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I do, tastefully 😂

I love slap. Especially when it’s used sparingly, like a little pop here and there’s within a fingered line. Perhaps that’s the key - start throwing some slaps into normal bass lines to build up a better, smoother technique. Normally people rush it. Lay back with it and make it groove.

They’re long enough for thru body stringing if you want to buy I can’t on my P.

Aye the first bit is muted. No effects on main bass kick but there’s a second track with some envelope filter and a third track with some bass fuzz. The strings are 40-95 which is the same gauge I use in roundwounds so they feel very nice to play. Tension is low, very supple. I don’t think anyone else does flats in such a light gauge.

Check out the ‘zero mod’ ones, assuming you want it thumb side.

Yeah same, also rather like Yolanda’s Band Jam

Here are my Cobalt flats in lightest gauge. Love them. Is this the sort of sound you’re looking for?

Cool avatar Wuff-wuff!

I'm still fixing the popups

John Hall’s going to be all over this. Better watch out, Fox!

I should change our description on google to this 😂

When I’m happy with my instruments I start looking at accessories. The perfect strap to match the bass. Gig bags. Even strap pins. I’m the same with watches - having more watch straps and pin bars, cases and pouches than I know what to do with. At least that stuff is cheap(er) but it all adds up. I’ve had to tighten my belt a fair bit recently so have been able to reduce spending quite a lot as I’m very happy with what I have.

Disappointing to hear. I used to work with them but for the last couple of years they don't reply to me either. Guess they don't want the business.

Pretty sure it’ll be parallel as series won’t give you pickup blend options?

I’ve used Kompoz before. I just visited again with a view to doing some more collabs and I see it’s been massively updated and improved. Worth a go I think, I’m sure it’s mostly free but think you can pay for an upgrade that gives you extra features if you use it a lot. Cheers

Longest link ever!

Thanks for the FX list. I don’t get much/any noise when not playing so haven’t used the ZNR it’s more the digital noise under the notes. I’ll just have to try one.

This is worth highlighting separately because it basically sums up exactly the opposite of what I do with my life 😂

Still tempted with a B14 if it’s really less noisy. Guess the only way to know is to try one! Does it have that ‘ensemble’ effect from the B1on?

I see your point too. However playing bass is a hobby for me and I enjoy being able to tell the difference between two types of compressor or whatever it might be. If I just wanted to do what the lowest common denominator could ascertain then I’d probably enjoy playing a lot less. I think we’ve posted before that if you’re happy, you okay better. Whether that’s because you’ve simplified your rig and love that it’s easier and cheaper, that’s awesome. And I’ve done that too. But the audience factor very little in my rig decisions because like others have said, they wouldn’t notice if I played keyboard bass.

Why do we constantly judge what we do in relation to whether an average audience member will notice? Do you only wear shoes because other people do?

What have you tried so far? What’s your budget? Any examples of songs where you like the bass sound? We’re going to need more info as many of the things you describe are subjective and you’re only going to get people recommending what they use!

Not better, just different. EQ can’t mimic a pickup placement whatever you do to it!

Saw these guys live this week, it was absolutely fantastic. The guy playing saxophone and flute was just amazing and they had some extended jams. @bubinga5 think you should check them out 👍🏻