Twigman

Another band operating with the same name?

That must be the least inviting ad for a bass player I've ever read. Whoever wrote it comes across as a right ****.

I didn't realise how much snobbery there is among bass players!

I'll take that as a No then..... so what compromise is there?

[quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1452771200' post='2953241'] I like playing in Bb. [/quote] No No No....there are NO open string opportunities in Bb minor

I think only having the basics covered could be, in my circumstance, beneficial. We write our own stuff....and because we (I) only have basic theory covered, we find ourselves using runs and harmonies that I suspect those with a deeper understanding of theory wouldn't even consider... and they seem to work.

Ok so since moving to a Puma rig i realise that the sound I want to make isn't quite as clean as I thought. So i'm looking for a pedal pre that has (at least) the following: A 12AX7 tube Gain control on the tube. A frequency knob to isolate the frequency to saturate A Q knob to extend or narrow that frequency range A Blend knob that allows the dry signal to dominate. Unity gain irrespective of knob settings (ie signal as loud with pedal Off as On). Perhaps instead of the Freq/Q knobs a multiband EQ before the valve might suffice, as long as the clean signal can bypass this through the Blend knob. Does this pedal exist? What I'm after is a subtle hint of valve warmth, a very subtle fizz/break up on the sustain...

Minotaur straps do it for me.

[quote name='TrevorR' timestamp='1452718120' post='2952909'] Also check out the glorious eight minute extended 12" mix which is on one of the "Best Of" albums. Has lots of sections with just bass and drums or with the bass accentuated in the mix which really let you hear what Bernard was doing and what a genius he was. Could be useful for nailing/practicing the parts... [media]http://youtu.be/WgxFlvdYUnM[/media] [/quote] 4:12.....how did they let that one through? That's the kind of timing mistake I would make...remarkable that he didn't overdub it.

I have the Puma900....it's very clean compared to a Streamliner.... no grit in the pre. I thought I had a very clean sound but I'm now on the hunt for a subtle valve pedal... If you go to the Puma then you'll likely be doing the same before long, i suspect.

There must be 100s of artists in my 'blind spot'.....I'd say there's way more in my blind spot than I'm actually aware of. Having been to public school I made a concerted effort to avoid prog rock - in the 70s prog rock was the staple of the public schoolboy. Yes, Genesis, King Crimson, ELP etc etc all got DELIBERATELY overlooked and these days I still can't see the attraction. i watched a documentary the other night (was it on Sky Arts or BBC4 perhaps?) about the history of Genesis...nope didn't get it.... I avoid metal of all types.....I just don't find much musical about turning the gain up to 13 and head banging oneself into a brain injury. Rap - nope - apart from the fact that I can rarely make out a word, it all sounds the same (am I becoming my Dad?) Country - nope never on my radar Funk - there's the odd bit of funk in my collection - yes I can appreciate the rhythmic side of it...but I don't have enough rhythm to play it so I suspect I'd just get frustrated listening to it. Soul - soul seems to be very popular round where I live...all the ladies round my way seem to like a bit of Luther VanDROSS ....I can't stand the sickly sweetness of it all and wish i could find where all the indie chicks hang out. Where do the indie/goth chicks hang out in Dunstable?

Whoever got the PJ for €35 got a bargain http://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_pj_4_htr_deluxe_series_deko.htm

[quote name='Cato' timestamp='1452599556' post='2951423'] anyone who earns more money from music than they have spent on their equipment can be described as professional. [/quote] Some years that would be me. However I'm pretty sh*t and could only ever do what i do in the band that i'm in.

Surely by definition the only criteria is whether you get paid for it or not. Ability is irrelevant.

I have never been influenced to purchase any bass because somebody else uses one. I really don't understand that mentality. Who is influenced to buy a bass because so and so uses one?

[quote name='Twigman' timestamp='1375455916' post='2161695'] I will not be using them at the same time...the MidgetT would be for rehearsals in the car....the S12T would be for gigs in the van Edit: unless I find a way to get an S12T in a GT86 (plus at least one bass, a head, a pedal board and all the other gubbins required)....in which case I will not need a MidgetT Found this pic of a Marshall 2x12 in the boot of a GT86...hmmm i wonder if a S12T is any bigger? [/quote] Answer for anyone that might be interested is that a Barefaced S12T does not fit in the boot of a GT86....so I bought myself a supermidget for when i want to drive the 86 to rehearsals......contemplating swapping the S12T for a gen3 Compact for a more flexible rig....

[quote name='alyctes' timestamp='1452514215' post='2950601'] I'm guessing it's American for "is your car reliable?". [/quote] [quote name='blue' timestamp='1452516621' post='2950648'] And You guessed right. When your offering someone a job with money it's a completely reasonable question. Blue [/quote] I once had a job interview where the interviewer (MD of the company) asked "What colour car do you drive? And what make is it?" It turns out he was the only person with a non-silver car allowed to park in the spaces in front of the building thus if one's car was anything other than silver you weren't allowed in the company spaces...oh and he insisted on everyone's car being German. He said it was something to do with the company's image. Despite not meeting these criteria I still got the job but was banned from parking in front of the building and had to park several yards away.

The whole of side 2 of Low

[quote name='TrevorR' timestamp='1452277538' post='2948498'] If you had a go at learining those bits little by little, one at a time you'd probably have as much music theory as a large majority or players, feel more confident and equipped to play with others and to follow songs and song sheets. [/quote] I've got all of those things, have done for years....but put a chord sheet in front of me and I'm screwed.....tell me we're going to jam in Eb minor or whatever and I can do it.....it's the knowing insinctively which notes make up the chord from just the chord name that I struggle with - yes I know the notes in the std major and minor triads but tell me to play a diminished chord or an augmented chord or a subtonic or supertonic or a thirteenth flat ninth or a lydian and I haven't a scooby doo.

Aye that they are!

An overwound P pickup and a graphite neck would be my advice

[quote name='Muzz' timestamp='1452248670' post='2947958'] Two channels and 2.67 ohms? That ticks a lot of boxes for me [/quote] Me too.....but can I justify replacing the Puma?

http://basschat.co.uk/user/22897-mark-david-phillips/

[quote name='itsmedunc' timestamp='1452168048' post='2947152'] If there was such a fellow as "He-who-must-not-be-named", I would suspect that he was a Basschat member and may have been a tad irked at some of the comments about his work... [/quote] Well perhaps he should've taken heed and stopped ripping off punters stupid enough to part with cash for his abortions