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[quote name='wulf' post='81145' date='Oct 30 2007, 09:44 AM']If you are in a band that pushes the volume up, then there is always the possibility that a crap sound is not the fault of the equipment but just because there is way too much sound bouncing around in a small room [/quote] Yeah... it seems this fact glazes over some of the bands that play at our studio. You can tell, because the guitar amps & PA are shot to pieces by bands pushing above and beyond what they really need. Thankfully the bass amps aren't too bad.

[quote name='cetera' post='80781' date='Oct 29 2007, 12:46 PM']VERY nice!! Just fuelling my GAS for a Jap 75 Reissue.... mwah ha ha!!! [/quote] +1

I usually use Unit 9 in Balham. The amps in most of the rooms are okay, mostly MAG range Ashdowns and Trace Elliots. A few of them have amps that are knovking on heaven's door, and the speakers are a bit shot. But most of the bass amps there aren't too bad. I've also frequented Livewire in Streatham. Mostly Peavey TNT range. Gets the job done I suppose.

[quote name='Mike' post='79146' date='Oct 24 2007, 11:02 PM']Yeah, not always the cheapest but service has always been good to me - great selection of high class basses too! +1 for Alex.[/quote] +1. I am more than happy to pay that little bit extra for that guarantee of great customer service.

One thing I do sometimes, especially if I'm finding it difficult to find something complementary to what's going on, is to sing my parts. Unless you're on the top of your game, I find that it is much easier to create musical parts by singing in your head.

[quote name='E_MaN' post='78458' date='Oct 23 2007, 06:43 PM']Your the One that I want - Grease lol, always gets a few looks, but then you have to follow it up with Master of Puppets or Blood and Thunder [/quote] I'm a Summer Loving type of guy. One time, an employee came up to me and she said it was a welcome change to everyone playing RHCP lines.

One of the best bass distortion I've used has come from my EBS MicroBass II. It can do high gain distortion, but it excels in overdriving so to make the tone more meatier and bassier.

Once you go Mac... you never go back. Just got my first Mac this summer specifically for Garageband. After years of being frustrated with PCs, I am just sad I didn't get a Mac sooner.

Amazing! Honest sellers get done, but scammers are left to run riot. My opinion of eBay has run to new depths now. What goes around comes around. Good luck with whatever you decide to do mate.

... and he works as a...!?

I think it is far better to be hated than for someone to be apathetic towards your music. At least it generates a response. Glad to see it's been taken on the chin and responded in a dignified manner mate.

I began on piano, but play it rarely. I use my sister's Kawai digital piano (though she uses it even less than me).

eBay gets weirder every day... good luck with the meeting Chris! I wish we could film it to see if he is nonsensical in real life as online.

That is amazing! I like in particular how the lighter wood comes through just behind the bridge. It's a nice effect.

[quote name='ped' post='67879' date='Sep 30 2007, 08:45 PM'][url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/rockcase_rc20805b.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/rockcase_rc20805b.htm[/url] These are good![/quote] They are, just a little bulky for my needs. They're great for carrying in a car however. My guitarist's hard case slides around and bumps in his boot when he has it in there sometimes. I have one I've been thinking about getting rid of. A bit cheeky to mention it here, but if anyone's interested, give me a PM. I'll get a proper post and some pictures in a bit.

[quote name='G-bitch' post='67775' date='Sep 30 2007, 05:50 PM']I'd love an incase bag.[/quote] +1. I have a Hiscox case, but tend to only use it nowadays if I'm flying. Soft cases are best for my situation, as I tend to use public transport to get to gigs and usually carry a lot of gear with me too. I try to avoid using hard cases also after a near miss with my case, a 7 year old boy and his very attractive but distracting mother.

[quote name='Geddys nose' post='67036' date='Sep 28 2007, 05:35 PM'][url="http://www.adtrader.co.uk/detail/frameset.php?aid=829627&class_id=53"]http://www.adtrader.co.uk/detail/frameset....amp;class_id=53[/url] d=829627&class_id=53Don't know much about it but it could be one of 'Them' what you dream about finding.[/quote] If it is too good to be true, it usually is.

Ouch! Good on ya for having a contingency.

I've seen these guys twice. My friend is a massive fan and found them on Myspace before they started to get hyped up. I saw them at Camden Underworld and that was a great gig. I saw them more reently at some festival in North London... they had some problems setting up and I think it affected their performance as it seemed slightly sloppy. But yeah, cool band. Saw the guitarist at a Tool gig and shook his hand. I'll see if my metalling amigo is up for it.

[quote name='Jean-Luc Pickguard' post='64657' date='Sep 24 2007, 10:53 AM']I keep my nails trimmed down as much as possible so they don't catch the string at all. I carry a little nail trimmer gadet[/quote] Me too. I freak out when I'm playing with long nails (>1mm) and really disrupts my flow. As for the TS, I seriously suggest going for a manicure everynow and then if they are that much of a problem. I've considered it.

I gig regularly about 1-3 times a month. Live performance is one aspect musicianship, but there are many others which can be developed. It just depends where you see yourself and where your state of mind is at. But surely anyone who looks down upon another isn't worth giving the time of day really.