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    Constructive criticism request, slap

    in Theory and Technique

    Posted

    First thing i'd say is it is quite hard to get a tone that will cut through the band mix when playing slap.
    A good slap tone is always subjective, but i'd say most people will do variations of a similar theme - the "smiley face EQ" . Either boost bass and treble, or just drop your mids. I suppose it depends what onboard EQing options you have. Problem with this, to cut through the same way you may have to increase your overall volume slightly (because of the loss of mids).
    What makes slap good, IMO anyway, is making it accurate. Its relatively easy to play a slap line, but playing your notes on beat, and finishing them (note letting open notes ring) is what neatens them up, and makes them sound crisp.
    Nothing wrong with keeping it as simple octaves if that's where you're at technically, some of the best disco lines are octaves, but i would personally work on your timing. I think that's where you're likely to see the biggest "gain". Keep it simple, but keep it tight :D

    Warwick Thumb in black, with LEDs

    in eBay - Weird and Wonderful

    Posted

    [quote name='Kev' timestamp='1476827959' post='3157697']
    Looked at this again, I really can't believe how much he is asking for this. Its a mess. But it has a laser, so thats okay.
    [/quote]

    That's exactly what i was thinking!! :D
    The laser justifies everything! haha
    Yeh this period produced some big necks!! If you can't try it first, and don't like a chunky neck, i wouldn't risk it.
    But like everyone else has said, you can get far better deals on here, for instruments in far better condition

    Hartke TX600 - Review

    in Amps and Cabs

    Posted

    [quote name='TheDaivisch' timestamp='1476697529' post='3156297']
    The Supertwin is a cab isn't it? It makes a 410 cab boom? Idontgeddit...
    [/quote]

    He's selling the 410, because the Hartke works well with his new Barefaced Supertwin (makes it boom)
    Im so down with the kids B)

    Jack Bruce (ish) EB3 / SG Bass

    in Build Diaries

    Posted

    As expected, looking fantastic.
    You wouldn't believe how many comments i get about the birds that you use on the headstock.
    People ask me what they are, and as i cant remember what you said (Swifts or Swallows??) i make a new one up everytime :D
    I do always point them in the direction of your website though

    Aggie SL112 vs TKS S112 vs Barefaced One 10 vs Barefaced Two 10... Help!

    in Amps and Cabs

    Posted

    I have 2 TKS S112s. Brilliant cabs. Love them. Thought about selling them briefly, as i was going through our PA. Very glad i didn't!!

    I have also tried the Retro 210, which again was great. As people have said, more lows in them, but i find that the TKS has a tone that i just prefer. Reason i went for the TKS over the Retro 210 was because that gave me the option to take just 1 cab.

    The Bergs were fantastic cabs too. I had the HD range. Cant fault them. They were just a bit heavier than i liked. Sound wise though, they were great.

    I have no experience of the others mentioned here.

    Clip on Tuner

    in Accessories and Misc

    Posted · Edited by FuNkShUi

    [quote name='LewisK1975' timestamp='1476093988' post='3151108']
    Bought one of these - tried it on Friday night. Wouldn't detect my E string! Gave it to the guitarist to try - same for him.

    Weirdly, when I tried it at home, it seemed to work OK. I know these work by vibration, is there any chance the sound system in the venue (which I was standing near to) could affect it and make it not work?!? :blink:
    [/quote]


    I have the same issue sometimes Lew. Reads my E as B. And no it isn't that far out of tune :lol:
    It is something nearby making it wonky. Go somewhere quiet and it'll work fine every time. Don't know why it's only the E!

    Jack Bruce (ish) EB3 / SG Bass

    in Build Diaries

    Posted

    [quote name='Andyjr1515' timestamp='1475855273' post='3149296']

    Always happy to talk about builds.... :D

    By the way, with reference to 6v6's question above, Kert, how do you find the ruggedness of the varnish on your single-cut?

    You are actually a good point of reference because I know you regularly gig it...and much more than I gig my own :)

    (For those of you who didn't follow Kert's single cut build, this had the same Ronseal finishing approach, albeit on unstained wood:

    [/quote]

    Mine has been gigged most weekends since I've had it, and it's been brilliant.
    I was a bit worried to take it gigging because of how pristine it was. Once I got over that, it's seen a lot of gigs, and gone through the usual wear and tear. No problem at all. Doesn't dent or damage easier than my other bass. In fact I think it is still completely undamaged. So it's fared well! Always have comments on how "pretty" it is too

    Theory. Yes please or a bit of a yawn?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I know a good bit of theory. Not as much as some on here, but more than most i would guess.
    That has 100% helped me be a better player. But more than that, it has helped me "talk music" when with other musicians.
    Is it the be all and end all though? No. Can you still be a great player without it? Yes.
    BUT.....However great a player you are without that knowledge of theory, IMO, knowing the theory will always improve you.
    My guess is that anyone who says "learning theory will make me worse because it ruins my creativity" or something along those lines, don't know much theory

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