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[quote name='Dom in Somerset' timestamp='1431852028' post='2775474'] Conway Twitty - I see the want to in your eyes [/quote] Embarrassed to admit that I know this song from when it was played in its entirety on 'Family Guy'. Good luck with the band, country is the new black or something.

[quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1460227125' post='3023897'] Delivery in time for Christmas then... [/quote] Good things come to those who wait...

[quote name='Merton' timestamp='1460215201' post='3023734'] Do you have one incoming Mark? [/quote] Not yet, but it's next up. I'm going to order it in around two or three weeks.

[quote name='elephantgrey' timestamp='1460208302' post='3023647'] Are we speaking rotating stage, or everyone spining round individually? [/quote] I think it might be twirling... http://youtu.be/3CCh9sk-9l4

[quote name='MoonBassAlpha' timestamp='1460206340' post='3023618'] Setlist with the first chord or note by each song can be a life-saver. [/quote] Exactly what I do. A list, with the first note of each number before the title. Bandmates are baffled by this as they think I've wrongly written the key of the song. it works though - if we all start on the right note there's a fair chance the other notes will follow.

[quote name='Wonky2' timestamp='1460204892' post='3023589'] I do what ? [/quote] Lose some poke. I'm agreeing with you.

[quote name='Wonky2' timestamp='1460204244' post='3023576'] Low action is great for ease but man alive you loose some poke. [/quote] You do that.

[quote name='paul h' timestamp='1460203134' post='3023560'] I also suspise the same thing. [/quote] I didn't think 'suspise' was a real word, but it is in the Urban Dictionary - which is good enough for me.

[quote name='SteveK' timestamp='1460202679' post='3023549'] ...the general listener is likely to notice bugger-all difference. [/quote] And is why most bass players could probably get away with a Harley Benton P Bass and a Rumble combo... but what would BassChat forum be without GAS?? I predict it would be a darker, meaner place with far fewer pictures of really nice gear.

[quote name='paul h' timestamp='1460202471' post='3023539'] I really want a One10. Or two. [/quote] I have a suspicion that two would not be necessary. Well not for me, anyway. I'll let you know in the fullness of time...

Careful! You're not allowed to say how good Barefaced cabs are on this forum, there are people here who have never used a Barefaced cab or even SEEN one in the flesh, yet they will be upset! For some reason Alex's success drives them completely insane!! Seriously though, I have huge GAS for a One10... Soon, soon. Congratulations on your purchase.

Not entirely sure about 'deeper' tone, but I'd certainly say string choice is crucial and can make much more of a difference to your sound than body wood, neck density, electrics, hardware, amp/cab etc. etc. I think it's often ignored and definitely underrated.

[quote name='leemarseillebass' timestamp='1459805781' post='3019941'] I'd say do it! I have it easier, two jacks on the bass feeds two Ampeg combos, one clean, one with ghosted in distortion but bugger me with a fish fork - it doesn't half work. Got rid of the bass bins for the PA, this has 3 mins and a kick drum, there's a very healthy bass drum crack but all the low end everyone hears is down to me with two relatively small units. Split your signal, it'll broaden how you play mate. [/quote] I may just give it a go for the hell of it... I certainly don't need any more volume, but it would be fun to play with the sound - and the minds of the rest of the band... [quote name='pmjos' timestamp='1460199185' post='3023461'] This is my new toy 2 x AER amp three ( all 2nd hand) stacked for a mini biamped or stereo portable rig. It is fekin monstrous. Low and to kill a pig and awesome. Works so well and stupidly portable. [/quote] It does sound like an awesome idea, and AER were on my list - only the usual stopped me from buying one.

Great work, very interesting. I've tried a fair number of flats but keep gravitating back to La Bellas, which are my favourite. As said, it's all about the fundamental and for me the compliance and feel are second to none. They're not cheap to buy but they last forever and just continue to improve over time, so are in fact something of a bargain. [quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1460192958' post='3023369'] I think you can only finally decide after playing them. [/quote] So true, and I would add '...after playing them when recording or at a gig.' IF that's what you do. Same for any gear really, though I think I may have mentioned that before somewhere...

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1460195098' post='3023397'] If a drummer can't adjust his volume then he's usually not worth playing with. [/quote][quote name='PaulWarning' timestamp='1460194962' post='3023394'] ...unfortunately, the supply of drummers being what they are, some of us less-accomplished musicians can't be quite so picky... [/quote] Both valid points. We took a step sideways and dispensed with the services of a drummer entirely. It's now very easy for us to get a great sound wherever we play, we don't have to put up with someone taking up the whole stage before, after and during a gig, there's nothing stopping us from playing really quietly if we want to and we no longer wonder where the drummer has got to when we need to start our set and have to send someone to fetch him from the pub down the road because he's a feckless alcoholic. Nor do we have to ferry him and his kit everywhere we go as he refuses to drive and has no transport. Neither we nor our audience miss having drums whatsoever, as between us we cover both the necessary frequency range and rhythmic aspects. Having said that, I do realise that there are types of band and genres of music where drums are essential. So YMMV. I am also quite sure that all the drummers who for some reason are on this bass forum are lovely people who behave properly, can play quietly when required and have their own equipment and transport.

If people want to do this sort of thing they should just go and live in Russia.

[quote name='andy67' timestamp='1460154145' post='3023237'] Every bass player has to own an SVT Classic and 810e cab! Industry standard and apprenticeship requirements!! [/quote] I agree, there's nothing like standing in front of a fridge on stage - the sound and fury are truly incredible, but... [quote name='neilp' timestamp='1460122814' post='3022816'] Desperately trying to think of a reason not to! [/quote] Transport and storage issues, basically. If these can be properly addressed, go for it.

[quote name='FinnDave' timestamp='1460146201' post='3023144'] We also tend to add songs which in some cases none of us know. [/quote] Well at least it's a level playing field.

[quote name='FinnDave' timestamp='1460132019' post='3022969'] ...still struggle to name any songs we play when asked, but can play them all straight through as soon as we start. [/quote] Do you always play your sets in the same order? I prefer to find an order that works and stick to it, but our singer insists on mixing it up for every gig. He will also announce songs that aren't on the list - and unbelievably he will even announce songs that I don't bloody know...

Yes, it's still the case. http://basschat.co.uk/cp/9-support-basschat/

[quote name='LewisK1975' timestamp='1460127045' post='3022866'] That's usually where the 'phantom' slider gets a nudge - (push an unused slider up a bit, 'Is that better mate?' - usually gets a thumbs up from said punter) [/quote] Also known as the 'DFA' control...

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1460109751' post='3022627'] Age-induced deafness changes one's perception, too. Everything is so much more muted and muffled these days; everybody's mumbling, it seems to me. [/quote] ...WHAT..??

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1460110706' post='3022639'] Some people don't like fruit. [/quote] Some people don't like anything.