Marvin

[quote name='Wil' post='836272' date='May 13 2010, 03:40 PM']I think blues is really very tricky to do right. It's all in the feel, for the most part, but there is a lot of depth there that might not be apparent to the casual observer. And of course, unlike jazz, if you get it wrong, you can't say you did it on purpose [/quote] Very true. Loads of people just think it's dum da dum da dum. But when you actually find out what is being played there's a lot more to it. There's the feel and all those little licks and fills..... and so on.

[quote name='thisnameistaken' post='836169' date='May 13 2010, 01:57 PM']Can you not hear the nerve-jangling BLIP! sound that comes around every bar when he's slapping? Or are unpleasant noises like that acceptable because he's a good bass player and he's playing slap and what's a regular battery of annoying loud noises between connoiseurs...[/quote] I didn't go much on the 'BLIP' either, or when he was playing open strings with solos over the top. I'm not saying he is talented I just didn't like them.

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='836016' date='May 13 2010, 11:26 AM']Its ok, im getting over it ;-) The VPF is a mid scoop knob on the MB heads. I only use it on about 1 or 2, just to give a bit of boost around 35hz and a slight cut at 380hz, im not even sure if it makes a big difference but it seems to do the trick.[/quote] I see, the practice amp I use has a 'shape' control that scoops the mids, so similar to that (but not exactly).

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='835999' date='May 13 2010, 11:09 AM']I have a slight (used to be more) touch of VPF on all the time ....[/quote] That sounds terribly painful. Have you sought your GP's opinion? Sorry I just couldn't resist. I'm ignorant and don't know of this VPF.

This may sound a particularly stupid question, so feel free to send me to the thickies corner, but if you go for the mids what difference do your choice of strings make. I ask because I have never used flats. I like the sound with boosted mids using the roundwounds but didn't know what effect using flats would have. Right pass the dunce's hat, I'm off to sit in the corner.

[quote name='Dave Vader' post='835956' date='May 13 2010, 10:16 AM']Pete Layton, he plays with Don and Paul Lewis (aka Some old Bloke, His son and another feller) quite a lot as well.[/quote] I thought it was Pete. Knew him some while back, but he won't remember me. He might remember my brother. Cheers.

Very tempted, but I'm no way near up to scratch unfortunately. As you're in Dolton, do you know Dave Buckingham?

Very cool, love those shades mate Out of interest who's your drummer? He looks familiar.

[quote name='DHA' post='87785' date='Nov 13 2007, 12:03 PM']The Weekend Rock Stars are looking for a new bass player in Devon. We play classic rock and blues and get lots of work and have a good following all over Devon. We do it for fun but the money is nice so it's important we get someone that fits. We have stopped gigging while we find the right replacement but we are booked new years eve and have several larger gigs booked for next year. We also want to get in the studio this year if possible. ring Dave (DHA) on 01805 603369[/quote] One would assume your search is over, but I see your phone number and that's very close to me, Torrington area, where are you mate?

After 12, nothing. I'm 37. I knew my hearing was suspect but I'm blaming my soundcard now to maintain some happiness.

[quote name='cetera' post='835429' date='May 12 2010, 04:37 PM']*blush* You're welcome Mids are where it's at![/quote] Well credit where credit is due, I found your post particularly helpful.

So, we still don't know what cloaking is, apart from we cannae fire if we are cloaked I might go to bed.

[quote name='thisnameistaken' post='833151' date='May 10 2010, 03:36 PM']You're not talking about cloaking though are you? Because that would be a very bad idea.[/quote] For the uninitiated, some may thick, what is cloaking?

[quote name='Spoombung' post='832883' date='May 10 2010, 10:45 AM'][/quote] That might end up on eBay described as 'road worn'.

When I was playing around yesterday, cutting the treble and boosting the mids I was quite happy with how 'bassy' it sounded. Previously, I always went immediately for loads of bass, virtually no mid and a bit of treble. It just had no definition. I just thought that was the tone I was looking for, but I was never happy with it. Obviously it's not for everyone, I'm quite happy though.

