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Well my experimenting will have to stop for a while as I really like the Status flats. They do it for me and sound great with my pedals too. They didn't so it for me at all on my EMG laiden LTD Surveyor or Ibby but work for me on the FNA. A really nice feel too. I'll maybe try some others next time I need a set on another bass. Note: just realised that I now have flats or half rounds on all my basses-it wasn't planned must just be my sound.

Welcome to the world of Bands. There are always tensions and differing expectations within the band. Because of that everyone has to compromise if the band is going to stick together and you also need common ground and understanding. It sounds like the new guitarist already considers himself the band leader. If your not happy about that you either need to kick him and get someone more in line with your thinking or start again with like minded people Bands are great fun but your better to be up front. If fun is your main objective you ned to say so. Being in a band is the fastest way to improve in my opinion

I love the BB series and fancied a BB1000s a while back but when I tried it found it a bit heavy. Whats the weight of the 1025x or 2025x?

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1398023753' post='2429691'] I can`t remember where I saw this, but I read of something similar where the singer of a band was always complaining that the bass was too loud, so one day the bassist offered to turn down to appease him. No it`s still too loud was the response from the singer - until the bassist held out the end of his lead showing the bass wasn`t plugged in. [/quote] Haahaa love it

Its what it sounds like from the audience perspective thats important. I play bass in one band and guitar in another. I recently played a gig on guitar and both I and the drummer thought the bass player was way too loud but the bass player was insistant that it was turned down and maybe it was just where we were standing. Then after the gig I asked for some audience feedback from friends and guess what? They said the bass was way too loud and they couldn't hear the singer or guitar properly. My point? Get a neutral out front to give a listen. and come to think of it he was using his new combo for the first time. Could there be that because the kit is new that your keen to hear it and had it higher than usual?

[quote name='paulbass' timestamp='1397893676' post='2428244'] Thanks guys i think you've convinced my to keep hold of my warwick and resist my impulses to get the Ibanez...for now! I think i will look out for a secondhand one when one comes available and that gives me time to save up. Cheers! [/quote] As an owner of both a Warwick and Ibanez (an SR though) I think your making the right move as you need both

"[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1397561548' post='2425119'] In true end all that you get from a thread like this is a whole load of suggestions of strings to try. The only person who can say whether they are any good is you. Everybody's tastes are different and it's all subjective. Personally I wouldn't put a set of DR strings on my bass ever again. [/quote]. There isn't a right answer is there but there are lots of useful pointers

[quote name='Pinball' timestamp='1397509881' post='2424721'] Hmm well I stuck some Status flats on that I had lying around because I didn't like them on my other bass and they sound pretty good. They have lost most of the growl though but are lively enough to "funk". I'm surprised as I didn't like them on my other bass. [/quote] Last night I adjusted the pre-amp a touch and they are sounding event nicer. Next step is that I'll try them with the band. There are an awful lot of variables here. For example my FNA has one big humbucker and a Bart pre-amp conversion. I'd be interested to hear more about people using flats live as it wasn't something I was considering before trying these. Thanks for the imput as its giving me plenty to think about. Having pointers is very useful.

Hmm well I stuck some Status flats on that I had lying around because I didn't like them on my other bass and they sound pretty good. They have lost most of the growl though but are lively enough to "funk". I'm surprised as I didn't like them on my other bass.

Hi, I just got myself a Warwick FNA 5 stringer with a Bart pre-amp and want to treat it to some new strings. I like the sound that it has at the moment but the trouble is that neither I or the previous owner can figure out what strings are on it other than that they are stainless. I want to retain some of the piano quality and growl without it being overpowering and was wondering what others use? Note: I go through this every time I get a new bass and am hoping I can avoid wasting money on strings that I won't use this time. Strings that I do like and have used on other basses are Status Half rounds on my LTD, Status Hotwires 45-135, Stadium elites,[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]D'addario[/font][/color] Chrome flats, EB flats. I think for the Warwick I'll be sticking to rounds Any assistance that helps me decide is much appreciated. I need to settle on strings before final set up

I wouldn't worry, its a bargain! Congrats

[quote name='BurritoBass' timestamp='1397072590' post='2420452'] 15w is fine. I used the Blues Jr for country (think clean tones) & never had a problem. It was a brilliant amp. I don't think mine ever went past 4 on the dial & in fact my guitarist uses it now as I've kept it going since returning to bass. [/quote] Same here, I have never needed to turn it right up yet. I play mainly clean with a tele and occasional effects pedals. My previous combo was a Peavy Bandit 112, which was something like 80w. Nice amp but I haven't noticed much difference since changing to the blues Junior. It's not an amp for everyone though. Try before you buy.

Hi, I use my teeny Fender Blues Junior lll 15w. I find it fine for small gigs and mic it up for larger ones. Never had any complaints

If you like them as you say then i suggest they you get some gigs in the calendar to focus on. That will either make or break the band

I love them they as my experience is that they play great and the electronics sound "massive". String spacing may be an issue if you play other basses and slap. Any doubts just try before you buy.

In 5 stringers Ibanez SR series most of which are 16.5, LTD and ESP Surveyors 17.5 and I believe some of the courts like the A5. I know because I search them out as I like them

[quote name='ubit' timestamp='1395855095' post='2407253'] I have always played by ear and have never had any problems but then again, I started learning when you had to keep lifting the needle off the record to listen to pieces again and again. I have always had a band to interact with, so again, no problems. Thing is, I recently started thinking, I need something more, so I started getting guitar lessons. Ive always had a rudimentary ability on guitar, but wanted to learn proper like, so now I am finding a completely new interest in , not just guitar , but bass too, as I now have a decent clue about theory and what notes I am actually playing, due to scales and such, so, I would say if you want to really get into your instrument, by all means take lessons, but not just bass lessons. Guitar lessons from a decent teacher will bring you on on both instruments. Good luck and I hope you are happy with whatever you choose to do [/quote] Thanks, I think I'll do that. I need to play guitar as well as bass anyway. I wish I could develop my musical ear well enough to play the notes I want without thinking about it. Maybe thats the way to go