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I've always said that bass players need to be solid before they are flash. Same applies to drummers but unfortunately it seems that many of them want to try the flashy fills without being able to keep tempo and seem to think that hey pull it off.

Been playing 20 yrs+ now and have never felt much love for Fender or Precisions in particular. However, it felt a bit weird being surrounded by so much Precision love that when the opportunity arose to 'treat' myself, I started to have some Precision GAS. I had previously become royally p***ed off with Fender for their treatment of Genz Benz (amongst others) and had vowed not to support them in any way. Whilst perusing the F/S section a 1980's Tokai Hard Puncher caught my eye. Black with Rosewood fretboard hit the mark aesthetically for me, and newly strung with a set of flats (which I also have little experience of). Resistance was futile and a deal was done. Well, in short, I'm a bit knocked out by it. Lovely thing to play, superb neck, great tone. I cant put the damn thing down. I waned something could have a fiddle with, so I have a Custom Shop 62 pickup on the way (yes, I know it's Fender so I'm a bit ashamed but I think this bass deserves it) and a shielding kit. Looking forward to the next band rehearsal when I can hear it at full tilt in the mix. Happy days.

I wanted a drive pedal to give a slight volume boost and add a bit of break up to my sound. Nothing excessive but just enough to fill out the sound in some songs and while the guitarist was soloing. I tried a Catalinbread SFT for a while but found the volume boost a bit uncontrollable and now use a Way Huge Green Rhino which does exactly what I want. Don't know if that helps at all.

My only advice is; if you buy something like a Line6 or Behringer, buy second hand and very cheap because resale value is zero. If you go for something more expensive go for a decent make like Fender, Markbass, Tecamp. You can lose can more money on working your way up to what you really want than it would cost to buy the thing in the first place.

Tell 'em you feel undervalued and that you're off to pastures new and that if you've misjudged them they need to get in touch to clear the air.

For me, the bass really comes alive in a live gig context. I enjoy noodling around, learning and rehearsing, but the live stuff is what really floats my boat.

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I reckon some players struggle to hear themselves and assume that more bass eq and more volume will sort it out. Instead it makes in into a boomy mess. I also think they don't distinguish between what sounds good at low volume and what works in a live mix. It probably seems counter-intuitive to turn bass down to make it easier to hear.

For home use, learning stuff, general quiet practise I use a Line 6 LD15. Input for MP3, Computer or whatever you like and headphones socket. Huge range of sounds available (as with all Line 6 stuff), range of effects and seriously cheap too. Only thing it doesn't have is an onboard tuner.

Either; He came across the Ocean with his Gallions an Guns... Or Do the Shake 'n Vac and put the freshness back....... Can't decide.

The issues are highlighted when a decent brand shifts production to the far east (like Eden). Cheap components can ruin a hard earned reputation, especially when the price doesn't change.

Guitarist in my band has had dozens of amps over the years. My favourite is a Blackstar HT100. All valve and costs a fraction of some of the other stuff he has tried. Personally, I don't think you can get a decent clean sound from any Marshall I've heard. Fender Twin is a nice amp but don't know about price.

Best Precision I ever played was a Lakland.

I love the Tech stuff. Cabs are very high build quality and super light. Sound dispersal is very good so you can hear what you're playing when stood right next to it. They are also very sensitive so don't need masses of power, and are extremely loud. I love the look too but that's subjective. I reckon the 4x12 that's for sale would easily give any 8x10 a good run for it's money at a fraction of the weight. and the 4x10 wouldn't be far off either.

Big, clean and punchy in a lightweight setup to me = GB Streamliner or GK MB Fusion. Cab wise, there are a couple of Tech Soundsystems in the F/S section which are epic cabs.

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Genz Benz Shuttle sounds about right. The 300 Watt ones are cheap as chips and also come in a kind of combo (attached to a 1x10 cab) if memory serves me right.

Discreet has nailed it. You could also angle your cab away from the singer.

The worst part of gigging bar none.

Just bought a GK amp from Ryan. Exactly as described. Would deal with him any time.

Has done a fair bit with Warren Haynes and Government Mule. Terrific player who often scat sings what he is playing on the bass which is quite awesome to watch. Think there is a Youtube clip of him doing this with Lee Pomeroy.

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