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[quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1425857483' post='2711613'] Despite the fact it's the way many of us learned how to play? [/quote] Well, I didn't learn that way (though many people probably wish I had). But seriously, it seems a really weird idea to video yourself doing something and then put it on the net. I have the same concerns with people reporting their every moment on facebook. To me it seems very sad, almost as if these people need to do these things to make themselves feel OK about themselves, or to justify their existence. I can't believe that these people do it out of altruism to help their fellow bassists learn stuff.

[quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1425832125' post='2711210'] What about this bloke? [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZK4gb-H_wY#t=31"]http://www.youtube.c...ZK4gb-H_wY#t=31[/url] [/quote] Irrespective of how good or otherwise she is - I just love that tone. How do you get that?

[quote name='Jenny_Innie' timestamp='1425819557' post='2711001'] I'm not a big fan of this playing along to songs on Youtube thang. [/quote] This, irrespective of gender or sexual/dressing orientation.

I have recently bought an LMIII, and all I can say is that I love it. With everything pretty well flat it gives me just the sound I want (into a Vanderkley 112MNT). However I've never played a rumble, so that's probably not much use to you.

I first used a metronome when learning melodeon. The number of times I'd stop mid tune to wind up the the metronome (yes the good old Wittner Pyramid) because "it was slowing down"! I almost took it back to the shop to complain! The thing with a metronome (IMHO) is that it's a tool that can be used to address specific problems, or learn certain techniques. Then you can cast it aside when it comes to a performance or band rehearsal, and "go with the flow" .... or not, but at least you will be doing it as a conscious or sub-conscious decision, rather than because you "can't play in time".

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1425316636' post='2706153'] I don't know of any combos that have one of the speakers at ear-level plus a built-in tuner, wireless system and all my effects (and can deliver 1kW if required). [/quote] Sorry, there should have been a smiley at the end of my previous comment! [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1425316636' post='2706153'] combos that have one of the speakers at ear-level plus a built-in tuner, wireless system and all my effects (and can deliver 1kW if required). [/quote] Coming soon to a Dragon's Den near you!!

The thing with the likes of Rhythm Stick, Hysteria, et al, is that, even if you don't like the songs much, they are great things to learn for technique if nothing else. I have dabbled with both the two mentioned above. Played Wisteria (sic) sort of out once (way before I was ready), but never Rhythm Stick. I would be very happy indeed if I felt I could play either properly, even if I never then played them out. Must work harder!!

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1425314565' post='2706132'] my whole rig would be fitted into a single flight case that could be wheeled into place and ready for use simply by plugging in mains power. [/quote] It's called a Combo!

I have a cover for my cab, but as its steel fronted and carpeted I don't really bother with it.

I have one on my Urge and it was great. Allows flipping it down and back "In song" if required. Since gone onto fivers however, and don't feel the need for a low Bb or A.

My only concern with them would that they use crimp type cable clamping, and I far prefer the collet type of clamping.

[quote name='friz' timestamp='1425055706' post='2703498'] It has already sold out [url="http://www.geronimo-inns.co.uk/london-the-half-moon/events/12245"]http://www.geronimo-...on/events/12245[/url] [/quote] Drat. Double Drat, as it also features Tim Hinkley and Mel Collins, who were also on the "Live in Hamburg" album I mentioned.

You might want to consider an MB LMIII (just over £400 new).

Yes, but a long time ago, probably 1979. He was playing with Roger Chapman and the Shortlist. If you want to hear some of his playing live, may I recommend the "Live in Hamburg" Album. Just re-issued with the normal bonus tracks etc. Always been one of my favourite bassists, based on that album.

[quote name='deepbass5' timestamp='1424993563' post='2702864'] Playing in more than one band. Sweet Caroline I play the intro. But the two bands do the song a tone apart. So i did my intro and you should have seen the look on our guitarist face when he came in oops wrong band [/quote] There is a live, published, recording of Roger Chapman and the Shortlist where the song starts with the bass setting (slow) groove. After a couple of phrases it shifts up the a third and you can distinctly here the guitarist say "thank you".

I would have thought it was worth a few quid for the component parts at least. Two reasonable pickups, 15 assorted tuners, and If the neck really is maple then it might be worth it just as a raw material (could probably get two sensible necks out of it!.

They are talking about filterless Class D, which they (the thread) reckon could breach EMC regulations if it wasn't done right.

[quote name='JPJ' timestamp='1423672793' post='2687795'] Just a daft question, but as we are told that the 'valve sound' comes from the interaction between the valve preamp and the valve power amp, is it not possible to have say a valve pre driving a low wattage valve power amp driving a class D type amp module with a lightweight switch mode power supply? [/quote] I have a feeling that some of the Blackstar guitar amps do this, but could be wrong.

[quote name='TimR' timestamp='1424248253' post='2694209'] Too many people are far too anal about music. It's an art form, go and have fun. Listen to the original artist play live, tell me that they play their own song the same as the recording. [/quote] Well said. I saw 10cc live a few years ago. They reproduced their hits perfectly, and to be honest it was pretty dull. Give me an artist who gives you something different every time, any time of day. My singing teacher tells me that when singing "you are not reproducing a song, but recreating it", and I think this should go for all live performances, whether it's an original or a cover.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1424175165' post='2693407'] Well there's not much you can do about that. Let me rephrase: [i]Playing covers is about replicating the original as closely as possible given your band's line-up and available instrumentation, but this is no excuse for not learning it properly. [/i]Having said that, a decent keys player can go a long way with brass and strings and so forth, but try finding a decent keys player, I know, I know. [/quote] Hmm. I pretty well disagree with all of that. If someone wants to hear an exact copy of the original then they should stay at home with a CD,go to a disco, or go see a tribute band. If they want something completely different then go and see an originals band. If they want to see hear songs they know, but with a real live feel then they need a covers band. How do you feel about people who have had famous hits with cover versions? (Hendrix being one very notable example). What about Paul Young's version of "Wherever I lay my Hat". Was that, including Pino's bass line, worthless because it was a cover?

[quote name='ubit' timestamp='1423819299' post='2689295'] I must say, I am slightly jealous of all the players who can choose which " good " songs to play.If we played the songs we liked, we would get hauled off and never get another booking. I was told years ago, you have to play what the people want to hear. We ignored this advice and played songs we liked. Over the years we gradually learned which songs to drop and which went down well. It's amazing, the rubbish that people want to hear again and again, especially at functions. What we have to remember is, some of these people don't get out much and don't have the " pleasure" of hearing these songs over and over and over, so they demand brown eyed girl and they dance to it and we have to put up with it. [/quote] And "well said" again.

[quote name='dave_bass5' timestamp='1423679753' post='2687901'] Why? Because I have an option that differes from others in this thread. Is it only bass players that have this high and mighty attitude I wonder? I understand some people hate certain songs, I have no issue with that, but why do some make blanket statements that something someone else likes is crap? What gives certain people the feeling that they know better than others? If these songs weren't so popular we wouldn't have to play them. But then the general public are idiots and have no idea what they should like aren't? No having a go at you personally, it just gets my goat when I'm told by someone better than me that what I like is wrong ;-) [/quote] Well said. Songs that are still going after 30 or 40 years are still going for a reason! Cover band audiences generally want to hear the stuff they know and like. If you don't give them that then you won't be getting many repeat bookings.

Cosmos Factory: Creedence Clearwater Revival There are others of course, but I'll stick to the one for now.

Personally, as you've fitted a string tree and it works, I would leave the headstock well alone.