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[quote name='Lazurus' timestamp='1508397633' post='3391861'] I find a lot of music is written in Bass tabs, can someone just confirm to a newbie that the numbers do correspond to the fret number on the given string? IE 7 on the G would equal a D in notation. Just for peace of mind please! [/quote] That's correct yes! Although that would be the least of your problems when reading Tabs as there are so many that vary in errrmmmm how 'correct' they are! Good for getting an idea of a bass line but often far from reliable!

[quote name='Si600' timestamp='1508325818' post='3391349'] [color=#000000][font=open-sans, arial, helvetica, sans-serif]"It drives me nuts when luthiers put flat pickups on a bass with a radiused neck, for example." from [/font][/color][url="http://www.notreble.com/buzz/2013/04/03/bass-ramps-the-how-and-why/"]http://www.notreble....he-how-and-why/[/url] Are there any other sort of pickups? Short of having the windings or case custom made. [/quote] There are companies that do make radiused pickups/pickup covers yes! Off the top of my head would be Ibanez and Kiesel Carvin. Aaron Armstrong can make them too for his pickups. I've also spotted that Ned Steinberger had EMG make radiused pickups for his own basses too! They are out there and I think it's a great idea.

[quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1508253179' post='3390877'] Yes. Dead easy. Each of the chains can be separated or joined together for a mono output. In fact if you really want - you can have 1/4 inch to a real amp, and another going to a 2nd amp without cab sims. Then the XLRs with Cab Sims going to the PA split left and right or clean and dirty.... and then have the USB going to a PC for recording etc etc. Easy to do as well. Set each input path up for a different input so they behave like separate amps. Then at the end of each path set which output you want to route it to. Under 20 seconds to set up that routing. Probably under 10 seconds when you've had it for a week! [/quote] Just another reason why I really am starting to love Helix! I just need to work on the BSSDD pedal 'modelling' and I'll be set. The only reason why it didn't come out to a gig this weekend. I think I'm going to buy that new 'live in' pedal board rack case too. soon!

It seems to be a topic that some get their knickers in a twist about, but I see it as another tool, like a plectrum or a drum stick. Mine as you'll see I designed to be adjustable, so if I don't want to use it I can neatly screw it down in to the body. It does also mean I can change it's angle depending on my instrument set up too!

[quote name='Pea Turgh' timestamp='1508240785' post='3390724'] I live a sheltered life, so pray tell; what is the raised bit between the pickups for? [/quote] Here's another that I was rather excited to see featuring one of my other Shuker basses as a main image! http://www.notreble.com/buzz/2013/04/03/bass-ramps-the-how-and-why/

[quote name='Pea Turgh' timestamp='1508240785' post='3390724'] I live a sheltered life, so pray tell; what is the raised bit between the pickups for? [/quote] Here's one explanation: http://www.garywillis.com/pages/bass/bassmanual/theramp.html

[quote name='EliasMooseblaster' timestamp='1508232413' post='3390634'] Would that be more or less the same as a pair of humbuckers in Jazz bass positions? If so, you've basically got a Thunderbird! [/quote] Point well made! Yes, the early ones are dual rail humbuckers. I for some reason never put two and two together! - I will however need to go listen to some Paul Gray now! Loved his TB tone!

My favourite bassists are mainly P players, but when it comes to the two, I can't decide and thus I tend to be a PJ type chap, or at least 'two pickup' basses. There's something about the combination that seems to offer a tightness to the sound that I can't really describe. I think my favourite combination which is going off topic is a pair of dual-rail soapbars. Would that be J Bass on steroids?

Here's some pictures from Shuker's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/BaJS8wdlkFW/?taken-by=shukerbassguitars

The struggle is real, man.... [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/310430-doods-dingwall-abuse-pictures-inside/page__st__30__p__3365419__hl__dingwall__fromsearch__1#entry3365419"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/310430-doods-dingwall-abuse-pictures-inside/[/url] [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/9661-jon-shuker-6-string-headless-sig-bass/"]http://basschat.co.u...dless-sig-bass/[/url] HA!

