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Here's my entry. Never got time to finish it properly, but what started as 3 instruments (& was gonna stay that way) was soon growing branches & scaring the sun away! https://soundcloud.com/xgsjx/sol-fear

I was hoping to have mine finished, but never got to touch it at the weekend. I'll post what I've done at lunchtime.

[quote name='alyctes' timestamp='1395624151' post='2404532'] I'm thinking about quitting my band. Good luck with yours [/quote] It's not an easy thing to do, but if you're not enjoying doing what you're doing, then why waste your & the band's time? I'd spent a good bit of time before making my decision & thankfully found another before telling them (though I would have regardless).

Another idea is to use a DAW. It might take a little time, but if you put the song into there & put a vst bassline down, you'll probably come up with things that you wouldn't've on bass. If you use vsts for all the instruments, you'll come up with something different again. You can then adjust this to suit the finished song.

I like John Davis' bass tone. Bond's is great too. But then it's not just bass, amp & cab. There's effects there too, but if it gets the sound, who really cares? On the recordings, there's always some effects of some sort from the producer.

The original band was never meant to be a covers band or a rock band, but I think this worked out well. I've started a band that otherwise, wouldn't have existed. I'm glad that I decided to leave almost as soon as the band decided to do covers, so it doesn't waste anyone's time & they can find someone who wants to do covers.

Try using a scale, run or arpeggio & for the 1st note or 5, don't use the root. Try starting from the 3rd or 5th (or even the 9th) & run down/up/wobble about.

Listen to the vocal melody. Use the rhythm from it. In reggae, you might want to play just bits of the rhythm & harmonise rather than play unison. Record the song with no bass & listen a few times until the bass line is in your mind.

Cheers guys. The first band was made entirely of rockers, so asking them to play something different was a big ask & if they don't feel the same as I do about the type of music, then it's not fair of me to force them to do otherwise. Getting the new band was perfect timing & I think my creating of the old band was meant to be, as I got those guys together, whereas before, they wasn't doing much musically. So all's good.

As some of you know, I tried to start an originals band that 2 weeks ago, became a covers band. Well tonight I've just sent a group message to say that I've left the band (as opposed to kicking everyone out). I really wanted to play more electronic/funk/acid jazz stuff & write our own, but with 2 guitarists, that was not going to happen. So last night I met with a guitarist/synth player who is starting an electronica band in a similar vein to Modeselekor & Ultraista to see if it was the sort of thing that I ant to do. It is & we got on really well & have a similar view as to what we want to play. So far there is him who plays 8 string guitar through a multitude of fx & triggers his synths (he's got some nice kit too: Access Virus, DSI Tetra, Mininova) & a drummer who plays an electronic kit. They're auditioning a female vocalist next week. The old band I've left are sorry to see me go, but I explained that I don't want to play rock or covers & they understand & wished me the best with the new. I've offered to help find a bassist & once they get to gigging level, help with their first gigs. I'm now looking forward to playing stuff that's going to let me play with the sounds that I want to make (& that doesn't sound like bass guitar). Here's one of the new band's songs... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOBe-8I069I Thanks for the fix.

Sometimes no matter how hard you try & how great a thing is, it's just not to be. She's got an awesome voice & I'm sure she'll find her niche eventually (hopefully sooner, than later). Why don't you. & one or two of the band start something new? The advantage you have over me is where you live. You've got access to countless musicians & I'm managing to get a band from a town with little in the way of musicians, so I'm sure you can get a band that you enjoy. Hope you had an awesome gig.

There's quite a few modern amps out there with a tube pre built in, so you might want to compare them to the non tube ones too to see which you prefer.

Ahh, how did I miss that!?! I should be able to get my entry in for then.

When's closing the date? I've got an entry, but it's just in the finishing off stages & I'd like to get an entry in this mumph.

I always take my own rig. There's only been a couple of occasions that it's not been used & there's not that many gigs where I go through the PA. So it was a worthwhile investment for me.