[quote name='Oscar South' post='831447' date='May 8 2010, 02:08 PM']Haha, well of course that wasn't me , I played it as a duet with a really good singer, was ace. That comment is amazing, I was told of another on par with that from a singer in rehearsal with my friends band, he had his foot on the monitor for a guitar lead part and the singer said "can you take your foot off the monitor please? You're making me sound flat". Hahaha.[/quote] I'm disappointed now The monitor story is brilliant.

[quote name='Oscar South' post='831380' date='May 8 2010, 12:59 PM'][url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arPwcboYs2s"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arPwcboYs2s[/url] This took me a bit of time , nice arrangement though[/quote] You're a nice looking bloke Perhaps Doddy should direct the young lady whose 'Idiotic comment' was that she couldn't sing with a bass player in her band because it was too low.

Did nothing for me I'm afraid. My playing is pretty poor, so I suppose most would expect me to be blown away by his technique, but no. It left me quite cold. Some of what he did sounded bl00dy horrid TBH. Perhaps as Bilbo highlighted, when his playing matures things may come together more.

[quote name='Dave Vader' post='830798' date='May 7 2010, 04:35 PM']Nope, I get them from stringsdirect.co.uk when I put in a heavy-duty string order, I get some more picks. I don't use them much either on bass, but we do Adam and the Ants in one of my bands, and you got to get some pick in there for those funny rhythms, especially while shrieking BVs. I think big Stu in Bideford does triangle picks, can't remember what he's called his shop though.[/quote] I can't remember what the shop is called but I know where it is, good guy as well. Either that or I'll get some from stringsdirect. Thanks.

[quote name='Dave Vader' post='830499' date='May 7 2010, 11:33 AM']I use the black dunlops on guitar, have done since 1989 (cripes DM!) but I prefer something bigger on bass, and use either big purple dunlop triangles (don't know the gauge but it is thick and nice) or the big triangle stubbys, which sound really great, but do kill your wristies and grips. Big triangles are always better for bass, less chance of missing.[/quote] Do you buy your picks local? i.e Soundpad. The last time I went in there, rummaged through the picks and couldn't find any triangles. If, and that's a big if, I use a pick, I've only got some little Fender things. Either .73mm or .88mm. I don't like either. I prefer triangles but don't really like using a pick.

[quote name='silddx' post='829807' date='May 6 2010, 04:48 PM']I have never come across anything other than black nylons, so to speak.[/quote] Aaaahh, so that's what you get up to at the weekends. Mrs M asked 'do you wear them with those boots?'

[quote name='BottomEndian' post='830602' date='May 7 2010, 12:52 PM']I wonder how many people have just skimmed over this without thinking... [/quote] I noticed it but chose to ignore it

[quote name='Conan' post='829964' date='May 6 2010, 07:41 PM']Yup. Guilty of that one for many years! It's funny how this obvious insight comes to us in our later years... I always wondered how JJB was so audible in the mix - whether live or recorded. Bloody mid-scoop. Who needs it?! [/quote] I've a feature on my practice amp that scoops the mids. It makes me sound a million miles away.

[quote name='Buzz' post='829887' date='May 6 2010, 06:18 PM']I feel like I've stumbled into a thread on BW, circa 2006.[/quote] I've gone green and started recycling.

I posted a thread about tone several months ago. In it several posts referred to the mids in getting their tone, specifically cetera. Since Christmas I've been playing through a zoom pedal and got a little sidetracked, however this afternoon I was twiddling with my practice amp and remembered what cetera said about inverting the usual U shaped eq that many of us go for. And.......oh yes, push up those mids, turn down the bass and treble (but not too much) and what a difference. Literally a tone I've been looking for. Two problems though. The zoom pedal is not needed (although I suppose I could try and get the same result through it) and the amp I was using is only a 35w practice job so not really suited to anywhere outside the living room . I just wanted to share that. Don't forget those mids.