hiram.k.hackenbacker

Just done both. Sorry I’m so late to the party 😎

My answer, as it has always been in the many threads on BC covering this subject, is have a back-up. I did go to a rehearsal the other week with just one bass and it wasn’t a nice feeling.

Actually heard that on the radio the other day. Brought back some memories.

I’m 9 minutes in to the demo vid and I’m definitely not even going to bother finding one to try. No passive tone control and thrives in active mode, ironic given she prefers passive tones.…and under the pickguard 😮

A review of the bass. This guy isn’t digging in at all and sounds buzzy as hell and that neck plate 🤫 I’m only watching it as I was curious as to how much it weighs. She stated that her Ultra was too heavy, so I’m wondering just how light these are.

Listened to both albums whilst on the dog walk this morning. There’s some nice stuff there. I try to make a mental notes of triggers when I listen to something new, things that I hear that remind me of other things I like, not that it means much. I’m not comparing, but I had Vulfpeck, Prince, Charlotte Hatherley and a couple of others in my head whilst listening. In the rig run-down video she said she’s not a massive fan of effects and likes to hear the sound of her bass. Mmm, lots going on the albums. Maybe she just meant live, which is quite possible. After ‘All I Want Is Everything’ finished, iTunes auto selected Mallrat. Another artist I’ve never heard before. I like.

They’re probably both too busy on tour and being promoted by their record company 😎

I made it through that rig-rundown video, but only just. It was made last year, so I guess she was still only 25, but I found it a bit cringeworthy. There are 99 ways to describe something other than ‘sick’ and the surfer dude ‘totally’ vibe wore a bit thin for me. interesting what she said about improv/jamming on bass when she was DJ’ing. That’s something I’ve not heard of before, but what a great idea! I was going to watch the Aguilar pod-cast video, but I was knackered and had to turn in. Might give it a look later.

You think that’s tacky and vulgar? You should visit the city of Southend on a Friday night for a definition of tacky and vulgar 🤣

Doesn't work quite as well when in print 🤷‍♂️

Apparently they are....and stop calling me Shirley....ba dum!! 🤣

This thread at least prompted me to look the bass up. GuitarGuitar are out of stock by the way.

Erm....oh never mind 😎

Across the bands I’m in I would have to memorise songs well into the 100’s and my ageing brain can’t cope with some of the more challenging lines. I use an iPad attached to a guitar stand which is usually to my left so it appears I’m looking at my fretting hand when I do glance over at it. Everything is operated by a Bluetooth foot switch with OnSong pre-loaded with the songs in set list order. I don’t need to touch it unless someone calls a song that has been requested that isn’t in the set. For the Queen gig I was determined to learn everything and not have it on stage. So far so good.

Bowie used one openly. Many well known artists use prompters that look like monitors. I don’t have an issue with them.

Well, I guess it might be something like this one. I’m a huge fan of Adele. Great voice, great writer and she’s very funny with it. Scroll to 4:45 if you don’t want to hear the song.

There's a bit to unpack here. You picked it up, yet didn't test it? If you collected it, why didn't you take it back? Why wasn't the seller approached to contribute/cover the repair cost? Is the seller from BC? 'never trust anyone'? You're seriously sticking with that?

Yes, one of the 50 gold tops. I think the blonde version is still available.

I'll happily give it to you in exchange for (insert your own 4 digit number between £6999 and £9999) 🤣

Errrm, no. If it makes you feel any better, 2017 is the same year I bought mine. I still have it 😎

Oh come on, just one won't hurt.

Do it.

Looking good. I'm sure that will heal up nicely in time.

I think you still had that when I picked up the Modulus. Love it.