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I've recorded with various studio rigs, my own rig, DI'd and blended signals of both. However, the revelation of the Tech 21 Sansamp VT bass pedal was a light bulb moment for me and I have done a few records / countless sessions with it. Unless I was told by the producer or the person who's project it was to do otherwise, it will always be my default.
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I've been using DR Neons for a while (red ones) and bought the yellow as an experiment. However, getting them out the packet, they didn't match quite as well on the yellow bass as I thought they would in my head. They've sat on my shelf for a couple of months unused as I forgot to return them. Presumably as an accident in the packing department they come with a bonus D string (as if that's the one to break first!?) but these are 40-60-80-100 gauge. They look great on and sound really good too. Mine always get comments at gigs - so probably not for any shrinking violets who hide behind the drummer! The box is very slightly crushed (nit picking here) from being sat on my shelf under some other strings but the strings are completely untouched and would look great on a Precision / Jazz etc. I paid £45, I've seen them for £41. I'm asking for a firm £30 with UK postage. Paypal / Bank transfer etc and feel free to check out my feedback thread so you know you can buy with confidence. -
I had an Ebony one and hands down, it was the heaviest bass I have ever owned. Sold it on purely for that reason. My Gibson Thunderbird is probably my lightest bass but whilst the Epi looked great with the black and chrome, I'm too close to 50 to be gigging a weight like that. Sounds like they do lighter ones so possibly one not to buy before you can try.
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Coincidentally I did the same pickup surround, TRC and pickguard mods on my 4003. Mine is my main bass and I love it. -
I've always worn long sleeves on stage. I don't think it matters. Whatever makes you feel comfortable. Certain bands obviously have a look and it might be a case of doing as you are told, but otherwise...
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I came to the Ric at a time where I was mostly a fingers player. I had a bezel and a zero mod thumb rest fitted BUT in spite of all that, I tend to play mine almost exclusively with a pick. Most of my basses are quite different from one another and I find I need to rehearse with a bass in order to get used to it. Mine's a 4003s so I don't know if that makes it any easier but hands down it's probably my favourite bass. Certainly top 3.
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I bought the Burns Bass VI and it came in desperate need of a setup. It's playable but clearly the shop selling didn't really know how to do it. It's due to go to my friend that sets up my basses and I am hopeful he can get it playing much better. Mine's just for recording so I have been a bit lazy sorting it out.
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I think people like a physical product so perhaps a free download code with the CD. I find on the rock scene vinyl doesn't fair too well but when I play with more niche genres - rockabilly, Americana, goth, vinyl is really popular. Not part of a big study, just an observation with the bands I have played with. I think it depends on the demographic of your fan base. I don't really ever seem to play to young crowds so it's never been a problem.
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I play in a couple of bands where the singer is named in the band name - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers type names. There is an assumption that you are just a pick up band. At my last gig I was asked if I played on the album that actually I co-produced, as well as played on. It doesn't massively bother me but my preference would be make it more of a band thing. The singer in my main band is very gracious so that helps but the other band it's a bit all about him so I may not be taking that forward longer term.
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I actually use flats on my Jazz. I play in a Power Pop / punky New Wave band when I use that bass. I have rounds on my P-bass but I found the Jazz sounded great in isolation but rubbish in the band mix (it's a USA Fender model). I put the flats on it and it works well for me. It's confused a couple of soundmen on that scene because most bass players use distortion / overdrive and I sound more 60s but I like that tone.
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I have a 2014 Gibson Thunderbird. It's brilliant. Being a gear geek over lockdown I did some a video sound comparison of all my basses (from Fenders to Hofner to Rickenbacker) and posted on my personal social media to all my friends (musicians & non-musicians alike). Nearly everyone agreed the Thunderbird was the best sounding bass. Make of that what you will. And to echo the comments made so far, they've cropped up in everything from Patti Smith Group, Kiss, The Cure, Black Crowes, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Who, Sisters of Mercy, New York Dolls and loads more. I've used mine in an Americana band and a Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute. Surprisingly versatile.
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DR Neon strings: can one buy singles? especifically a B string.
Cat Burrito replied to mcnach's topic in General Discussion
Have you tried emailing them direct? Some bass companies have surprisingly good customer services. Admittedly some don't. I use these on a couple of my basses and am a fan. They always commented on when I play. -
I think I have 5 bands that are in various stages of active. Simply put, I do "first come, first served". I've been playing in multiple bands for 15yrs and conflicts are surprisingly rare to the point that I can't recall ever having a problem.
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Although associated with Leeds, Mission / ex-Sisters of Mercy guitarist / singer Wayne Hussey is from Bristol too.
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Being from a small town in Wiltshire we have no real notable births from the world of rock / pop. Apparently Carl McCoy from Fields of the Nephilim lived here briefly after the initial successful period of the band, as did Pete Doherty. Oh and Mick & Keef popped in for tea once, a true story by all accounts.
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I don't find it offensive but feel it's all a bit novelty. I remember being played the Macc Lads back in the 80s, laughing for about a week and then never listening to them again. Same with Steel Panther - a friend came over to jam and was all excited to play me them. We laughed and then they kept making albums. I kinda felt the joke was done. Interestingly a lot of these bands actually have decent musicians in them but it's all a bit of a fad for me. Good luck to them all though.
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I was actually quite tempted until I clicked the soundclips in the link
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That is exactly my point. I think we're in 100% agreement here.
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PS I probably should add the genre is a factor. Having played a lot of rockabilly and americana, amp size never really appeared to be a thing. I'm sure there are plenty of other genres that this would apply to. I did those shows on the rock scene and those rock boys do like a big cabinet to stand in front of!
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Small amps *can* do if they aren't really up to the job in the first place but I mostly agree with you here. I don't think it matters if it is quality gear and most punters don't care / don't know. Some rigs do look amateur though - by his own admission my singer's guitar amp is amateur and it shows. We did two tours in 2019 with name bands where they complained about the size of my bass cabinet, which is partly why I upsized again. Both complaints came from singers, one of whom didn't even play the bass! I took my Terror bass around the UK on several occasions and it delivered every night. On the first tour the headliners kept telling the bass player it was the best he'd ever sounded so I think it's mostly around old school visuals. But I'm 100% with you on small amps can look cool on a big stage.
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I'm with @Steve Browning in that there is so much choice these days. I have the big valve stack for festivals and tours but for simple pub / small club shows I've had a few different rigs, all of which have been great. I'm definitely old school too and the Terror Bass stuff is great, the Ampeg PF stuff is great and I had some Aguilar stuff that was great too. In actual fact I think you can be surprised with how good things are these days, without compromising on tone. My big rig is as much a visual thing as the smaller rigs can look a bit amateur on big stages but I've had some great sounds from the smaller shows. Again echoing what has been said, on the times I've shown up with a smaller rig and thought "is this going to cut it?", everything has gone through the PA so it's never been an issue.
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Let the record show that any abstinence on my part will be purely financially driven and no reflection on my willpower.
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What Are You Up to This New Years Eve ?
Cat Burrito replied to Bluewine's topic in General Discussion
I played 2019 NYE to a sold out pub (top trick, play the smallest pub in London & you too can see SOLD OUT written next to your band name!) but this year will be similar to the sedate affair that was last year. I'm working in the day and then with my missus in the evening explaining to the kids that I am not drunk! -
That's my favourite too. It's the benchmark for which I measure all other cases.
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Hardly exciting this year but I did get the nice faux crocodile case which sits amongst my small collection of folk / Americana instruments.
