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If you could join a band in the past,Which one?
benh replied to stingrayPete1977's topic in General Discussion
The Smiths probably, although I'm not overly keen on Morrisey it's fun stuff to play. -
Good luck with the gig - and with learning 42 songs in 3 days!
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[quote name='Jigster' post='979086' date='Oct 6 2010, 08:15 AM']can anyone recommend any digital doo das that are good for plugging into and just noodling to a drum track with - I'm not talking anything majorly expensive. I used to have a Boss BR600 which was an 8 track recorder with stacks of drum patterns on that was cool for this and I regret selling it. - alternatively, are there any software packages with drum loops/patterns that i can buy and install on a Mac Pro? Thanks for any info[/quote] I just use the radio, useful when the PC's on the fritz!
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Can't Get Enough of Your Love (Bad Company) Tush (ZZ Top) Smoking in the Boys Room (Motley Crue) Dakota (Stereophonics) Tie Your Mother Down (Queen) Might be a bit predictable but people seem to like 'em. All suggestions so far have been good I think, could make a giggable set from all these suggestions I'd have thought.
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In the rock band, it's "The Boys are Back in Town", in the glam band it's "Action" by the Sweet
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[quote name='cetera' post='971741' date='Sep 29 2010, 02:18 PM']If you like the Ampeg tone then why not pick up a used SVP-Cl or SVP-Pro preamp and a power amp? Alternatively, try a Sansamp RPM or RBI with a power amp. Or try a Genz Benz...![/quote] +1 for Genz Benz, I run a Shuttle 6.0 (4lbs) into a Barefaced Compact (26lbs), 375W @ 8ohms and it's killer, my drummer said it looks like a "stupid Fisher Price rig" until I brought it to a gig. Needless to say he ran out of insults, and possibly soiled himself when I turned the volume above halfway. Result! Stupidly light and ridiculously loud, and a great sound. If you're after a larger cab, Barefaced do a 2x15 version, the Vintage. I can only imagine how loud that could get
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QUOTE (thunderbird13 @ Sep 30 2010, 11:02 AM) Turning up dressed a as a wizard [quote name='Conan' post='972490' date='Sep 30 2010, 11:07 AM']Yep. That's the one that above all others defines what makes a "bad bass player".[/quote] Does dressing up in a lycra catsuit and wearing size 12 platform boots count??
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Enjoying reading through the replies, this really interests me because I hear so many people slating bass players who I think are great (Adam Clayton being one of them!) That doesn't mean I don't enjoy the odd noodle about a la Mark King/Victor Wooten, but it really irritates me when you see some idiot playing million mile an hour slap bass over a "pub rock" ballad and thinking they're "it". That personifies bad bass playing for me. PS about the "in the real world of gigs tablature doesn't exist" - totally true. I got the biggest kick up the rear end to learn how to read notation when I tried to do a gig reading from TAB for a stage production of "Little Shop of Horrors" a few years ago, mistake!
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The title was going to be "What makes a good bass player", but I thought this one was more interesting. I ask this because I'm forever watching bands (well, bass players!) and trying to learn things from other people's techniques and tricks, whereas I know people who go and see a band and tell me "That bass player's sh!t", when I've thought they've been more than up to the job. So I wonder, what IS a bad bass player? Are there really any players in "famous" bands that are no good?
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[quote name='BottomEndian' post='969184' date='Sep 27 2010, 09:57 AM']Hmmm, indeed. I'm sure they're beautifully constructed and finished instruments (if a little bulbous around the lower bout for my liking), but yes, you'd probably only really buy one for the electronics. I say this having never even been in the same room as one. Could be the bass of my dreams in terms of playability, but at the same sort of pricetag that could get you a pair of matching fretted and fretless ACGs (for example), it'd just continue to be the bass of my dreams.[/quote] I must say that after playing a 5 string fretted and a 4 string fretless Enfield at Bass Day last year, I had a serious GAS attack for one......... until he told me how much they cost, and I cried a little on the inside.
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"Hyperventilate" by Frost* at the moment, ace British prog band. I also find it amusing that their albums so far have been written and recorded in a glorified shed in the keyboardist's garden!
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Sold an SWR rig to Mike - nice bloke to deal with, great communication throughout, prompt payment - great buyer cheers Mike! *****
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It Bites!!
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Sold pending payment etc -
Have a bump on me for that fantastic little Shuttle you sold me -
what was the first number you gigged on a bass ?
benh replied to essexbasscat's topic in General Discussion
I think my first live performance was at 13, played "My Generation" at a 60's themed open mic night in my hometown, with a crappy "Parksons" branded 4 string and a Peavey Microbass practice amp - it's a good job they're only 15 watts, otherwise someone might have heard my poor attempt at the bass solo! -
Would rather not split, but if I get no interest for both together I'll let you know. [quote name='Spacehog' post='947505' date='Sep 6 2010, 06:55 PM']would you consider splitting them? I'd like the head only Spacehog[/quote]
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Bump for quick sale, no interest?
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I'll agree with molan on the Elixir front - definitely the strings for me, although they're pricey compared to other brands I generally find they'll last at least twice as long as regular uncoated roundwounds.
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[url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=101026&st=0&p=942062&#entry942062"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...mp;#entry942062[/url] It is £500 but the SWR tone is great if that's your thing. Has worked well for me in the past from heavy rock gigs to jazz/funk trio gigs!
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Still up for sale.
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More pics to follow. EDIT: Will mention before I forget, that the rack case in the pic has now been sold, but if couriered I will make sure the amp is packaged extremely well to prevent any damage.
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Bought a Shuttle 6.0 from fryer recently, top bloke who was great to deal with (even though there were problems at my end!), no problems from his end at all. Cheers!
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Hi all, Up for sale is my trusty SWR rig in gigged condition, comprising of a WorkingPro 700 head and a Triad cab. The WorkingPro 700 is rated 700W @ 4 ohms (450W @ 8 ohms), by far the most reliable head I've ever had, but unfortunately has to go due to monetary and space requirements Here's the blurb from SWR: "Features: 700 watts @ 4 ohms, classic SWR preamp with Aural Enhancer, Bass Intensifier circuit, four-band Active EQ with variable midrange, tuner send with tuning mute switch, studio-quality XLR out with ground lift and level pad, automatic limiter with defeat option, effects loop with blend control, stereo headphones out, dual Speakon and 1/4” speaker outputs." The Triad is a two chamber, three way cabinet comprising of 1x15" + 1x10" + tweeter. It's rated 400W power handling, but I've used this as my rig for 3 years now and never had any problems - I've never experienced any worrying speaker distortions even at high volume. The SWR blurb for the Triad: "A two-chamber, true three-way cabinet that provides full range, uncolored, exacting, highly accurate tone. Offering the best of all worlds, this cab is loaded with a custom SWR 15-inch driver, 10-inch driver, and high-frequency tweeter, and each is crossed over at the optimum point, making it extra sweet across the full-frequency spectrum. Simply put, the Triad does the hard work of properly separating frequencies into specific drivers for you. Best used either by itself, or in combination with another Triad" I will be sad to see it go, it's been the most reliable set up I've owned so far, but I don't have the need or the space for it any more Is a perfect "pub gig" setup for anyone starting out gigging. Looking for £500 or thereabouts for both together. Local collection would be preferred (from Bridlington, East Yorkshire) but would be happy to split courier costs with the buyer. Will upload some photos when I get chance! EDIT: Price drop for quick sale. Pics to follow.
