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Tech21 Para Driver v2 - similar to the well known Sansamp Bass Driver but it has sweepable/adjustable mids making it more versatile.

I’d contact Ashdown themselves for their advice on this, they’re on here: @Ashdown Engineering

I’d look out for 2nd hand Hiscox cases, used they’re usually around £70 and it’s money well spent imo.

The most changes I’ve seen on bass was last night when the bassist for The Addicts switched from playing with a pick to fingers for one song.

Seasons in The Sun - Terry Jacks Knowing Me, Knowing You - ABBA Wuthering Heights - Kate Bush My Sweet Lord - George Harrison

I tried them for a while and whilst there was just something missing in the sound for me (think it was the pro-steels are a little scooped sounding) I have to agree, by far the nicest feeling round wound strings I’ve ever played.

Ashdown did make a 4ohm ABM410, not sure if they still do but that would more than handle it.

Projected at proper posh gigs, and left behind at home for every other gig. Money well spent.

We’re in Germany on 31 Oct, driving back 01 Nov. So only four countries to get thrown out of as undesirables 😁

Yep, very near in sound to Rotosound steels but a fair bit cheaper and - for me at least - last about twice as long.

Nice sound but I’d bet isolated it’s a lot less bassy and a lot more middy than it sounds in that mix.

Yes, apparently he switched to Precisions a bit later in The Jam as he wanted a beefier tone live, and has played them predominantly since.

As above, done the same myself, perfect fit

I’m not that familiar with the album but have always liked the bass on Come Together.

Yup, certainly agree with those Mick.

I don`t want to appear big-headed but no, I never think that I sound like crap, however balancing that out I never think wow I`m great either.

Yeah, Toneriders and Wilkinsons are pretty similar, both very good pickups and very close in sound to the Fender Custom Shop 62 imo.

I had a guitar with a tone pot that had a bypass setting on it and as others have said above, it was just like adding in a bit of extra high end.

Not at all, seeing as we don’t take any money from the band, it all goes back into the band/business.

I’ve not been for a few years now, due to gig schedules. Despite the slap-fest and the fact that I’m a regular Precision player I love the LBGS, it’s a good day out. Get to meet some Basschatters you only otherwise talk to on here and chat properly, plus listen to some very interesting talks from high profile bassists, and a chance to chat to the makers of some of the gear you use - for me that’s been Ashdown & Rotosound, and been very interesting. Sure the volume gets a bit much but hey, life ain’t perfect and I far prefer the fact that we have the LBGS to moan about than the alternative.

I’ve never listened to any of the material I’ve recorded and cringed but I have when I’ve watched live videos of the back in the day gigs when I was under the impression that I played better with a few drinks inside me. As I didn’t!!

So true, it’s the creative aspect that is so often overlooked.

So, I had a gig in Hamburg last night and in an attempt to make life that little bit easier for flying gigs I bought one of the above so as to reduce the amount of pedals I take - ok, only one but it’s still less, plus less setting up and less to take out of my case at airport security. But would it do the job, I’ve had other clip on tuners and in a live environment they just couldn’t track the E string. Well the answer is a resounding yes, worked a treat, even with music playing in the club it was fine on all strings. I’d read loads of reviews that said it was fine but you always have that nagging doubt, well that’s been locked away for another day, this little guy delivers. Anyone looking to reduce pedals or setup could do worse than add one of these in, and at under £25 doesn’t break the bank either.

Makes a lot of sense to me, small class D amp, rack mount tuner and maybe some form of effects/preamp in a rack. All safe & sound and no need for a pedalboard on stage, less setting up time, what’s not to like?

Played Monkeys Music Club in Hamburg last night. We’ve played there before but it’s always been mid-week so although the gigs have been good it’s never been spectacular. Well last night changed that, it was just amazing. Despite a long day (up at 5am for the plane) we were fully fired up and the packed crowd responded well. I should point out we were 2nd band on of 4. All bands played well and a great night was had by all, back at the hotel for 2am and am already awake, adrenaline probably. Flight back home at midday. Yes a long way to come for one gig but totally worth it.