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In my current band it's a new experience for me. I wrote a few lyrics in the past and even came up with the odd verse or chorus structure as well as writing my own basslines. This time around its very much a case of "rhythm section know your place"! We are expected to hold back, do as we are told and never, ever mess up. I quite like the discipline of it all although I definitely want to be more involved in the future. At least I mainly get a say in my basslines. I'd add before I conjour up images of a dictatorship that our songwriter does have a good understanding of drums and bass. In the past I've worked with singers who don't notice your parts in the past and I'm enjoying things at the moment.

Hey Oli, welcome to the forum

A wonderfully succinct introduction. Welcome edited for poor typing

Failing all that the text alone should be ringing alarm bells. Any doubts always walk away. I still bet that goes for more than it should, although a lot less than it would if it was real

When I owned one I rarely plugged it in. The plastic bowl backed ones don't tend to be as loud and the ones with bigger bodies tend to give much better tones. I agree with the general comments that I wouldn't be phased by the fact it had a pickup

It would be more of a shocker if he was called Jaco Pastorius. I'm sure there are a fair few Mark Kings out there

I like the case

I saw Imelda May live earlier this year. The rhythm section depressed me - too talented! Al Gare is a seriously awesome player.

Welcome to the forum

Welcome to the forum Felix

Welcome to the forum

Welcome to Basschat [quote name='Funkgravy' post='987086' date='Oct 13 2010, 04:05 PM']Been playing bass about 15 years, which as I write that makes me cringe.[/quote] It doesn't get any easier, I remember when I had been playing 15yrs & I'm sure there are many on the forum who can double that figure

I'm sure it could aid online sales. It's been said before but a lot of people are listening through rubbish laptop speakers which I'm sure do bass players few favours. I'd welcome it personally

Hi Pete - Welcome to Basschat

Two choices for me depending on my knoweldge gaps; if it's just a small thing I usually write on the set list next to the offending track something to trigger it i.e. F# after solo, or if it's more complex I use blank postcards and write on those. I regularly take those on stage as they are descreet and easy to read. I always only write what I am likely to forget, so if the verse is C,F & G it's unlikely I'll need notes on that! It's usually good for middle sections or changes to amp settings

I too use the IntelliTouch PT-10 but any clip on tuner is usally fine. I leave mine on the bridge all the time and occasionally practice with it on if working on my intonation. I've found there are dead spots on the bridge where sometimes it doesn't register but if you move it around a little you usually find a spot and can just go from there

Fender's QC can occasionally be a bit hit & miss. If it plays great I probably wouldn't worry BUT everyone is different and now is the time to shout. You could just go for a full refund. I too can confirm the logos were like that in the 50s but the rest is just poor workmanship. None of it is life or death but it is enough to take the edge off an instrument for some people. It's also the danger of buying online occasionally. A roadtest instore could have cured your GAS for this bass.

I'm pretty much a finger player these days but I see these are actually designed for bass. Just a shame the bass ones are packs of ten. I'm mildly curious whilst stopping short of wanting to buy one. Could be interesting to try on a studio recording

Fair play to you. Best of luck

I'm pretty much in the Originals with the (very rare) odd cover thrown in right now but I've had some great times playing with covers bands in the past. I tend to favour Originals bands as a rule but it depends on the music and the people in the band

I wish I'd learnt when I was younger. The reality currently is between work and all the constraints of life I simply don't have the time. I can see myself learning around retirement age and kicking myself for not having done it sooner. Right now it isn't and can't be a priority.