JapanAxe

What? Anyone would think this is some kind of internet forum!

I take my Super Twin to just about every bass gig I do. The footprint is hardly any bigger than that of my Midget (1x12), but the dispersion is much better so I can hear myself without being louder. The Super Twin big but it's not exactly heavy!

I have an Extender on two of my basses, but never use it on Summer of '69! Works great for Something Got Me Started though.

To make a solder joint without unnecessary delay, 'tin' the component lead beforehand with a thin layer of solder, and apply a small amount of solder to the iron tip and allow to heat before placing on the joint to be made, then allow any extra solder required to run around the joint. You are looking to establish a 'heat bridge' between the iron and the joint as early as possible.

No, they tend to play lead guitar:

The Derailers - they've been around for 20+ years, but I only recently discovered them:

Rather good on the whole. Last one with our drummer who is retiring to Cyprus. Three one-hour sets at a country music club with a short break for all the hand-shaking business around midnight. The only downer was that I lost my voice prior to the gig, so vocals-wise I was restricted to a couple of Johnny Cash numbers! Very pleased that Mrs Axe and I had booked a Travelodge 10mins from the venue, as I was Donald Ducked by the end.

Surely this is completely uncontentious (this thread having now reached its 5th page!) - most pro session bass players will keep a Precision as an option, in the same way that a pro session guitarist will keep at least a single-coil- and a humbucker-equipped guitar to cover the different sounds that may be required. Personally I don't operate at these rarefied levels, but it was a fairly interesting video. Don't forget the purpose of these videos is to generate custom for SD's lesson packages...

These days, 'In Stock' frequently means the item is being held by a third party, who will fulfil the order and bill the retailer. I believe this was the case with the recent clear-out of Ampeg valve heads. Even if a retailer has a stock item in their possession, it may be at a warehouse rather than at their retail outlet. Andertons do this - always contact them beforehand if there's something you particularly want to try, as they may have to move it from warehouse to shop.

Amazeballs!

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Keyboard players have always been the hardest to find IME. As to bass players, you can always find one, bit not necessarily at the musical standard that you require!

IMO one-finger-per-fret is neither necessary nor desirable, especially at the head end of the neck. It is perfectly acceptable to cover 3 adjacent frets using all 4 fingers, and to move your whole hand to a new position when required.

Just now sat down to play bass. Mmmm....

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I am repeatedly looking at it, being revolted by the added-on thumb rest, and then not bidding on it. Hope that helps!

Mainly Rockboard flat patch cables. I bought a quantity in various different lengths and have had no issues with them at all on my guitar pedalboards (I don't use effects on bass).

I've put this in my diary but I have a poor track record when it comes to actually turning up on the day!

Fair enough!

I don't think Adam Neely is self-indulgent. If you check out his YouTube channel you'll see he is often exploring fairly challenging musical concepts, but he succeeds in getting them across because he is an effective teacher.

The musical performance left me cold, but I am going to try Adam's tip to start 'feeling' quintuplets.

My age is 18+40 rather than 18-40 - any good to you? 😏

My one and only bass purchase of 2018 has been an Ampeg PF-50T - definitely the best and not the worst, as it has brought a smile to my face and got me to play up the dusty end a bit more. Don't worry though - I know the money is in the first 5 frets!

Asking myself the question, "Would I be happy to gig with that rig?", my answer would be: Yamaha BB424X - absolutely, very fine basses Ibanez sr500 - don't know because I've never tried one Ashdown 100W combo - no, I'd be looking for something more capable, there's lots to choose from in the Basschat Marketplace If you're looking for something to help you hold your own in a band, pedals won't help you play better - you need a solid grounding in the fundamentals of bass playing.

Congrats Stuart, it's great when you get kit that works for you - enjoy!