I could say modern rigs can sound better than old vintage valve rigs, but it's subject to the rig & the user. Some might say you can't reproduce with a modeller, it depends on the modeller that's being used. There's some brilliant valve pre pedals out thee & also some excellent software if you want to do it through your ipad.

Here's Panterairsoft's page... http://www.reallyawesomepedalboards.co.uk/about/

[quote name='lurksalot' timestamp='1395002438' post='2397696'] I think that a bassline needs to suit the song , I know where your coming from , but how many people want to hear virtuoso bass parts in your standard pub rock bands, as a covers band you can easily interpret the numbers you do your own way and slip some special bits in there , dont worry , know one will notice Good luck with your move , just remember there could be a massive difference in the dynamic of the band, as technically, you are joining their band [/quote] I agree 100% that the bassline needs to suit the song, & I'll happily play to suit. It's not so much about the virtuosity of the bass line, but just how much fun it is. Some bassists are happy to play simple straight forward "get the job done & back up the guitar" basslines & there's nothing wrong with that, but a bassline can be fun & groove without having to be flashy or technical. In my last band there were many songs that required a simplistic bassline & then there were others that tested me to the best of my ability. The other thing is I don't want to play pop rock anymore. I started off a blues bassist, then hard rock/metal, went onto rock covers, then a straight rock band & then my last band was a flip over to acoustic folk/country/jazz type stuff. Ever since that last band ended I've wanted to do something different again & been drawn towards the electronica end (though I'm partial to some funk & RnB, such as D'Angelo). I've always enjoyed playing the odd cover or 2 in my previous bands & we do our own take on them, but I'm not one for doing carbon copies, which is what the current band want to do. I'm gonna meet up & have a jam with the other band before making my decision though.

Funny how things happen. I've been contacted by an originals band that play electronica based stuff (similar to what I was trying to start a band to play in the first place). They're a drummer & a guitarist/keys player & he likes his fx. They're auditioning a vocalist on Wednesday. So I think I'm gonna quit the band that I'd started & join these guys instead. I'd been running through the list of songs for my current band yesterday & today at home, practicing the bass lines & was thinking to myself "do some of these bassists not get bored?". Namely the bassists in Foo Fighters, Barenaked Ladies, Stereophonics & Ocean Colour Scene. Yes the bassline fits the songs, but man, there's a lot of samey stuff there! I enjoyed learning ELO's Mr Blue Sky though & the walking bit at the end is nice, but as much as I tried to convince myself it was a good idea, I don't want to play in a pub pop rock covers band. Even though the band are all good guys. So now I'm planning on leaving the band I started to join someone else's band! I'll try & find them a replacement bassist first (if any of you are looking for a covers band in Perth to join...).

If you've got @ £500, then you might be able to get a CMD121.

Check how many mA each pedal draws & add them all together, then make sure the PSU supplies more than is needed. I have 2 pedals that draw @ 80mA, 1 that draws 120mA & one that draws 300mA. 3 of those pedals are 9v & the other one is the opposite polarity & 12v. I run them all off a 1.7A 9v daisy with a polarity reverser on the one pedal. Most pedals that are 9v will run on anything from 7-15v. As long as they're getting enough amps, they'll be happy. & before you ask which order you should put them in, don't. That's the fun of having pedals & getting the sound that you want. Play about & have fun!

Have you seen this thread? [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/232057-markbass-cmd-121p-and-alternatives/"]Clickity[/url] There's a few folk on here use it & Lozz was always an Ampeg man. You can always add another 1x12 if needed.

There's no reason that those pedals (or any pedals) can't all go on the same board other than what You like. And the only way to find out is to try things.

[quote name='Coilte' timestamp='1394970860' post='2397160'] Are they good for metal ? [/quote] Nah, you need these for metal (including black metal)... http://www.guitarplectrums.co.uk/fusion-tones-variety-pack

[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1394966826' post='2397103'] At least in looking for the one for you, it wont break the bank. Unlike the quest for a bass and amp. [/quote] Don't be too sure about that... http://www.guitarplectrums.co.uk/treasure-tones-9ct-gold-guitar-plectrums