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[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1468586130' post='3091957'] A 5 string bass is just another bass with an extra string and a couple of extra notes. Put your 4 string basses away until the 5er becomes second nature. [/quote] Yeah I only keep that one out at the moment. Gonna finish this weeks gigs on my four then throw myself in on the five next week!

[quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1468582863' post='3091926'] When I started on 5s I found just playing a walking bass line over and over really helped, as instead of shifting up you can drop down without shifting hand position. [/quote] Yeah I've been hitting some walking lines just to remember I don't have to shift!

Just bought one of the Marcus Miller Sire V's (Couldn't recommend enough by the way) It's my first real push to play fives and other than the obvious just play it, I'm wondering if there are specific exercises or methods anybody used when adjusting to extra strings? Thanks

Yes I'm more than up for!

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1467838540' post='3086692'] Brighton is full of great musos. Shouldn't be hard to find one. One other point. Don't feel that every transcription that you do has to be complete. Sometimes, a few 'special' bars are enough to learn something important. [/quote] Yes a local jazz pianist has agreed to give me some lessons and he is very good. I never tend to finish a whole transcription unless I'm out to do a solo or head. I usually just pick the phrases that sound interesting or that sound like I would want them under my hands! Thanks guys

[quote name='ambient' timestamp='1467419037' post='3083625'] If books are your thing, then this is good [url="http://www.shermusic.com/1883217040.php"]http://www.shermusic.com/1883217040.php[/url] [/quote] I do have that actually, I struggle with books sometimes. Always feels like a cold way to learn.. Needs must I suppose!

Well then I'm follow up, how do I get my harmony chops together!

I was going to take it to somebody to get set up (I'm not very good at these sorts of things and don't fancy ruining it..)

The problem is I like lighter gauge strings. I use D'Addario XL ProSteels 40-100. Ive never had the issue using these strings on my Jazz :/

Hi guys, I've got the Tony Franklin signature precision which I absolutely love, except the fact that The strings just seem to be a little bit loose when tuned to standard. They are hard to slap as there is no stability, and I feel like it is making the overall time more trebley. Problem is I love low action for all the quick stuff, but I've heard this can have an affect on string tension and tone. I've got a babicz bridge on there (previous owner put it on) if that could be causing any issues. Any advice?

Hi Guys, Have recently started to hit the transcribing hard, just wondering if there are some pieces you would recommend? Maybe something you found particularly interesting, not necessarily overly challenging! (Still getting the hang of the rhythm aspect of it..) Or good pieces to work on particular aspects... such as rhythms.. Thanks! Jack

[quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1465572868' post='3069393'] Is this sticky thread not of use? http://basschat.co.uk/topic/87414-how-to-make-a-good-looking-and-sounding-youtube-video/ [/quote] Did read it however it didn't talk in much detail regarding the recording aspect! Was looking for info on gear etc

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1465569891' post='3069364'] I just finished up recording an album at home for a singer, I simply plugged my Precision with flats into one of our (I work for Focusrite) Clarett 2Pres and it sounded fantastic. This isn't a sales pitch at all, but just an example of getting the right instrument, strings and interface for the project you're doing, and you don't need much else. When I sent the completely un-produced stems to the mix engineer, he commented that all he needed to do was to put on a light compressor on them and it sat in the track wonderfully. Si [/quote] Ive heard these are great, where's the cheapest I can pick one up?

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1465566676' post='3069340'] The sound of a bass, raw, straight onto record is not always that wanted. If you like the sound from your combo, I'd recommend connecting the 'Line Out' from that into the 'Line' input of your interface (which is perfectly adequate for your purposes...). There is a 'Pre-Post' switch on the combo; you'll want 'Post' to get the sound of the combo's tone settings. The sound recorded will be that of your bass and combo, without the speaker colouration. If this is still not satisfactory, you'll either need pedals before the combo, between the combo and the interface or software pedals post-recording. Hope this helps. [/quote] This was really helpful thank you! I've got an Aguilar Tonehammer preamp pedal which has an XLR out, would I put this last in my chain and take the XLR from the pedal to the desk or use a jack lead like normal and take the signal from the XLR out of the amp?

[quote name='charic' timestamp='1465564385' post='3069318'] I would advice using DI and something like BIAS over trying to MIC at home. Especially if you're quite new to recording [/quote] Yeah I was going straight through the 'desk' rather than using a microphone, just never seems to be a nice tone :/

Hi Guys, Looking to record some bass at home, mainly just for youtube/instagram videos etc. What gear would you advise to capture the audio? I have a mac with garageband, interface-wise I have an Alesis io2 however I have never been overly impressed with the sound quality of this. Is this an issue of a cheap interface or do I need to have other equipment to make it sound better regardless of interface such as a pre-amp. Completely new to recording so any advice greatly appreciated! Jack

Awesome thanks. Is it advised to keep the brand all the same or would it all work just as well combining gear? I love the Aguilar gear and wouldn't mind having an aguilar cab in my rig.

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1458846543' post='3011570'] Yep, adding the same in again will in effect double what you already love. [/quote] Is it strictly a volume kinda deal or will it be adding anything to the tone? The reason I considered adding a 15" is because I assume it will bring a heavier bottom end to my tone..

Hey guys, I currently have the Markbass CMD 102P which has a 2x10 cab, I love it but feel like I need something a bit bigger. I'm hesitant to get rid of it and get a 4x10 cab and head because the small cab size is really handy for smaller gigs, so looking at getting an extension cab. Just wondering if people have any advice on what speaker size would be a good addition? I'm not a gear head by any standards but I'm assuming a bigger speaker size will push more air and be subbier? I'm figuring a 1x12 would be a good addition.. Cheers!