Tet

[quote name='GUI101' post='1086325' date='Jan 12 2011, 01:38 AM']hey tet, hows it going? cheers for the welcome, keep in touch, looking forward to hearing the new stuff, Al keeps mentioning it on twitter.[/quote] Should be good mate, once we get ourselves up and running again! Got a few gigs the end of the month, and then the album launch in Feb. What's going on with The Dead End Kids?

Gui?? Alright mate, it's Tet from The Trestles! Welcome in...

See now, normally what I do is focus on something in the distance - A light, a familiar face, the sleepy-looking "sound tech"... I find that if I try not to get in the way of what my brain wants my hands & vocal chords to do, everything just runs along nice and smooth. Quite a few songs where I'm playing a bass line in one rhythm, and singing a completely different melody in another rhythm (since I sing harmonies). It does work, and I'm lucky enough that I can pick them up near enough instantly, once I've heard the song through once or twice. I did have someone from another band come up to me after our set and say something along the lines of "Man, you were playing one thing but singing something else there - How the f**k?!"

[quote name='bobbass4k' post='1040623' date='Nov 28 2010, 11:42 PM']Ooh, I got a mention, sweet. I do indeed use a Turbo Rat, at the moment it's my main distortion. I absolutely love it, I think the distortion "character" (that sounded less poncy in my head...) is perfect for a bass distortion. It's not transparent like an Overdrive, the only real distinction in sound you'll get is between fingers and a pick (which is actually a big difference). But it's not as full on as a fuzz. I use a blender with it, but I wouldn't say it's necaserry, it depends what kind of sound you want. Max (silentfly) does bass mods to the Turbo Rat. I'll try and record some clips when I get the time.[/quote] Have actually (without looking at this until just now) been checking out Turbo Rat mods this evening. Basically (bass-ically?) what I'm planning on doing is getting my hands on the M80, but if I can get hold of a modded Turbo Rat too, and compare/contrast... Hmm. My thanks for all your replies so far guys, it's been very helpful in narrowing down the field to just a few options! M80, Turbo Rat Mod, or Fulltone Mosfet, I'm thinking.

[quote name='Truckstop' post='1038736' date='Nov 27 2010, 12:58 PM']I have a roadie that takes care of all that rubbish for me. Truckstop[/quote] Hahahahaha, +1 NICE.

Hi all, Been debating with a couple of mates, and we can't find a general consensus, so I'm going to ask anyone with a minute or so to tell me: [b]Where do you prefer your tuning/tuner pedal/device to be, in your effects chain?[/b] Front, or back? Or maybe even stuck in the middle... Anyone?

[quote name='deej' post='1035698' date='Nov 24 2010, 10:25 PM']I wouldnt recommend the Blowtorch if you want distortion. Its a great electric sounding fuzz but I dont think thats what you're after. From what you're saying, id put my money on the earlier suggestion of the MXR M-80 DI. Its a harsh, slightly clunky distortion that works well in the mix, plus the blend and all the other features it has makes it a very useful pedal. I used to have a Turbo Rat too. I found it better for a low gain gritty kinda sound, but it really needs a mod or to be put in a blend if you want to keep any low end.[/quote] +1 You hit the nail on the head! For the OP, anyway. It's not really Fuzz I'm after...

That MXR M80 D+ is looking like a winner. Plenty of room to get your perfect sound. Although, I'm also a BIG fan of the Fultone Mosfet Overdrive.

[quote name='harvey1-8' post='1034262' date='Nov 23 2010, 07:22 PM']justin Meldal-Johnsen also uses a Swollen Pickle, probably worth checking out some of his output. Here's a picture of his board which he has up on [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/justinmj/"]his flickr account[/url]. [/quote] Amazing! Thank you, that's great info there. [quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' post='1034280' date='Nov 23 2010, 07:39 PM']Have you thought about changing your amp,or getting a multi effect unit?[/quote] I love the tone of my amp, and I'm not a fan of the multi-fx units, they never seem to sound as pure as a dedicated pedal. I'm not going for too over-complicated. Just a quality distortion, but thanks to you all, I've got some ideas now. =]

[quote name='harvey1-8' post='1034210' date='Nov 23 2010, 06:49 PM']The bassist from Russian Circles uses a Swollen Pickle EDIT: He's also got an old big box proco Rat on there. I think bobbass4k on here uses a Rat, he'd be able to give you more info.[/quote] Russian Circles - Damn' near perfect. =D Cheers man.

[quote name='GarethFlatlands' post='1034191' date='Nov 23 2010, 06:31 PM']I've found my Rat cuts through really well on guitar, better than any other pedal I've tried. I've not tried it on bass but Finbar is nabbing mine for a jam next time he's in the practice room so maybe he can enlighten you after that.[/quote] Hmm, nice one man, I was wondering about using a Rat, but again, not heard of any bassist using one, don't know anyone who's got one that would be willing to lend it out either! Could you (or he) let me know how it goes?

Welcome from a relative newbie to the site mate! Sounds good, you'll have plenty to contribute. Oh, and Gogol Bordello... Excellent stuff! Regards, Tet (Liverpool!)

[quote name='blind pilot' post='1034138' date='Nov 23 2010, 05:39 PM']At the moment i am using a way huge swollen pickle, and I can get lots of cunchy tones from that bad boy![/quote] Yeah? Not heard of it being used by bassists before... Hmm. [quote name='thisnameistaken' post='1034140' date='Nov 23 2010, 05:40 PM']TBH it's hard to get your distorted bass sound heard if the guitarists are also using distortion, unless you're much louder than they are or all three of you have pursued fuzz tones that let eachother be heard (which would be difficult enough even if you're actively trying to do it). It would be better to use distortion when they're not using it, if you want to be heard.[/quote] Try telling that to two trigger-happy guitarists It's not a major concern though.

