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[quote name='garethfriend' timestamp='1339796214' post='1694712'] real players know when which style is more appropriate. [/quote] +1 I've always used both since I first started playing. When I'm jamming I tend to use fingers more but with my bands ATM I find most of the time that a pick is required for that extra kick

Might have a crack at making one of these! Got a plywood board, just need some foam insulation and glue...

Aren't these 600W?

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1339095306' post='1683649'] But did it help with his volume..? [/quote] :|

I find that the best drummers that I have played with have good dynamic feel and can hit as heavy or soft as need be. I don't know for sure, but hitting softer would probably encourage better technique rather than compromising it, or vice versa. My covers band's old drummer once rehearsed with a magazine on his snare - did the trick!

[quote name='Dread Bass' timestamp='1339093448' post='1683602'] i would love to here from 9 string players about techniques, possible songs and see more examples rather than "thats not a bass" "yes it is" I mean who cares what it is classified as. [/quote] Tbh, you're probably more likely to get that response in the performance/technique forum. As this was in General Discussion, I assumed it was a general discussion.

After you sir Wrong wording maybe, but you get the point right?

You're right. Those classifications are more relevant to brass and wind instruments anyway I think. Though it does work in a string context with more traditional instruments like violins where the range is relatively limited. Though actually, perhaps guitars could adopt a similar system - we have bass and baritone guitars, guitars could be known as alto or whatever is appropriate, and these full range instruments simply known as guitars. Controversial?

[quote name='waynepunkdude' timestamp='1338889952' post='1680473'] I think anything over 6 becomes a different instrument [/quote] An instrument of masturbation if you ask me! But I think you're right. A piano isn't a bass piano just because it has notes in that range, so IMHO these instruments shouldn't really be called "basses". But then again, what do they look like? Anyway, not for me.

Surely a 9 string bass isn't actually a bass is it? There's that guy on YouTube playing Mario Brothers on an "11 string bass" but it states in the description that it is actually a tapping instrument like the Stick. Wouldn't a 9 string bass effectively be the same thing?

Mine was last night. To set the scene... My gear - Bass -> pedals -> DHA VT-1 Bass-EQ-Drive -> [DI to FOH] -> amp During set up there were a few squeals and pops coming through my amp which seemed to be cured by switching on the VT-1. Weird? Anyway - midway through the first set my amp dies. No biggy you may think - the DI is from the preamp, just get some bass back through the monitor. Simples! Only... there is no signal to the desk. Cue a hasty switch to a passive DI and some swearing. Got the DI situation sorted in the interval, then half way through the second set my Power Plant gives up! Back into the DI - after a bout of very loud, very pissed off swearing Sound guy did a sterling job, but all that gear packing up in one sitting? REALLY?!! Best get out the ol' multimeter... Anyone with a similar nightmare?

Just got in from our gig at Newquay Walkabout. Good gig, just a shame that ALL my gear died on me! More info in the morning - off to bed now finally!

A higher gauge may be the way forward, I think strings feel a little more loose on 5-strings anyway. I used Rotosound 66s 45-105/130 on all my basses at one point and the tension fealt lower on my 5er

I find the same with dusty old nickel plated strings. I'll be checking the ingredients next time I pick up a bag of Monster Munch...

Re: Those who "do not need to tune their bass during a gig" Nor do most of us, but at least the facility is there just in case. If someone knocks us out of tune then we can just kick in (or clip on ) the tuner and sort it quickly, rather than necessitate a prima dona tantrum and a lengthy break to find a tuning fork.

Played a wedding at this place in Place Barton last night. Wedding ran 90 minutes late, our 2 hour set ended up being slashed to 45 minutes - we spent twice as long getting set up and packing down! Never known a venue so precious about the floor and walls! We couldn't prop anything up, and they brought down loads of mats to line the route to the stage so that the wheels on our gear wouldn't scratch the floor! And to top it there was this interfering Nazi of a manager that wouldn't leave us alone! AAAGGGGHHHH!!!!! DJ was a nice bloke though, and he had a hot daughter...

I always have at least one. Forgetting lyrics mainly... though last week I missed a G in the Sweet Child of Mine intro. Luckily only my Mrs noticed! The weird thing though, that night I had this vivid dream that I did the same thing in rehearsal and got so pissed off I smashed my bass against the wall. Had to check it was in one piece in the morning!! Anyone else had that kind of dream?

Just from my own experience - I am 20 now and have been playing for about 5 years. Jam nights really helped me along with my playing, there was this one particular guitarist who used to play at jams regularly (though unfortunately doesn't much now due to having cancer ) who would always take his folder with chord charts and playing off of these helped me to follow, then hold my own, then hold down and finally nail the songs. If there is someone at your local jam that does something similar then try and get up with them. Playing with different people each week has also helped me to develop skills for different genres - I wouldn't be half as good with Reggae and Funk if I didn't mix it up with the old boys at the jam! Hope this has helped with ideas, if not then have a hug ... and some beer

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1337543631' post='1661764'] 3mm Big Stubby - mostly play with fingers though. [/quote] +1 Or sometimes if the stubbies have hidden themselves away (as picks often do in my house...) then I still have loads of 2mm Tortex lying around

What is your signal chain rushbo?

[quote name='BluRay' timestamp='1336906393' post='1652500'] My only complaint is the the dual jack/speakon outputs are a bit iffy. When the speakon locks into place, it has to be jiggled to get it to connect. [/quote] My Marshall MB450H does exactly the same thing. Perhaps it's a universal fault with speakon connections?