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[quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1381497378' post='2239889'] I rate Richard Bona as one of the best players in the World at the moment, and I wouldn't lump him in with the examples of solo playing we have seen so far in so much as he is essentially acting as an accompanist to his own singing. His style and choices make perfect sense, and the final result is beautiful. [/quote] Well yes, I agree, however 'solo bass' seems to be a broad term, chordal playing etc etc, so figured it was a good excuse to post the video Si

Generally speaking I really dislike solo-bass slapping and tapping, Victor Wooten falls into that category largely for me. However, he is an excellent educator, and an even better player when he's not on a, what is for him, a money/rent gig (clinics, demos, slap-bonanza). He even says that he wishes he got calls for more 'normal' gigs, yes he's partly to blame for his own fate here, but we've all got to pay the rent huh A couple of exceptions of solo bass for me is Steve Lawson, and these two: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Njr6gMVOQVw[/media] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o021pie-PC0[/media] Oh yeah, forgot, didn't like the original video, didn't speak to me on any level. No problem Si

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I'm sure they sound great, but what a stupid enclosure design (ask Aguilar). Assume they don't want guys using flat right-angle patch cables?! Si

And apparently I made the last post in Members Chat! Si

With all the size-necessary feature ommisions though, I wonder if they'll just be on-par with similar pedals of their size/function?! Si

[quote name='Musky' timestamp='1380825097' post='2231241'] By the sound of things you're looking for a fuzz rather than an overdrive. The ODB-3 pushes into fuzz territory at it's higher settings. Personally I found the worst thing about the ODB was it's description - it's not really an overdrive, at least not a smooth one, and retains a fizzy edge whatever the settings. I thought it was very good at aggressive tones that stopped short of full on fuzz, the sort of thing that would probably appeal to fans of active basses into GK gear. [/quote] I agree, however, it's not even an average Fuzz sound lol Si

[quote name='Thunderbird' timestamp='1380793032' post='2230531'] Hi Si just wondered why you say stay away from the ODB-3 I have one but have not really played with it much its not very "dirty" though if you get what I mean? [/quote] It just sounds like a bee-in-a-jar, not overdrive at all, a mild fuzz maybe. The blend just makes that rubbish effect less distinct. I think Boss are great, but they fell over on this one IMO. It's probably fine for home use, but I found it utterly useless in a band setting. I would say go with the Xotic BB Bass Preamp, super solid drive/overdrive, but not cheap (albeit usually under a ton). The Xotic is essentially a modded Tubescreamer circuit, so with that in mind, for a cheap equivalent, the Bad Monkey is a good bet, although some people do have to mod them to retain more bass. Si

Sorry, you said overdrive, clearly my suggestion wasn't overdrive. But still.....a good vibrato. I'd stay away from the ODB-3, plenty of good suggestions here. I always thought the Boss Mega Distortion was great on bass, I picked one up for £27 on eBay :-P Si

The Behringer Ultra Vibrato sounds great, if built like a wet cake Si

I don't think Watkins was integral to the band at all, average voice, miserable live. To me that screams "easily replacable" However, the Lost Prophets brand has pretty much been dragged through the mud because of him, I certainly don't blame the band at all. I might expect them to do an Alterbridge (post Creed) and simply reform under a different name/frontman perhaps Si

*Runs in* Glad I play a Fender *Runs out*

Love my PN-2, goes from gentle swells to fast chop and is a weird turquoise green! Lovely :-D Si

[quote name='danbowskill' timestamp='1380363280' post='2224242'] Tom's starting building me a 66 now :-) saw your you tube vid on his recommendations.........I was sold :-) [/quote] Awesome, let us know what you think!! Si

GigRig Generator, distributor & couple of voltage changers. Super modular setup, 5amps power, expensive though Si

Pino will also excel in any given musical situation......but for me, JMJ was the ultimate NIN bassist! Si

[quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1380133718' post='2221375'] If you're new to all of this shizzle then the easiest thing in the world is to pop into Maplins. Don't do this. It's WAY cheaper (by at least 50%) to get your components etc... from this chap. [url="http://doctortweek.co.uk"]http://doctortweek.co.uk[/url] [/quote] +100000 etc Si

[quote name='FretNoMore' timestamp='1380129317' post='2221293'] I suggest 90 degrees. [/quote] Oooops , can you tell I was tired lol Si

Considering the Tombola didn't happen Plus I won near the end which was when the XL polo's, blame Nik for pointing me at the Tombola prizes Si