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Oh stop splitting hairs! Might not be the best use of language but was trying to get across that is I had a thing of 50's, 60's, 70's spec I could still be served very well by the Squier catalogue yet they still can't but together a faithful recreation of a mustang.

[quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1388345838' post='2321077'] As a recent Fender Pawn Shop Mustang owner, I have to agree. I don't think the Squier offerings bring much goodness to the table. Then again, Fender's whole ethos seems to be to flood the market with random options in the hope that some will hit the mark and sell. [/quote] Sort of agree with you but I know I can sort of pick a model, a year and a colour and sort of find what I want with Squier without even needing to look at a fender. The mustangs just sort of seem like the weakest link. Would love of of those pawn shop mustangs but more than I have to spend. My biggest mistake was buying a copy of a bass beginning with 'R' that now of course I can't advertise or sell anywhere

Why are the Squier mustang basses such a poor desperate tattoo compared to the rest of the Squier range? I played one a while back and the neck felt cheap and the finishes and colour options are uninspiring not to mention maple neck! When the new VM guitars came out there was a unanimous round of applause over how they were so faithful to the models people actually wanted (jazzmasters and stuff) and this is also true of the basses. Why are the mustang so rubbish in comparison? Maple necks (which I usually prefer but isn't spec) and either black/black or 3TS/black. Come on, give us red and a speed stripe or better better still white/tort. Sorry guys, Rant over

[quote name='Graham' timestamp='1375113289' post='2156842'] The photos from the current Rancid tour have Matt Freeman playing one of his Squires, can't tell whether it's an off the shelf one, or a CS with a Squire decal. I'd like to think it was an off the shelf, but if I'm honest, it probably isn't. [/quote] I know nothing about rancid but soooo want one of these. Just perfect spec wise for what I would like and love the look too. To chip in though I think sig models should be based on artists customised ones like Johnny Matt and Billy Corgan rather than just standard instruments in non standard colours (Biffy Clyro). Really respect the folk who are actually using them rather than just doing for the indulgence of a colour sceame......and don't even mention Wentz

I have no help to offer. But I was given one of these for free a fee years ago and was by far the nicest bass I had ever head or played (I don't get out much) only it was fretless which I just couldn't come around to. Beautiful bass, if only mine was fretted. But tone, weight, neck everything was perfect....well done, as you were.

I had this exact same problem and a compressor was the oerfext answer. Buying a DI for this is like getting one and using it for 10% of what it can do. I use Bass- compressor (for definition and boost)- clean boost (to overdrive)- DI (for final tone shaping and clean sound)- amp

Your tone will change massively in the move from rounds to flats as will the tension. More so that a move up or down a gauge on either side of the fence. If your gonna move to flats, get it set up again afterwards. Flats aren't for everyone, I like the description of them but in reality didn't work for me.

Digitech bass driver is pretty good, blend keeps low end while level and morph changes the gain. I don't need mine anymore if you fancy it for a steal?

[quote name='jezzaboy' timestamp='1386967729' post='2307078'] I find Lofi a terrible place. The sound in their small rooms is shocking, especially the ones where the drummer sits in an inshot. Berkeley is by far and above the best rehearsal place in the town. Decent gear, you don`t need to wipe your feet on the way out and Steve and the girls and guys are nice people when they get to know you. [/quote] I wish I could go to Berkeley every practice but it's an extra taxi ride from town and we practice twice a week. We always get a good sized room in lofi, I agree the smaller ones are a bit ropey bit we are a five price and prefer to have one of the bigger room for the pianos in there too. I just think it's better of the city centre based places like Dixon.

Berkeley is by far the best rehearsal space but isn't that convenient to get to. We rehearse at lofi which for me is a second. Anyone any thoughts?

[quote name='waldflote8' timestamp='1386887797' post='2306170'] close enough to the city, the guys at the music centre in Paisley are friendly but in general I find the shops are not so individual as they used to be, probably due to the market being dominated by certain brands and distributors ?? I think that merchant City was closed last time I was out that way. [/quote] Merchant city has moved but is still around, look them up online. It's true that most stores are full of the same stuff but for me the service will decide where I go. CCmusic just stock what they can get, pay no attention to trends in music or in instruments or newer lines coming out.

Good to hear from you mate. I live near CCmusic but make an effort to not shop there as the customer service is awful as is the stock holding. If I was looking to buy anything it would be Merchant City music as the guys are sound and everything gets a set up before it hits the shelves. I'm only just moving into the gigging world but I know what you mean, there's so many nights on! If I'm going to a gig I prefer smallest venues such as stereo, broadcast or the art school.

Really into this as a community and everyone is spot on. Anyone in Glasgow? Where do you shop? Where do you gig? Where do you rehearse? What do you play? Look forward from hearing from you lot

[quote name='bassman7755' timestamp='1386509042' post='2300809'] The problem with extreme EQ is [/quote] But is it THAT extreme? It's a standard function on some brands and only notch up on one slider of an EQ? I really appreciate your input, this is exactly why I posted it here. I'm struggling to get my heard around firstly why it is seemed to be that extreme when so many players have a EQ pedal and secondly why everything minis this function seems harsh and horrible.

