scruffynerfherder

Thanks for all advice, great help

[quote name='Prime_BASS' post='833832' date='May 11 2010, 12:24 AM']Some funny replies. I've tried flats before, I did like the overall sound but found them slightly stick and not as fast as rounds, I also missed the growls from sliding, which I do too much. I've since strung my spare bass with a set played it a bit, tuned it a half step higher played and strathed an taken them off and just trying to let them get the air. Hopefully we will see how much it works. I don't tend to notice that high zing new news have when playing with the band as the guitars generally cancel it out, but it's annoying as hell when practicing. Are super slinks a girly gauge? I have doubts on how much bass anything lighter would naturally have.[/quote] Usefull thread, just bought me some today so gonna use that technique myself. Have you solved it now?

Ive cracked on with a video i found on youtube of flea sowing his technique. ive been practising the octaves constantly and slowly..but surely its coming along. strength seems to be an issue as prolonged playing is difficult but im gettin there now, thanks guys. good stuff

Played bass for 6 years then had to sell my guitars due to some stuff coming up. I was asked to take it back up again so I jumped back on it and brought another bass, the bands been goin for 7 months now n its goin well. I seem to have picked it back up easy enough after 2 years out.. One thing I cant and have never been able to get my head round is slap bass? Ive been practicing techniques on the net but I cant get my head round it. Any tips or hints?

lol i wouldnt worry i was brought up in the colours of chelsea blue, Picked them when i was about 9 and too loyal to change ha that wont exactly grab me many instant fans! Nice to see some locals heads about the place!

Just introducing myself as only just discovered the forums. 21 From wolverhampton west midlands. Play in a band called chronicles of zee who play a sort of indy/soul vibe. Majorly influenced by Rage against the machine (Tim Commerford and Tom Morello in particular) Flea like most people who pick up a bass aswell as Sam rivers and such bassists from that sort of time. Only just picked it back up after 4 years out of playing so finding my feet again now. Hopefully the forum can help me develop a bit more as a player with some likeminded individuals!