gafbass02

Do I really have to say!

I just get frustrated with buffering. Even a problem on my sw***y new laptop :-/

Gutted

I literally did a very sharp intake of breath and was about to offer my shuttle pheeeew!

Rounds for me.... Flatwounds, what are they....?

very much what Lozz just said. There seems to be a real problem with engineers, live and studio, just going for whatever their fixed idea of how a 'generic' bass should sound is, and giving the old 'I'll get you a good bass sound' or live 'I know how a bass should sound.' Which inevitably isnt how MY bass should sound. Especially the older guys tbh. Ive been told straight to my face a number of times now that the bass should be a deep thud under the drums or variations on this. Maybe that was the case a zillion years ago, but not for me! Its why at sound checks i make a point of doing various techniques including chords and harmonics etc and mention to the engineer that id like my sound as close to whats coming out the amp as possible and that i tend to use lots of subtle techniques and high end passages as well as the low stuff and could they please mix to that and that i dont mind if they need to boost the mids to get that cut through. ( I also add it to sounds on my multi FX that i know i use on passages that will get lost)

Had a slap 'n 'grind' on mine earlier. It's pretty darn good innit! Might hang onto it after all :-) sounded great with drive and a plectrum and the slap sound was fab. If I could just find a cheapo thinner neck ..

A drummer friend and myself play every thurs in a house band for an open mic for free, while the singer/guitarist takes all the money. He also provides the pa, which he also sets up and strikes. He buys us drinks and occasionally uses us for paid gigs. Its his living but we both have day jobs. It grates a bit, but I play every Thurs at open mic because I like it and it challenges me. Hence over time I've become the house guy. It's got me exposure and a reputation and is better than watching Telly all night. Its also directly led to the odd paid gig and I get to meet lots of musos and people. Hence why I do it when it looks on paper like I'm nuts!

Hardly been payed in 20 years. Sometimes and more so In recent times but I just love to play and perform. The way I see it us that some people will do karaoke or queue for hours to embarrass themselves at some talent show or similar once and talk about it for years, whereas we get to do the things that many people can only dream of. For that I think I'm lucky, over the years I've had great times with great Mates and have great stories to tell. Much better than staying in and watching Telly anyway. It's not always easy and I'd love to have been paid more, but I'm thankful for every moment. Infact recently a fledgling covers band I'm in as they start were offered some gigs but the keys and guitard who already only play for money balked as the split would've been pretty thin. So I offered to Play for free, cause I do it for the rush and the experience, Not for thirty quid or whatever. Ill say though that Since having the little 'un though I'm rather more choosy with things that would eat family time.

That J really appeals actually it didnt before, and now it does. Yum!

I had a blue set, dead out the packet. Just awful things.

Really appreciate the hard work you guys do on our behalf.

Ahem, mine's going for £45! im hoping for a record sale speed ;-) check the for sale section ;-D