thumbo

Welcome! Where are you located in bristol? I lived in St Andrews for 6 months last year and really loved it!

I know the feeling, I had that with my first nice bass, which coincidentally was a warwick. These things are to be played, and it sounds like you'd really like to feel comfortable with taking it to gigs, so I'd recommend building your confidence to take it to gigs gradually. Maybe try taking it to a gig where you know your gear is going to be pretty safe and potentially out of harms way, then see how you feel about it. I don't think there's a whole lot of point in forking out for instrument insurance otherwise. I have one bass that I've had quite a few years now that's never seen a gig. I'm pretty scared of taking my 70's Fender Precision to gigs because I've never played another quite like it and I'd be worried I couldn't replace it if something happened to it. Although having said that, it's not like this bass doesn't get it's fair share of use, I've used it on a load of recordings and it's generally my "pick up n play" bass at home. I don't agree with "there's no point in having it if you're not gonna gig it" because gigs aren't the be all end all for everyone.

Fair play to him, he's clearly gone all out on getting that Justin Chancellor tone! Kinda makes me sick though... because I want that bass real bad!!

I wouldn't give up on your Thunderbird dream too hastily! I've played 2 Thunderbirds, exactly the same models, one was an absolute dog, the other made me think "I need to buy one of these one day!". Very hit and miss instruments in terms of playability.

Rex Brown is an absolute beast of a player. Practice, practice, practice is the only remedy! As long as your technique with a pick is good and you're hitting the right notes you'll get it eventually. With learning a piece like this I'd recommend starting slow, making sure you're always hitting the notes with as much control as possible and just build up the speed gradually. Such a great tune! Good luck!

Gibson instruments can be so hit and miss in terms of playability. I bought an SG Standard guitar a few years ago, it's one of only 2 SG's I've ever played that I really like the feel of. I think if you're liking the feel of it, go for it Although I cannot comment on this specific bass you're talking about, I think you've got to go with what feels right to you.

I couldn't recommend the Tronographic Rusty Box enough, for dirty punk tone it blows the Sansamp BDDI out of the water IMO.

They don't make 'em like that no more! Great looking bass, I imagine it plays as nice as it looks.

[quote name='blind pilot' post='1129396' date='Feb 16 2011, 11:21 AM'] [/quote] Great groove in the tune. This has inspired a little listening sesh of some old Tool albums

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5OsTCgOth0"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5OsTCgOth0[/url] Deerhoof!

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I'm wondering if anyone on here has experienced a similar situation and have insights to share. Over the past 3 years I haven't practiced bass at all, I've written a lot of music for bands that I've been in (which is of course practising in it's own right) but it's been a really long time since I've sat down and worked on a technique or style. For the 4 or so years that I've been playing prior to my non-practice time I worked on my technique and style daily, often for several hours a day. I'm strangely apprehensive about returning to a disciplined practice routine, although I'm keen to push my playing up a notch or two! I'm struggling to get inspired to get into the swing of things. I'm interested to know if anyone else has experienced this and what inspired you to get back in to practising after long spells of being out of the game? Cheers, Ed

The Polytune is a great pedal, nice and solid construction, very responsive and quick to use. It also seems to be a very clean pedal to have in a signal chain.

[quote name='dumelow' post='1095213' date='Jan 19 2011, 02:38 PM']does this apply to these pedals that are not true bypass too? could you use any cheapish tremolo or phaser and it wont affect your tone?[/quote] Anything you add into your signal chain between your bass and amp will affect your tone, it's just about finding what suits you best.