Dood

A flawless transaction with super fast shipping updates and probably the most impressive packing skills I have ever seen - and I thought I was thorough! I think this parcel could have been swam from China and thrown from an aircraft, it'd still have been safe. A++++

I've used Power Amps in my bass rigs for years and years! I love the idea of having a modular rig in much the same way as people do HiFi separates! Ok for sure, these days I like to travel light and technology is such that I've been able to get about with a few pedals etc but once upon a time a 10U rack was almost mandatory for everything I'd gig with ha ha!!! I've had many amps from Yamaha, Peavey, QSC and Powersoft (Arguably one of the Daddies!!) There's loads to choose from out there depending on your needs.

[quote name='Marvin' timestamp='1485524443' post='3224623'] Most gear demos are bad, and that's being kind. I tend to only rate Ed Friedland and Dan's reviews. Unfortunately Ed seems to have stopped doing reviews. [/quote] Being rated side by side with The Bass Whisperer himself! That's really cool

[quote name='No lust in Jazz' timestamp='1485518605' post='3224533'] Often I think this is down to ego, some 'reviewers' like to show off their 'chops' and slap (while a valid form of playing), is an easier vehicle to do this; easier than, say entertaining someone for the duration of the review using more core techniques - e.g. playing solo Jamerson lines with any degree of accuracy Not all reviews feature slap solos as a statement of tone - See Dan Veal's (Aka Dood) reviews - there is another way. [/quote] Thank you! I am touched, I really appreciate the kind words. If I had to have a tag line, a mantra if you will, it'd be "No Shred, No Ego." Plenty of people complain about my reviews but I've always endeavoured to get the voice of the bass or equipment over and explain the limitations of the medium we are working with as well. I've recorded over 250 HD videos and written a magazine article for all of them too. I don't think a 2 minute slap-fest is a useful video and if it needs to be 15 minutes long to demonstrate, well, so be it!

I've sometimes used a Fender Micro DI that has a cab simulator built in. Nothing fancy, it's just a sharp EQ that mimics a guitar 4x12. Always sounds good with a passive P bass!

D'Addario and often Balanced Tension sets, but it does depend on the bass: My Shuker has a low F# and I have been testing out a .182 on that but can go as far as .190 should I drop another tone (though these two strings come from another manufacturer, D'Addario DO do a .170). For my 4 stringers, something around .105 for the E feels familiar. Thing is though, it also depends on the design of the string which also affects tension. I really like D'Addario for offering such a wide range of great strings. The NYXL's are superb and I love the FlexSteels on my 80's Fender PJ. There's something nice about the Nickel Balanced Tension strings on my '76 P bass and not forgetting Pro Steels which have that aggressive zing to them for the my 7 string

[quote name='pete.young' timestamp='1485263174' post='3222570'] Thanks for your concern Dood, it's much appreciated. I'm sure another interesting project will come along eventually. [/quote] I feel your pain as it seems I've endured similar over the last year and am chomping at the bit to get creating this year. Yup, I expect it won't be long until you are back on your feet!

[quote name='pete.young' timestamp='1485190299' post='3221939'] I've just found out that the status of my main band has been downgraded from 'taking a break until May' to 'wound up altogether unless something remarkable happens in 2018' ! [/quote] Sad times. Sorry to hear that!

[quote name='madshadows' timestamp='1485114448' post='3221253'] ...f@ck cancer !! John [/quote] Having lost two dear friends recently and another enduring chemo right now, I have no words. Just so, so sad.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTEFKFiXSx4 Just can't get this ear worm out....