So... I'm getting involved in a 3-piece art-rock band. But I also play in a more standard rock band. What I need, then, is a distortion which will allow me to work with a Strat or Les Paul through a Fender amp (using my Stingray through an Ashdown MAG half-stack), and stand out in both situations. The more standard band has 2 guitarists, switching between tones quite a lot. I need to get my distortion parts HEARD! Have used an ODB-3 for a little while, but it didn't really stand out for me. Similarly, the Big Muff option is a little too broken up. I want a harsh distortion tone, with clarity & definition to it. Any advice would be welcome! Tet.

[quote name='risingson' post='1033470' date='Nov 23 2010, 02:17 AM']Alright matey! From your neck of the woods also, used to study at LIPA. Welcome on board. EDIT - Mythste, I didn't realise you were so close matey. I dep at Hannah's bar sometimes on a Thursday night with a mate of mine's band on Hardman Street, would be good to see you out one night![/quote] Cheers man, I'm in Hannah's occasionally, will keep an eye out! [quote name='mike257' post='1033512' date='Nov 23 2010, 08:43 AM']Guilty as charged. Alright Tet, was wondering when you'd turn up, welcome to the party! Always up for a geek-out, would be nice to put faces to some other names round here.[/quote] Hahaha, there he is. Brilliant shout getting me on here Mike! Also, I may have embroidered your words slightly when I quoted you in the OP. Think I was paraphrasing, rather than directly quoting, hahaha.

[quote name='BIG.J' post='1033384' date='Nov 22 2010, 11:28 PM']Welcome to the forum, I am also local for future refference..Lol! Thinking of getting together with a bunch of N.West Basschatters soon. Watch this space..Lol J.[/quote] Cool mate, get it arranged! Got a mate who's on here too (Under what name, though, I have no idea...), he'd probably be up for that. All geeks together, hahahaha.

[quote name='MythSte' post='1033353' date='Nov 22 2010, 11:09 PM']Nothing Music-y I'm afraid, I have a load of friends at LIPA rubbing it in my face daily aswell! I'm on a business and economics course at the moment. Also if you know anyone that needs a casual bassist, I'd be happy to help! [/quote] Aha, if I hear of anything in the locality, I'll let you know chief. Yeah, I had friends who went to LIPA. But, as previously mentioned, I don't "do" the study of music. Just let it happen naturally, myself, so I don't envy them. And there's some pretty epic bands out of that place too, in Liverpool.

[quote name='MythSte' post='1033321' date='Nov 22 2010, 10:46 PM']Welcome! Im at uni in Liverpool, If you ever fancy a pint and a bit of a bass geek sesh let me know! [/quote] Haha, cool Ste, what course you on? Got a few mates doing music-y things there at the moment!

Cheers all

Cheers man, The Ashdown Head & Cab is actually the new amp I got recently. Have played through a couple of friend's similar (or exactly the same) systems, and I love the sound I get with the Stingray going through it. Though, will check out Barefaced stuff for future reference! Tet [quote name='daz' post='1033161' date='Nov 22 2010, 08:41 PM']Welcome to the Forum mate. From whats said on the forum and from what i can tell from a limited personal experience, I'd try one of those [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showforum=73"]Barefaced cabs [/url]before i spent any money. You may even be able to try one for free if your lucky. Im on the list to try one myself.[/quote]

Hi all, Have been flitting about here recently trying desperately to find a functioning amp... (More on that subject later). Was recommended to turn in here, as I'd find "Gear you've never heard of that you'll almost certainly want to empty your bank account for", as the friend doing the recommending said! And yeah, I did, hahaha. Anyway... I'm a 22-year-old bassist who's come over from the guitarist ranks, have been officially labeling myself a bassist for about 2 years now. Started that by playing in a punk/rock band with an LTD B-50 (bought for about £30, and covered in acid-green spray paint when I got it. Spent an hour or 2 cleaning that off with the aid of a rough cloth and a buttering knife, of all things...). Didn't have an amp when I started (seems to be a common occurrence amongst new bassists - Am I right?), then bought a "lovely" Behringer 450 watt piece of... rubbish. Speakers blew after the first gig - Didn't even drive it hard! Anyway, I'm now in 2 bands, one being heavy rock/art-rock stuff, and the other being more gentle, springsteen inspired stuff. Have been playing guitar for 8 years before I started on bass, and had a brief spell playing Drums, Trumpet and Keys too. I don't "do" theory stuff. That's not to say I don't appreciate having the knowledge, but I've always relied on my ears rather than any rules. Have recently started getting a few requests to do a bit of session work here and there, so thought I'd better (finally!) get my own amp, and stop borrowing one from Crash Studios, where I usually practise. So: I have a Stingray 4 with the 3 band EQ, and a Bartolini pickup in there, natural finish, from 2001. Coupling that with the Ashdown Mag Head and 410 Cab I got only the other day, and the omnipresent Boss TU-2. Looking to get hold of a Fultone Mosfet Bass Overdrive, but I might settle for the ODB-3. I play with a few techniques really; whatever fits the song. The heavier band I usually use a plec, since I want the attack, the gentler band I use my digits. Anyway, cheers, and I'll see you about. Tet