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I'd say two issues: 1) Your singer has a limited vocal range and onstage presence. She can be challenging to listen to and boring to watch. Not a good combination. 2) Your material seems one dimensional. I appreciate that you're a covers band, but there's nothing to stop you mucking about with the songs a little. Maybe if you tried a different approach to the songs (bluesier, slower, punkier, country, folk), you'd hit on a style that suited your singer's voice better.
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After visiting a hippy friend of mine recently I gave some thought to the possiblity of my bass tone being adversely affected by the fact that my cables' chakras were not properly aligned. So, we are goign to launch a special service where you bring your cables to us and we will use them as props in tantric sex rituals , to imbue them wit positive energy before your big gig. We'll also clean the jizz and sh*t off them when we've finished.
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Selling on behalf of a friend Smart Sound Direct PA speakers, each loaded with 1 x 12" Eminence driver (I think Gamma) and a c ompression horn. Handling is 450W @ 8 Ohms. Good condition, with one small tear to the carpet finish. Have had reasonably light use - a few DJ sets and parties. Come with custom covers, mounting stands and a pair of long speakon to speakon cables. Looking for £250 ono. Collection from Long Ditton, Surrey. Next up, Peavey PV-1500 2U rackmount power amp. Features 300W per channel into 8 Ohms, 500W into 4 Ohms. Dual speed fan, DDT limiting circuit, speakon outs, stereo/bridge operation, low cut filters, crossover... ...the work. See here for info [url="http://www.stagebeat.co.uk/P/1175/Peavey+PA+Power+Amplifier+PV1500+00512832"]http://www.stagebeat.co.uk/P/1175/Peavey+P...PV1500+00512832[/url] . Comes in a Stagg 2U rack case. £200 ovno. [attachment=76300:2011_03_...13.33.44.jpg] [attachment=76301:2011_03_...13.53.19.jpg] -
[quote name='bassbloke' post='1167960' date='Mar 19 2011, 09:08 AM']I have a Peavey, sheffield loaded 1 x 15 cab, usa made, full working order, 8 Ohms, but unwanted and a JHS 4U rack bag in OK condition up for grabs. Collection only from KT6 (Long Ditton) Thanks[/quote] Items have now gone. Regrds
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I have a plan B - it's called an impromptu 2 minute drum solo whilst I change strings. I've broken 1 string in 14 years and that was during rehearsal. In fact, if you really to impress your audience - learn your instrument well enough that if you do break a string you can soldier on until the end of the song by switching to a differetn string and position. Might not sound perfect but it breaks the flow less than a mid song instrument change - unless you have a roadie that can hand you a pre-tuned bass ready to go.
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1mm Dunlop nylon (the black one) or Dunlop Jazz III XL (the red one) The dunlop jazz is slightly thicker, at around 1.2mm, with a much sharper tip, which is great for cross string picking. However, I find the 1mm nylon is a good balance between stuffness, for good, strong notes and flexibility. The nylon lessen the harsh scraping. Playing properly with a pick is difficult. The lazy, sloppy, alternate picking with the hand up by the top of the neck is what gives pick playing a bad name. Nice precise picking, ensuring the pick is parallel to the strings when it hits and that notes are properly muted sounds very different to fingerstyle and should inspire you to write very different bass parts. I switched to pick in my last band and re-wrote a chunk of my parts to incorporate the differences between pick and fingers.
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[quote name='jezzaboy' post='1170940' date='Mar 21 2011, 05:22 PM'][s]More than likley [/s][b]they[/b] [s]were thought up to [/s] [b]hide[/b] [s]a[/s] [b]dodogy[/b] [s]bit of [/s][b]routing on [/b][s]early[/s] [b]Fenders[/b] Jez[/quote] Fixed it for you
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I have a Peavey, sheffield loaded 1 x 15 cab, usa made, full working order, 8 Ohms, but unwanted and a JHS 4U rack bag in OK condition up for grabs. Collection only from KT6 (Long Ditton) Thanks
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Absolutely appalling live performances ...
bassbloke replied to Sawtooth's topic in General Discussion
[quote name='JamieBenzies' post='1161281' date='Mar 14 2011, 03:23 AM']Those were the most appalling videos I've ever seen, I would rather listen to someone throw up against an out of tune harp whilst reciting Cannibal Corpse lyrics then go through that excruciating experience again.[/quote] Verdine white and rocco prestia are both players that sound decidedly unimpressive on their own, but stick them in a good band and they're dynamite. -
Knurled Saddles? Whats so great about them?
bassbloke replied to son of frog's topic in Repairs and Technical
I wouldn't know about improved tone, but one benefit of knurled saddles over grooved, especially on a 5 string, is the ability to increase string spacing, which is what I do. -
[quote name='danbowskill' post='1159753' date='Mar 12 2011, 07:40 PM']guess postage is out of the question? (+ i gather it would cost a bomb)[/quote] Depends. If you were to send it via courier, it'd cost a bomb as it is old school Peavey gear and therefore akin to a lead lined coffin.
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Jennifer, check this out.
