acidbass

You mentioned about replacing everything - would it not be better just to buy a new bass in that case? Definitely sounds like an ambitious project, are you going to do the whole lot yourself? If you do, keep us all updated on the Bass Porn section (or maybe there's a Build forum, not really sure with this new forum yet! )

[quote name='tombboy' post='1211' date='May 18 2007, 09:42 AM']All recording was done with the P or an acoustic (on Start)[/quote] That was really an acoustic? I'd always wondered how he got that strange sound. It's not dissimilar to his Precision Bass tone, it seems to be EQ'd the same but with less high end. Cheers for the info

[b]A/AC/[/b]acidbass Name - Danny McCormack Age - 20 Occupation - Student/Bass Player Bio - Been playing for almost exactly 5 years, been in a few bands but only really one serious, Horslypse. I'm also a regular at jamming and open mic sessions around my town. Been on national radio and going on tour this summer Equipment - Warwick Streamer Stage II Bass, Fender Precision (defretted and relic'd), Ampeg SVT Heads and Cabs (see Bass Porn), Hartke Kickback 12 Combo, pedals by Korg, Morley, DHA etc etc Influences - John Entwistle, The Ox, Thunderfingers, Ivor The Engine Driver

It's really just a sound thing. Double basses are a lot smoother than electric basses, and don't usually have as much sustain or punch. You can also use a bow with a double bass which is an advantage in an orchestra situation. Maybe if you tried experimenting with a fretless electric bass you may impress the director, but be warned that this is like learning a whole new instrument! Of course the disadvantages are the size, weight, ease of use in a live situation (as regards micing etc), and for some, the look is a big disadvantage. Overall it's your choice. If you want to keep your place in the orchestra, you may find that learning the double bass is not the best way to go about it. I'm sure the director would rather have an accomplished double bassist in than one who is only starting out. Maybe have a chat with him and see if what you're doing is what he's looking for? Personally I don't think a double bass is a necessity in a jazz orchestra, maybe in a classical orchestra, but there's no way you should automatically be ejected just because you use an electric bass.

Here's a couple of pictures of my Warwick, a 1997 Streamer Stage II which I purchased from Largo who used to post on these forums a few moons ago! I have kept it in great nick over the years and these pictures really hide her age, she's 10 this year! It has been my main gigging bass since I got it 3 years ago - I have on occasion used my fretless Precision for some blues gigs but my trusty Warwick has never let me down! Body Fretboard The specs are standard - - Afzelia Body - Ovangkol Neck - Wenge Fingerboard - Yin Yang Inlays - MEC Active J Pickups - MEC Active 3 Band EQ w/Push Pull Active to Passive switch I have a few more lurking around somewhere but for the life of me, I can't find them at the mo! Anyway....that's my baby!

Resurrecting the classic thread from BW/BT past! Here's mine - Ampeg SVT-4PRO Amp Ampeg SVT210HE Cabinet Ampeg SVT15E Cabinet Yeehaa!