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How could I have forgotten Ryan! That goes beyond what I was asking!

[quote name='1970' timestamp='1339662021' post='1692038'] Sure, I just like to know what goes on behind the scenes. [/quote] Something like this.....

http://www.music-man.com/faq/music-man-basses/how-do-i-set-up-my-music-man-bass.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIzV9462xeE&feature=channel&list=UL

If you haven't got a capo you can use your elbow. `I'll find you a guide.

[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1339600278' post='1691264'] They are big and ugly just like the Markbass pedals - at least Markbass has seen the light and produced a smaller range! [/quote] Agreed. At least if you're gonna make a big pedal, make it look as cool as moog do.

Before twiddling the truss rod, how's your bridge for height? Now you need a capo & a credit card.

Ooh errm... Check your locals to see if there's anywhere does a Jam/open mic/folk night or try the local music shoppe.

[quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1339606845' post='1691421'] Or you may get a bassist as a groupie... [/quote] That's not becoming a musician, that being unfortunate!

[b]You're a real musician when....[/b] You get a groupie as a bassist.

I think this as a thread has been a success in being an interesting thread, although with the wrong title & a poor way of putting the thread forward. Like I've said already, the 10 bassists I put at the start is the same 10 bassists I put in the "10 best bassists" thread. Regardless of their playing ability, they are very inspirational & successful. Even Sid has been an inspiration for many of today's bassists, where Sex Pistols fans would see him having fun on bass & follow him (hopefully without the drugs). It was I thought some might have seen the humour in the list & then responded with a why's he there & who they think should be there (which some have done). I can understand some folk won't get my (crap) sense of humour, unless you've read some of my other posts. I think Luke got it, but I'm not 100% sure.

Also, if you did need clean blend, then your fx loop provides that.

Your amp's max wattage output is 500w, therefore 2 8 ohm cabs would still get a maximum draw of 500w (250w each regardless of their wattage). Does that help? Edit: If you're using 2 heads, each going into it's own cab then you'll be feeding each @ 350w. So a 700w rig.

I think if you're recording a cover then you need to get permission from the copyright owner & arrange to pay royalties. I don't believe it's a difficult thing to do.

I'd looked at the Ashdown pedals too, but the size is a factor here too (says the guy with moogerfoogers). They probably would sell more if they was in a smaller enclosure. Agree with you on the VU meter, but they could make one about the size of a penny to put on smaller pedals if they so insist.

The Boss/Roland multi effects units are probably the most user friendly & sound excellent (not that Zoom or Line 6 don't sound excellent also).

[quote name='CBbass' timestamp='1339535741' post='1690279'] Sorry OP, but you're an idiot. First time I've slagged anyone off on this forum too. [/quote] Nice of you to start now. I ask a simple Q that I could have worded better, put a list of bassists that inspired me (if you go & read the 10 fave bassists thread & read my post) & a couple of folk go defensive. How does it make me an idiot? Jeff Ament? I've taken a lot of inspiration from Pearl Jam & Ten is one of my all time favourite albums. I was gonna put Tina Weymouth on the list & she's possibly my favourite bassist. Like I said, I should have left the list off. It's not a poll. If I've offended anyone, sorry about that. It wasn't my intention.

[quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1339534431' post='1690241'] Surprised I haven't been nominated yet. I'm enthusiastic but sh*t! [/quote] You're famous, but you play DB too, so that scores extra points!

[quote name='cloudburst' timestamp='1339532088' post='1690163'] @xgsjx - just listened to the band on your myspace link ([url="http://www.myspace.com/music/player?sid=33147526&ac=now"]http://www.myspace.c...33147526&ac=now[/url]) and the bass player (whoever that might be) is playing what is needed & very little else. So he gets my vote. :-) [/quote] He would get my vote too, but he's not famous. [quote name='spinynorman' timestamp='1339532769' post='1690185'] I really don't understand this. What more should you be playing than what is needed in the song? [/quote] Nothing, if you don't want to. I was just trying to make a topic for fun, though I suppose it's created some interest. [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1339532892' post='1690190'] Yes you did! you said they couldn't play enough to be called bassists. [/quote] I actually didn't mean that bit to relate directly to the list I put. [quote name='louisthebass' timestamp='1339532983' post='1690195'] I think you'll find a lot of those C&W I-IV- I-IV players are earning a very nice living in Nashville - guys like Dave Pomeroy, Mike Brignardello, Larry Paxton, Glenn Worf, & Hutch Hutchison also do other types of gigs that don't involve playing root - five or ice cream changes.... They're not doing regular 9-5's like you & me - they're more talented than people think. [/quote] That's very true & I know a lot of C&W has some very inspiring basslines.

+1

[quote name='Spike Vincent' timestamp='1339530021' post='1690086'] Brave of you to open that can of worms... [/quote] Wow! How right you was! I wasn't implying any of them couldn't play. Just looking for who folk thought was their least favourite. I shouldn't have bothered with a list of ideas & left it to folk to come up with their own. Oh well, I'll take more care on what I'm posting next time.

I'm not actually saying any of them are rubbish, just more of they play what is needed in the song & very little else. Adam Clayton is another you could add to the list. He's not a technical bassist, but he does come up with melodic basslines that anyone can play. Like I said, I grew up playing along with this kind of stuff & was great for helping me keep a steady timing & learn how to play the thing. Sorry Luke, I was gonna put a smiley after that to indicate that it was a jest & yes I agree with you.

OK, we've had your inspirational, your favourite, your top & so on, but who's the worst famous bass player* that you've heard? Here's a wee list to start you off... Michael Anthony - Van Halen Jeff Ament - Pearl Jam Nikki Sixx - Motley Crue Sid Vicious - Can't remember Gene Simmons - Kiss Pete Wentz - Fallout Boy Mike Dirnt - Green Day Robert Trujillo - Metallica Paul Gray - Slipknot Krist Novaselic - Nirvana I like all those bands too, & played along to many of their songs. But I suppose that's because they're simple rock basslines. Then there's all those C&W I-IV-I-IV players whom have about as much motivation as a McDonalds Waiter. * I use the term "player" loosely as we're looking for folk that haven't progressed enough to be classed as a bassist.

[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1339524174' post='1689940'] New thread - top ten bassists you missed from other people's lists... [/quote] Hmmm..... Michael Anthony Jeff Ament Nikki Sixx Sid Vicious Gene Simmons Pete Wentz Mike Dirnt Robert Trujillo Paul Gray Krist Novaselic

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1339503026' post='1689346'] Moi? I didn't say that. My point was that reaching for an effects pedal isn't the answer if there are things you can do first with your bass and amp that gets the job done. I don't use pedals and last Monday was asked to turn down as I was vibrating the glasses off the shelves. Just my experience. Maybe I’ve read this wrong, but I think the guitarist is barking up the wrong tree. The OP probably sounds just fine and the guitarist is worrying about feeling exposed when he looses his "safety blanket". [/quote] Sorry Chris, it wasn't really directed at anyone. What you & others have said is a very valid way of working if you don't want to use effects, but I find (depending on the song of course) that adding some drive or having the octave set with a little sub added to the clean can boost the overall sound just enough without being noticeable to the listener.

I recently ripped the active electronics out my bass & wired it up passive (new pots etc) & it puts out the same level of signal.