Rich

I would far, far rather do three properly than 10 in a slapdash fashion. Obvs a lot depends on what the songs are, how familiar with them you all are, etc.

I'm in a fledgling prog project, we've agreed to work on 3 songs with the first rehearsal two weeks from today, one of the songs is ten minutes long. 

Gimme Some Money - Spinal Tap 

1 hour ago, Risk101 said:

So this was today’s set up, as I still have the pins in my left hand where I severely damaged my thumb. Actually quite fun to try and convert bass fills that are second nature on the bass into something similar on the Moog!!

Get thee to a prog band!

We all have favourite albums and favourites tracks from them. But what is your favourite sequence of 3 songs from an album? Not just your favourite 3 from an album, but 3 consecutive songs. 

Mine are Manhattan Project -> Marathon -> Territories, from Rush's 'Power Windows'. They're great songs anyway, but the three together are just a stunning combination. 

Over to you, BC Massive. 

I meant, why is it turned facing the audience.

The only basses of mine that have anything approaching names are Jayray (because that's what it is... a 'Ray with a fretless Jaydee neck) and Skabass (because, errm, that's what it is... a 2-tone themed thing). All the others have names like 'the Spector' and 'the Shuke' and 'the Wal'. 

I Quit - Bros

£65 inc. postage. Bank transfer or PayPal goods/services.

Alternatively, pop round and pick them up for cash. I'm told I make good tea.

EMG 35HZ Passive 4 String Bass Pickup pair. Taken from a Spector Q4.

EMG say:

"Part of EMG's HZ Extended Series line, the 35HZ, with its modern appearance is actually a product of 30+ years of design experience This passive model features a dual-coil design for low noise and plenty of output. Using EMG's "CS" design (Ceramic and Steel), the resulting tone is much warmer as a result of the higher inductance of the steel, and thus has a smoother attack and a flatter high end. All of the HZ bass models feature solid bar magnets that cover the entire width of the strings so any string layout can be used. This model uses an extended housing that is 3.5 inches (89mm), perfect for four string spacing’s. From classic rock to heavy metal this pickup performs."

Working perfectly and in very good physical condition with no obtrusive marks. Plenty of length in the cables, cores ready for stripping and tinning. Wiring instructions can be found at the product webpage: https://www.emgpickups.com/35hz.html

They can be coil-tapped, very effectively. Adds a different colour to the ol' tonal palette.

Pickup fixing screws included, but no other hardware.

7 hours ago, AndrewU said:

Middle: BOSS Line Selector LS-2 (turned facing the audience)
 

7 hours ago, AndrewU said:

OK, I would be intrigued to know why.

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1 hour ago, chris_b said:

As usual, other peoples' preferences are being dismissed.

Or in other words, there's a difference of opinion. 

On 03/01/2024 at 10:30, Angel said:

 

For me the Sugarbabes are a relatively small amount of talent driven forward by excellent production standards and marketing. 

On 03/01/2024 at 13:53, petebassist said:

They bumble along with nearly 3 million monthly listeners and a couple of songs exceeding 140 million streams. 

Popularity ≠ talent. 

3 hours ago, police squad said:

you'll love it mate, great bass work in most of the 80s stuff

Hell yes. People slag off 80s music but it was an amazing decade for bass. 

A Tune Bass Maniac or one of its Bass Collection clones would work well too. Lighter than an Aria but still a real 80s vibe. 

Nutmeg City Limits - Ike & Tina

Good list, not too much slap on there at all.

Do you have any keyboard ability? Some of those are crying out for a bit of synth bass. Pick up a cheap Novation and away you go.

Sweet Relief - Madison Beer 

Ring My babyBel - Anita Ward

Edam I Wish I Was Your Lover - Sophie B Hawkins

No worries, there was plenty of great non-slap stuff in the 80s. A wealth of wonderful material.

(Can you tell that the 80s are my favourite decade? )

Milkman of Human Kindness - Billy Bragg 

2 hours ago, TheRev said:

lyrics about cider, drunkeness, pasties or shagging your own cousin.

Or in other words, a Friday evening in Chewton Mendip. 

Fantastic news. Here, have a 'Well Done' Werther's. 

Denim and Leather - Saxon

32 minutes ago, fretmeister said:

 

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