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You should put this in the Off Topic section. There's a couple of folk who'd love to see this.

Not at all. It's good to get a fresh debate on an older topic. This way we see if there is any shift & ge another chat about bass.

I'm sure I'm gonna hear the difference on my ipad. My appreciation of loud things as a kid means everything I hear has the top rolled off. A better test would be to use identical components to what the fender has, but attached to a completely different material, such as a frying pan or a lump of polystyrene.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1363726119' post='2016711'] Good God, they're not cheap are they..? [/quote] Considering that rounds was costing me @ £50 a year, I've saved a small fortune (I bought them in January 2010 & never replaced them, not even the G).

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1363730045' post='2016830'] Nah, I'm just stoned. [/quote] Phew. For a moment I was bricking it!

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1363725578' post='2016697'] I'm using Lakland Joe Osborn Signature Flats - they are made by GHS. Apparently these are similar, and not that expensive: [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300694949773?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649"]http://www.ebay.co.u...984.m1438.l2649[/url] [/quote] Bargain! I got a set of TI JF344s here... http://www.stringbusters.com/Ko-Bespoke/productlist.asp?cat=1/BASS%20STRINGS/BASS%20STRINGS%20THOMASTIK

Ok, Black & rosewood with no pickguard & blue strings... [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/xgsjx/2607131595/][/url] Or with silver strings & pussy magnet... [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/xgsjx/3003898456/][/url]

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1363724575' post='2016669'] +1 Plus they sound lush, they don't rip your fingers to shreds and they don't wear your frets as quickly. What's not to like? [/quote] The only thing I could think of was "the price". But considering I went through 2-3 packs of rounds a year at £15-20 a set, they're a bargain!

Same here. Bought a set of TI flats for my ibby a few years ago & wouldn't change back to rounds. I love how long they last for too!

In most instances, what sounds good as a solo setup sounds crap in a mix. Get a good sound from your rig at home when playing along to some music. Stop the music & play your bass & you'll hear a huge difference.

I dare say some woods are chosen on their weight, some on their looks & some on their cost.

OC-3 tracks a little better than the OC-2 & has a good poly mode. I usually use mine in mono mode, so might replace it with an OC-2 sometime, but I'm happy with it. Sounds good going through some Moog filters.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1363708960' post='2016313'] Probably a wise decision, on aggregate. [/quote] Is that you paving the way for a new genre?

I've heard folk say they can hear the quality of the wood. So on that, do plexiglass basses sound plasticy & aluminium basses sound tinny?

Black basses are cool. What's even cooler is stripping the black bass to show some nice wood.

[quote name='waynepunkdude' timestamp='1363697841' post='2015973'] I haven't got the time mate, wedding is on the 30th but once I get back from my honeymoon I shall re-join. [/quote] Have a great wedding. My only advice there is take every minute of it in & enjoy the whole day. Where you off to on honeymoon?

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1363690203' post='2015783'] OK, yes, it's true. I just didn't want to argue about it. OK then, to be quite clear: [b]IF YOU CAN'T PLAY BY EAR, THEN YOU'RE A POOR EXCUSE FOR A BASS-PLAYER!![/b] There, I've said it. Now I'm going to spend the rest of the day in the shed. *spends rest of day in shed* [/quote] Come to think of it now, I actually agree with you! *wants to spend rest of day in shed, but stuck at work*

Just like changing from Wilson to Ping isn't gonna improve how good you are at putting I suppose. Are you entering the photo comp this month?

When I'm playing keys, I am aware of every note I play. When I'm playing bass, I can tell you the notes, but I'm not always aware which ones I'm playing when doing a run. When I'm playing guitar, I lose it on the B string.

[quote name='bartelby' timestamp='1363681769' post='2015573'] I also read it as Lazytits! [/quote] [quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1363681909' post='2015576'] We should start a club! [/quote] Sounds like a band that comprises of bassists that sit in armchairs (& possibly with foot stools) in front of the audience.

[quote name='Stacker' timestamp='1363675831' post='2015520'] I think Milty has an illness or condition that may impede him from playing in a band. Sure he'll clarify, though. [/quote] I think he knows I know that. I do hope all that changes soon though.

[quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1363639241' post='2015190'] I don't gig because i can't. I've had offers, but i've had to turn them down For the same reason why i don't drive, or work, or do much at all really. [/quote] You mean lazyitis?

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1363643624' post='2015323'] True, and I wasn't implying that - just in case anyone thought so. I can't imagine doing it any other way, is all. [/quote] Oh yes you was! You was saying "If you can't play by ear, then you're a poor excuse of a bassist!" Only messin

[quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1363643549' post='2015318'] I agree, and you aren't wrong, but so many of the songs i see are well tabbed if you take the time to find the right version. Loads of crap, but there are good ones. Sometimes you have to forgive the lack of timing in tabs. Most tabs i use, i just get the general idea, then fit it in to the song, but i know some people would play it like it was written on the tab. [/quote] Songsterr is often quite good, but sometimes it can throw back some stinkers.

In fairness to some (and by some, I mean a select very few), the "tab" sites are quite often guff & often the one guy does a bad transcription & then folk share it on other sites. Some folk can't transcribe by ear. Doesn't necessarily make them a poor bassist though. Try finding the bass tab for Jamiroquai's Planet Home. I worked it out by ear & thought I'd check it against some "tabs", but there's sod all that's correct! I think if you really want to know a song, buy the actual transcription from a publisher.