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[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1366643267' post='2055345'] I've got the chords on mine. When anyone asks I just tell them I'm listening to Radio 4. [/quote] Hehehe, done that myself! 'Dave, Dave, DAVE!!' *Removes earplugs* 'What? I was just listening to something else...' '...?'

[quote name='d_g' timestamp='1366642476' post='2055327'] They're are so invisible I can wear them without anyone knowing - which means around non-musician judgemental friends! [/quote] Yeah, what is that all about anyway? I know earplugs aren't exactly a fashion statement, but as far as I'm aware, being deaf has never been 'cool'... Sadly, most drummers I've known have been the worst offenders :-(

Another vote for Doc's Proplugs here - relatively cheap, but work great and are really comfortable. Also, not sure if this point has been made, but they aren't really visible from stage. Not that wearing earplugs should be considered a bad thing, but I personally prefer the low profile plugs rather than having a couple of bright sticks poking out of my ears!

I've been considering one of these for a super-small board. Pedaltrain nano with just the M5 and a Sansamp BDDI. I've got the One Spot daisy chain supply. With just these two pedals running, it can't get too noisy, can it?

A bit of a review from my experience: http://iamtheelvy.wordpress.com/2013/04/01/fishman-fission-powerchord-fx-pedal-review/

Sounds good! This bass might come out the end of this thing working better than when it started!

I think I hit a peak when I was singing, playing bass and playing midi pedals at the same time. Mind you, needed a lie down after...

For me, I think this applies across the board, muscially. I love a bit of shred every now and then, but give me a slow pentatonic blues solo over it any time!

[quote name='Conan' timestamp='1364316982' post='2024786'] Is it safe to have this discussion? Is Inti/Antelope anywhere withing hearing distance...? Simple is good. But often it seems that we have to go through some kind of "life cycle" as a musician. You start off crap (obviously), but through practise and dedication start to get quite good. Some people stop there and are quite happy. Others aspire to more, so they practise harder and longer. Maybe learn theory. Maybe have lessons. They start to get seriously good, and start to demonstrate their expertise by playing all over the music that they play.... Some people are impressed... Then comes the "economy" stage. You know where the notes are, and how to play them. You may well have a commanding knowledge of technique and are skilled in various styles.... BUT (and that's a big but) you [b][i]choose[/i][/b] not to play them all the time! You are now a tasteful player and are a far more valuable commodity to bands and other musicians. For that reason, never judge a player by what they play. You have no idea what they [i]can[/i] play! [/quote] I was going to post, but instead - this ^

Tried it, but just didn't get on with the tone. Selling it on!

[quote name='Ant_On_Bass' timestamp='1363913091' post='2019619'] I don't particularly want to spend £300 on a bass whammy just for playing Tool stuff now and again [/quote] Sadly, you'd be pretty lucky to bag a Bass Whammy for £300

I've played around with this technique for a while. problem I have is this: At a slow tempo, I'm pretty much even playing with two or three fingers. Build up the tempo though and I've found that three fingers are good for speed, but two for dexterity. Now, my question is this - work on building up the speed on two fingered playing or the dexterity of three?

I'd consider using the whole bi-amping thing if I was playing a large gig. May play around at home with it driving my little Marshall combo.

Well, the Fission finally arrived. Not blown away by the tone, but also don't find it radically different from the POG or Whammy. The 4th up setting is fairly pointless in my opinion, and the distortion nothing to write home about, but I can see a number of possibilities for it. Have yet to try it in a band setting, so we shall see...

Welcome from Portsmouth, bout as far away as possible in these fair isles, but we do have a few from overseas on here!

Trying it without the cover for a change. Nice treble bezel from Ricky Sounds installed, with integrated thumbrest: [IMG]http://i1274.photobucket.com/albums/y440/iamtheelvy/2013-03-19174533_zps65505e3e.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1274.photobucket.com/albums/y440/iamtheelvy/2013-03-19174612_zpsbb3fbe8a.jpg[/IMG]

Actually, thinking about it, maybe that's just so I always have one more bass that I must have... The mrs will not be pleased...

I've always, always wanted a black bass, but have always, always been tempted away by some other colour. So... I don't really know...

I think Elite strings got it about right: 30-90 - Extra Light 35-95 - Light 40-100 - Medium 45-105 - Standard 50-110 - Heavy At least, this made sense to me when I was younger. Nowadays, the picky side of me would prefer 'Regular' to 'Standard' but still...

[quote name='dood' timestamp='1363613109' post='2014701'] The set is known as EXL170BT although 45-107 or, 'Regular Light' would probably suffice in the absence of the former. [/quote] So 107 is considered 'light' nowadays?

[quote name='4 Strings' timestamp='1363257377' post='2010470'] Great bass tone for Baba, and playing too. Best bit! [/quote] Thanks very much! We found out after that there was a girl attending the gig that was niece of Entwistle himself, so hopefully did it reasonable justice!

A couple from our most recent gig: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33PIfbgsZw0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hXNskCezsk

Will have to let you know! Just had a lucky Ebay win - put in a stupidly low offer which, against all expectations, was accepted! Been a long time user of the Micro POG and Whammy for their octave up, but they've always been very digital sounding. Will be interested to try this out when it arrives.