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Did you use fishing weights ? if not, how did you do it ?

[b]Please tell everyone the name of the venue, to help with the personal safety of other BC'ers. [/b] It would really help musicians in general if more of us knew about places like this. We could then respond appropriately, in whichever way we deem fit at the time. Forewarned is forearmed etc ... I've played a venue in Enfield North London, scenario very similar to this. I flat out refused to go back. The drummer said he wouldn't mind returning. My reply was along the lines of 'you'll be doing it with a different bass player then'. No point in naming that venue, as it's now closed down. Don't accept this kind of thing, Weeks or months in a hospital bed, or worse, isn't worth the money from a gig. All IMO of course ! [size=5]Please tell everyone the name and location of the venue. It will be in everyone's interest.[/size]

Guess I'm going to be the odd one out here. Is it possible the guy involved was just having a particularly bad day ? overtired perhaps ? is it very likely that a studio is going to hire someone with generally poor public relation skills ? I do wonder if it was a case of exceptional circumstances here. It may be worth going back and trying to get to know the individual concerned a little better. It may be worth it in the long run, as after all, a good reputation at the studio can go a long way. Just my 2p

I agree it is often easier to play a 6-string guitar and sing compared to singing while playing bass. That said, it really is a case of the more you sing while playinge bass, the easier it becomes (with the odd exception). Perhaps the most challenging number I've ever found to play bass for and sing the lead on was Suck My Kiss by the Chilies - took ages !!!

[quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1330804740' post='1563327'] Probably a good idea to leave my credit card at home then? [/quote] You'll only order it online when you get home

Don't fret about it

Take your amp to a BC bass bash and ask to swap it around through some different cabs. Most folk at these events don't mind, it can be an interesting experience for all. BC bashes are your friend

Hi all Raised this thread as I didn't want to hijack another one where a question about stainless steel frets has come up. A recommendation was made that a fret crowning file is best avoided for use on stainless steel frets. This raised a few questions for me, such as; - How would you recognise stainless steel frets ? or come to that, how would you know what material a fret in made from ? - Why is it best to avoid using crowning files on stainless steel frets ? (once you know you have them in front of you that is) - What else do you use, or how do you, shape or level and finish stainless steel frets ? - What material do you use to level SS frets ? As you can see, the whole shibang really. Just really curious now Thanks all T

I had the OP's problem too, it was at it's worst when the guitarist tried out a 4 x 10 cab with a valve head. My rig of the time was a bit light on the lower frequencies, so he ended up with more bass than me Thankfully, we're good friends, so he listened when I pointed out the situation to him. I solved the problem by showing him and the other guitarist a page that illustrates where the same notes are on the guitar and the bass, then doing it in practice. They then realised that their lowest strings were in the same range as my top string and that played together, the same frequencies can easily swamp a song and the overall sound. As a result, things have been much better lately. I don't blame our guitarist for trying to get a sound that pleases him though, as that's what we spend so much time doing too !!!

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1330011766' post='1551398'] Here's mine: I like to pluck the strings at a variety of different points between the "24th fret" and the bridge depending on the tone I want. Mine has been arranged so that the fingerboard, pickups and ramp are all level, giving me a uniform playing surface and thumb rest from the end of the neck to the end of the bridge pickup. If I need to "dig-in" I'll normally be plucking the strings between the bridge and the pickup anyway. Works for me on this bass. [/quote] What a sweet little bass

PM'd

Double neck guitar !

There's a problem Huston. Does the question of intent come into it ? e.g. A band develops recognition for it's own identity and has an identifiable sound. They then do a cover of a someone else's well known song, but with a slight difference, which makes identifiable as them doing it. Smooth Criminal by Animal Ant Farm comes to mind. It's often down to arrangement. A lot of this used to happen in the 60's, where many bands in the charts at the time would do the same song. The Seekers and The Springfields both had a hit with the same song 'Island of Dreams'. So which original to follow ? Or is it a case of being recognisable as your own band doing a song ? Each to his own perhaps. However, if you are the hired bassist in a recognised band, the onus may be on you to play the recognised part. Unless you are a famous bassist known and hired for your own style. Bit of a minefield really.

There's a lot to be gained by just picking bass after bass, of all prices, shapes and sizes, as and when you can. A good move would be to go to something like the London Bass show for this. Some of the suggestions above give good starting points for developing a checklist of things to consider. A really useful thing to do is just read around the topic on BC over time, it's a valuable resource with some highly experienced people lurking around. Over time, it will all come together. In some ways, going into a guitar / bass shop is no different to visiting a supermarket

Never played above fret 19 on a gig. Not once.

Maybe get in touch with Trace or another amp repair specialist (like Surrey amps) and ask their advice ? It's doubtful the amp left the factory with this issue. Assuming the lead between the bass and the amp is proven to be a good conducter (therefore delivering a strong signal to the amp), it sounds like something has happened inside the amp. If you adjust any gain controls (if this can be done ?) you may well be attempting to compensate for a problem elsewhere, which could potentially only worsen the problem ? Best ask a specialist. Good luck with it

Sorry to hear about that one Clarky. Another band will be lucky to have you, when you're ready.

First thing that comes to mind is the few bars at the end of the chorus of Nantucket sleighride, as used by the World at One programme in the 70's. There's many more moments from musical history, but this one is a moment by itself for me. Nothing fantastic about the notes, just the arrangement of sounds. http://youtu.be/q0JrV86EKCs

[quote name='pete.young' timestamp='1329343635' post='1541140'] Appreciate the sentiment, but you're a month early. It's Saturday 17th March. [/quote] What ? That P++++ of a drummer ! He's got us learning all this stuff for a pub in bloody Barnet !!! Told us all it's flippin' Patrick's !! What a C&%K Yet another banana skin

If I try to grow a beard, I'll just end up looking like I've just crawled out of bed (as usual )

There is something rather special about the drive home after the gig, almost a blessing sometimes other times, when there's a traffic jam on the M25 at 2 O'clock in the morning, it's an absolute @#&%

Gripping things with that hand could be interesting, to say the least. Best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery By the way, make sure you see a physio to guide you through rehab !!

[media]http://youtu.be/qQDF53L_C9g[/media] So the set list comes along and look what came up. 'Tis a beauty (perhaps some slap bass in the middle ?)

[i]A [/i]slightly alternative suggestion ? There's also the in - line graphic solution, which could be a dedicated pedal, or a rackmounted model, or even a second hand mixing desk. I have used my 16 track desk at home with monitors to good effect at fairly low volume