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I think Evil Undead should run a similar poll for drums. I'm not much good but I LOVE to have a play on a drum set.

[quote name='Dave Vader' timestamp='1344734102' post='1768660'] [b]I voted for playing guitar making me a better bassist, but to be fair it's the other way round.[/b] I have played guitar for 25 years, and dabbled here and there in bass mostly up until about 5 years ago, when I started to get more gigs on the bass, and learned to play it properly and not like a guitarist. Made me figure out that less is more, and not to twiddle about like a tit all over everything (though I still do, cos those high twiddly guitar notes and squealy feedback are never wrong ) Wasn't so much being a guitarist that helped my bass playing, more the fact that I know basic music stuff like what notes go in what chord, scales etc. etc. once you know that it's all just about mechanics. [/quote] I was just going to say that very same thing. In fact all your post is how I feel.

[quote name='Gust0o' timestamp='1344441959' post='1764600'] The debate thus far, for those joining us at the bottom of the thread: BRX - Youtube clips are fluffing wonk for getting a true impression of a sound. David - Yeah, but you get a rough idea. Not mutually incompatible, I'd suggest, lads. I think they could have benefited from a more serious stab at the clip. [/quote] I see you becoming the Head of Mods

It is possibly a chemical in the lining. Brass players get this sometimes and their cases are often advertised as tarnish resistant.

[quote name='Count Bassy' timestamp='1344449082' post='1764783'] Perhaps I should listen through some decent speakers rather than the built-in to the monitor ones on my PC!! - or get my ears syringed. [/quote] Well that explains it then doesn't it, you silly sausage. That's like trying to tell the difference between a butternut squash and Ann Widdicombe's arse through the bottom of a bottle.

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1344447681' post='1764740'] It confirmed for me why I sold mine. [/quote]

[quote name='Norris' timestamp='1344424560' post='1764198'] If you were making a youtube video, wouldn't you put the washing away instead of having it strewn all over the sofa? [/quote] Some of the for sale photos on here feature such delights too, it has put me off enquiring about a few instruments in the past tbh. I would forever associate someone's dirty y-fronts and socks on their bedroom floor with the bass, I don't need that in my life

Where's Cleartone?

I have to say, the ones that pleased my ears were all neck pup. I really can't stand the bridge pup sound on almost anything. To me, the only reason for a bridge pup is as a sort of mid sweep option for the neck pup using a blend pot.

[quote name='Kiwi' timestamp='1344421689' post='1764119'] Of course not. We brain wash all of them. [/quote] Mods have brains?

[quote name='charic' timestamp='1344419787' post='1764085'] Aww I feel loved... Or didn't you mean me? [/quote] I meant all of you

[quote name='MoJo' timestamp='1344419037' post='1764064'] That's a great idea. [/quote] I wonder how it will pan out, looking forward to it. I also hope that some of these new mods retain the right to a personality, I enjoy reading much of what they have to say, and their styles, I would hate to see them hobbled by their new-found authority

[quote name='Nibody' timestamp='1344267261' post='1761960'] I picked up a Zoom B1 for peanuts, originally just for messing around with. But the longer I've had it the more appealing it's become to use it in place of my EHX collection. I know the EHX pedals have the edge on sound and ease of adjustment, but for the covers band the idea of setting patches for those songs that I use effects on rather than tap dancing on several pedals seems the right way to go. Plus I can throw it in a Gig Bag rather than carting my pedalboard to rehersals. I'm getting a real urge to part with my EHX pedals and put the cash towards something else, but I'm not sure if I will regret it in the long run. [/quote] I use a POD X3 LIVE exclusively (I don't own backline), for bass and guitar, live and in the studio. It's got everything the Bass POD has plus all the guitar stuff, and vocal pres. It's amazingly versatile and you can connect it to almost anything. Once you know your way around, the sounds you can program are fabulous. Don't let ANYONE tell you that digital modeling sounds poor compared to the 'real' thing. I wrote a review of it here [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/145098-pod-x3-live/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/145098-pod-x3-live/[/url] They seem to be going for about £200ish S/H on the bay. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=POD+x3+live&_sacat=0"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=POD+x3+live&_sacat=0[/url]

[quote name='Count Bassy' timestamp='1344377943' post='1763797'] Yes, but if you hadn't known that he was changing basses would you have sat up and said 'Oh, he's changed basses'. ?. I could hear differences (many of them not that strongly), but then I knew (and could see) that they changed. [/quote] I heard pronounced differences on most of them, and subtle differences on some of them. It's also confirmed for me that I'll never own a Stingray

[quote name='redstriper' timestamp='1344371073' post='1763672'] What are you on and can I have some? [/quote] He's run out of 'e's I think.

[quote name='christhammer666' timestamp='1344369863' post='1763649'] a lot of the music is really riff heavy so sometimes theres not always the room for it but if i try and play anything out of the blues scale i sh*t myself and panic anyway im not the much melodic bass player i playthe bass like a butcher chops meat lol [/quote] Butchery is a very fine, highly skilled craft.

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1344329915' post='1762759'] *GRIN* Horrible. Another nasty Fender parts bin bass. Might actually be more ugly than the G&L asshat... [/quote] Those G&Ls are truly ugly!

I try to craft what the song needs, without the bass near me. I sling the song in the headphones and mentally sing along with it, what comes first is often the best representation of me, then I chip away at it until the raw material feels crafted. I usually rush it a bit and record too soon, resulting in me thinking of a few little finesses later, but I often incorporate them into live versions. That's how I do it. The song is god, do what makes it feel f***ing good.

[quote name='Kiwi' timestamp='1344365507' post='1763522'] I know! It's Tony Goggle!!! He did an album called 'Catapault' [/quote]Christ, I'd forgotten about Tony!

[quote name='Marvin' timestamp='1344362694' post='1763427'] As in Martin Kemp? You want to pop yourself along to Specsavers my man [/quote] Vision Express f***ed me up.

[quote name='Johnston' timestamp='1344362866' post='1763433'] Okay no idea who it is. BUT when did anyone actually play anything on TOTP? [/quote] Lots of it was live.

Looks like Kempy to me

Poor sod

Nearly two months in and I'm seriously loving this album now. It's fabulous!

You haven't said how often you gig or rehearse, and if much travelling is involved. However, I am/was in a similar situation to you. I don't suffer with depression as seriously as you do, but I do suffer, and also with anxiety. I graduated recently after two years of study for a degree equivalent diploma for my job as a safety adviser, at the same time as having a demanding full time job, and holding down bass and guitar duties in four bands, three of them professional but not gigging too often, and one unsigned but quite busy for me with rehearsing, gigging, writing and recording. I also have an equivalent to your cycling, I love cooking from fresh ingredients almost every day, and I go freshwater fishing quite often, both of which keep me sane. Add to that the time I spend on this bloody forum and various other domestic stuff and it sounds (even to me) like my life is mmmMental! But I manage fine, and we have no kids to look after (except four cats). It can be done, if you're organised and don't allow it to overwhelm you. If you find it getting stressful and you start to panic, get your diary well organised, write it all down in a calendar, it's never as bad as it sounds or looks, just make sure you get your downtime, it's essential, just a day to look forward to on your own doing what you want can feel like a week in Bermuda, and nearly as restorative. Best of luck mate.