[quote name='CameronJ' timestamp='1508152305' post='3390048'] If you do end up making a custom TonePrint, Dood, you're gonna have to call it "The Sniffles" now [/quote] Ha ha ha ha ha!! Done deal

[quote name='Al Krow' timestamp='1508048144' post='3389421'] {snip} but then risk losing your edit because of software glitches on the TC. @Dood has this software glitch been sorted yet? {/snip} [/quote] I don't think TC see it as a software glitch, just not something they have added yet. Simply put, the editor can not read the TonePrint you have created on the pedal once you have disconnected and reconnected. So you won't lose your Toneprint. But if you have saved lots of different versions of your TP, you might need to make a note somewhere of the one you have put on the pedal! I do this by adding a number at the end of the reset now so the highest is the one on the pedal. You can select your current TP from your editor saved list in the application with the pedal attached and continue editing though. I hope that makes sense, I am on my death bed today suffering with a major, MAJOR case of the sniffles. I'll ask TC about it when I get a chance.. the TP that is, not the sniffles lol

[quote name='Cuzzie' timestamp='1507578139' post='3386532'] if you guys fight, will it be fisticuffs or girly slaps..... [/quote] It doesn’t matter as long as the delivery is tasteful lol. Seriously though, the problem with any technique, especially one that draws attention is when it is done badly. So as you can imagine, 100 visitors at the bass show all in desperate need to get attention....

The k-cabs are very good for the money! Same drivers in the Laney SL cabinets I believe. Great stuff!

[quote name='ahpook' timestamp='1507799982' post='3387995'] I'd add another vote to 'it doesn't matter too much' apart from Bluejay's excellent point about Nickel allergies. You're going to need those callouses eventually, so suck it up - they're a badge of honour [/quote] I have had students with Nickel allergies and this can make playing an instrument uncomfortable indeed. I would most definitely recommend a really good set up on an instrument too. Again, on the subject of students, I’ve had many come through the door with, for example some old classical guitar that has been dug up out of the attic. Nor surprisingly, most of them play like an old dog. Flat wounds and Round wounds have had a mention. A nice in between string or look at is the half wound otherwise known as ground wound. D’Addario make a nice set of half wound strings that are a nice in between of tone and feel.

I'm not near my pedal at the moment, but I've created a TP where one knob mixes in chorus, the other mixes in the -1 Oct and the third (Mini) adds drive to the -1 Octave. I'll take a look when I can, but for now, post some screen prints of your TP windows including assignments just in case anything got missed. It should work though!

Just an update for those who might be looking for similar, I took a chance on the 'next size up' model from the one I had made by VonHaus. Thankfully it paid off and I am sorted with a clamp that doesn't appear to have the weak spots of other models I have looked at. Not bad for 15 quid either!

[quote name='The Jaywalker' timestamp='1507818961' post='3388194'] There's zero issue with playing a major 6th over a minor chord. It's absolutely normal. Lots more minor scales out there than Natural Minor/Aeolian ;-) [/quote] Indeed! As I mentioned earlier. Thing is though, I think in this song it's a case of expectancy. The whole song is in D Major (D, G A etc) and the ear expects the Bm move to be Aeolian. So when the Major 6th comes in only in the bass, it's a note "in between the ones" that have been well trodden in the song. It sounds a little odd. No problem with that as an intention but it does sound out of place when we are SO used to the formulaic bile that can fill the popular music charts

Oh wait, hang on! There's the F to Bb/Eb move which is probably the bit that sounds odd then later, a Bb chord at the end of the chorus with Ab in the bass. I'll check when I'm back at my desk later!

To my ear, the chorus sounds Mixolydian (F Major with an Eb in there) and there's some cheeky moves in there such as a Bb/Ab chord at the end of the chorus. Will need more time not on iPhone speakers!

[quote name='Phil Adams' timestamp='1507807515' post='3388071'] Good song, and yes Alan Tarney was prolific around that time, sure he did some work with Sir Cliff. [/quote] Oh for sure! You can hear the chord sequence in "We Don't Talk Anymore" is Tarney material.

Maybe Duck fancied a bit of a melodic minor line in there!

[quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1507810874' post='3388107'] Is this at exactly 1m10s? [/quote] No, everything is fine at 1.10 - Listen to the note at 1.22

I asked the BC readership where I could find some Dunlop Strap buttons online to buy. Ambient sent me a set he had spare. A kind gesture and a very helpful one as I can gig my bass at the weekend now Thank yoU!

What earphones are you using?