BottomE Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1331806265' post='1579044'] For Eb those guys would have just played up the neck! [/quote] Works for me too. Never ever had someone say "ooh that song was crap cos the Eb was too high" And its less to carry/worry about. When i see the guitaritst fiddling with his pedal board i quietly chuckle to myself knowing that he will be doing a balancing act all night trying to press the right pedal at the right time, stressing over miniscule changes in wah or chorus etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shizznit Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1331811815' post='1579189'] No, don't worry. [/quote] Who am I kidding! Yeah, you are probably right . Sometimes you have to post a tactile message just in case the missus looks at my internet history! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Sounds good to me... I don't like to complicate the signal chain as what works in a set-up situation may not sound quite like that with all guns blazing, but that is just what suits me and the bands I play in. I've tried a few effects for certain songs/parts but they don't last long. I recall our gtr..everytime he changes amp or gtr that is a WHOLE load of work he has to put in the tweak his effects. But I am thinking of getting a pedal board just so I can claim my stage space Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumperbob 2002 Posted March 15, 2012 Author Share Posted March 15, 2012 [quote name='BottomE' timestamp='1331812026' post='1579197'] Works for me too. Never ever had someone say "ooh that song was crap cos the Eb was too high" And its less to carry/worry about. When i see the guitaritst fiddling with his pedal board i quietly chuckle to myself knowing that he will be doing a balancing act all night trying to press the right pedal at the right time, stressing over miniscule changes in wah or chorus etc. [/quote] strange enough Superstition never sounds right with The normal Eb on a four string, so I add a lower Octave with my sub pedal- job done. Believe you me, very noticable. More noticable when this was played on the B string of a 5- so I just need that little extra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Generally I totally agree with the OP comments and its how I have played most of my life. Amp, cable, bass (usually Precision of Jazz) and nothing else. I like to keep it 100% simple. I would however add that I think the bass you use is a very important factor in defining your sound. I mostly use a Precision as it has fitted with most things I play from punk pop with a pick to thumpy motown finger style. However, using a Warwick or a Stingray will change the overall tone and put a different angle on it and may work better. Saying that, I have just purchased a flanger and overdrive pedal to create a few different tones but and I can't stress this enough, it would only be if a project required it rather than changing my usual tone all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shizznit Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 (edited) [quote name='thumperbob 2002' timestamp='1331819100' post='1579394'] strange enough Superstition never sounds right with The normal Eb on a four string, so I add a lower Octave with my sub pedal- job done. Believe you me, very noticable. More noticable when this was played on the B string of a 5- so I just need that little extra. [/quote] That's interesting. I play that song in concert pitch no matter if I am using a 4 or 5 string. Sounds ok to me. Do you play the low Eb on that song? Edited March 15, 2012 by shizznit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottomE Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 [quote name='shizznit' timestamp='1331821898' post='1579455'] That's interesting. I play that song in concert pitch no matter if I am using a 4 or 5 string. Sounds ok to me. Do you play the low Eb on that song? [/quote] We do it in E at the singers request! Makes life easy but songs that we do in Eb, I Wish, for example were played on a 4 string originally so theres no need to go looking for a way of achieving the low Eb. Many of the songs that we attempt that have lower than "E" were originally done on a synth. "Around the world", Lisa Stansfield for example. In these cases i look for a good live version done with a "proper" bass player and use that as my starting point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shizznit Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 [quote name='BottomE' timestamp='1331823377' post='1579479'] We do it in E at the singers request! Makes life easy but songs that we do in Eb, I Wish, for example were played on a 4 string originally so theres no need to go looking for a way of achieving the low Eb. [/quote] Just checked myself before a wrecked myself...yeah, I actually do play Superstition in E and I Wish in Eb! Perfect demontstration of my lousy memory once again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 [quote name='silddx' timestamp='1331807164' post='1579077'] They may notice how good the band sounds, it's a subliminal thing most of the time. They are not interested in your gear or that you boosted 370Hz with a low Q. But they'll notice if you play with a sh*t sound that makes the band sound poor. [/quote] Spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumperbob 2002 Posted March 15, 2012 Author Share Posted March 15, 2012 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1331831430' post='1579643'] Spot on. [/quote] unfortunately I never go out front so to be honest could sound terrible. Have had some good comments though, both recently and 30 yrs ago so might be doing something right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumperbob 2002 Posted March 15, 2012 Author Share Posted March 15, 2012 [quote name='shizznit' timestamp='1331823607' post='1579487'] Just checked myself before a wrecked myself...yeah, I actually do play Superstition in E and I Wish in Eb! Perfect demontstration of my lousy memory once again! [/quote] I wish- what a song - at the end of it ( after I have really gone for it ) our singer says- ladiiiiies and geeentleeman- bob on bass.,....I actually play the highest note ( other than false harmonics ) on the bass- like sir duke. Very satisfying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nottswarwick Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Yes. I sound like me through whatever. So I want an Abm 500 head, a compact ish cab and my bass. Plus I can't be arsed setting up and hauling a load of crap around. Lazy, yes. Bothered? No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rOB Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 [quote name='nottswarwick' timestamp='1331843649' post='1579875'] Lazy, yes. Bothered? No. [/quote] Ha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtcat Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 I've never ever used anything other than an amp a cab a lead and a bass when playing live. The three bands I play with now all play detuned a semi tone and my amp settings remain the same for all gigs with nothing more than a little Eq tweak to suit the acoustics of the venue. Does that make me a Neanderthal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 [quote name='thumperbob 2002' timestamp='1331805202' post='1579019'] I have just come to the conclusion that anything other than you and your bass just gets in the way with playing music ( live that is ) [/quote] Yeah, I got that too. Pesky amps, always getting in the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 I've always used a simple bass - amp - speaker setup. I tried a using a compressor for a while, then a Boss BE5-B effects unit and didn't really see any use for either of them as far as I was concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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