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[quote name='solo4652' timestamp='1452175920' post='2947275'] @ ahpook, post #7 Somewhat against my better judgement, we invited him along for a try-out. His reply (sic); [color=#000000][color=#222222]"[/color]I have sent my reply, to reiterate, I will leave you to decide from the two drummer you said are coming for an "audition" I stated I would not be part of that scenario of conducting musician collaboration.[/color] [color=#000000]One a personal note I have played music for over 40 years, last 15 professionally, speaking to potential none paid "like minded" individual as if it were a job interview, you ask too much, you are very very lucky anyone would even come down to session.............food for thought Mr White, it attitude first.[/color]" Thanks for that. I'll cross you off my list. [/quote] arrogant idiot... sounds like a hoot to have around.

Have you tried sticking to pick, but slightly palm muting at the same time? It would remove sustain, of course (how much, that's something you can control by the position of your hand), but it may just give you something closer to what you're after. edit: and suddenly a flurry of 'try palm muting' comments... typical

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[quote name='The-Ox' timestamp='1452046444' post='2945913'] This thought came into my head, for those of you who gig, how many basses do you own? I suspect its more than one, do you have certain basses than you gig and others you don't? Any other reasons why you have more than one bass? This isn't a critique at those who do, in fact its quite the opposite! Would love to hear your thoughts on how you guys utilise multiple basses [/quote] My last count was about 16, I think? However, over the past year I've gigged with only about 6-7 of them, and it's really only 2-3 that get most gigs: Stingray & Precision or lately the Maruszczyks. To be honest, I could have just the Stingray and I would be fine. It's just nice sometimes to change, and certain gigs just feel like they would be better with maybe the P/JJ or a Precision... but the Stingray would cover all for me. How quickly they wear out from gigs? Hmmm, they don't! I don't gig in war zones. The Stingray has probably about 200 gigs on it, and it's in great condition. Yeah, sure, a couple small dings on the headstock (playing on the left side of the stage normally, too close to a wall many times) etc, but I see no reason why a gigging bass has to accumulate injuries unless used over decades... I had a Warwick Corvette $$ in nirvana black that started showing signs of wear on the top next to the pickup where I rest my thumb, and on the other side from being hit while popping the G and D strings while playing slap. But that's a very delicate finish. The neck on my Stingray (all maple) was getting pretty dirty, but I had it cleaned up and lacquered so it always looks perfect now (and I prefer lacquered necks).

If you're not sure what pedal you want... I'd say go for a Zoom MS60-B Then use it to explore the million different kind of sounds you can get from it to see whether there's a particular type of pedal you may want to explore further.