sammybee

Ok. look at the competition - or similar businesses that have a web-presence... You say BassDirect is a small shop, but there are others that make a real effort to ensure their website/online presence is good. Take for example Jordan Guitars https://jordanguitars.co.uk/ site is nice, clean and functional, a lot of thought has gone into the design etc.. I'm sure there are others

Yeah, but the whole thing looks like its been put together by someone who doesn't do it for a living...

Did he make the website himself? It's marginally better than the old one but still looks like it's from circa 2015 rather than something from 2023. Somethings you can/should DIY - an ecommerce website? nah you should leave that to a pro

He is a beast!

I was/am genuinely curious to enquire if my reaction to Rush/Geddy Lee was 'just me' - I think this thread shows he's a bit Marmite, even some of their stuff to their fans is a bit variable.

I could understand, and indeed really enjoy that first one! Unfortunately (to my ears) the others were a bit too far out there!

I really wish I could. I approached it with fresh ears, expecting to be blown away..but alas no, twas a very damp squib for me

There are too many great players out there to mention... a few that spring to mind who I rate.... Verdine White, Bootsy, Marcus Miller, Anthony Wellington, Chuck Rainey... I could go on all night.. but these give you a flavour of what I consider a good bassist. Often prominent in the song, but not overplaying

Nope I don't work for SBL, and I certainly don't watch clickbait!

I don't think it's about 'not liking them'. I don't understand Geddy Lee's playing and why it's revered.

Thank you! Just had a quick flick through those two albums on Spotify... Permanent Waves was a bit more accessible - I could see that growing on me. Funnily enough the tracks under consideration were from Moving Pictures...

So could you suggest maybe something a little more 'accessible' by them? I really want to feel something positive about 'Rush' - and I do love the look of Geddy's '72 Fender Jazz

I was asked to think about covering some 'Rush' (Geddy Lee).... I've been around the block a bit and like to think I'm fairly open minded when it comes to music, and whilst rock isn't my #1 choice, I was totally underwhelmed by what I heard in the bass department. Sure there were a lot of notes being played, but it didn't sound that great (lack of space, rhythm, groove etc). Am I missing something or does anyone else feel the same way?

I'm down to two, one with flats and one with rounds. #1 EBMM Stingray 2006 Special Edition in Buttercream strung with flats #2 Fender US RI 1975 Jazz Bass natural finish strung with rounds Between this pair, I can cover all my bases!

You're doing better than me for Latency! (M1 MB Air 8gb). I monitor through my interface. I DI everything and record dry then add amp modelling and fx to taste once I'm happy with the take(s).

bass -> yamaha mixer -> audient interface -> logic. Always record dry/flat and add minimal fx/processing after. Bass is a Stingray 3eq 4H with flats.

I saw the post on FB, I think you should delete it if you haven't done already. Unfortunately, 'ghosting' and 'non-communication' is a very common thing when you are buying and selling over the internet - I don't agree with it, but it is the way people are these days. Not just buying and selling basses, but any communication they percieve as 'uncomfortable' - many people just block or avoid the person in question. I don't think this behaviour means they are a scammer, yes it stings a little bit if you've waited a couple of weeks for a sale. But on the positive side, you have his deposit. I'd take that as a win, & leave the poor bloke alone

Perhaps he wasn't a scammer, fancied the bass, paid you a deposit and couldn't come up with the rest of the funds? You're being a bit harsh on the fella, particularly how you're bad mouthing him on FB

You want one of these... https://reverb.com/uk/p/akai-mpd16 - It's a bit old, but I think fits your use case perfectly. It has standard MIDI on a 5pin DIN connector. Only £40

Love the colour!

This is the only thing you should be doing and the only advice you should really heed on this thread! Take your bass to someone local that knows what they are doing and get them to look your bass over. You'll thank @TheGreek for what he has said!!

I'd recommend iRealPro if you want 'presets' and don't want to program stuff yourself. Not expensive and does more than just drums

Good Times - Chic/Bernard Edwards I Want Your Love - Chic/Bernard Edwards She's A Real Mama Jama - Carl Carlton Dont Look Any Further - Dennis Edwards Act Like You Know - Fat Larry's Band Keep my smiling at the moment

I've had up to 7/8 basses at a time. I'm down to two (a Stingray with Flats and a '75 RI Jazz with rounds), but honestly I never pick the Jazz up these days. It is really liberating just being able to pick the bass up and play it. I don't get GAS anymore and am far, far more considered with my bass related purchases. I love being able to focus on the one instrument and really enjoy it for what it is. I still lust over guitars though

Absolutely - you should talk to my accountant too! He has a great way of making big purchases sound affordable