EssentialTension

In nearly fifty years of playing I have been in many bands. The majority were so-called 'start-up' bands and the great majority gigged regularly. I can only recall one that did no gigs at all. Hence, I am yet another exception to the imaginary rule. When I was still nearly a child I harboured thoughts of musical and financial success. For a long time now I have been happy to have a hobby that I often get paid to do.

Effects pedals or pre-amp pedals can also make a difference to which amp input is preferable.

Like these?

[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1459723067' post='3019046'] I play with myself every night in my bedroom and it fills me with great joy. [/quote] You need to do it live on stage like Blue does.

And here's Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 ... http://youtu.be/_I7zEpzFa1g

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1459722686' post='3019039'] Yes, since 1997. I was trying to be a bit more subtle about it. [/quote] I think we may have moved on from subtlety.

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1459720169' post='3019018'] He's in Milwakee this summer, I plan on checking him out. For those who have misinterpreted my othher responses on this thread. The above means Fela is a musician I'm interested in seeing live. Blue [/quote] Fela Kuti is dead. You can see either of his two sons Femi Kuti or Seun Kuti who are still touring.

[quote name='FinnDave' timestamp='1459706631' post='3018798'] I probably have a very restricted outlook on life, as I cannot begin to understand why anyone wants to play an instrument and not perform in front of people. [/quote] Composers, arrangers, producers, and probably several others, might well play a musical instrument and not want to perform in front of people. This will not be the case for all of those but there really is no reason why it shouldn't be so sometimes.

[quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1459635142' post='3018325'] Please enlighten me bud..my ears are starving as always. [/quote] http://youtu.be/9Q2F2TaRghE

That sounds like a medium scale string got mixed in with a long scale set at the La Bella factory. Email them and they might send a replacement.

[quote name='davebass66' timestamp='1459531934' post='3017510'] Guys, apologies I've just realised the last clip on the labellas has messed up automation! Will fix and change! Sorry! [/quote] I've not actually listened to them yet due to being in Spain and only on phone, so not worth listening to bass. I'll try to listen tomorrow. And I still can't quite get over you calling GHS Precision Flats 'super stiff'.

[quote name='Pow_22' timestamp='1459506906' post='3017183'] [font=Times New Roman][size=3][color=#000000]The holy grail tone im after is the tone Baz Fratelli gets on The Fratellis songs Look Out Sunshine, Mistress Mabel etc on the album Here We Stand[/color][/size][/font] [/quote] I'm not very familiar with The Fratellis but the bass tone will not be the result of strings alone and anyway will probably sound different when isolated from the rest of the band.

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1459378371' post='3016074'] I have fun whenever I play, however I don't play for fun and I don't get it. Blue [/quote] ... and they wouldn't get you.

Do whatever works for you. I use one finger, occasionally two, never more.

I would describe the DR flats as quite bright - which I would not usually like but I am now liking them.

I have DR Legend flats on my Lakland Decade.

'Mostly people's opinion' is probably correct. I would have called La Bella 760FS much more tense than GHS Precisions.

But if they are out of control and not playing for the band then either you leave or they get sacked. That's how I would see it. EDIT: Life's too short.

If out of control then it's irrelevant what instrument is being played.

[quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1458954134' post='3012463'] ... £1300 for an American 75 RI..???? [/quote] The 74 American Vintage is £1686 at Dolphin.

http://youtu.be/9UqNvMOdhGU

According to Brian Wilson it's Carol Kaye on Fender bass ... [url="http://www.uncut.co.uk/features/the-making-of-the-beach-boys-good-vibrations-34867"]http://www.uncut.co.uk/features/the-making-of-the-beach-boys-good-vibrations-34867[/url]

Lipsync only but, nonetheless, Carl Wilson miming bass .... http://youtu.be/mdt0SOqPJcg

Same film but introductory comments from Brian Wilson etc. ... [media]http://youtu.be/UgmjlpbYKBc[/media]

[quote name='natjag' timestamp='1458928592' post='3012232'] Interesting comments re CK. I've just seen a clip of the Beach Boys doing Good Vibrations. There are 2 bass players you see one an upright player, with a possible third. The main 2 definitely aren't Carol kaye. While Carol Never dressed girly, the third doesn't really look like her either. You only get a view from side slightly behind. It's a clip posted directly to Facebook, so I can't work out how to post a link to it here. [/quote] Is it this? http://youtu.be/d8rd53WuojE The Fender bass player looks very much like Carl Wilson. Carol Kaye may well have been on a Bass VI but couldn't see her in the clip.