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Most of the songs on the Foo Fighters Wasting Light album have a killer bass tone. There's a lovely depth to Nate Mendel's bass that underpins the songs, but it cuts through a treat too. The whole thing is really well mixed. Butch Vig at his best, again.

I took the plunge a few years ago and replaced the pick ups and wiring on my bass. It really wasn't hard, it just took a while as I didn't want to rush it and mess it up.

I could get it from London to Brackley, South Northants next weekend. Maybe someone else could help getting it further North?

There are a couple of things to point out with the mixers you are looking at - when you say 10 or 12 channel, be aware that some of those are stereo channels. And you don't sound like you're using a big stereo keys set up on your gigs. So, as it sounds like you'll be using the channels in mono on a gig, the 10 channel mixer effectively becomes a 7 channel, and the 12 becomes an 8 channel. The Macke is only 8 mono channels. Something like this [url="http://www.dv247.com/studio-equipment/behringer-xenyx-x1832usb-18-channel-mixer-with-usb-audio-interface--71180"]http://www.dv247.com...nterface--71180[/url] will give you 10 mono channels at a decent price. I would say you should always get a mixer with a mid EQ on each channel, not just bass & treble. The mids are where the nice (and nasty) sounds are and you need control of them. Sweepable mids are even better, ie a parametric. You don't need loads of effects either, reverb and delay will be fine. The more aux sends you want (for monitors) the bigger the desk you'll need. Most smaller desks will have 1 aux only. It's usually the cheaper mixers that have knobs instead of faders, and no mid control. Same as everything really, you get what you pay for at the end of the day.

I saw this the other day and it confirmed my suspicions, bass players rule! http://stevewitschel.hubpages.com/hub/Top-10-Reasons-Why-Bass-Players-Rule

I got mine too!! It's amazing isn't it? Surprisingly versatile too... [URL=http://s1343.photobucket.com/user/bassboyherms/media/COG%20TK-421-X%20HPF%20mod_zpsyo56s2bd.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1343.photobucket.com/albums/o798/bassboyherms/COG%20TK-421-X%20HPF%20mod_zpsyo56s2bd.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

It's always nice to hear about somebody's first gig. Welcome to the club

Well said chris b. I can't imagine going on stage, and thinking 'nobodys going to listen to me anyhow' or any rubbish like that. Stuff that. This is how I approach a gig - I'm the bass player and I'm proud of that. My job is to rock/groove/swing the t*ts off this gig. And the rest of the band had better be up for it too. I'm not one for simply going through the motions on stage, I try to play to the best of my ability every time.

I play lots of Bowie in various bands, but the one personal favourite I haven't yet gigged is Blue Jean.

[quote name='TimR' timestamp='1422346362' post='2671316'] The audience notices when you come in. They notice when you drop out. They notice when what you play doesn't sit correctly within the arrangement [/quote] Agreed. they don't neccessarily know or understand what they're hearing, but I believe they usually know when it sounds 'right'. I wish the same could be said of some other musicians lol. [quote name='spectoremg' timestamp='1422346453' post='2671320'] Turning it around a bit, I've seen a few guys miss the root note cos they're 'doodling' up the neck, that really grips my sh*t! [/quote] I know a couple of bassists who regularly start w*nking off up the dusty end at inappropriate moments (during choruses, other peoples solos etc). It's not just badly timed widdling, it's disrespectful to the other musicians and the song being played.

I remember that awesome trombone solo at the end too. Cracking song.

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1422093540' post='2668554'] NAMM = Not Available, Maybe May lol [/quote] Lmao

I'd say gated fuzz blended with clean. Probably compressed too.

Can you explain how you're supposed to mic one up at a gig?

I just got my new knobs. The orange ones are a little lighter that I'd like, but they'll do fine for now. I'm happy with the look though. [URL=http://s1343.photobucket.com/user/bassboyherms/media/Knightfall%2066%20new%20knobs%20230115_zpsl7wdnbec.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1343.photobucket.com/albums/o798/bassboyherms/Knightfall%2066%20new%20knobs%20230115_zpsl7wdnbec.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

Clean blend is the only thing that Fuzzrocious pedals are missing, IMO. Hopefully a decent You Tube review will be up sometime soon...

I used to use one of these, they're great. http://www.standback.net

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1421704557' post='2664207'] You can find Red ones at Dr Tweeks website, but I only found Blue ones at Banzai in Germany. There's a few on eBay, but cheaper at Banzai, so just waited until I needed some other parts [/quote] My LEDs are red & green and I've just ordered matching knobs. They'll look great. Thanks for the info

[quote name='bakerster135' timestamp='1421747570' post='2664446'] Nice board Alex, and good to see that little looper pedal on there! Hope it's doing its job well :-) [/quote] Thanks, It's been fun putting it together and it sounds killer too! The looper just has the 2 octaves in it at the mo. I'm waiting on a twin parallel blender coming from COG, but that little one is just so handy, I'll always use it somewhere.

I've got a rehearsal with an electronica project coming up this week, so I've put all of my favourite pedals onto my large board. I'm waiting on some new stuff coming very soon from Cog Effects too, so this layout will change a bit when they arrive. In the mean time, lots of noise to be made with this lot.... [URL=http://s1343.photobucket.com/user/bassboyherms/media/Pedal%20board/imagejpg1_zps80d1f872.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1343.photobucket.com/albums/o798/bassboyherms/Pedal%20board/imagejpg1_zps80d1f872.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1421627635' post='2663499'] Decided to change up the knobs on 66 #1, just to match the channel controls to the LED colours....helps quick changes on stage when I can't remember which is which lol. [/quote] Those knobs look great. Where did you get them from?

That's good to know. I've got a TK with the extra HPF on the way too. If I remember from the website the chip is socketed isn't it, for easy swapping? I can't wait to hear it. I'm expecting delivery very soon.

I just bought a pedal from Gaz. It was really well packed and delivered in a couple of days too. Nice one Gaz, Thanks again.

It's about time somebody gave us lots of size choices. Great.