LiamPodmore

Depending on the interface, I can't see why you need to run any software? Mine is permanently plugged in and all I have to do is open up youtube or an audio file and it plays straight away, no extra software or anything. It's just an external soundcard.

Liam

Another recommendation for the Stagg ones. Mine's a Spider not a Stagg, but they're identical except what's engraved on the badge, and it's solid as a rock.

Liam

At first, Mike Dirnt & Matt Willis, but then i got more into metal so it was people like Cliff Burton, Paolo Gregoletto & Jay James.

Liam

Paramore - Paramore for me. It's a good album, but nothing really stands out like their old stuff did. Looks like losing the Farro brothers was as a big of a hit as everyone thought it would be, all IMO of course.

Liam

Pick playing is just another tool in a bassists arsenal. In some songs it just fits better than anything else, in others it doesn't. As has been said, people who dismiss it without a second thought or look at it as some form of sin are missing something, same with (correctly used) slap playing as well.

Liam

I'll add my praise for the BDI-21 as well. Essential piece of kit for any bass player if you ask me. Cheaper than a set of strings! (Disclaimer: it depends on the strings you use).

Liam

Always was one of my favourite films, and still is. I forget how talented Jack Black is on a regular basis.

Liam

I'm right handed, play bass right handed, but am learning to play lefty out of sheer boredom and the want for an obscure bass-related challenge.

Liam

The PT Mini will definately fit 5 boss sized pedals. I can get 2 and a Behringer preamp on my PT Nano which is about half the size.

Liam

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What you're describing appears to be the new amps which contain two VT bass preamps, a power amp, and can optionally be midi controlled:

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I had seen the VT '69 when it came out. Although it did look very interesting, the setup i have in mine doesn't use an amp at all, just preamp straight to the PA with no power amps or cabs involved, unless i need them.

Liam

I put the screws back in mine. I think it looks better than just leaving the holes visible.

Liam

Only done one gig on a wireless system, and I wish I never had to give it back. Even playing pubs I like to not feel restricted (which is why I use 10m cables), and I have a general hatred of cables anyway, which is why a Line6 G55 or two will be coming my way as soon as I can afford it.

Liam

Songwriting sessions are all our drummers living room with acoustic guitars, 25w bass amp and a cajon. Then we transfer that into the rehearsal room at a local studio (White Bear Studios in Adlington. One VERY loud rehearsal room) to rehearse an electric set and make any final tweaks we need to get it giggable.

Liam

I'm in the same situation too. Our guitarist has only been back around here for 5 days and half an EP is written, although we don't save the beers till afterwards.

Liam

Last time I ordered, between checkout and my order being sent out was 43 minutes. 2 Days later it was on my doorstep, no problems whatsoever.

Liam

Black Stone Cherry goes down well with the right crowds, we used to do Blind Man when we were doing that sort of stuff. Might I suggest some Shinedown, Alter Bridge and if you want some very new stuff, have a look at some Heavens Basement.

Liam

I'm in one with 2 as well. Dedicated lead and rhythm over here as one is on lead vocals as well. Sometimes i wouldn't mind just one, but other times it works better having 2.

Liam

Whilst i'm not gigging i tune my Fender maybe once a month. My Squier gets tuned every time i pick it up, because normally it sits there for 6 months (The strings are nearly 2 years old 'cause i've used it so little that i've not changed them) before i use it again. A few years ago i used to ride a bike to band practice. One day i was hit by a car and landed on my bass. Got to rehearsal and it was still perfectly in tune from the practice before.

Liam

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If it's a solid state amp (Which it is) you're fine. It's only when it's all valve that you need to worry about making sure it has a load attached.

Liam

I've got it on now. I've got to hand it to 'em for being able to sustain that kind of pace, both musically and physically, for a good length of team. Also, that White n Maple '54 P that Mike Dirnt has is rather lovely looking.

Liam

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if you do go down the separate pedals route then it's hugely better if you can put everything in a pedal case for transport.
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I completely agree with this. Whether you have 3 pedals or 30, a pedalboard is always useful. I have one even though i only have 3 pedals (Pedaltrain Nano) and it just makes life so much easier, and set up/tear down is a lot faster.

Liam

I look like crap, am incredibly ill, and felt like i needed to throw up all night, but here's me doing playing for one of my favourite bands. Might've only been one song but it was still damn good.

Liam

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I have no problems playing either. Although I do like to keep my basses simple, keeping it simple doesn't have to mean P/J bass. At the moment my head is telling me to get a sparkly telecaster bass with a humbucker and a volume control, which to me is simple. Well, either that or a Bongo 5 HH....

Liam

With the mention of strings about 10 pages ago, did anyone think of Newtone? I hope to get myself involved when it starts coming back up north, and i'm actually gigging again, as well as have a chat to a few other guys i know.

Liam