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Just put your fingers right behind the fret rather than on it, and practice using as little pressure as possible with your right** hand to press the string - a light touch when playing will tire your hand less. The idea is that the string is held down just enough that it vibrates between the metal fret and the metal saddle at the other end. ** since you’re a leftie
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Sadowsky preamp whether onboard or pedal format. Sold pedal and have the onboard on my Jazz Bass. Zero regrets especially when playing live. Agree with all the flatwound comments posted so far,I just don't understand them in comparison to rounds. -
What about a chat on the practical use of compression for the gigging bass player? Some compression chats can get overly technical and alienate some folk.
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I havn't come across these, and not likely to with my band who rarely do functions and certainly not the posh ones. Ihad to look it up. There only seems to be one company selling them in the UK and for anyone not familiar it's a 'ceiling of sound' Lots of panels od small speakers forming a suspended ceiling directly above the dance floor. DSP is used partly for compression/limiting I suspect and also to do some phase control deliberately creating power alleys so the bass drops off rapidly as you move from under the speaker array. Reading between the lines there is probably some eq boosting the bass. To give you some idea there's a second hand system being sold for £17,000 with 64 panels totalling 576 tiny speakers. I'm imagining that with all the DSP it deliberately creates the full disco experience with all the thumping bass that implies. Maybe @EBS_freak or one of the other sound guys may have come across the system so I stand to be corrected. Where was your band positioned? I'm guessing outside of the array and that you weren't allowed to use backline or floor monitors or that if you were levels were severely limited? Do you use lectronic drums? The system wouldn't work to keep the noise down if the band were just outside the Zone Array creating 100db sound levels. The only solution for you would be for you all to use in-ears in which case you could have the sound you wanted, I've played the opening number of the set with in-ears only to find out the PA is still muted :)
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Good heavens! That's a rare bird. Beautiful. -
Thanks, Mokl. I was running two as a vertical stack – best live sound I've ever had! -
Hi. Here you go (from the Gator site)... Length 12.50" Width 19.00" Height 9.00" Cheers! -
For sale is my Vanderkley MNT 112 which was bought New from Bass Direct in 2020. 600W RMS and 17kg. The cab is in immaculate condition and always stored in the Roqsolid branded Vanderkley cover. I’ve recently bought the LNT 210 4ohms version, which renders the MNT112 surplus to requirements. Considering the above, this is Sale Only, and not interested in trades. Collection only from BD11 between Bradford and Leeds.-
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Atelier Z Custom Cub EUB
velvetkevorkian replied to rumour6's topic in EUBs & Double Basses For Sale
This is a full DB scale length right? -
I’m not sure you can get a “master thread” for this kinda thing - mostly it’s playing style and bass, and then you’re going to have a combo of amp cab eq and compression - the exact setup could go from anything from “just use a SVT type sound” to whole forums of passionate people dissecting macca’s bass tone! How you get that is going to utterly dependent on the effects unit you use and what works for an individual band? Scott’s bass lessons have done some videos with Ian Martin Allison where try try and match a sound in 2 min using a hx stomp - my take out from it is playing style makes the most difference…
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Bass players you didn't know were bass players
MacDaddy replied to Cestrian's topic in General Discussion
Mainly open strings I'm guessing? -
Out of curiosity, looking at where @lvrossem is placing his fingers, where is the "correct" place to put them? I have always played using the middle of the gap between the fretwire, so over the dot. It works for me and has done for the last 35 years () so I'm not changing now.
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Washburn AB10- Acoustic bass guitar -£150
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE replied to lee650's topic in Basses For Sale
These were a big deal in the unplugged era of the ‘90s . Bargain ! Glwts -
Bass players you didn't know were bass players
prowla replied to Cestrian's topic in General Discussion
George Harrison John Lennon Jimmy Page Keith Richards Ritchie Blackmore -
You’re welcome here we have lots of US members and it’s much nicer here than TalkBass
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Gary Willis's complete bass part for 'Punking Head' from the 1985 Tribal Tech album, 'Spears', including the solo. That's all of the album done now (there is no bass on the track 'Tribal') so I no longer fear death. https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/punking-head-tribal-tech/
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Why were older basslines so much more interesting?
Beedster replied to Stub Mandrel's topic in Theory and Technique
I've been listening to music with this thread in mind recently. While there some wonderful basslines out there in contemporary music, and in the recordings of some surprising artists, I think I've changed my view. Yes, older basslines were (generally) more interesting 👍 -
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I actually prefer a direct sale, but it always depends. Maybe you can send me your ideas via pm. -
For Sale: Pete Skjold Greyling 5 – Impeccable Condition, Handcrafted Luxury Up for grabs is my stunning Pete Skjold Greyling 5, in the best, near-mint condition. This exquisite instrument combines exceptional craftsmanship with versatile sound options, making it a perfect choice for serious musicians. Key Features & Highlights: Beautiful, Warm Tone: The bass offers a very pleasant playing experience with a rich, warm sound that sits perfectly in any band mix. Flexible Sound Shaping: Equipped with a 4-way pickup switch (Reverse P, Series, Parallel, or P), allowing for a wide range of tonal options. New Thomastik JF 345 Flats: Recently fitted with these high-quality strings, the bass sounds fantastic and plays buttery smooth. Comfort & Playability: 33-inch scale length with a lightweight body (only 3.85 kg) and a superb H string, making it comfortable for extended playing. Premium Construction: 4-piece body crafted from fine Mahogany Symmetrical roasted quartersawn Maple neck, a true feel-good neck Indian Rosewood fretboard Evo gold frets Controls: Volume and tone blend for easy sound shaping Finish: Special satin finish that feels great and looks elegant Extras: Comes with a very high-quality, sturdy Skjold gig bag for safe transport Price & Details: Original price: $4,400 USD (plus shipping, taxes, and fees) This beautiful instrument is offered at a very attractive price, as I am currently having a custom 5-string built. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a top-tier, handcrafted bass that combines stunning aesthetics with incredible sound and playability. Feel free to contact me for more details or to arrange a viewing! -
What are your irrational prejudices? I have some bonkers ones...
prowla replied to kwmlondon's topic in General Discussion
Well, G is for 1 billion, so it'd be billions of times worse. 1024 would be kB, which wouldn't then be GB. Unless you believe in the multiverse, in which case they already exist in all permutations, every second of every day, and thus far exceeds even a TB and even a personal best (PB). Incidentally, just as "g" is excluded as a prefix because it is the symbol for grammes, "K" isn't allowed because it is the symbol for the Kelvin temperature range. Thus kilogrammes are denoted by kg. OK? -
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