BassTool Posted March 13 Author Posted March 13 Nice one Dave, bit of chorus from my Flyrig on at the end 👍🏼It's still a work in progress but yes, I thoroughly enjoyed finally getting it gigged after the work that's been done. Despite the pup positioning - and it looks at first glance it's not going to make much difference they are so close together - there is a massive difference between bridge to 'neck'. I played safe with no preamp engaged (so no frequency selected, no cut or boost) and that was basically the passive sound, with both pups selected, tone up full...😳 The neck is simply sublime (sorry think I've already overstated that 😆) but the lighter weight compared to my Thumb NT also makes a big difference gig wise, and it's simply lovely to play. I think I may have finally lost my Wal GAS at last, and gone all French....🤔 ......oh hang on, I'll just check my lottery numbers just in case 🤭😆 Yes, the work has been well worth doing, and worth waiting for - and as one of the local bassists in the audience who came up to me said - I've never even seen a Vigier on a stage up here... Well - me neither! 😎 1 Quote
BassTool Posted March 13 Author Posted March 13 3 minutes ago, ped said: Sounds great, nice playing too. Nice one ped, and thanks for your advice when I needed it 👌🏼 Quote
Hellzero Posted March 13 Posted March 13 (edited) Not my favourite Toto tune, but that bass sounds great, I really liked the end with the chorus. Congratulations Johna. 👌🏻 Edited March 13 by Hellzero Spelling 1 Quote
BassTool Posted March 13 Author Posted March 13 Nice one @Hellzero many thanks for your input too Tony 👍🏼😉 Quote
dmccombe7 Posted March 14 Posted March 14 11 hours ago, BassTool said: Nice one Dave, bit of chorus from my Flyrig on at the end 👍🏼It's still a work in progress but yes, I thoroughly enjoyed finally getting it gigged after the work that's been done. Despite the pup positioning - and it looks at first glance it's not going to make much difference they are so close together - there is a massive difference between bridge to 'neck'. I played safe with no preamp engaged (so no frequency selected, no cut or boost) and that was basically the passive sound, with both pups selected, tone up full...😳 The neck is simply sublime (sorry think I've already overstated that 😆) but the lighter weight compared to my Thumb NT also makes a big difference gig wise, and it's simply lovely to play. I think I may have finally lost my Wal GAS at last, and gone all French....🤔 ......oh hang on, I'll just check my lottery numbers just in case 🤭😆 Yes, the work has been well worth doing, and worth waiting for - and as one of the local bassists in the audience who came up to me said - I've never even seen a Vigier on a stage up here... Well - me neither! 😎 What bass rig were you using Johno. ? Dave Quote
BassTool Posted March 14 Author Posted March 14 This is the route Dave: Stageclix wireless - Korg black tuner - Sansamp Flyrig board - into AH CQ20 desk out to JBL VRX speakers. We are all IEMs so no amps/cabs apart from PA speakers. 1 Quote
JPJ Posted March 14 Posted March 14 We really are spoiled for choice up here when it comes to luthiers. A guitarist I work with has used Gary for work on a brand new Martin acoustic and his 12 string electric and he rates him highly. He’s also very local to me so if I need a luthier then I think I’ll be giving him a call. 2 Quote
BassTool Posted March 14 Author Posted March 14 39 minutes ago, JPJ said: We really are spoiled for choice up here when it comes to luthiers. A guitarist I work with has used Gary for work on a brand new Martin acoustic and his 12 string electric and he rates him highly. He’s also very local to me so if I need a luthier then I think I’ll be giving him a call. Well worth checking him out @JPJ and he's through your way of course! Lovely compact workshop, the thing that struck me when I first arrived was the amount of guitar cases he had for work that was already in progress. His work on his social media speaks volumes, there are some very tasty instruments that have passed through Gary's hands 👍🏼 1 Quote
