Telebass

When I do use a metronome, not very often, it must be admitted, I still use a Wittner clockwork pyramid.

^^^ Been heading this way on one or two occasions. Then I just stopped, realised what it was I needed, and settled on that. Two jazz-necked Ps, a P5, and a Kingman acoustic. The Kingman is hardly ever used, probably going to be gone soon. Even the DB is probably going to be on its way in the not-too-distant future...

I've used Markbass since 2006, when I got my CMD121H 1x12 combo.I used it for years in rock with a 1x12 extension. It took everything I threw at it. Then relegated to backup for a Little Mark III and Barefaced Super 15. Now the rock is gone, I've put the LMIII into the combo, and keep the original combo head as a spare. Should I ever need to ramp back up to the full 500W, I will buy the matching Traveler 121H cab for a vertical 2x12 rig. I'm unlikely ever to go anywhere else for my loudness!

I'm not suggesting all-valve doesn't sound good. It does. But not enough to outweigh (pun intended!) the weight disadvantage. If I didn't have to carry it, I'd be using valves. Not least because I'm a valve trained electronics tech. They're relatively easy to work with. Only the weight is a gigging problem.

Frankly, the best thing to do is go SS. IMHO, the difference valves make, be it a hybrid or all-valve, is unpleasantness for hybrids and too much weight for all-valve. Unless you have a roadie.

Always remember to check out British numbering for these things. If you're up for splashing out on this type of valve, look out for Mullard ECC83 also.

[quote name='witterth' timestamp='1424456089' post='2696580'] Just goes to show it IS in the fingers, sounds like Jaco not a JD If you get me [/quote] +1

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1424335061' post='2695153'] I used Ashdown for several years and it was never muddy nor indistinct but always solid and clear. [/quote] +1

CDs and mp3s: on the PC via a set of old Yamaha YST-MS30s. CDs: via the video player through another set of the Yamahas. Brilliant sounding speakers. In the loft somewhere is a 70s mid-range HiFi by Bush Arena (built in Denmark, B&O?), with a Garrard Sp25 MkIII deck. It was given to me and I've never used it because I can't find a new stylus. The cartridge is a Goldring Lenco, but has no model number. One day I hope to replace it, and play what little vinyl I have left. Also, if I can source appropriate converter cables (OBBM?), I'll add a separate CD player.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1424172196' post='2693342'] Playing covers is precisely about replicating the original - that's what punters are expecting to hear and that's what you're being paid to do. 'We do our own version of it' is code for, 'We can't be bothered/aren't good enough to learn it properly'. As per my previous post - that's why I'm not in a covers band. [/quote] Although I'm happy playing in covers bands, I agree that you should try and replicate pretty closely. Punters may not be musical very often, but they know, sometimes forensically, how their favourite choons go. What REALLY hacks me off is people putting whole extra musical interludes in the middle of things.

Still not done this yet. Must buy a cheap P-bass. How hard can it be?

Put a set of Chromes flats on mine. B is entirely satisfactory.

[quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1424292345' post='2694905'] I [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?&app=forums&module=extras&section=legends#"][color="#225985"][/color][/url] my Fender Precisions.... [/quote] +1

Well, that managed to insert my reply into the quote, but I'm sure you'll all work it out!

[quote name='Brother Jones' timestamp='1424216034' post='2694072'] I've owned three post-2001 US Jazzes (a four string Deluxe, a five string Deluxe, and the 2012 Standard which is currently my main squeeze). To me, this is the main point. Fenders are vastly more consistent in their quality than they were. That there's some dogs around is due to sheer quantity rather than poor QC. The Mexican P I've played since 2004 blew my 75 into the weeds, with ease. The bitsa twins that I play now are just amazing. But, if you don't like ' em, you don't. Each has had exemplary build quality (I've owned Sadowskys too) and a lot of newer features (graphite rods in the neck, body stringing option, better bridges, better pups) that I really like. Compared to a lot of 70s Js, they've been better built, better equipped and more consistent. [/quote]

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1424001971' post='2691320'] A Precision bass does not sound bad soloed - IMO. [/quote] Or in headphones, IMO. But it is useful to wind back the tone, even with flats. Bit difficult on the Hoppus...