Delberthot

After 25 years I had my first audition a couple of weeks ago. Well to be honest they were sh!t. I've pulled more talent out of my ar$ehole to be quite honest. A sh!tload of gear and no talent would be the summary

If I have to be absolutely honest if you heard me play you wouldn't realise that I was using flats. In fact most people think flats sound dull and lifeless This is of course utter pishoir. My two favourites are D'addario Chromes and Roto flats. I just couldn't go back to the sharp, rough feel of rounds anymore or the few weeks use that you actually get out of them before they start going dull. Then you have to start EQing your amp differently to keep them going then give in and realise that they sound terrible then buy a new set. Only had the Chromes a few weeks but the Rotos are 3ish years old and sound the same as when I bought them. Consistency is what I love. I know that the sound I had last week is what I'll have in 6 months time so I don't have to keep turning round to my amp to adjust anything other than the volume

I've also thought about sitting a cab on top of its flightcase. Would the fact that the cab is sitting on top of a near enough sealed empty box with wheels have an effect on the sound? If not then I'm going to build myself a lightweight one when I change cabs

Or a couple of Ashdown cabs. Ahem

I would never describe my Ashdown ABM410 as muddy. Its loud, clear, cuts through everything and can push out a lot of bass but never muddy. Having said that, I did own an ABM500 RC EVO chrome rack mount thingy for several months and it made my sound incredibly muddy. I thought it was the cabs but it turned out to be the amp. I'm just selling mine cos I want something lighter and smaller for when I change my car in the next wee while

Yes -South side of the sky or Siberian Khatru Focus - Hocus Pocus Blockheads - Reasons to be Cheerful

Trace Elliot V-type 1248H 4x12" and 1528 2x15" cabs. 90 kgs of back breaking, skyscraper height phenomenal tone that I would only ever need should I have a roadie, hence why I no longer have either

Most Mex Fenders don't come with anything, unless it says so on the Fender website

Is there an isolated bass version on Youtube? That's how I learned Won't Get Fooled Again for the rock band

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I can't even tell if its an actual Fender from the pics. The headstock and decal look very new

[quote name='Muzz' timestamp='1358161605' post='1933887'] Yep, I've got three MM-necked basses, and they're very very good for the money. I've had them fret-dressed, and they play and feel as good as anything Fender. The Warmoth neck I've got on the Explorer is indeed chunky-P in profile (there's a Slim Taper option, tho), but also top quality. I'd love to try a full-wenge J-neck, or go bananas with a full birdseye maple one. I'm over in the States for three weeks at Easter, so I might even order one to be delivered over there and bring it back myself. [/quote] The wenge necks are great to play, plus if they become sticky or dirty from use you just run the steel wool down it a couple of times and its good as new. The standard maple neck I ordered had a lot of birdseye figuring in it Never had the option of the thinner neck when I got mine but if/when I order another then I 'll definitely go with this option All of their stuff is top top quality

I love the EMG 35HZ pickups. I put them in my Ibanez Doug Wimbish and favour them over the stock EMG P4 & J4 pickups that were originally in it. The one nearest the neck can get some nice thick, clear bass and the one nearest the bridge can get nice and honky but not nasal like a normal Jazz pickup.

[quote name='lettsguitars' timestamp='1357988561' post='1931350'] Very true. The idea was to make them mix and match-able. Not produce the finest instruments in the world. If you want the iconic image and sound then who cares about a few gaps here and there? [/quote] I thought the idea behind the bolt on neck was to be able to change the neck when the frets wore out? I'm not disputing what you are saying, in was likely both plus the fact that Fender have been since day 1 all about building instruments as cheaply as they could - cheapest woods at the time, repainting bodies to match orders etc My MIM Fender is nigh on perfect. Personally, the way I see it is that the main difference between MIM & MIA is that MIA Fenders are made in America by Mexicans using American parts, MIM Fenders are made in Mexico by Mexicans using American parts.

I remember when I was 17calling the leader of a big band about the role of bass player as their one was leaving. He asked me if I could read music and I told him I could. When I turned up at the rehearsal I was met with my double bass tutor who it turns out was their current bass player and the one I was replacing - Ooops. He knew that I couldn't read very well. Anyway I bluffed it enough to get the gig and taught myself to read music properly. Played with them for 18 months as well as a spin-off band which was a Dixieland Jazz band. I learned so much from these guys who'd all been playing for years, some were inthe 70s and had some amazing stories to tell

[quote name='Barefootbassplayer' timestamp='1354623187' post='1888171'] I've always said if I play and a gig and don't make the odd mistake I'm not trying hard enough never been one for learning bass lines note for note but like to react to what is going on around me and compliment where I can, echoing a cool guitar lick or drum fill when I know where they're going. By the time I realise I've hit a duff note I'm already past it so grin like a cheshire cat and carry on! [/quote] We're not related are we? Cos that's exactly my philosophy.

I've learned a lot gear wise but not really playing wise as I don't practice at home unless its to learn a new song. I've had a lot of good times and a lot of laughs on here but I think the biggest recent thing for me was seeing the thread on the Precision Bass FSR which prompted me try one out and buy it

The whole reason I use Herco Heavy guage picks is because they are rougher and don't slip about between my fingers