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Having drivers on the [s]vertical [/s] horizontal plane narrows the dispersement (soundwaves bumping into each other). Edited because I don't know my up from across. No wonder I'm crap at crosswords!

I prefer 24 frets. A couple of my acoustic band's songs require me to play a melody up the dusty end a lot & actually use that G (could do with the A too). I've tried playing them an octave down & they just don't sit.

I'd spend a week or two in that shop just trying all those lovely pedals. The OTO Machines Biscuit looks very interesting.

I've just found out that [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=138141&st=0"]this topic [/url] explains what the band was doing. The relevant info is from post 9 onwards. Thanks to ras52 for pointing this out.

If the cab is kept out of direct sunlight & there's no condensation in your car, then there shouldn't be any issue. There's rarely any issues with car audio subs & amps in the boot. The only concern I would have is if someone stole the car, would the cab be covered?

I do feel for the band & the bassist for having such a bad gig, but the reasons in the statement do sound like a lame excuse. I'm not saying they are, but they don't tie in with that video at all). Maybe the statement was in relation to another gig that went wrong?

You'd think as a "PRO" bassist she'd be able to tune by ear or have a tuner in front of her if she can't! I agree with Nigel that there should have been someone there with a tuned bass to hand her (it's a Festival they're playing at, not a pub!).

I knew middle eastern music used 1/4 tones (thanks to a Yamaha thing that I think replaced the DX7 & I can't remember the name of it, that brought this to my attention) & it's also used in Greek music. I thought the reason behind this was one of 2 things: 1, they had poor intonation on the fretless instruments & 2, didn't tune up properly on the fretted (& non stringed instruments that had 1/4 tones was made by a crap luthier)

They are a bit pricey & I'm sure there's cheaper alternatives. How about the feet that they use on kick drum stabilisers? They're similar & much cheaper.

How about something like this? [url="http://www.fotosense.co.uk/gitzo-g1220-130b3-all-terrain-foot-60mm-set-of-3.html"]Linky[/url] You'd need to fit 3 nuts for them to screw into along the edge of your board (1 each end & one 1/2 way along would be the preferred option). There's other things on that website that will do the same job such as [url="http://www.fotosense.co.uk/gitzo-gs5030vsf-photo-video-double-use-spike-rubber-feet-set-of-3.html"]these.[/url] Might be a easier option as you would just need to drill 3 holes, pop a bolt through with a nut & a couple of washers & enough bolt past the nut to screw these on to. But there'd be a bit of bolt sticking out to catch onto things

[quote name='Roland Rock' post='1276468' date='Jun 20 2011, 10:22 PM']Just a bit of advice re danish oil. Its purpose is to be absorbed into the surface of the wood, then to cure/harden so that it makes that (extremely thin) surface hard and slightly water resistant. Unless you have a very thirstry wood, anything more than three or four applications will result in the oil no longer being absorbed into the wood, but sitting on top instead like a laquer. This may look nice and shiny, but won't last. Also, sanding to too fine a grit (say, over 1200) will make it harder for the wood to absorb the oil.[/quote] Good pointers. I should mention that I started with 40 grit (no oil), then 70, 110, 180 & then finished with 240 & sanded in the oil with 240 (it was a smooth enough finish for my liking). After each coating I left it for @5-10 mins & then wiped off the excess with a clean cloth & left it to dry for about 4+ hours. I repeated this several times & then left it untouched for just over a week until it didn't smell & let the oil absorb. I then waxed it, left that to dry over night & the following day I gave it another waxing. I did a lot of googling & read a load of furniture restoration things as well as instrument things. My bass isn't shiny, but more of a satin finish with a dull sheen (almost like a rather dull shellac). If I want it shiny then I'll French polish it. I had toyed with the idea of doing a ceruse finish, but decided not to bother. Another note, I don't think you can lacquer or paint on oil unless you're using a linseed oil lacquer/paint product. Have fun with it & rememember, Google is your friend here (& I'm sure many of the BC house luthiers will offer tips if asked)!

[quote name='Big_Stu' post='1276235' date='Jun 20 2011, 07:30 PM']Fabulous, I did the same with a beech counter top I made for the kitchen. Looks great but not a good move to have the kettle on it, hot water splashes lift it off again no problem.[/quote] Note to self: Don't put hot kettle on bass.

I sanded in about a dozen coats of Danish oil & then a couple of coats of wax on my ash ibby. [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/xgsjx/5840432981/"][/url] [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=134250"]Link to the process.[/url]

I prefer to use my rig. That way I know roughly what it's gonna sound like prior to the gig & if they want it thru the PA, they can either mic or DI from me. Other problem I have is a lot of venues either have a PA that won't cope with everything going thru or we have to use our own (which after the drummer is in there, I find there's not enough headroom). So if you want to use your Bassman, ask the soundy to mic you up (get your own mic, stand & cable to avoid excuses).

Just had a listen to some of your stuff on MySpace. Funky as!

That could be GB. I like using GB for it's simplicity & quickness, but you'll get a much better recording using something like Reaper, which you can download & use unrestricted without having to pay for it & if you use it a lot then it's something like $99. I don't do much home recording (due to lack of time from being on BC ), but if I did, I'd happily pay for Reaper.

That's a pretty little tune you've done. I like it You can hear a little phasing on 1 note when the solo part plays the same note as the main loop does. It's not really an issue at all, but maybe a little chorus or another modulation effect on your solo line would make it stand out a little more.

Glad to have helped. Now you need to post your recordings when they're done

Great blog Dan. I've been dipping my toes into channel splitting using the bass murf's stereo outs & putting it on static. The good thing about this is that it sends different frequencies to each channel, so less chance of phase issues. I need some more fx (such as an octaver) to actually make good use of what I have, but it's fun. Come to think of it, the mixer that I'm using to blend the sound back together has an fx section. I'll try assigning something to a channel. Most recent try saw my signal path go: Murf right channel > boss CE-2 > cheapo distortion > LPF > mixer Murf left channel > mixer The murf was set so nearly nothing below 160 hz was going to the right & nothing above it goes to left. It's not just keys that step on your toes, guitarists can be equally as guilty (in my instance, one has an octaver on octave down! & the other uses a Godin with a synth set up so 1/2 the time I could play up the dusty end).

Strip it. You wont regret it. If you don't like the wood you can always prime it & spray it or do what I was planing & metal leaf it (I was gonna have part wood & part silver leaf).

It sounds like an issue with your interface. Your interface might think it's only getting one channel (either Left or Right) & sending just that side. Can you switch it to mono? If not, then on your track you're recording to then select Input Source & chose something mono. I record my bass in mono.

It's a switch. Does look like a pot shaft in the pic tho. I'm toying with putting different knobs on it as the standard ibby knobs are hard to see where they're set to (I might even get a toggle that looks like a toggle too ).

Quality stuff. If you get a vocalist, please don't go for one that sings like a thrasher but rather maybe someone with a more soul or blues style of character (nothing wrong with a bit of thrash, but it would make your stuff sound like another thrash band, albeit a very good one). Drummer? One with an electronic kit? I saw a band called Ratatat a few years back in the states & they used a drum machine & put on an excellent show.

I'm keeping an eye on this thread as I'm considering starting a covers band just for doing parties & events. Probably a 3 or 4 piece (if it's a 4 it won't be 2 guitarists, more likely a saxophonist or violinist) & the songs will be done in a different style from the originals (I don't like doing songs how they was recorded). Here's what I've got so far... Billie Jean One Sweet child o mine Crazy (Gnarles Barkley) Staying alive Masterblaster Feeling good Army of me Disturbia Still looking for others.