Newfoundfreedom

I think maybe there is some miscommunication as to what constitutes a bass solo. What you are describing sounds fine. I have absolutely no problem with the bass taking a lead or melodic role in context with what the rest of the band is doing. What I can't stand is the bass literally playing on it's own noodling away for the sake of showing off. It's pretentious and generally sounds utter crap.

No. But it's not as good as the one above because it doesn't have a picture of a poop 💩. 😆

I've never yet heard a good one. The nearest thing was probably Anasthesia (Pulling Teeth) by Cliff Burton of Metallica. And the only reason that kind of worked was because the drums eventually kicked in and carried the second half of the song. All this noodly doodle honky jazz, ala Jaco shite is total noise pollution to my ear. Of course this is just my personal opinion totally based in my own taste (or arguably lack thereof) but apart from an intro, or a short (4 bars max) break mid song, which can be really effective and sound great in context, the bass should never be used as a solo instrument. YMMV

I suppose it depends on your level of professionalism and whether or not you're doing covers and trying to directly emulate a specific band or sound. For normal weekend warrior pub bands I think it's rather pointless and just an excuse to buy more gear. Not that there's anything wrong with that. 😆

Flatly refuse. Bass solos are just sad. They're right up there with drum solo's on a list of things nobody wants to hear. Except maybe the bass player and drummer. If I'm in the audience that's the point at which I go to the bog or the bar.

Dinosaurs and d#ck heads. Like a lot of things "rock n roll". It may have been seen as acceptable once upon a time. Now it's just sad.

I can never find a pick when I want one. I've never yet managed to lose my fingers.

What a total skank! If this had been a man p#ssing on stage there'd be outrage, and most likely prosecutions and fines for public indecency.

Yup. I have exactly the same problem and mentioned it in another post but nobody else seemed to have it. I power my ms50b from my Harley Benton Airborne Pro power out. But it's still there if I use another power supply or even on batteries. So I've ruled out it being the power supply. I've also used it with cables to rule out the wireless system so it's not that either. it's what I can only describe as a high pitched whine. I've found the only way to make it even bearable is to turn off the tweeter and dial the treble back on the amp.

Good lord! It's that seriously what a pint costs in the UK these days? I can have two whole nights out for that! 😳

Paywall. Probably a good thing.

Pubs pay bands? 😳

Funny. I was just thinking how many bargain priced Spectors there are around at the moment. But, then again I wouldn't be looking at listings for Jazz or P basses. So maybe my vision is skewed.

Yup. There are at least a couple of our songs that I would really like to play acoustic guitar on. But if I'm badly playing guitar, who's going to be badly playing bass?

A joint record for today at 14 years. 😆

Calm down dear. It's just the internet.

I think the OP has probably figured it out out by now or doesn't care any more. It's a 14 year old post and the poster hasn't been on the forum in over a year.

When's it coming out?

Congratulations on the greatest resurrection since Jesus.

My most disappoint purchase of all time was a Big Muff. I was gutted when I ordered one and a bass pedal turned up.

The church on the other hand.......

Yup. Same here if I had any way of getting it from Leicester, and I do play six string.

What a shame they're pretty much all uninspired Fender clones. I think Ashdown is a superb company. Their amps and cabs are great, and from what I've read here and elsewhere online, their customer service is second to none. (Although I've never needed to use it personally) I'd like have seen them do something a little more out of the box design wise. Nothing too radical, but just not a straight copy and paste of Leo's homework. At that price point, if you want something like a Fender, buy a Fender.

I didn't think anyone could make anything uglier than a P bass..... I was wrong.