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1386509544' post='2300816'] Deep switches OR too much bass is a tone killer... IMO. I think you need to practice with the sound you use live. [/quote] Thanks for advice. I really don't have a "live" sound. I have a bedroom sound and then a practice room sound I don't like because it doesn't sound like the bedroom. I'm only just moving into a proper practicing and gigging situation

[quote name='Dave_the_bass' timestamp='1386494157' post='2300566'] The beauty of the Ashdown switches (IME) is that you can engage them for home practice at low volume and have a lovely rich tone. When you get in to a full band setting you can turn the switches off, turn the volume up, and have a similar tone that sits nicely in a full band mix. [/quote] Sort of my problem is that I can't mirror that tone without that switch and I'm currently looking at pedals such as a Boss Bass EQ and EHX mole to do a similar thing. I play in an instrumental rock band so there's lots of times where my bass is more at the front playing over ambience and stuff so I have to think about more that just how to sit in a mix with everyone else

Just a big muff and a POG as far as I know. Recently moved to an all Fender rig. In the studio has two Precisions and a Ric so who knows what your hearing

After years of playing with the deep switch I'm finding it near on impossible to like anything else. Which is silly considering this is my crappy practice amp in my spare room. Now the deep switch adds 8db at 50hz which other people are telling me is crazy! Surely it's not that crazy if it is achieved easily by an EQ slider and is fitted as standard to loads of Ashdown Gear? Any thoughts/advice people?

Buy an affinity P/ J for £190 sell off the bits you don't need and do what you want to it?

[quote name='Conan' timestamp='1385642398' post='2290538'] Not sure your description is terribly helpful... Do you play with a particularly light touch? That will lower your volume for any given setting. BTW, when people suggest that you change your tone a bit (add more mids, run predominantly on one pickup rather than both on full) it is not because they are criticising your tone choices, but trying to give you the benefit of what has worked for them (and others) in similar situations. That said, you do seem to have a LOT of problems in your current situation! Two loud guitarists, borrowed gear (which may not be maintained very well, or at all!), a particular tone on your head that may only really work at home, solo, at low volume... [/quote] Yeah I know. I genuinely can't be more thankful for the advice. My description is cack, I know. I just meant I have more gain in my tone than a clean sound. I do play fairly lightly but more importantly I play fairly high up the body (just slightly off the neck pickup) rather than at the bridge. I've developed a hatred for all these modern gain-y trebly bridge tones.

People seem to be losing track of my question a little bit. I genuinely really appreciate this much advice though, so please don't think I do. This is a great community. Anyway, The issue is, I can't get the tone I want at a decent volume. What are my options? I could get folk to turn down a bit (strangely the guys at the rooms say we are one of the quietest bands they have) I could DI straight into a mixing desk/pa as all our practice rooms have these. Just find the tone and then turn it up? I just like a slightly under gained cleaner tone that these amps don't seem to want to do

[quote name='gjones' timestamp='1385567634' post='2289741'] In which case I recommend you join a Level 42 tribute band, where your contribution will be appreciated. [/quote] the funk makes me uncomfortable

[quote name='LawrenceH' timestamp='1385562817' post='2289669'] Unless you're saying that your output is so weak that you can't get the amps close to maximum output even with the master volume on full, [/quote] I'm saying I dont want the max output (and gain it brings) but cant hear myself or be heard any other way. Thanks for your advice, I'm pretty new to playing in this kind of situation.

[quote name='brensabre79' timestamp='1385558552' post='2289598'] Bridge mount? not sure I follow ya there. I got a set for my Rockinbetter, fitted the bridge pickup onto the Rockinbetter base - it's just particleboard or some such - but it came supplied with one too so I have a spare. It took about 10 minutes to fit. They sound awesome. I went for the classic sounding one. Depending on what brand of copy you have you may have to modify the pickguard / mount anyway. For a Rockinbetter the hole for the neck p/u was a bit small so i enlarged it. I also put the capacitor mod on mine, and yes it does make a difference to the 'mid-scoop' but i prefer the neck pickup alone anyway. [/quote] I mean one of these [url="http://www.rosetti.co.uk/Product/Rickenbacker-4000-Series-Treble-Pickup-Surround-Ch"]http://www.rosetti.co.uk/Product/Rickenbacker-4000-Series-Treble-Pickup-Surround-Ch[/url] the one on mine (very similar to rockinbetter) is a slightly smaller completely flat surround. I would want to get this and the cover too.

[quote name='Conan' timestamp='1385556552' post='2289553'] Using unfamiliar gear is always likely to cause sound problems. Is there a good reason why the guitarists can't bring their own? [/quote] Just logistics.People getting on trains to the practice room in city centre would be a lot more difficult with a twin.