thumperbob 2002

I have a lm2 for sale for £280 delivered. Amazing amp. Tiny and very very loud.

Just looked at the band on YouTube. Fun group but I hope you won't do the flea style intro to higher ground. Could hear the crowd talking over it!

Everyday People by Sly and the family stone. One note.

[quote name='rogerstodge' timestamp='1353538392' post='1875942'] Yea i supported both Mud and Sweet on numerous occasions, Les became unrecogniseable and Brian had to be almost carried on stage [/quote] Yep I was a pro bassman at the time and seeing Brian trying to walk into the venue was bad enough. For that reason never saw any of their sets. To be honest this was another reason for me to get a "proper" job.

There's loads of clever pedals you could buy but you don't need them. Cut your bass eqs ( those on the left of graphic ) and cut the high frequencies. ( those on the right ). Add volume and you'll be there. Sounds to me as though your eq is a little scooped. It'll sound ok just the bass but in a band mix you'll disappear.

I have a Peavey 210 tx you could have had for like £40. Had it for years- could probably survive an atomic bomb. Weighs as much as my Hartke 4 x 10!

Bought a Rothwell Compressor from Harry- great comms- great pedal exactly as described- superfast delivery- top guy!!

Yeah I suppose in the past it was all about volume. Now the tech is so much better the audience can actually hear what a bass player should sound like. Would have loved the gear I have now-then. Brilliant for a pro player now, in every way, gear, communication over social networks. Having an iPod would have changed my life!

Loved larry and loved Ellie Goulding. Nothing wrong with her voice at all. Her voice is very stylised - seemingly weak - but not really. Great band too. Inventive.

Interesting post this. I have had loads of rigs - from what used to be described as compact ( rediculously heavy trace combo ) to what was described as normal ( ampeg v4b and 2 x15 cab "where are you playing, wembley?'" people used to say. Never really got into effects too much - had the odd pedal to two I admit. After going through loads of changes - Marshall vba and 4 x 12 ( what a rig ) settled on a markbass / Schroeder rig. Now use a hartke lh1000 and 4 x 10. Bit old school but together with my pedalboard this rig will do everything. Loud enough for anywhere and fantastic tone. Miles lighter than the average rig I have used. However I do agree with dood - the sound is in your fingers - but you have to get this to the audience. When I was pro I couldn't give a monkeys about my tone and It was all about convenience. Now it's about fun, tone and musical chops- but not in that order.

[quote name='TimR' timestamp='1352999694' post='1870368'] That's not quite right as we're all better than each other at a lots of different things. It's when you don't give people respect because they are not as good as you. Strive to be the best and celebrate when you are the best but remember you weren't always, and won't always be, the best. [/quote] Wasn't this thread about mustang Sally.