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Good evening, I have a few bargain priced Peavey items that I'm looking to sell quickly for a friend. 1) Peavey 115TX 1 x 15" speaker cabinet. This is a early nineties US made cab with a couple of notable differences to a typical Peavey cab. It has a Sheffield speaker rated at 400W peak rather than the more typical Black Widow. Second, the cab is rated at 8Ohms rather than the more typical 4 Ohms. I used to own this cab and paired it with a Peavey 410TX and ran it with a Trace Elliot AH250SMX. 'Twas very nice indeed. I'd like £30 for it. No offers. [url="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/M8LXpXz0lPp43CbmRTScQQ?feat=directlink"]https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/M8LXp...feat=directlink[/url] SOLD 2) Peavey 8.5C power amp. Again, this is US made and probably dates from the early nineties again. Rating is 425W per chan nel at 4Ohms and 550Watts per channel at 2 Ohms. Yes, as with most of the older Peavey gear, you can run it at 2Ohms. Wouldn't recommend it for prolonged periods with any make of equipment though. The amp can be run stereo or bridged. If you want to run it bridged, you need to use banana plugs or bare wire to join the speaker posts. Again, I'd like £30. No offers. SOLD [url="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/KL7OgXcCFIdkvy6UIfzh-g?feat=directlink"]https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/KL7Og...feat=directlink[/url] SOLD 3) Gator 4U rack case. The latches are a little loose and there's no key, but the case is in good nick. £10.SOLD 4) JHS 4U rack bag. OK condition. £5 If anyone wants to take the whole lot off my hands, you can have it all for £60.
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[quote name='Evil Undead' post='1158946' date='Mar 12 2011, 07:53 AM']Weird question I know, but this is something that has been causing minor trouble to my brain for a while. I have 3 basses and my favourite by far is my Warwick $$. But I like it too much to gig with it, which is silly as it's the best looking, playing, sounding... Well, you name it. So I bought a kramer for £90 from a pawn shop just to use as a beater for gigs. But it's not the same The Warwick is insured of course, as is all my gear, but I can't stand the thought of it being stolen, broken, molested by some teenager from another band etc. It's the only material possession of mine that I just couldn't be without. Has anyone else every felt too protective of their favourite gear to gig with it, or am I just being paranoid?[/quote] You need to get a hammer and put a couple of nice dents in your bass. You'll be heartbroken for a couple of days, but then you'll forget about the damage and get on with the job of playing it. My main bass is my pride and joy, but it's been dropped, knocked over by clumsy ar*eholes and dragged across several continents in a gig bag.
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[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='1158448' date='Mar 11 2011, 06:52 PM']Creed are the second worst band in the in the behind Alter Bridge who have the honour of sucking and blowing.[/quote] -1. Myles Kennedy is cool.
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[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='1158410' date='Mar 11 2011, 06:33 PM']You shouldn't inflict playing Creed on any instrument.[/quote] +1. Wise words indeed. I don't know what it was about Woodstock '99, but every performance I've seen has been shocking and the crowd look like they were expecting to be on MTV Spring Break. No wonder they rioted.
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[quote name='observer' post='1156307' date='Mar 10 2011, 10:01 AM']Hi guys, if you don't mind to spare a couple of minutes, we'd appreciate your opinions about songs. There's a four songs on sondcloud [url="http://soundcloud.com/hell_and_taid"]http://soundcloud.com/hell_and_taid[/url] or reverbnation [url="http://www.reverbnation.com/hellthetaid"]http://www.reverbnation.com/hellthetaid[/url] Regards Kris[/quote] Hi, How did you do record the material? The different instruments just don't seem to gel very well, with the guitars and kit overpowering the rest of the band. Also, your drummer needs to use more dynamics, especially on the ride and hats. 'Is that you' has a nice opening guitar line and vocal line and you should exploit it more. I'd also try getting one of the male ban d members to join in the vocals on that song - it needs a deeper voice backing up the lead singer. Hope these are of some help.
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Practising scales and modes will help your knowledge of the fingerboard and help teach you the sound of the scales and modes and interval training. Practising arpeggios, as Doddy reccomends, will help you develop more musical basslines, solos and fills. I would also reccomend singing the scales and modes as you play them.
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[quote name='tomb' post='1151994' date='Mar 6 2011, 10:39 PM']i do believe that this will cause alot of strain in the arm leading to ending the song in pain[/quote] This is how I play with a pick and I never have any pain. Just moving from the wrist is a sure fire way to get rsi.
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You to play this a pick to nail the speed, sound and feel of the original. These tips will help you get the part right. Start out playing the part much more slowly than on the recording and really focus on the quality of each note. This song needs to be executed cleanly to sound good. Play near the bridge The movement should come from your elbow and forearm rather than wrist or fingers. Alternate pick and concentrate hard on making sure the pick hits the strings parallel and that you get equal attack on the downstroke and upstroke. The heavy part from 3:40 should be all downstrokes.
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Totally in agreement. If a producer wanted bass lacking in dynamics and 'feel' they'd use a sequenced bass part.
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I eradicate 1kHz by any means available - either from the desk, from the graphic EQ on an amp head, if borrowing, or via a bass EQ pedal - for it is an evil frequency designed to make your bass sound horrible and clangy. Something I learned from an interview with John Entwistle.
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What sort of things are you looking for as trade?
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Fender American Deluxe Precision Bass ash 5-string SOLD
bassbloke replied to XB26354's topic in Basses For Sale
[quote name='XB26354' post='1132092' date='Feb 18 2011, 12:23 PM']I recently bought this on Basschat but the combination of a bike service and pending new bike forces sale. Made in 2000, natural with maple board, tort guard and 5 tuners online headstock. P and twin jazz pickups, Aguilar OBP3 circuit. I've changed the original string tree for a pair of Hipshot custom ones (like the later US Deluxes). Strung with brand new D'Addario Pro Steels 50-135. Original Fender hard case. Has a few dings on body and neck but not on the front and nothing that affects playability. £650 firm. I'm in New Malden in Surrey, collection only please. Pics to come[/quote] You've moved just up the road from me. Are you still doing lessons?