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I got some stuff actually started. I'd found a couple of percussion samples that I like & today I came up with an appropriate bassline & guitar part. Got some lyrics in my head, so I "might" try & sing, but I'll probably just add the lyrics as a written piece. Gonna try & do some more tonight.

If your bass isn't also going through the PA, then I'm with Pete. Putting your cabs vertically gives a better sound dispersion over the audience (there's a few threads already about this) & also it puts the sound closer to you & your audiences ears. I prefer the vertical look too.

[quote name='randomname25' timestamp='1355078643' post='1893784'] Basically, i have a mid 90's (i think) Ampeg 8x10, it has a single 1/4" input (Pic attatched). Would it be possible to wire the new type of jack plate with three 1/4" inputs and two speakon inputs into the cab? If so is there anywhere online i can find a wiring diagram? [/quote] Erm, why? I can understand wanting to change the 1/4 jack to a speakon (if for some strange reason the 1/4 jack was not sufficient), or even to have a 2nd jack/speakon for daisychaining 2 fridges when youre playing the Hammersmith/Dog & Duck, but 5 ins??? I don't get it.

Learn as many instruments as you can. I took up bass a year after getting a guitar & prior to that I played a few other instruments (started out with keys). The benefit of learning other instruments is that you can gain a better understanding of how they work together & it makes writing songs much easier.

[quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1354757932' post='1890173'] Em... why? Aye, i was just being a bit angsty, no real malice behind it. but it must be a real kick in the nads to see that you album is being sold in asda for 37p with "Whoops" written all over it. the price alone would kind of put me off. [/quote] Sorry Milty, I think it's a spoof CD based on the chap saying that he lives with his nan & sings (badly) to her. I could be wrong though.

[quote name='Bill Fitzmaurice' timestamp='1354628075' post='1888317'] Brighter than what, pine? Rosewood is brighter than maple, and ebony brighter than rosewood. The tonewood debate rages on amongst the wags in the same fashion that the driver break-in debate does. Luthiers don't debate tonewoods, because they know from experience what different density woods do. Loudspeaker designers don't debate break-in amongst themselves, for the same reason. But pundits will jabber on forever. [/quote] I didn't think the WAGS would be interested. I thought it was all shoes & handbags?

If anyone needs their new speakers wearing in, send them to me & I'll get them sounding how they was meant to within 2 months or your money back!

[quote name='thisnameistaken' timestamp='1354534452' post='1886980'] Great ad, but if you want a terrible bass player you'd be better off advertising on a guitarist forum. [/quote] Are you implying that any of the "not so good" bassists on here are too modest to admit their abilities?

What about pickups? If you change your pickups your bass is gonna sound different.

+1

1/4" bolt FTW!

I think it depends what pedals you're looking to replace? Chorus, delay, filter & some other's are quite good. Dirt, not so good (though not terrible).

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1354468517' post='1886303'] Very true - the best song I ever wrote was called "The Keyboard Player is a f***ing ****". [/quote] Result! Right Paul, next sesh & you wanna ram the head of your bass into the side of the blokes ribcage during a solo. Not hard enough to damage your bass, just enough to bruise some ribs. Unless it's the drummer, then you're better off bumping the crash or ride cymbal towards his neck.

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1354464934' post='1886248'] Yes, but "lots of great bands" carry on doing what they're doing with people they detest purely because they are making lots of money [/quote] True that, but they didn't start off making lots of money & at the beginning was in it for the love of the music (as some of them still are). Sometimes band tension can result in great songs coming from it.

Tricky one. I'd be inclined to say "Jack it in", but then a lot of great bands don't get on. Massive Attack being a prime example. I'd maybe let him know about your issues & that you don't agree with him on a lot of things, but musically as a team, do a brilliant job.

I could be wrong, but the way I see it is that they choose the couple of people who are either really good singers or have a visual charm that will sell with a passable voice (the main sellable product), and the rest of the contestants are for entertainment value only (like Chico or those 2 kids with the silly hair). They know that the main products are the ones in the final & they need the others to provide entertainment & play with the punter's emotions. Like Monty Python says, "And now for our talent spotting contest, and let's see if you can spot any talent amongst this lot!".

Well done Skol. And everyone else who entered. I never got a chance to listen to any more of the entries & place a vote, just been mega busy. Hopefully December will be a different month & I'll get an entry.

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1354372968' post='1885304'] IMO anything that does more than just take the acoustic sound of instrument and just make it louder is an effect. End of story. [/quote] Agreed. But does that include the amp's EQ?

Depending on your budget, I'd look at buying a smallish combo for home & playing about. Most 1x10 or 1x12 are not too big & good for getting started out on.

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[quote name='TheRockinRoadie' timestamp='1354279983' post='1884358'] I ordered one of the GB 2x10 cabs after reading the referenced thread. I've hidden it away until Christmas, but its a decent size, not too heavey, and the corner handles are awesome! I have a 2ohm head, so I'll be running it with another 1x15 for bigger gigs, or just on its on for small gigs. Really looking forward to hearing it Christmas morning! They really seem to be excellent value for the money! [/quote] It would make more sense to add another 2x10. When one of you guys get the cab, you should pop a review in the "review" section.

That's double gross!