JapanAxe

[quote name='Coilte' timestamp='1420293367' post='2647615'] A few lessons from a teacher is always going to be well worth your while. Learning some basic theory is also well worth the time and effort. Having said the above, you can also do a lot on your own to achieve the goal you mention. Try playing along to some simple songs that you like. With trial and error, try to work out the bass lines. There are lots of clips on You Tube with bass covers of songs, where the bass is easy to hear. Once you learn some basic theory, the penny will drop and you will begin to recognize certain chords and patterns that come up often. Until you do get a teacher, a good site to slowly work through (start at the very beginning of the lessons) is : [url="http://www.studybass.com/study-guide/"]http://www.studybass.com/study-guide/[/url] [/quote] Beaten to the StudyBass link by 3 minutes!

The polite and considerate approach is to audition them separately, with enough of a gap that one can't hear the other while they're waiting. Don't forget to assess their [i]timing[/i], not just pitch and power. It is murder to work with a singer with 'off' timing!

In the audience I spotted (I think) Adam Ant, Shane McGowan, Brian James, and Rat Scabies.

All good stuff so far. Just to expand on the 'bass image' theme, do you know what the [i]band[/i] image is? If this is a pub covers or functions band, this won't really matter, as everyone rehearses in their street clothing. If it's a band that may have a more focused image (e.g. death metal), first ask yourself whether you can live with this, even if you treat it as dressing-up; then make sure you don't go blowing it unnecessarily, e.g. Coldplay-fan-style beige trousers and loafers to a metal audition. Really this shouldn't matter, but probably does!

Convert it to a 2-string, replace the pickup with a cheap Jazz unit jammed into the cavity at an angle, and put it on eBay for £269 as suitable for people with fat fingers. Don't forget to drop a hint about the possibility of it being an early Fender prototype!

[quote name='Jigster' timestamp='1420127763' post='2645866'] Beat me there JA - not until 1980 for me - would love to have been at those early early gigs I once saw Mick Jones at Hammersmith Metropolitan tube - can you beat that? [/quote] Mrs Axe and I once saw Patrick Moore at Paddington Station. He was a big bloke!

The tone controls on the L-series basses are simple passive ones. The battery-powered preamp is added in to the circuit when you select active mode. If the noise is occurring in both active and passive modes, and you are sure it's not amp overdrive, then there are very few components and connections to check.

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Any chance you could re-do the thread title so that it makes more sense? You will need to select Edit in your post, then 'Use Full Editor'. EDIT: Sorry if you knew that last bit already!

Saw the Clash twice in 1978 and re-lived it via the Rude Boy DVD. I'll be watching this!

Did it come with roundwounds? The one I tried had rounds, it was the only thing I didn't like about it!

[quote name='Kevin Dean' timestamp='1420032168' post='2644991'] I think the main problem I have is that quite often I'm only about 1ft away from my cab , It's not so much volume it's not enough space for the sound wave to form , when I do a sound check it sounds great on the dance floor, Going through the PA Helps but it just can't get the same sound that the barefaced cab can , Yes I think I have been too loud trying to hear myself when it's just making it worse . I need to experiment with the band posistioning , just a couple ft would make a difference . [/quote] If you are only 1ft in front of your cab, surely the problem stems from not having ears in your lower legs, not a lack of 'space for the sound wave to form'.

Urinates from a great height over my BandMix video clips. My favourite moment is the PRS-player's hair blowing in the breeze from about 4.10.

[quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1419885707' post='2643665'] As many tunes as you can learn - even if you never gig them you'll be a better player for it. [/quote] This.

'Wanted' posts are immediately locked, so no bumping is possible. That is all.

Result! Happy NBD! I expect that made your Mum feel a bit happier too.

Out - Yamaha BB fretless In - 1973 Fender Precision What have I learnedly? I still don't 'get' Jazz basses and I should probably leave fretless basses well alone!

It's not often that I feel compelled to listen to people's Soundcloud offerings all the way through, but I did with this one. Well done mate!

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1419680271' post='2641817'] It`s all about the image, though I`m sure they`ll want someone who can play as well. Looks a good opportunity for someone, here`s hoping a Basschatter gets the gig. [/quote] Yeah I know, I'm not bitter really. I realise it's hard to sell an ageing curmudgeon like myself into the yoof pop market!

The look would be pretty good for anyone in a glam band.

I have used the same Beyer stand for at least 15 years. I would go for Hercules but I don't think my little clip-on mixer tray would fit.

Age 27 or under? Clearly the extra 27 years of experience count for nothing....

Crap! I could have saved 10% on my identical-looking original 70s P if only I had waited a few months...

You will often find function bands advertising on joinmyband.co.uk However you may find some of these are pub bands hoping to get into function work. It's worth asking what their last few gigs were. Some bands use pub gigs as a shop window to pick up private parties as a way into functions. Nothing wrong with any of this, just something to be aware of.