thebassist

Had a huge blast with the Fodera folks picking up my new Emperor Elite 6 last Tuesday. A dream instrument crafted by wonderful people with the deepest passion.

Rothko had three bassists but the last time I saw them perform, they had two - great band - so much power.

If you're really struggling and aren't happy with what you're getting from the TH500 but still want to stick with Aguilar and funds allow, then consider an AG700.

I have: Drive - completely off Gain - about 8 o'clock (more or less pointing at the -10db button) Master - wherever depending on the room/space (I've never had to go above 2 o'clock though)

Thanks for posting this Ambient. This Saturday - bass giants Rothko headlining.

A very good read. I looked at these and I'm rather embarrassed to say that, ultimately, I was a little put off by the looks and went for two second hand SL112s.

Yes - and now you need to spill the beans.

If bassdirect, the bass gallery, etc. had that FMT, I suspect I’d buy it because it’d be priced accordingly - although bassdirect do have an Emperor II that is so eye wateringly expensive, you could buy a new Fodera to your spec and go to NY to pick it up for more or less the same money - I digress, I’ve been after that exact FMT spec for a while now and I could actually afford it but I’m not dumb enough to pay way over the value and lose a lot of money on possible future sale.

Hmmm bargain! https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F153180410422

Its nice reading a lot of folks more or less have their perfect set up already and wouldn't change much. That's where I am too... I wouldn't say no to a post-2012 American Standard Fender Jazz mind.

I agree with everything you've written here... unfortunately. For the first time in 3 or 4 years, I bought an issue of BGM - I won't be buying another. I used to love buying the defunct Bassist magazine back in the day and when that stopped, moved to Bass Player and BGM for a few years before becoming disgruntled at the amount of advertising pages. Of course, I certainly understand why the adverts are in there - it's just that, as you say, times have changed and YouTube as well as a whole host of other outlets have changed the game.

We played with a band in Bristol recently and they were so loud, people were leaving the venue. Suspicions and worries initially arose when I watched the drummer screwing one of his drum pedals into the stage floor - and then he started smashing the bass drum during their sound check. It was just so horrifically loud - it really ruined the night.

It sounds like something that would be rejected from the qualifying rounds for Eurovision