LewisK1975

[quote name='jonsmith' timestamp='1452437470' post='2949902'] I'm pretty sure it's JT, even if it gets scrappy towards the end. Most of these isolated bass parts reveal scrappy or out of time playing - even the ones from the likes of Geddy Lee. That's part of where the energy in performance comes from in my opinion (as opposed to the trend amongst some to quantise everything until it loses all sense of feeling). When deciding to go with a take, you'd listen in context with the other instruments (drums especially) rather than how the bassline sat on its own. The fact that so many untidy performances both in sound and execution have ended up on very successful recordings demonstrates that the part doesn't have to be perfect, it just has to fit in a pleasing way. [/quote] ^This - There's always loads of debate on youtube comments for these isolated bass tracks. Quote 'Thats not Steve Harris / Geddy / etc etc, he would never be that sloppy' - People always forget that they're listening to the bass track in isolation, and that would never happen during the recording process..

[quote name='funkgod' timestamp='1452374416' post='2949440'] Years ago a friend had a rock band and used a dildo with a thin condensor mic in it. when ever anyone guested he would make them use that, great prop for your niknak box next time give him that and start the song ...Have i told you lately that i love you [/quote] Genius.

[quote name='markmcclelland' timestamp='1452305627' post='2948810'] Bloody hell Lewis. I just read day 13 back again for the first time since I wrote it. I had a few genuine shocks and a couple of laughs too. Guess I'd deleted parts of it from the memory bank. Day fourteen and Costa Blanca comes to a climax with Madrid looming large. [/quote] Yeah I bet you did Mark - looking forward to part 2!

[quote name='dudewheresmybass' timestamp='1451839486' post='2943875'] Bottom, for me, is the quintessential physical comedy show, and is the logical conclusion of the ideas put in motion in the young ones. I love Rik and Ade's comedy, so regularly enjoy these and more [/quote] Hear Hear!! I can remember being 16 and watching that first series - it was all me and my mates talked about in school...

I'd just write it off - I know it's a ball ache when you've done groundwork and finally got in somewhere you wanted to play - but what would happen if you went back there? Same guy wanting to play with you again..

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1452246661' post='2947933'] Make some time to read this thread - [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/205633-in-ear-monitors-help-needed/"]http://basschat.co.u...rs-help-needed/[/url] It will tell you everything that you need to know and a lot more. Well worth the time. [/quote] Thanks!

Top stuff! Love the singer's voice - can't quite put my finger on who he sounds like - a bit Mark King / Chris Barron (spin doctors)?

All useful responses - thanks chaps!

[quote name='Blink' timestamp='1452174484' post='2947262'] Mackie do a conversion kit to change the 30 pin dock to the Lightning dock. Not sure how much but all you need is a screwdriver. B [/quote] £36 from thomann.. http://www.thomann.de/gb/mackie_dl_lightning_dock_service_kit.htm

Had a few issues recently with my band members complaining about onstage volume. I'm all for having a manageable onstage volume but there have been times that I've had to turn my amp down so low, that I know all I'm hearing of myself is what's coming out of the PA. So I've been thinking about in-ear monitors.. We run a full FOH (bins and tops) and most of my tone shaping is done by a Sansamp Paradriver so I've no concerns about the sound out front being bad, it's just about being able to hear myself properly on stage whilst keeping the other band members happy (which I do believe is important, so please no suggestions of telling them to just f**k off). Questions I have: How have you guys who've made the change to in-ears found it? Do you go for a full band mix with yourself pushed a little? Does it only really work if everyone switches to in-ears? Wired in ears vs. Wireless? I'm sure there'll be more questions too!! Thanks in advance for any responses!!

Cool - I'll have a listen later.

There's a 15watt version of those Ashdown CTM's? Sounds perfect for what your after if you ask me... http://www.pmtonline.co.uk/ashdown-ctm-15-valve-bass-head

Day 13 - Think I would have hit the beers too.

I think a fair number of people will have considered doing what you've done at some point in our lives Mark, I know I have - that's what makes this such an interesting read..

I'm only seeing up to day 12?

The Mackie doesn't have an internal wifi router so unless you add one, you can only control the mixer by docking your ipad.

Do let us know how it goes Ant - think there's more than a few of us on here who've got their fingers crossed for you....

That sucks - like others have said drop Alex an email and see if there's anything he can do.

This is what I did, works a treat: - http://www.studybass.com/gear/bass-strings/bass-string-cleaning-tube/

I call the signature models I have by the artists name - unsurprisingly. Also my '78 P was given the moniker DeeDee by a former bandmate coz of it's colour / neck combo:- [attachment=208691:78p.PNG]

The most recent Classic Rock had a huge feature on him - spent Sunday afternoon going through it whilst listening to Lizzy, great way to spend some sofa time..

Really enjoyable read so far Mark - do keep it up!

OK does this mean you now get bragging rights if you own what's going to be described as an 'original german-made' Tecamp?