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Genz Benz - had one myself and never got on with the tone!

[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1471763769' post='3115567'] I went through Rotosound (too tight), Thomastik (too loose) and D'addario (too tight) before setting on La Bellas. I've also played basses with Fenders on and they were pretty good. I think there is a lot of variation in tension and for me it was the La Bellas that nailed it. You just need to find the ones that suit you. See if you can pick a second hand set up in the marketplace or take a punt on some Fenders. [/quote] Ageee exactly re: your tension findings, I went through exactly the same strings before settling on 760FL LaBellas.

My choice would be an Aguilar Tonehammer 500 which you could find used within your budget, it could replace any larger head too for bigger gigs.

Class! Health to enjoy!

I once did three gigs in one day at the Hillsborough Oyster Festival, and broke the A string half way through gig 2 with no spare. Did a gig and a half just making do with E and D!

His Night Owl album is pure class!

[quote name='bigjimmyc' timestamp='1471443954' post='3113096'] We're covering a couple of Royal Blood tracks in my 5-piece band. Obviously we are fans . The bigger band makes the songs way heavier in my opinion, and none the worse for that. I use a clean bass sound (no fx at all) for what it's worth. I kinda get why some BCers are not that impressed with Royal Blood. However, the [b]fact[/b] is that they're popular because they have some catchy songs. That's how the music business works. It is perfectly acceptable to be into unpopular music if that's your thing instead, or indeed highly popular chart stuff which I find unpalatable. Just my £0.02. [/quote] I know - it's almost as if art is subjective! Isn't that awful?

BA55 DMC here - just purchased! Oh the vanity.

The best learning I ever got was going out and playing with other musicians at rehearsals and gigs. Made an absolute pig's ear of my first few public performances but I am thankful every day now for learning the lessons they taught me.

Nice playing but YYZ is not Geddy - the middle part of the guitar solo section is missing the little 32nd note fill Geddy does near the beginning, which is on the record.

Mild compression in studio here (usually via valves) but no compression live forces you to even up your playing and encourages dynamics.

Go for it. If you don't, you will always be wondering 'what if?'

My old Hartke combo was a giant furrball by the time my old moggie was done with it. Trimming with scissors worked to an extent but you may want to add a dab of black paint to cover the bare wood.

My thought is that they should really have checked that this was OK with the bride and groom before you guys. After all, the bride and groom are the ones paying and should be the only ones to place or enforce restrictions on their entertainment. FWIW I think a sound limiter at a gig is a good idea. 99% of bands are too loud.

Slightly OT but what about those guys who relic poly finishes to resemble authentic nitro wear? Hideous!

Try tab where available - absolutely nothing wrong with using it and I still regularly teach it as well as use it myself. Eventually your ear will develop, there are exercises to try and aid with this but it is certainly not an overnight thing. Failing that - for working out a fast line, I find a program like Transcribe (PC) really helps. You can slow down a song and keep the same key, and also change a song's key at the same tempo - handy if you are in a band who cover a song in a different key from the original. Hope this helps

Yep I love a good simple EQ setup too. I use an Aguilar DB751 but have had great results with an SVT Classic, Hartke LH, Mesa Boogie Bass 400 etc. IMO all the great amps have simple configurations.

I am guessing those niggles will get to you Karl, so will be keeping an eye on Bass Players Market UK etc

Most guitar shops will have a surplus as new basses generally get sold with gig bags. Just ask nicely and most will be happy to oblige.