chrismuzz

I've played in metal bands for a long time, I've been through 1x15... 2x10... 4x10... 6x10... and a Barefaced 2x12. Unless you can afford the barefaced I would strongly recommend a 4x10 at least or at least two 2x10s.. or a 2x10 and 1x15. Otherwise you'll find you're being drowned out

I believe ped is currently getting some sorted. I'm keeping my eyes open as I'd proudly wear one too!

That's one of the best customer service stories I've heard. Well done Orange!

[quote name='freddy919' post='1343669' date='Aug 17 2011, 08:59 PM']I've just sold my EBS Multicomp( not true bypass) because of his noise on increasing level of gain (from 8:00 ) I want to buy another compressor, like funky8884, but i want it as noiseless as possible. Is the new true bypass Multicomp quieter than the older one? thanks [/quote] Just a suggestion, but with my Aguilar I use very extreme settings, and when i put the gain up to make the bass its normal volume I get barely any noise at all

I give up I should stop trying to process information while I'm on nights!

[quote name='Killerfridge' post='1342720' date='Aug 17 2011, 08:50 AM']Wha?[/quote] Basidcally, while the break angle does not affect the tension, it does mean that it's much harder to pull the excess string from beyond the bridge saddles slightly while playing (which effectively increases the string length temporarily, causing the string to feel floppy)

I played a Warwick Streamer 5 string once. Was very uncomfortable to play as I'm used to slim necks. I think it was manufactured in the last 5 years but don't hold me to that! I find Peavey basses the nicest to play, and the tone is a lot more natural than that of the Ibanez SR series which always seem a bit... I don't know... thin and artificial? After an upgrade to passive Seymour Duncan Basslines my bass has amazing tone even for an instrument worth a few times its value!

Personally I run all my pedals into the Input on my amp, and would reserve the effects loop for rack based units. I would put the tuner first directly after the bass, so it gets the cleanest signal possible. The order which you put the synth and the vt bass are up to you. Some put the VT bass directly before the amp as it's technically an amp simulator... But I put all gain-y pedals before other effects. Try experimenting both ways round and see what results you get

It's a good thing there's no Super Twelve T on tour! Having used one before, I know I'd never be able to give it away if I got a turn!

[quote name='Linus27' post='1342575' date='Aug 16 2011, 11:36 PM']I think everyone should just get a 2EQ and be done with it. They sound better anyway and why have 4 knobs on a bass when you can have 3 [/quote] This! Less to worry about

With stringing through the body the string is less likely to be lengthened when playing, especially bending the string, which pulls excess string from past the bridge saddles. Because of this you are less likely to get floppy string syndrome, and of course you're less likely to experience fret buzz because of this. This would definately contribute to the sustain. There may be other differences too, but most would be subjective. That's the only difference I have really noticed from having a bass with both options and trying them both

If this guy ever makes it in the music business, I'll eat my own balls.

I said £400 - £599, purely because if I'd bought my bass, and the replacement pickups brand new, it would have fallen into that margin To be honest I believe I'm lucky to have found something that works for me at what some would call a relatively low price!

1 guitar, bass, drums and vocals is a lot of fun and there's usually a lot of room to improvise

I've been in 3, 4, 5, and 6 piece bands. Current outfit is Vox/Guitar, Guitar, Bass, Drums and it works great. Both guitarists are good but tasteful players and there's plenty of sonic space so im never drowned out. Rare in a metal band!

I've not used a Ray for a while, but I'd start with a flat EQ and adjust the tone using the VLE and VPF filters. I only really touch the EQ section for subtle alterations necessary when playing in different rooms

More members also means less room on stage

I had exactly the same bunch to choose from when I was buying one. Settled on the Aguilar inthe end because it's the most transparent, and capable of the most extreme settings

The EHX Bass Big Muff is worth trying if you like your current one. It has a bass boost mode, and more importantly a Dry mode, which blends your clean signal with the fuzzy one. If you want to retain clarity that can do it for you fairly cheaply

[quote name='icastle' post='1340056' date='Aug 14 2011, 09:20 PM']Playing a 5 or 6 is far less pretentious than non bass players getting all opinionated about something they know nothing about. [/quote] Haha this! Also if you do find it's for you, you'll be glad you tried it out, and will have lots of fun with it!

Not a lot pisses me off more than people who judge you for the number of strings your instrument has. I don't think any more or any less of people who play a 4, 5, 7 string or more. It's an approach to playing that gives you a different feel, or more tonal possibilities. It's only pretentious if you never use the added options, and never plan to.

I heard a Fender Precision through a Marshall guitar stack and it sounded immense! Never heard both together but I bet it's amazing and you won't be inaudible in the mix. Id still just use a bass amp and get pedals with a blend knob instead though