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[quote name='Meddle' timestamp='1467321477' post='3082898'] As for open strings I feel this is a bit of a hangover from the classical world. When I took violin lessons I was taught to shy away from open strings as they have a different timbre. I've also read that this attitude is way more prevalent in European (and ex-European) bassists than with those in the US. I suppose it depends on whether you treat the open strings as a crutch or not. [/quote] James Jamerson used open strings to provide descending chromatic approach notes while playing in 'flat' keys. Although it's good not to become dependent upon open strings, that doesn't mean you can't or shouldn't use them when they're available.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1467386383' post='3083358'] I've had a 500 Fusion, an MB500 and an MB200 and regret selling all of them, especially the Fusion. [/quote] Did you not get the message after you'd sold the first two?!

I've had 'solid' a couple of times. I'll take that, but to me the biggest compliment is when the band I'm depping for asks me back.

Bought 1987 Gibson LP Jnr for £899. Sold 3 years later for £499 less PayPal fees.

[quote name='Twincam' timestamp='1467219517' post='3082059'] Fantastic amps. But dare I say I'm a little disappointed, don't know why but they cost so much and while I'm sure there's nothing wrong with the design etc. I almost expect to see something magical in there. If you get my meaning. Although top side they really do look the business!!! So much want from me lol [/quote] I'm a bit surprised to see PCB-mounted valve sockets at the price those things go for!

Not to rain on anyone's parade, but Frank Zappa and Steve Vai did this on 'The Dangerous Kitchen' and 'The Jazz Discharge Party Hats' (both on the album The Man From Utopia).

This thread needs more pics!

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1466942846' post='3079850'] I got a set of imperial and metric Allen keys from B&Q for about £8. [/quote] So did I!

[quote name='owen' timestamp='1465061970' post='3065068'] I am struggling to not comment........... [/quote] I also brought it in from the car at a party band rehearsal, after 2 songs' worth of hideous non-tone from the rehearsal studio's Peavey (Max 115?) combo. Nice but not loud enough, unsurprisingly.

[quote name='dodgnofski' timestamp='1466618069' post='3077317'] Is it possible to obtain a deep, warm, rich bass tone, only at low volumes and obviously not in a gigging environment - but just for home and studio use?? [/quote] Yes it is. See [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/282383-just-ridiculous/page__p__3065068__hl__ridiculous__fromsearch__1#entry3065068"]here[/url].

The trouble with setting your bass control high is that it only boosts notes low down on your bass. As you have discovered, this does not help when you venture up the neck. Mids are your friends! Rather than boosting any particular frequencies, knock your bass control back a bit (say 10-11 o'clock) and raise your overall volume - see how that sounds.

Good call! I've been there too, several times - go out thinking you want a particular thing, come home with a Precision!

That Tone Butcher - does it really need to be so big?

I have a Midget and a Compact. The Compact is my 'big' cab - I only take it if the Midget won't be enough!