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A lot of drummers that I work with have been working with have been doing things like using 2 snares, putting a splash cymbal on the snare, or using an Octapad for a while now, because they know that one size doesn't fit all. It's not even a new thing anymore- I know drummers who were incorporating electronics and things 30 years ago. You might not think that it makes a difference but people do notice these kind of things, especially in this day and age. Edit... This is well off topic sorry, and might make a cool different thread.

Which is cool, but a bit limited if you need some chorus, or octave, or wah or whatever.

I don't think I've ever seen a bass player who has just one Darkglass pedal. It always seems to be either none at all or loads of them. It's the same with guitar players and Strymon.

I think that £250 is a lot of money for a pedal, but sometimes you've just got to spend it to get the sound you want. I've found that a lot of my favourite pedals are in the £150-200 range, new, but I've got a few pedals that cost under £100 that I use all the time (the EQD Plumes for example).

I like D'Addario strings. Even though I've been using mostly Bass Centre Elites for years, I usually get a set D'Addario if I need some strings in a hurry, specifically the Pro Steels as I'm not a big fan of nickel strings. They're normally pretty easily available in most shops, aren't too expensive, sound good, and are quality.

The only pedals I regularly use that I'm not too bothered about getting other versions of, are my tuner and volume pedals. I'm happy enough with my trusty TC Polytune and Ernie Ball Volume. Even though there are certain effects that I take out pretty much all the time (mainly the 3 Leaf Octabvre and Emma Discumbobulator), it doesn't stop me from buying other octavers and filters. I've also got far too many drive pedals, even though I favour 3 or 4 particular ones. Having said that, I recently bought a Moog Subsequent 25 and now I'm not particularly fussed about buying a synth pedal like the Future Impact or the C4.

I'm sure that both Chuck and Darryl have been very well looked after, otherwise they wouldn't have stuck around for so long. Plus, they have the freedom to do other sideman gigs when the Stones aren't touring. Winner.

I only know the weight of my F Bass because it was on the spec sheet (9lb 10oz), the rest of my basses I haven't got a clue. The only time weight has been an issue was when I was playing 3-5 sets a night, every night, with my Warwick Streamer 5 string. It started to get tiring on the shoulder when I was playing that much, but it was easily sorted with the purchase of a Gruv Gear Duo Strap. It distributed the weight over both shoulders, and took away any strain that was starting to appear. I seem to be in a Basschat minority, in that I'm not a huge fan of super light instruments and prefer a slightly heavier bass with a quality strap to take the weight.

Chuck Leavell has been the keys player (and later MD) with them since around '82, and he's not an official member either.

The only reason I didn't know about the situation for staff and guests is because it wasn't relevant. The venue asked the bandleader if we were vaccinated, and the bandleader asked me. At no point did I feel the need to ask about the rest of the staff.

I don't know if the staff had to be double vaccinated, but I do know that they have to take a flow test before every shift.

The club that I'm playing at tonight wants the band to be double vaccinated. I don't know what the policy is for the audience though. Last nights gig didn't ask for anything. I was doing some workshops a few weeks back, and had to take a flow test before each day. I don't think it's a big deal. It takes 2 minutes and if it's needed to keep working, it's no big deal.

I thought Doug Wimbish was in Jagger's solo band?

Ace. Pedals can be temperamental things at times, interesting to see how they react to different basses and other pedals.

I wouldn't call a couple of people having differing opinions on things ganging up. It not like there were any personal attacks or anything. Anyway, Steve Jordan and Darryl Jones will be a hell of a good rhythm section.

The old FX25 is a really cool filter. Yes it has a bit of a volume drop, but I can deal with it because it sounds ace. I've had the FX25B for years, but I recently picked up one like yours really cheap, and it sounds far better.

Seriously. Especially in the video of him playing Cotton Tail.

That's not a good clip to show Neil Peart. He doesn't play well on the Buddy Rich Memorial Concerts. Even he knew it, which is why he funded the Burning For Buddy albums. Like I've already said, he was great in Rush, but he didn't fit well in those Big Band situations. He's too stiff. Watts and Peart do what they do well, but it doesn't mean they could fit in to other gigs comfortably. That's why the Stones have gone for Steve Jordan. He's got the proven track record that he can fit in well with the music, and is a good hang.

It can be done on a professional level, but not every player is suitable for every gig.

Have you tried switching the bass to passive mode? Some pedals don't like the hotter output of active electronics.

No one said Peart couldn't play with feeling, just that he has the wrong feel for a gig which is apparently easy to dep for.

I never said that it was a hard to capture technique. What I'm saying is that not every player can cop the right feel, and so wouldn't be right for the Stones gig. You said that it's not a hard gig to dep, I think that it is because it goes way beyond just playing the parts. Neil Peart wouldn't fit in with The Rolling Stones in the same way that Jeff Hamilton wouldn't fit in with Rush.

I'm not joking. I like what Peart did in Rush, but he didn't have that loose, slightly swung feel that would fit in the Stones. He was a lot straighter. Just listen to his playing with the Buddy Rich band- it was really stiff, and not swinging.