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My pick style is spot on, and my finger style has come on leaps and bounds! I now also want to build up a semi decent slap technique. Nothing crazy...just a nice strong technique. I need a few exercises to get back into it. I know how to do it, and I realise what's a decent technique (ish) but what can I do to build everything up?! At the moment it feels a little weak. Any basic songs or lines I should try with a metronome? Thanks

The 1000w version will give you loads of clean headroom should you need it. I'd still like a 500 or 1000 version but I'm not sure how much use it would get with what I've got. Doesn't stop me wanting one though ha ha.

The pics will make me want one. I think the bodyshape and pics are awesome!

[quote name='bass5' post='777823' date='Mar 17 2010, 08:07 PM']Well yes and no: in british pound the Big Al costed me £142 more but if you read below you'll see why The price for the 25th here was a lot more expensive so, I didn't buy it in UK but directly in the US, had it delivered to one of my offices in New York, then got a "collegue" who travels frequently between New York and London to smuggle it over as hs own bass... hush hush. The retaill price here in UK for the 25th was far out of my reach, something around £2750, but buying it in the states I saved just under £1300 hence the 25th costed me £1450 Paid in USD $2,310.00 ££ Equivalent £1,456.76 R.O.E. $/£ 0.63 UK Price was £2,750.00 Saving total £1,293.24 For the Big Al I had to buy it here as I couldn't possibly ask "my friend in US" for a similar favour, that was a once in a lifetime favour, so I have shopped around the major Bass stores here in UK and The Bass Gallery in Camdem won by offering me the best quote = £1599.[/quote] Ive just realised how cool the Big Al bass is, esp the 5. I had no bass GAS until I saw the vids. Oh heck....once im cleared paying for this lot, I want to try one. 5 string, SSS, sunburst, vintage pearl white plate. MMM.

Thanks eveyone. Where can I find a decent quality leather strap if I go down that route? Any recommendations?

With countless friends turning to guitar, and a few of them drumming, we had no bass player in our group. Now, I didnt just play bass because no one else wanted to, I actually thought it looked cooler to play bass. I liked the big fat strings, longer body and cross between being rhythm and driving the melody. Back when I got into music seriously Nirvana were at the high point, along with many other grunge bands. I was also into some 'good' and truly awful metal. I noticed that barely any bass was audible when I listened to metal...and it annoyed me. Especially on 'And Justice For All' by Metallica. I kept on going and loved playing bass. I knew it felt right. BUT, I remember when I realised 'yes, this is a good choice'. I started to get heavily into the modern melodic punks bands that came about after the grunge scene started dying off. It was fresh, fun, positive, melodic, and some of it required being damn good at your instrument. About 60% of the records I listened to had really really strong and 'high in the mix' basslines. Some of the bassists were even playing solos! I was i my element. This was also when I realised how cool the Fender Precision was. My best mate took the piss out of my vintage style White/Tort MIJ Fender P. He said it looked stupid in alternative music. Guess what, he was wrong. Now the Fender P is the instrument I feel at home on. To cut a long story short, the modern punk scene, especially coming from America, had some amazing bass players, and I still listen to it on a daily basis, (as well as more subdued calmer music). Now I realise why I was always into the Nirvana songs that were faster paced!

[quote name='Duarte' post='824118' date='Apr 30 2010, 02:42 PM']oooh, good choices. HS Stingray 5 would be my choice of the fivers (possibly a classic 5...) What finish did you order on the classic? Flame or birdseye?[/quote] Cheers! It took me ages to 'get' which 5 string was right for me, and then I did even more research into which pickups would be right. The HS is the best of both worlds for what Im after. The Classic 4 is going to be birdseye

Ah, no Dan means it wont be Lakland For me anyway.

I think that's the end of the Lakland that we all know. The past few I tried were not upto standard. Is Dan no longer part of it then?

[quote name='cd_david' post='824101' date='Apr 30 2010, 02:30 PM']The Staus neck and the 78 at the back are 2 band. I haven't tried the HH but Im not sure i like the look, thats not the only reason, i wouldnt buy a bass on looks alone but i really like the sound out of the single H it gives me everything i need and has more depth and cut than i need. Combined with a programmable sansamp and subtle finger position and dynamic playing changes i have all i need. Saying that, I wouldnt rule out trying or buying one if i liked them. Have you got one? is it much different/better than the H? Cheers Dave[/quote] The HS is definitely a nice configuration...the single coil options allow a lot of flexibility.

Ive picked up a Squier CV 60s Jazz for £230.... Looking forward to it.

