Cameronj279

I found the MXR Compressor to be great depending on what bass I was using. With brighter sounding basses it kept the high end really well but since I got my thumb bass I found it dulled the sound a little. With all other basses I used I found it excellent though.

Without attempting to do seperate quotes in my tired state (see daily awesomeness thread). 1. The weight was actually uncomfortable even when seated to a certain degree. although I will say if I am ever in a position where I am doing a lot of studio work I will get one of those basses again. 2. I'll watching that video once I wake up but I so far haven't heard/played any bass with a precision pickup that I haven't disliked. I had a Warwick Thumb Dirty Blonde in the past that was excellent but sounded too much like a P my playing just doesn't seem to suit the tone. I understand why it's so popular and why it is used so often but just can never find myself enjoying one unless it's got flats fitted and tone rolled all the way off. even then, it wouldn't suit my current band!

There are certain things that would stop me from buying a bass. 1: weight. I had a bass that weighed over 6 kilos once. sounded fantastic but even at 20 years old my back and shoulder couldn't handle it. 2. Number of frets : I never feel totally 'at home' with a bass that had less than 24 frets. 3. If it was a p-bass. I just seem to naturally dislike the sound of a p-bass.

Surely not this again? Saying that...I did find it quite funny.

[quote name='Drax' timestamp='1427557347' post='2731734'] Didn't intend to but just sat through the whole of that. What a great guy [/quote] That's one of the main things that really kept me watching. He seems like a thoroughly nice bloke. His prices actually don't seem too crazy either...

Compliments are always nice! Can't say they happen often so I never know how to take them. After a set we played not too long ago I had someone come upto me and say "I'm a bassist and you're much better than me"...had no idea how to reply.

[quote name='White Cloud' timestamp='1427408407' post='2730167'] That is a bummer and a real pity. I'm surprised to read this...I have dealt with them a few times and they have been very, very good. [/quote] I second this. If you're buying from Guitarx2 again and they don't have what you want in the Glasgow store they can get it delivered to the store for you (they done that for a pedalboard/power supply for me). I've had no issues in store when returning anything (although only done it once).

if we're now just naming metal bands then I'll try and get a list of one's up tonight when I get home.

Not sure if this goes here or in OT, mods feel free to switch it if need be! Just got round to watching this documentary as it's just been put up in full on YouTube. Really enjoyed it and he seems to have a real passion for building basses. Would love to try one too, sound pretty great! [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNACNx5UlR8"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNACNx5UlR8[/url]

[quote name='stuckinthepod' timestamp='1427213175' post='2727298'] Anyone saying or writing "Dat" or "tho" in my presence ........will soon reckon upon the standard of my gardening...from within the shallow grave I have dug for them. [/quote] Wats up wif dat tho?

when people write "then" as opposed to "than". People saying "I'll be a wee minute". All minutes are the same so your minute is neither big nor small.

Doesn't that belong to a member on here? I vaguely remember seeing pictures of that before...

Seems like a good deal you got. I rarely use eBay but the two times I've used it have been pretty good. Had a pedal for sale on here for £40 for over 2 months and no bites, put it on ebay and sold for £75 within 4 hours!

I've been a member on here for (I think over 4 years) but don't post anywhere near as much as a lot of people on here but I can definitely see how the place has changed over the last short while. A lot of people are taking offence and jumping at the opportunity to continue a disagreement with another member. People continuing to argue and nobody deciding to be the bigger man/woman and let the topic rest has been the biggest issue as far as I could observe. "Don't attend every fight you're invited to." Edit to add : I will also say that there are still some incredibly nice chaps/chapesses on here which still make this an enjoyable community for me to feel a part of. Otherwise I would have buggered off too.

I'm not normally one for older (or traditional) type basses but that's a looker! Curious to hear how it sounds too!

Can't ever recall seeing any bands in Blackfriars but the food is worth the (short) walk there. The macaroni is fantastic and a good range of beers too.

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1427031001' post='2724835'] I agree that Ed Friedland does some of the better demos but he also makes everything sound good [/quote] I wouldn't say he makes them all sound good. Whenever he's demoed a P bass I've still hated the sound (like I do with all pbasses) but can definititely admire the playing no matter what he's playing.

A problem I've noticed with a lot of 'demos' is that they're demonstrating a bass using high end amplifiers and generally seem to use the video as a method to show off their chops. The Bass Whisperer is the only one who I find does demo's where you actually get an idea of what the bass sounds like.

I would have wasted the time anyway so I can't really complain.

I wouldn't put much effort or care into a band unless I was being paid or having a great time doing it.

I don't like Ric basses and sure wouldn't want to have to deal with them as a company. Saying that, everybody who like Rickenbacker basses should stop and buy another brand of bass because you are wrong*. * satire warning

Yes. undeniably.

The place I rehearse is one of the nicest ones I've played in.practiced in so many that have huge guitar amps and an old worn bass practice amp. these are generally the places that smell weird, don't offer free tea/coffee/storage and cost a fortune. Because of the time we practice 3-6 every Thursday we get 3 hours for £15 and the equipment is pretty great. Ampeg SVT 6x10, good P.A, kits are generally sounding good depending on who 'tuned' them last, free coffee (proper coffee!) And WiFi. Even let our drummist borrow cymbals for a gig once for free.