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I gave my advice based on this: "Do other Shuttle users get a similarly bright tone?".

I can't, but I've seen people spend loads of money on pointless things before. If you have the means to fund it, you don't have to justify it.

I use the double thumb/follow through technique- I find it both more intuitive and easier to apply in a groove than the standard slap and pop technique. To be honest double thumbing is not that difficult IMO- once you understand the principle (and it sounds like you do) it's just a matter of gaining speed with it.

Oh dear. From that article: "There is something about mind before matter which is revealed to the listener, and everything takes on a more genuinely human sound quality."

It sounds like you might be getting the "full range" sound of your bass. A normal bass cabinet doesn't reproduce that much treble, and I see from your sig you're using a Compact which is going to have a limited top end, so when you listen through a system with a flatter response in the highs it's going to sound much more trebly. Only suggestions I can offer would be EQ at the bass or on the amp to roll off more treble.

[quote name='stevie' post='750662' date='Feb 19 2010, 11:07 AM'][snip] Unfortunately, they are often listening with their eyes.[/quote] ...or their wallets...

Three top notch instruments there. Very jealous- I've wanted a BassLab for years.

The Circle K strings are designed for extreme down tuning- I think the set I listed is designed for tuning a whole octave down on a standard scale bass. The guy behind them also makes [url="https://circlekstrings.com/store/standard-balanced-4-strings.html"]Knuckle Basses[/url] with a 39" scale.

Surely 30 million quid is pocket change for Sir Paul?

How about a .200 .150 .112 .084 set from [url="https://circlekstrings.com/store/standard-balanced-4-strings.html"]Circle K Strings[/url]? If there's strings heavier than that they're probably holding up a suspension bridge somewhere.

"Style-specific cable design unlocks the full potential of instrument tonalities and provide a sonic signature best fitting your type of music. " ...even after it's been pushed through his signature MXR Overdrive pedal. No expense spared

I think his point was that you can have good quality without a great deal of expense, so decent doesn't [i]necessarily[/i] mean expensive.

[quote name='crag42' post='747076' date='Feb 16 2010, 12:07 PM']I use Acid Pro mate Craig[/quote] The folder you're looking for is probably something along the lines of C/Program files/Acid pro/VSTs then, assuming its installed on drive C on your PC. Cheers.

No, the Line 6 Insane is a super high gain metal guitar amp model- the Behringer Ultrabass feature is just a crappy octaver. Ironically enough, the guitarist in my band uses a patch based on the Insane model for most of his guitar tones- not that useless

There should be a folder where your DAW program is installed called VSTs or something similar- copy and paste the .dll files you've downloaded into that folder. Next time you open up your DAW you should be able to select the VSTs. If you can tell us what DAW program you're using someone might be able to tell you how to find the exact folder if need be.

Get [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/AB-Guide-Music-Theory-Vol/dp/1854724460/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1266319251&sr=8-4"]this[/url], which tells you the syllabus, and some [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/2009-Theory-Music-Papers-Gr/dp/1848491298/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1266319351&sr=8-3"]past papers[/url]. Job done ...assuming its ABRSM of course. Cheers.

I'd look out for a Boss VF-1 on eBay- typically around £100-£120, midi or footswitch operated, and should be able to cover all your modulation needs ably. When I have some cash I'm going to get a second one!

[quote name='7string' post='745437' date='Feb 15 2010, 12:34 AM']GAS for 2010 would be a Conklin AC50 string, a thing of piezo-only loveliness :brow:[/quote] Surely a Carvin, not a Conklin? Personally, I seem quite fixated on an 8 string guitar. Can I play it? Barely. Can I justify it? Absolutely not. Can I afford it? Nope. Do I want one anyway? Totally. Disclaimer- I would get a long scale one so its practically a bass

[quote name='Steve_nottm' post='742298' date='Feb 11 2010, 05:18 PM']A somewhat related question. In my (now on a break) covers band everything was 1/2 step down to help the singer hit some of the high bits. All fine, no issues with that. What would you recommend setting up differently on a bass that I would be using tuned this way? Different strings? Action? anything else. I haven't made any changes, and it seems fine, but just wondering.....[/quote] Totally depends on how the bass feels to you. I ended up favouring slightly heavier strings, but that was pretty much the only change- as ever though, YMMV.

[quote name='thisnameistaken' post='740482' date='Feb 9 2010, 11:27 PM']In case it's not clear in the photos, the bridge is straight, perpendicular to the body on the lower side - it doesn't look twisted or bent. Is that what you mean?[/quote] To me it looks like the top of the bridge is starting to lean towards the floor more than it should- the pics make it look like the lower side is significantly straighter. I've attached an awesomely Painted version to try and show what I mean. I could be wrong though, and even if it is it's a routine job for a luthier to replace.

The bridge looks like it's warping slightly to me- not really an issue yet but be aware it may need replaced if it warps too far.

I used to when I played a 4 string in a band with guitars in D. Got a 5 string and never looked back- I don't see the attraction and it makes it a pain in the ass to play with other people.

Status advertise half rounds, flats and tape wound double ball end strings on their website, and the metal ones are SS