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I’ve maybe said this before and forgive me if I have. Compression can be as subtle or overt as the user determines/wants it to be in the same way any effect can be subtle or overt. A touch of preamp boost or very light dirt can enhance the bass tone - but it’s not discernible as being driven or dirty. Compression can enhance a bass tone too to where it’s not pumping away but it’s helping. Making comparisons between the impact different types of effect have and if they’ll be noticed by the audience is not really the argument but often a default- sure engage a wah or a quacky filter. It’s probably gonna be noticed (if it’s been set up correctly and the player wants it to be a prominent effect) but unlikely one would leave it on for every track the way they may set and forget a good solid comp tone. A lot of the commenters on here have compression pedals and I hope would have used them enough in isolation at home to hear what they’re doing even if a super pumping squished tone at extreme settings isn’t to their taste. We can dismiss the ‘two gigs a year’ players for telling us weekend warriors how to use our gear but if old #2Gigs is playing those two gig with their compressor pedals and has a solid understanding of how it will work for them is that a more experienced opinion over the pedal hoarders who don’t use pedals on any of their gigs -!who’s the more informed? Below is an example have a listen to the clip below and tell me if you can notice the compression working - it’s being fed off a single mic and an eq. Scoot to about 6:00 on this clip. Many folk will recognise that drum sound. Sure it’s not a bass track I just really like compression and drums 😀 As others have said it doesn’t really matter in the grand scheme, views and opinions can change or take a zigzag depending on new ideas, exposure to more home recording, you tube rabbit holes etc

*grabs popcorn*

It’s a fair point. @Al Krow have you replaced the GR ahead of the gigging season reopening? You must be quite excited to be hauling some super light gear to future gigs as I know it’s your main focus on gigging gear.

Good to know!

Yeah that’s been in the back of my mind. I’d just get my mate in Paris to arrange the deal and he’d stick it in his boot when he’s next over so I guess that’s s be ok?

Yeah I’m familiar with the model - it’s just caught my eye, love the colour, the inlays are funny but not off putting. My limited GCSE French suggests he’s up for a change and open to trades with the figure listed as his starting point. I’ve no need for another bass but you know when you get a wee notion and start thinking.

It's a fine pick up. Sounds like a P and doesn't have the mid scoop of 1/4 LB'er. One of the original replacement pick ups for the P bass. I'd be more than happy to have one in a p bass - in fact I did for a few years. If in doubt a Model P is a solid bet. If you want to agonise over marketing spiel and pick up's you 'think' you should have go ahead but when jamming with the band you really want the P bass character and the Model P will deliver. Telt!

Is that a good price or a bit high? Generally speaking

This one does look interesting glad you nabbed it.

Thanks Ben I was being tongue in cheek 😉

Would he have actually played that whole bass part on the track or was this just a look what I can play type video to sell SBL's? I mean I'm not knocking the chops and he's in no way 'gauche' but he's stepped on just about everyone else parts from Chaka to the horns. The MD would have a fit 😫

http://brimstoneaudio.com/crossover-distortion.html any use?

I was playing with my comp into my Apollo messing with some new DAW preamps and there’s that thing where the bass sound just becomes that bit more ‘professional’ like it’s already been mixed into the track when jamming along to recorded music. Obviously balancing volume counts too but with that wee push on my bass the sound just punched. I love it and f*ck the crowd! I like what my compressor does and I will gladly use it at every conceivable opportunity. If you can’t hear it/feel it/vibe it then that’s cool.

I used an Eden power amp for a while the one with a tone control on each channel. It was a fu*king monster! Sledgehammer power!

I’ve enjoyed listening to VP since the Vollmilch album. I’ve enjoyed Joe Dart’s playing since hearing him on The Olllam album around the same time. I was surprises it was the same bassist on both albums to be fair! VP deserve their success as they’re not an overnight sensation which many folk maybe think they are.

Hipsters! More like pranksters! It’s a bunch of hip muso’s having a laugh and EBMM likely don’t care as the 50 extortionate ‘pieces’ likely sold out in about as many minutes. What better marketing can you have really for the target market. The collectors will snap it up without a care in the world for the ‘marketing’ and the fanboi’s will lap it up. Win-Win! EBMM laughs all the way to the bank! It’s when they release the three band eq model that the jig will be up! Or a two volume knob version to control each coil. Crazy hipsters *tut*

50 people are gonna think they're getting a great bass until they realise they aren't Joe Dart and they're not playing via the Vulf compressor at all times. Not a bass demo but you can hear that signature VP compressed dirty lo-fi crunch. Love it!

Fair enough if anything I said appears off or not of any value feel free to disregard it. You’re posting you opinions and links to your live playing on an open public forum. Watching those videos and commenting on those opinions does not constitute stalking. @ped any views on calling someone a stalker? I jest but you get the point right?

Can I get some clarity for future replies Which posts are you referring to? Constructive feedback citing the things I do on a gig. Dismissing someone who plays fewer gigs that their observations are less valid? @pedSome guidance from the mods please. Cheers.