paul, the

Hello,

I was wondering how high the Pickups should be on my Precision special? And should they be level?

I dampen the strings and don't get much out of the G, would raising the pickup help?

If it's personal preference, what are the advantages/disadvantages?



I'm sure this is something pretty obvious but I wanted to hear some recommendations before I started stripping threads,


Many thanks,

Paul.

This isn't a 'who's your favourite?' What it is, is that one of my favourite bass lines and my favourite bass tone is on the Stevie Wonder Track: "I Was Made To Love Her."

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrsrTvB_F34"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrsrTvB_F34[/url]

Now the problem is, after 20 minutes or so I've got the chord structure down and had a Jamerson style fiddle around them and I went to have a look at anybodys'(g?) ideas online for the specific bass line.

I found this page: ("Carol's famous hit bass line transcriptions...I Was Made To Love Her")

[url="http://www.carolkaye.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=36&osCsid=721f54f83d906ec5958bed1b5d047d05"]http://www.carolkaye.com/catalog/product_i...58bed1b5d047d05[/url]

Now I always assumed, understandably so, that it was a jamerson line from the tone and his relationship with Stevie. And I know Kaye can get a bit sh!tty about this - so I was wondering if anyone can clear this up for me before she comes and stabs me in the jaw.

Anyone got anything beyond say and conjecture?

ta,

Paul.

Get yer brand name on it quick!



no, seriously.

Hello,

I've owned some vintage equipment in my time but I've never had a valve amp. Sacrilegious, I know.

I feel like the kind of guy who should own a valve amp because I like to play mostly sixties stuff, especially Motown. But I've always been scared to get one because of; price, lack of understanding and the odd bit of bad luck with vintage gear.

The thing is, I'm young and poor so I was hoping that you would be able to suggest an underrated first time valve amp to get me experiencing the valve tone.

Also, how is their reliability?
Are they expensive to maintain?
The differences of different wattages? (besides perceived volume of course)

I think I understand how the tone is created - with the lack of SS clipping at high volumes. I'd like to know more about their practicality, availability and brand reputation.

Thank you so much,

the paul.

Welcome gingerfish!

cool gear and cool handle. I see you're a fellow night owl : ]


paul

Hello all,

No doubt many of you have searched long and hard for that elusive 'perfect' tone. Of course one man's (or lady's) perfect tone may be anothers tonal nightmare - so if you've nailed that signature tone on the relatively cheap and you're dead chuffed, feel free to post.

These would be useful to include:

-Who inspired your tone
-What bass/cabs/effects you use
-key extras: Mods, home made equipment, magical deities, strings, instrument setup

Is there any unreachable bass tones at any price?

Cheers,

Paul.

'lo all,

This is my first post in basschat. I don't care much for the decor but I hugely appreciate the time and effort of everyone who put BC together - take a bow.

I've put the following Basstalk content on to word, it isn't neat, but the content's there:

-Best Ever Bass Tips
-Ear Plugs
-Gigging, a beginner's guide
-Real Funky Tracks
-Transcribing Software
and
-oxblood's description of valve tone in That Valve Sound...

Let me know if anyone wants any of them or if they don't want me having it.
Or if anyone can recommend any threads they think I should make a copy of that I haven't already, please let me know.


Thanks again, looking forward to Basschat's bright future,

Paul.