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depends. If you know it will be safe in the van during transit and at the festival then take the nice bass.. if you're unsure hardcase the wick [b]option 3 - borrow a friend's hardcase, or keep eyes peeled on ebay/gumtree/BC for a 2nd hand [/b]

I got into him through a sax player friend... truly awesome

[quote name='Bigwan' post='1316795' date='Jul 26 2011, 11:17 AM']As far as I'm concerned there's zero crossover between the two. I've heard people who can't play a note one day write amazing songs the next, whereas we've all seen people who've woodshedded for 20 years, and may have amazing technique, but you couldn't make me listen to them if you paid me...[/quote] Just because someone has practice for 20 years, it doesn't mean they have good understanding of technique to know that have missed it. I would say i'm much more 'trained in drums' as I can easily spot what is holding a drummer back in form of their playing. You cab hear it, then when you look, you may see their hand is not placed quite right or than ae holding their sticks too tight. A good teacher can sort that, assuming they are not just useless.. on Bass I am more creative, but I always add learning new technique to my art in the same way I do in drums.. then I can play music.. I think teachers should teach this link much more.. you would end up with far better players in the world.. Bottomline, for true freedom, you always need technique to move you along.. then the technique is used as a tool to create music and not crutch..

I wish I knew.. It's all about what risingson said. All of my session work comes from recommendation.. also making sure you ready for any and I mean anything.. The few years when things were quiet, I got lesson and practised Sh1t loads.. The term session musician has two meanings these days.. the traditional term was soley for recording, now alot of people use it like the term freelance. My advice, network practice, take all the gigs you can, network, be easy to get on with, network and practice and practice recording at home.. much I like said in another thread recording is a different beast to live

[quote name='icastle' post='1315795' date='Jul 25 2011, 02:59 PM']I've been doing this for 31 years now and can categorically state that playing live and playing on a recording are two totally different things. If you are playing live and hit a duff note then it'll be forgotten about as soon as you hit the next correct one, if you are recording then that duff note will be captured for all to notice. My experience is that if I'm already pushing the boundaries when performing the song live, then by the time I've added the extra stress and sense of responsibility to the other performers by recording the song to that same level, then the chances are that I'm destined for a fall. I just relax, keep it simple and just lock into the click (or drum) track. If I screw up then I call a halt to the recording immediately, apologise and start again - there's nothing worse than subjecting everyone to an entire rendition of a song that has a note from hell sat in the middle of it. Sounds obvious, but having a plan of what you are going to record helps as well - my most fruitless sessions have always been the one's where the question [i]'right, what shall we record then?'[/i] gets asked. Knowing what you are going to be performing allows you the preparation time to become note perfect before you even set foot in the studio. I'd much rather overhear 'wow - he's even better live' than 'he screwed that up so we're gonna have to do it again'.[/quote] Alot of the points hear are great, but I think icastle has hit the nail on the head. Recording and Live are two completely different animals.. I actually have a completely different mindset when recording over live work. It's like cycling on road on a racer vs in the woods on your mountain bike.. Recording in the studio is extremely difficult mate and personally, I don't think the remarks of your singers is helpful. I also notice the singer doesn't seem to play an instrument, so how would he know. Each band member has their own things to deal with in the studio and I think bass is the most understated role by a mile. I only notice a good bassist when there are not there.. :-) Also playing drums and bass in the studio are one of the hard parts as the whole song sits on it so you have to balance energy with accuracy, without sounding dull.. I know alot of guys that play accurately but with no feel in the studio which is just as bad in my eyes (or ears).. [b]relax, and practice recording yourself at home to either you favourite bands or this band.[/b] Try not to over complicate the part and it'll be fun Also how did you record it? all together? created guide tracks? or just played to the drums without vocals or guitar etc (which is very tough)

[quote name='crez5150' post='1315790' date='Jul 25 2011, 02:56 PM']I spoke with them but they are just really getting it together and from what was said gigs are a long way off[/quote] My issue weren't the gigs, as someone who has started a load of projects, I know it gets busy. Just a no reply is never nice

I emailed them and they never replied, I guess they found someone else. It would be nice if they replied.

