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oddly enough is nothing like metal its more of a tuned down funk kinda vibe. I think i might get a 4 string and tune it to C that way im not changing the set up of my main bass. Its a good excuse to buy another bass haha theres a couple of the riffs that is played on the open C and it sounds really good, to jump back up to the first fret of the B would be a nightmare hahah Cheers for the responses!!

[quote name='alexclaber' post='601386' date='Sep 17 2009, 03:22 PM']Heavier strings. However, I'd have a go at playing the riffs in standard tuning as it may give a nice difference in feel. Or ask him if he'd like to drop a semitone further to B standard tuning! Alex[/quote] i think i might keep my 5 in standard and maybe aquire a 4 to keep in drop c with heavier strings as some of the riffs are much easier and sound better with an open c. Any string in particular you would recommend?

hello! ive started jamming with a new band where the guitarist tunes in d standard, drop c and C standard because it suits his vocals better. the band has a kinda funk vibe to it. i have always played a 5 string as the first 'proper' bass was a 5. I have never needed to change tuning before playing in standard or even drop d cause i have those extra notes on the 5. i found it easier to tune to him for jamming purposes for some of the riffs hes playing. Any advice on tuning down and keeping as much tension on the strings as possible? cheers Steve

Looking for something new! my myspace is www.myspace.com/stevenjscott cheers! Steve

Hello! I'm thinking about getting my stingray 5 resprayed as it's a bit battered from gigging over the years. Anyone know anyone who resprays in Glasgow area? Cheers

thats rough! any word on who the new bass player is?

sei?

hey guys thanks for the ideas, i think i might use the loop pedal, ive got a loop station. i did a similar idea last term using the guitar riff from message in a bottle, (stole the idea from dave marks! lol) and got a good mark for it. got all today and weekend to mess about! cheers! Steve [quote name='allighatt0r' post='511419' date='Jun 11 2009, 05:00 PM']Some looping solo performance inspiration: [/quote]

i dont know if this is under the right heading!! hello! i have do do a solo bass performance for my college course an i am stumped as to what to do! Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!! Cheers! Steve

thanks guys! it's been upsetting me the last wee while. ive been on antibiotics for nearly 2 weeks almost finished them its just the last 5 days have been really bad. Been struggling even watching tv! i know theres no real cure for it long term. my best mates date was in the Army and has had it since he was 17! and he's now 72! i dont know how he manages! Tinnitus and going deafg are some of my biggest fears! i dont know what i'd do without my ears! thanks for the replies

Hello! iv managed to aquire an ear infection and the last 5 days i have had really bad tinnutus and not been able to sleep! was wondering if anyone had any experience with this? any methods for blocking it out or curing it? It is the most horrible thing i have ever experienced! I play regularly and have always been careful (i always use earplugs and have done for the last 2 years) and i hope it goes away soon!! thanks for lstening to me moan!! cheers Steve

sounds really stupid but make sure your disributing weight evenly on both feet, that really makes a difference. if you putting more weight on one foot you spine isnt straight.

im so ashamed of my drummers shirt in the last photo! haha playing with my new clover

i just noticed this thread! i got mine was just delivered today! had a few hours to play with it! to be fair its a graet sounding pedal for the money! £49! usually when you use a distortion pedal and ram it up to max you get a really muddy unusable mess but the hyperdrive gives you a really tight fuzz! a great pedal! cheers!

i really dont like them personally i had a shot of a friends at a gig and i found the neck dive unbearable! its so bad it had a wee fingerloop bit to pull it up!!

i'll spend whatever i need to spend to get the sound i want, without trying to sound really arsey!! lol id rather save and get the right sound than get something to 'get by' if you know what i mean.

maybe not what im looking for then iv never tried one. i dont usually use that many pedals except an aphex exciter and a tuner! iv got a EBS td650 that has tube drive on it but im looking for a bit grittier. Any suggestions would be appreciated!! cheers

hello i done a quick search could really find the answers i was looking for. i have the chance to buy a russian big muff for £40 is that a good deal? I kinda thought for £40 i culdnt go wrong. Im looking for a gritty distortion for when im not using my own amp head in rehearsal rooms etc cheers Steve

guys i just finished my first gig with the avenger, must admit its a fantastic bass!! it just played great! i couldnt be happier! lol the neck is amazing! sandberg isnt related however they are made in the same country!

[quote name='silverfoxnik' post='250039' date='Jul 28 2008, 10:51 PM']Very interesting looking bass, Steve! Unusual looking pick up configuration and circuitry - what does it all do exactly? Hope it goes well tomorrow night! Nik[/quote] [url="http://www.cloverbasses.com/index.php?id=42#c392"]http://www.cloverbasses.com/index.php?id=42#c392[/url] thats prob easier that trying to explain it!! lol

I'll be bringing my musicman anyway! Just off the phone to my guitarist and he's well impressed with the finish and general quality of it, cant wait to plug it into my ebs rig tomoro, will post a review when iv had a chance to play about with it!

Hello! My new bass arived today! I had to get it delivered to my guitarists house and he took some pics on his dodgy camera phone!! Its killing me i cant get to it till tomoro!!! going to debut it tomoro at our warm up gig for live at loch lomond!!! cant wait!! cheers Steve www.myspace.com/thetheoryglasgow

HI was wondering if anyone had heard or tried the forge amps? they look pretty devistating! [url="http://forgebass.com/"]http://forgebass.com/[/url]

Iv ordered a clover avenger 5 which should be here on monday or tuesday!! cant wait i will let you know how i get on.

so i placed an order for the clover bass should be here in about 6 weeks!