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[quote name='Mudpup' timestamp='1338236350' post='1671424'] Foo Fighters singles. Rope, Learning to Fly, Pretender, Times Like These are all pretty straightforward but sound like theres more going on than there really is. Nate really got the less is more thing happening there! [/quote] Times Like These might be a bit challenging timing wise

Great blog, enjoyed reading whilst supping my morning coffee. Enjoy your holiday.

Hopefully you have now learnt the same lesson that I did years ago. New purchases should be rehearsed with, prior to gigging

Hi Pete. I'm not much of an amp expert but I do gig with a Shuttle 6. I've been very happy with it's performance. I usually aim for a fairly clean sound and it always delivers. I'm using Mark Bass cabs though, which I think are voiced very differently to Hartke. Given the different cabs it''s probably irrelevant to you what my settings are. Surprised they haven't got back to you. I think the company is owned by Fender these days, don't know if that has any bearing on it. It might be worh you paying a visit to the Talk Bass Forum as one of the Genz designers is a member on there and always seems willing to answer any technical questions.

[quote name='billyapple' timestamp='1338024568' post='1668721'] As soon as I've finished washing my smalls, I'll be on my way. Can't wait, looks lovely out [/quote] You sure it looks lovely out? I'm sure the girls won't agree. Get those smalls back on

Won't be joining you, as I'm a bit below par and confined to quarters. also the addition of a severe migraine yesterday and has left me feeling very fragile today. Hope you all have a splendid time.

[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1337702441' post='1664249'] Markbass and Genz Benz are probably the best bet for ANY style of music (as in of you want a very clean pure tone) because add a pedal in, like the VT Bass, and you have instant rock tone. Turn it off, and you have a very crisp pure bass tone. [/quote] Which is one of the reasons that I settled on the Genz Shuttle 6 and two Mark Bass 2 x 10"s. I have used this set up with a Classic Rock band, an Indie Rock band, Function band, doing country stuff and a Pub Pop/Funk/Rock band. With a bit of eq tweeking it has worked very well in each setting.

Yes, Dave cables are certainly quality.

My lovely wife recently treated me to the Kinsman folding stool/stand. Think she got it on Amazon about £25. Really impressed with it, well built and comfortable, with the added bonus of doubling up as a stand.

Don't believe all of the self penned hype from some of the bands on Join my band. The reality is, that an awful lot of them aren't quite as good as they like to think they are. Make contact and sound them out. If you fancy it, go along. Or open mic nights. Good luck P.S. Have a hug

Law of Sod at work again Clarky, feel your pain though mate.

With the rock band that I've just left, it was Can't get Enough. With the other band its a song by Sia

I'm glad to say that my enthusiasm is still greater than my ability. And I'll be happy for it to stay that way

Congrats life is good

Good news, go annoy the neighbours