[quote name='Moos3h' post='1313054' date='Jul 22 2011, 06:22 PM']In my opinion, the Little B is not powerful enough for gigging if you have a beefy drummer. The Orange, however REALLY is! I rate the Orange a lot, the Ashdown is GREAT but in my opinion it's just not got QUITE enough guts for a band environment in need of high levels of on stage volume. Others' opinions may of course vary![/quote] That was my thoughts.. 30w valve is a little weak for bass, maybe 60 would work. But I love the TB

I have the terror as I love the orange valve sound, but it's light as I gig alot and it's the closest I can get to the AD200 without the hernia A friend of mine has the LB and loves it, but I'm yet to try it Any one tried both?

different colours?? is it an amp or Ipod.. I like the size, but not keen on the sound, I'd rather go MB or Genz.. I'm listening on headphones via youtube though

Just bought a flat, but next year.. the super 12 will be miiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiine awwwww hhhhhaaaaa

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='1309733' date='Jul 19 2011, 10:06 PM']I had a couple of show this afternoon and the board I was plugging my Orange into was using Phantom Power I was a little worried about it damaging the amp, I phoned Orange to ask them, the guy who answered said he didn't know and he'd get someone to call me back, within 20 mins I had a call from one of their techs who answered my question in a really helpful, friendly manner, top service.[/quote] so what was the answer?

[b]I don't think it matters, at all[/b] define talent

and as a drummer, he should keep up the drums also.. some of the best drummer also play bass very well..

As someone who has taught a bit of bass and started playing a full scale from 9 and have talk hundreds of kids in groups lessons at 11 in year 7. Start on full scale first. In the long run it will be the best way, if after a few months he can't handle it then try the 3/4

It's funny how musicians and I say this in the looses sense of the word, don't understand [b]volume[/b]... Did an acoustic duo gig at Oneils for the first time in years, we turned up. Plugged in to our PA, mixed the level from our inears and we were ready to go. The manager, mentioned volumes before we even had all our gear on the stage.. We played at a moderate level. Loud enough to give the audience a show but quiet to be ignored, and funnliy enough WAY below the sound meter... it wasn't that hard... We used the volume knob The manager wanted us back the next week.. I'm also a drummer and as much as I can hit my drums, if I want and get volume, you gotta read the venue.. With a small venue, you gotta be comfortable to play at the drummers level, if the drummer is too loud, change the drummer, if the guitarist is too loud, change the guitarist

[quote name='alexclaber' post='1297365' date='Jul 8 2011, 04:08 PM']If you're losing the drummer then the band will end up sounding weedy and not very RAWK at all. Listen to any albums or live recordings where the guitars dominate and the drums are too quiet and it's always the same. If your guitarists want to sound like they're in an aggressively rocking punk band then they seriously need to turn down. If they don't then they should go any play acoustic music where there are no drums! And I bet if you can't hear the drums well I bet then the kick drum is particularly lost! Set the volume level off how loud the drummer can consistently play the kick. Any louder and you're just shooting yourself in the foot as the band will annoy the punters more but they'll feel the music less. Rant over! [/quote] +1000000000 I'm also a drummer and this is sooooo true.. no kick.. no rock!

[quote name='alexclaber' post='1297270' date='Jul 8 2011, 02:54 PM']Can the vocalists be heard at all?[/quote] watt???? 450 is pleeeeenty.. I can't imagine how loud they are... Also if you get a louder amp, they will just turn up.. it's called the circle of death.. sorry deaf!

depends.. if you can handle the weight.. OBC all the way But to be honest, I think if you want something with a big sound and lighter and smaller.. the Barefaced super twelve would be much better than the SP410.. hands down I have the sp210, but if I was going big, I'd go Barefaced 2x12.. Alot of people love it with TB

[quote name='Low End Bee' post='1295114' date='Jul 6 2011, 07:59 PM']I run mine at 8ohms through an 8ohm 200w TC cab at rehearsals. No problems at all.[/quote] Exactly It's very simple really..[size=4] listen to your cab[/size].. if you hear fartting.. turn it down.. I always find it funny how people blow a speaker, unless there was a fault with the amp. I've used a 500w amp through a 150 speaker at 4 ohms

[quote name='munkonthehill' post='1291877' date='Jul 4 2011, 10:31 AM']to put it simple. stick the head at 8ohm selection.....plug in 1 8 ohm cab and you will get the full 500watt from the head. Plug in a 2nd 8ohm cab and you have trouble. stick the head to 4ohm selection....plug in 1 4ohm cab and get the full 500watt from the head......plug in a 2nd 4ohm cab and you have trouble.......or...... 1 8ohm cab and you get approx 250-300watt from the head......plug in a 2nd 8ohm cab and you get the full 500watt from the head.[/quote] For even simpler.. this is what happens in my simple head.. one 8ohm cab = Terror Bass switched to 8ohm one 4ohm cab = Terror Bass switched to 4ohm two 8ohm cabs = Terror Bass switched to 4ohm Just do this an everything will be fine :-)

[quote name='FuNkShUi' post='1273601' date='Jun 18 2011, 11:44 AM']Smooooth transaction from a smooooth kinda fella [/quote]

Sold my Markbass Cab via PP and Courier to S Wales. Great guy. Excellent comms. You can trade with confidence! Cheers A