Conan

Just bought a used set of Wizard Hammers from Will. Delivered double-quick and as described. Deal with confidence! Thanks Will.

How do the DD pickups compare to the standard Squier ones?

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1322420736' post='1450687'] It should also be pointed out that a lot of people who diss the top end gear on web forums have never tried them. [/quote] Absolutely. I own a 1980s Status and I think it is the canine orchids. I tried a five string Alembic Epic (to be fair, one of their 'budget' range) and thought it was OK. My second fave (after my Status) is a Squier Affinity P bass (with, to be fair, upgraded pickups). I have never tried a Ritter or Fodera. I would like to... but part of me can't help thinking I would be disappointed in some way. Another part of me can't help fearing that i wouldn't be - and would never be satisfied with anything less!

So how can I now show my appreciation for another wonderful Skank post?!? Oh well. Plus ca change... and all that.

Great band! I saw them at Legends last year supporting Pendragon. Good stuff! Fairly sure MK wasn't playing with them then? I'd love a copy of that CD... will you have any yourself John or should I order through the racket site?

[quote name='LawrenceH' timestamp='1322220933' post='1448074'] All of these substances will contain water, I don't know how much is significant from the corrosion perspective. [/quote] Compared to the amount of 'water' involved in playing a sweaty gig, I would suspect it's negligible.

[quote name='Dr.Dave' timestamp='1322225808' post='1448187'] No two of us are sane but we all like basses.[/quote] There is much truth in what you say.

[quote name='Merton' timestamp='1322226418' post='1448204'] I destroyed my band the other night [/quote] Good luck in your search for a new one.

When I tried one of the older touring Compacts with my LH500 I was astonished just how loud the combination was. Increasingly, we are coming to be sceptical about the claimed power ratings on amps and cabs; but at 8 ohms my amp would have probably been putting out somewhere in the region of 300 watts. There is only one volume control on the LH500 and it never went above 5. With a very loud drummer and guitarist. And as all LH500 owners know, the increase in volume gained from turning the volume control from 5 to 6 is enormous!! With my Vintage (and an even louder band) the volume is never above 4. I may not understand the physics/sonics - but I know volume, tone and power when I hear it!

[quote name='grimbeaver' timestamp='1322226918' post='1448219'] is the 1000 overkill though? I didnt know if I shoud try the 500 or 1000 [/quote] The super twelve is 4 ohms isn't it? So you'll get the full output of the amp head. Is there ever a time when 500 watts wouldn't give you enough power?!

By "gritty" do you mean mildly distorted?

[quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1321970758' post='1444916'] What I would do: 1)Agree to try the song with the pick and proceed to play intentionally badly. [/quote] What would be gained from this rather childish approach? Try it properly - you might actually like it! As my old gran used to say "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well".

[quote name='dmccombe7' timestamp='1322213916' post='1447916'] Am i reading too much into this suggestion. ? Cheers Dave [/quote] I would say so. Maybe the bassist in the keyboard player's last band used a pick and he liked that style/sound? There could be so many reasons why he would like you to try it out. It's good that you sound more positive about giving it a try now. I find it rather depressing that some people are so precious about the role of the bassist. Yes, we are the bassists and maybe the rest of the band should give us some kudos for that. But, on the other hand, a band should be at least a form of democracy and we should all feel able to comment on what the other musicians are doing? As long as it is raised politely and in a constructive way I don't see it as a problem. It can even make us better musicians in the long run. Anyone who feels defensive of their own technique and position in the band is probably in the wrong band.