[quote name='Dubs' post='824001' date='Apr 30 2010, 01:11 PM']Even though GG were offering the TecAmp stuff at silly prices, the quality of the product hasn't changed. The perceived value of something is a funny thing...[/quote] I love the Tecamp stuff, and Im gutted I didnt get one of these. The cabs are flat out awesome. The amps Ive never tested much but I can imagine they are brilliant. I agree, its perceived value....and guitarguitar have unfortunately had an effect on it (not outside BChat though lol).

I have left but will be rejoining the Stingray/MM family soon. Classic Series Stingray 4 and Stingray 5 HS on order.

So, Im going to get one of these. Im swaying towards the Mono..the only thing that might put me off is that it has metal parts...and I have no idea if these are touching the instrument and will end up scratching it?! I havent seen one in the flesh, so im not sure. I heard about the confusing Comfort Strap/Comfort Strapp problem where one of them snapped on a few owners. Which one was it?! Can anyone recommend one for me? Pleaseeee Thanks

Hmm.....ex guitarguitar sale? Unfortunately even though I love Tecamp, their brand has been devalued by that sale. These were £350 new!

Im sure he used an Ibanez Precision....do they exist?!

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='822468' date='Apr 28 2010, 09:36 PM']Hmm, I think you might need to describe how the parametric settings are changed above and beyond what is available through the front panel. Otherwise I still don't understand what the benefits of extra eq. tweakability in a gigging environment might be. Otherwise three user settings = three models of bass.[/quote] Basically, and this is all I know, you could more than likely change the amp to sound almost Markbass like by adding extra high end (the RH450 only gives you so much high end on the front panel. Thats one big change. The others, like being able to tweak the inner workings of the Spectracomp, and not just set the level, are going to be quite interesting as well. Say you like the RH450, but you really want a setting on your PC/Mac for those more modern /crisp/clear bass tone,s (you can nearly get it at the moment, but its more vintage voiced) you could plug it in, allow a lot more high end and sparkle than the front panel gives you, then use it. Then you can change it back if you like. Its not for everyone, just those who really want to tweak and have ultimate flexibility. [quote name='alanbass1' post='823274' date='Apr 29 2010, 06:28 PM']I have to say that I'm really happy with how they have voiced the RH450, which I preferred over the Stacatto '51 I tried. I'm guessing what would be most useful would be to get my favourite setting and reset this as 'flat' with regard to control settings - but not sure if I would like to do this either. Notwithstanding what I think it is good that the manufacturer is engaging with the users of their gear and not just looking for big name endorsee's.[/quote] Me too, the RH450 flat is more my thing cf to the Staccato, but having a setting with a much brighter high end would be fun! Not that I use much high end, but it would be nice to have the option. I think what they are saying is it opens up the options even more. Who knows what it will lead to. They have no set idea as yet, we are just testing to see what happens. Perhaps it will be an additional 'extra' for the RH450 owners to choose if they want.

I know that in the now very unethical punk scene, I've heard promoters ask bands to pay for the privilege of playing on a lineup with their favourite bands. I refused flat out...and once I informed the headlining band they were disgusted.

Exactly what I use...I don't like drilling/putting new screws in for straplocks. Thing is these do work!

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='822352' date='Apr 28 2010, 07:35 PM']So you're only going to be able to work on the basis of very general parameters for the basic colouring of the amp?[/quote] These are the areas you can tweak on the first version.... Full parametric Tone control section (Bandwidth, Gain, Freq, all four bands) Overall Lowpass filter – Internally known as TweeterTone and much discussed on TB Full access to the three band SpectraComp parameters – Thrs, Attack, Release etc. for all three bands (yes it’s a lot ;- Storing/recalling of tweaked settings on your computer – which also means easy exchange of settings between you guys And finally change of selected parameter defaults on the amp

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='822274' date='Apr 28 2010, 06:18 PM']I'm a little puzzled as to how someone is going to tweak the settings for live use without having a laptop on stage during soundcheck.[/quote] I think the thinking behind it is so people can totally change the flat settings beyond the semi-parametric EQ. One of the main requests is for the option of more high end/sparkle, which mean basically before you gig, you plug it in, tweak it, then use it...and you still have your 3 presets and semi para EQ to change it live.

[url="http://www.tcelectronic.com/bass.asp"]http://www.tcelectronic.com/bass.asp[/url] for a rundown of what TC make for bass. They are more famously known for their recording and effects equipment...pretty high end stuff. Now, they have a line of Bass amps/cabs. Excellent equipment.