Mike

Oh, completely. This is a massive bugbear of mine. I make a point of mentioning to new musicians I work with to not drop out during the bass solo. It's so unfair for the groove to drop out through the floor and makes things a lot harder for bassists. Also, I like having the harmony to work with - if there's nothing there, you could just play any old rubbish. The musicians I regularly work with know this so keep playing now (albeit maybe slightly more quietly) although some of the more, let's say, old school drummers still sometimes drop down to hihat. I think just be honest and straight with the musicians and they'd be happy to continue playing. Hope to see you play soon Rob!

[quote name='ras52' timestamp='1429610852' post='2753074'] I'm not sure the audience want to see me play for three minutes and then spend two hours editing it in Pro Tools... [/quote] LOL.

Afraid not! It's actually called Crocodile Mock - check us out: www.crocodilemock.com [media]http://youtu.be/gShdV-Z0ccc[/media]

Hi all, I just wanted to share a piece of advice I got ages ago that is quite simple but no less useful. [i]When playing live, imagine you're recording in the studio, tape rolling. [/i] [i]When recording in the studio, imagine you're playing live.[/i] This has helped me play with more precision on gigs, and be less sloppy. It also helps with relaxing when recording and avoiding 'red-light' syndrome. I was rehearsing last night with an Elton John tribute that I'm about go out with and realised (again) that if you imagine what you're playing live is being recorded for some album, you really take a bit of extra care in playing with clarity and precision. Good advice!

[quote name='Handwired' timestamp='1427828465' post='2734839'] Medium to heavy. [/quote] Wow - from other limelights I've seen this looks 'light' !

Hi there, I'm looking for these bad boys: They seem quite hard to get hold of. I think Hipshot make them but I don't know if I need the HB2, HB6 or HB7. Has anyone found some? What are my options? Thanks! Mike

An answer already! No butterbean tuners sadly but an encouraging fast response.

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1426776106' post='2721816'] Limelight won't build you an unreliced bass as it requires a higher standard of finish. I wanted a custom jazz and that is what I was told... I ordered one from Peterbuilt in the end. [/quote] Thanks - I actually like the relic'd look so fine for me. Probably keep it light though! I have a 1975 original Fender Jazz which is quite relic'd for real! EMAIL SENT

[quote name='The Badderer' timestamp='1426529064' post='2718965'] you could just ask limelight to build you one that is probably better to play for about £800-£1000 and then not lose £6-700 in devaluation after buying a new fender..... or you could probably specify a Custom Shop build for a few hundred quid more and it'll probably hold value far better because it is then a Custom Shop [/quote] Thanks for this - am now slightly obsessed about Limelight basses and am about to compose an email. Cheers!

Some great posts here. Thanks everyone for the suggestions and advice. I think on reflection it was a moment of madness. I'll keep an eye for a second hand one but I appreciate everyone's input! Regards Mike

The Fender Adam Clayton model. Is it the colour? Matching headstock? Blocks? Butterbean tuners? It's £1467 from GAK. Why do I want it? Am I mad? I don't even like U2. What do you people think? [url="http://www.gak.co.uk/en/fender-adam-clayton-jazz-bass-sherwood-green-metallic/103163"]http://www.gak.co.uk/en/fender-adam-clayton-jazz-bass-sherwood-green-metallic/103163[/url]

That's a good shout - thanks!

Hi all. I'm based in Chelmsford and wondered if any people close by had recommendations for reliable guitar techs. I have traditionally used Mike Walsh or gone to the Gallery but was curious about alternatives. I'm looking for ramps being added to my jazz basses. Cheers! Mike

Yes, definitely just a low bass-range vocal doubling the bass guitar.