Stylon Pilson

It's gorgeous. If I didn't live 250 miles away I'd be getting in touch with you on that whole singing thing, I swear.

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='239910' date='Jul 15 2008, 12:08 PM']Or maybe a Ashdown 1x12 of some sort, the MAG being the cheapest. The combos are quite small (well, not very deep) and i used one for about a year without PA support and it served me well. Dirt cheap as well.[/quote] I'm very happy with my Ashdown Electric Blue combo. It's got a 1x12 and you can hook up an external cabinet to get the full 180W. It's a steal at <£200. Looking at the statistics, it's not much smaller or lighter than the Bassman 250/115 so perhaps it's not the ideal combo for the OP. S.P.

[quote name='silddx' post='239913' date='Jul 15 2008, 12:11 PM']I tend to practice without, I don't have an amp, only a desk and monitors in my studio. I find I enjoy it more with when I'm plugged in so I play for longer periods. I sort of assumed practising without any amplification of any sort would enhance my technique and show up errors more easily but I think I might be changing my mind now. probably a volume issue. I play fairly powerfully in fingerstyle too so eveness may be an issue because of this. What do you think works best? Or do you think it's a purely personal issue?[/quote] I usually practise plugged in. As you say, if you aren't amplified then there is a tendency to play too hard, in an attempt to produce some sound. I'd say that being amplified probably shows up errors better than playing unamplified. If I were you, I'd consider investing in a practise amp. Take your bass round to a guitar shop and try a few out. S.P.

[quote name='Chris2112' post='239862' date='Jul 15 2008, 11:32 AM']It only lasts for a couple of bars and only comes round a couple of times, but is a nice contrast to the fingerstyle groove he plays. Of course, he isn't doing it to show off.[/quote] Of course not. That would be absolutely unthinkable. S.P.

I'm struggling to remember a quote that has stuck with me for many years. I can't remember who said it, and I can't remember the exact wording. I think it was in Bassist magazine. Some famous, well-renowned bass player said of slapping "yes, it's technically brilliant, but it completely misses the point" or something like that. I feel that that quote sums up my sentiments nicely. S.P.