BassTool Posted Thursday at 21:45 Author Posted Thursday at 21:45 (edited) A bit of Supertramp - The Logical Song - from the same gig, four piece band, my lead vocal and the new Vigier bass, keys/ backing vox, guitarist who doubles on sax with backing vox, and drummer - who just refuses to sing 😆 We use optogates on the three vocal mics, so slight drop out from mine as I back off mic... Deeks Unionist - Logical.mp3 Edited Friday at 19:57 by BassTool Added recording Quote
briansbrew Posted Thursday at 21:53 Posted Thursday at 21:53 7 minutes ago, BassTool said: A bit of Supertramp - The Logical Song - from the same gig, four piece band, my lead vocal and new bass, keys/ backing vox, guitarist who doubles on sax with backing vox, and drummer - who just refuses to sing 😆 We use optogates on the three vocal mics, so slight drop out from mine as I back off mic... Deeks Unionist - Logical.mp3 10 MB · 3 downloads Nothing there Buddy 1 Quote
BassTool Posted Thursday at 21:58 Author Posted Thursday at 21:58 Deeks Unionist - Logical.mp3 4 1 Quote
dmccombe7 Posted Friday at 07:46 Posted Friday at 07:46 That bass just sounds amazing. Great band too. Dave 1 Quote
Kev Posted Saturday at 11:08 Posted Saturday at 11:08 On 12/03/2025 at 22:39, BassTool said: Deeks Unionist - Africa.mp3 10.99 MB · 333 downloads Early days so still got to get to grips with the myriad of tones from this bass, this was first night out on Saturday gone.. keyboard singer on lead vox for this one, guitarist high vocal, mine third part harmony, Africa by Toto... headphones recommended 👍🏼 Sounds fantastic, what a band too! 1 Quote
itu Posted Saturday at 12:16 Posted Saturday at 12:16 No no, this is a royal scam. A true bassist can not play and sing at the same time. Please leave this chat and go do your thing with King and Lee. (In other words, well done!) 3 Quote
SpondonBassed Posted Saturday at 16:47 Posted Saturday at 16:47 This is the sort of band that makes it worth getting spruced up for a night out. Keep up the good work all ye. 2 Quote
BassTool Posted Sunday at 16:41 Author Posted Sunday at 16:41 Thanks for the positive comments folks, much appreciated, here's one last song. The previous two are played fingerstyle - on this I song I do an imitation plec thing with my forefinger and thumb - it means I can go between both sounds whenever required without picking up an actual plectrum. Deacon Blue, Dignity. Deeks Unionist - Dignity.mp3 2 Quote
dmccombe7 Posted Sunday at 19:48 Posted Sunday at 19:48 3 hours ago, BassTool said: Thanks for the positive comments folks, much appreciated, here's one last song. The previous two are played fingerstyle - on this I song I do an imitation plec thing with my forefinger and thumb - it means I can go between both sounds whenever required without picking up an actual plectrum. Deacon Blue, Dignity. Deeks Unionist - Dignity.mp3 9.24 MB · 17 downloads Superb version. One of my fav Deacon Blue songs. Your band is exceptionally talented. Love it. Wouldn't mind seeing you guys. Dave 1 Quote
BassTool Posted Monday at 18:22 Author Posted Monday at 18:22 22 hours ago, dmccombe7 said: Superb version. One of my fav Deacon Blue songs. Your band is exceptionally talented. Love it. Wouldn't mind seeing you guys. Dave Thanks Dave very kind words 👌🏼 we only play round the doors here in the Northeast, few social clubs (not many left now) few pubs. We wrapped in the same band in 2000, and reformed with four original members when two of us retired. Very lucky to have a band of 4 good mates, and me and the guitarist/sax player Pete (who you met) have played together for 46 years now 👍🏼 2 Quote
BassTool Posted 9 hours ago Author Posted 9 hours ago Just been sent this from Saturday night, the guy who sent it said I looked like I really enjoyed playing that bass! 😆 3 Quote
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