='748223' date='Feb 17 2010, 11:32 AM']It would have been nice for someone to come up and say they'd noticed, but perhaps this is an unrealistic expectation.[/quote]

    I think you're expecting too much, just be happy in your own knowledge that you played well or had a good gig.

    Whats the difference ??

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    Main differences:

    1 has 1 pickup, 1 has 2 (no prizes for that one, I guess)
    The VM P has a wider neck (41mm at nut) than a Standard P (Jazz width - 38mm). May not seem like a lot, but crucial for some.
    The VM range probably has a slightly better value retention than the Standard.

    Advice on modifying / upgrading my Squier 'P'

    in Build Diaries

    Posted

    I also did similar upgrades to a Squier P:

    solid shaft CTS pots
    Sprague orange drop capacitor
    Seymour Duncan quarter pounder
    New pickguard (get the drill out, you will have to fill and redo some of those holes)
    Reamed out the tuner holes and fitted full size open gear tuners
    "Big F" Fender neckplate
    Chrome set screw fitting barrel knobs
    Comedy "Fecker Imprecison" headstock logo

    It was a lot of fun and turned an adequate bass into a good bass imho.

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