xgsjx Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I had to complain about my neighbour banging away at 2am! it was interfering with my band practice. On a serious note, it's the same as Lozz for me. I keep to sensible times & I played at a fairly loud volume this morning (@ 11;30 am) with no complaints. Neighbours are usually at work, but I let them know if they're not, just let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I live in a ground floor flat so you'd think that the sound wouldn't travel as far - not true - apparently they can "feel" the bass on the top floor (three floors). Upstairs have a newborn (with some lungs) so I take that into consideration. I lived in a tower block years ago where some anarchists would have raves two floors up and one across - might as well have gone - the sound travelled through the concrete and steel - no chance of getting any sleep!! They were surprised when the Environmental Health came and seized the gear one morning... I played saxophone for a while - apparently I could be heard at the bottom of the hill about 100 yards away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1350564800' post='1840555'] It's not just a problem with flats[/quote] I concur. It's the same problem with rounds. Me, I just play the little amp when there's people around. It's standing on top of the big one, and in such a position that standing waves are less of a problem. Lotsa noise, and I don't feel the need for the full 410. Also, I think overdrives, fuzzes and compression should make it nicer to play at lower volume, as the impression is that it's louder with those. Correct me if I'm wrong though. best, bert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 (edited) Am I the only one who practices unplugged? Edited October 18, 2012 by Roland Rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassdriver Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 [quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1350595673' post='1841166'] Am I the only one who practices unplugged? [/quote] Apparently it's the best way to develop good techniques. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 The main reason I do it is because I can't be arsed to get the amp out of the cupboard, although I do sometimes play through the aux on my digital radio. You're right though, playing unplugged really cleans up one's technique, as rattles and buzzes are much more obvious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essexbasscat Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Noise is also conducted by the walls,so insulate them too if you're going that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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