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[quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1430564807' post='2762637'] Not sure what one of these is. Anything like a pub? [/quote] Maybe a noisy pub if you have had a lot to drink

Hi, I'm in a rock band and we play within a musical soundscape. It would be good to accompany this with changing projected imagery. Can someone suggest the basic kit needed to start?

Schecter Stiletto is a really nice pit of kit. Yammy TRB's, Ibanez BTB's. Ive had all three makes in the past and they are solid builds and a quality product. I wouldn't worry about the through neck thing as I don't think it makes a noticeable difference and would consider the bolt on Stilettos and TRB1004 The tight string spacing is a tricky one hmmmm

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1429644435' post='2753638'] Have you joined PPL to get your ISRC Codes? [/quote] That's in hand thanks. I just sent off the forms this Monday. We've had a bit of radio play with our demos already so that was already overdue.

Thanks all much appreciated. "Mastering" is happening later this week but its always good to be ahead of the game.

[quote name='AntLockyer' timestamp='1429554969' post='2752594'] Buy a P bass? [/quote] That sounds like good advice to me I struggled with Jazz basses for a long time, mainly because I love the tone when playing at home but whenever I played live they just lacked "beef". I now play a Stingray...problem solved. If you don't like Stingrays or P basses what about a high end ibanez, something with EMG's or a Fender Jazz deluxe? I'd start with a P bass or Stingray though.

I'm really pleased that my band are nearly finished our first EP......the tracks get mastered this week and we the art work and covers are ordered Every-things being done in house as much as possible to keep costs down and we see this primarily as a promotional exercise. The plan is to produce a small number of CD's promotion and sale and to sell downloads..

All mine are three band eq but for for me its is as you say below. [quote name='badboy1984' timestamp='1429567033' post='2752778'] The bass just sounded right to me. [/quote]

Thanks, I have had a look in the directions you both pointed and sure enough there are loads of good microamps and boosts out there to pick from. I already have a BB Xotic pre-amp and a B' Assmaster OD so have that area well covered. I notice there are some British made pedals from Boo etc. Which to choose...its always tempting to get something that does more than you need

I just wondered if anyone uses it. I was thinking that I need a subtle volume boost to bring my bass to the front of the mix for some small passages of two numbers. I really don't want to change the sound too much and can't really stop to change settings. I use an EBS Multicomp, which has a gain dial so would adding a 2nd one with the grain dialled up would do the trick? What about alternatives? I see a pedal called a Steel Leather?. Any advice would be much appreciated. I need something pretty compact though as I'm tight on space on my board

If you break it down, Glastonbury is amazing value but I have no desire to go to something like that and musically it has lost its way...its just too big My first big festival was Knebworth in 1979, which was the last with Led Zep's original line up. : http://www.ukrockfestivals.com/79-Kneb-festival-recording.html I went to both weekends and was younger and wilder then and so out of it that I don't remember the first concert after about 4.00pm but can recall the 2nd In retrospect the musical experience wasn't that good and my best experiences have been at smaller festivals and gigs. I really enjoyed going to Global Gathering in 2011 and 2012 but thats big enough for me.

After trying numerous basses I now play an SR5 and after trying numerous strings I have settled with Rotosound Flats...job done I have to admit that I haven't tried all the other strings you mention but can say that I'm really happy with the roto's, I play both finger style and with a pick and find the whole set up very responsive to my playing style.

Learn to play drums and you can join my band!

I saw them in around 1980's at St James's Park in Newcastle. It was a lovely day and the J Geils band were in support. I really felt that their most creative years were already behind them. They didn't do much of the classic 60's/early 70's stuff so this was probably the highlight. They haven't done anything since to make me change my mind. I hope you enjoy them though [url="https://video.search.yahoo.com/video/play;_ylt=A2KLqIB64BxV8UYAWUf7w8QF;_ylu=X3oDMTBzc2M2MjdyBHNlYwNzcgRzbGsDdmlkBHZ0aWQDBGdwb3MDMTE-?p=Stones+Start+Me+Up&vid=5915e166e9e8cde8b58abeb7b1ee68a3&l=4%3A52&turl=http%3A%2F%2Fts4.mm.bing.net%2Fth%3Fid%3DVN.608007824478111711%26pid%3D15.1&rurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Dx6n4Dq_CvsQ&tit=The+Rolling+Stones+-+Start+Me+Up+-+12%2F18%2F1981+-+Hampton+Coliseum+%28Official%29&c=10&sigr=11bfivf8o&sigt=12bqniooq&sigi=11ru0cf3k&age=1410554533&fr2=p%3As%2Cv%3Av&fr=aaplw&tt=b"]https://video.search...v&fr=aaplw&tt=b[/url]

I had a new Schecter guitar with faults a few years back from a Scottish Branch and they were most helpful and sorted things out. It sounds like you were dealing with an idiot with no customer training whatsoever.

[quote name='dub_junkie' timestamp='1427333720' post='2729112'] If you end up going for an unlined board think about where you want the side dots. some bass have side dots where they normally are on a fretted bass so you played in front of the dots where the frets would be. On others (my current fretless included) the dots are on the fretlines which for me is easier to get my head (and fingers) around. [/quote] +1

[quote name='sammybee' timestamp='1427318647' post='2728945'] I've never played one before, and am curious how long it takes to adapt. Thinking mostly about intonation - would it be best to get a lined fretless? My fretted favourites are my Stingray 4 and US Std Fender Jazz - so I'd preferably like something of similar quality. Any advice on taking the leap is most welcomed. [/quote] My advice would be to get a bass that is similar dimensions and feel to one of your favourites. That makes it much easier if it feels familiar. Lined or unlined? Unless your going to play looking at the fret board all the time I don't think it makes that much difference but I would say avoid getting a de-fretted bass as the dots along the top edge will be in the wrong place. I refer to them all the time. Also I have found fretless a really rewarding experience. I hope that helps

Hi, still looking

[quote name='Jenny_Innie' timestamp='1426545726' post='2719282'] He's headlining Glastonbury this year, so he must be very good. [/quote] Really, wow I would want my money back out of principal

[quote name='kevvo66' timestamp='1426464202' post='2718326'] is it time I flogged the lot just a thought? [/quote] I would say yes to that question. Keep your favorite and amplification and then start looking new that will inspire you. Maybe even another type of instrument or genre. There is nothing worse than sitting with a whole bunch of unused instruments-that is depressing. I got to that stage and traded them all in for a fretless bass I was lusting after. At the end of the day you can only play one bass, and use one set of amplification at a time so you need a set of kit that inspires you to play. You can always start a fresh and get more gear if you want once you have had your clear out.

Thats tomorrow, should be good

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