Nicko

[quote name='cheddatom' timestamp='1422957825' post='2678728'] I'd get an octave pedal and learn to transpose the parts up an octave, so when he goes to play a solo, you play an octave up but use the octaver to provide the bass Or you could go nuts with distortion, but you'll need something which gives a big boost in the upper mids without sucking all the low end. Tech 21 Bass XXL maybe? I guess the greenmile is a big muff, which are well regarded on bass, and will certainly thicken the sound, but in my opinion wouldn't do much to fill the gap that rhythm guitar is filling [/quote] Thanks guys.That octaver idea seems pretty cool - i'll check out the foruns for octaver recommendations over and above the OC2 of course. The Greenmile is actually modelled on an old Ibanez tubescreemer - I use it on very gentle settings and only when I want distortion, not for thickening. It does make the tone a bit crappy.

[quote name='Wooks79' timestamp='1422962762' post='2678820'] If you wanna thicken it up I would recommend the Abominable Electronics Hail Satan, it's a muff clone with mods that sounds amazing on bass, and if you want even thicker, pop an OC2 in there (That's what I do!) [/quote] That has to be the best named effect ever!

I'm playing mainly indie/alternative rock in a 4 piece (one guitar, no keys). I reckon the band/bass sounds pretty good when the guitarist is playing chords but it really needs something to thicken it up when he starts gurning. My current board is : TC Tuner, EBS Multicomp, Mooer Greenmile distortion, MXR 6 Band EQ. All going straight to the amp, if I need a signal to PA it will come from the amp. Bass is a passive Precision. My pedaltrain has space for maybe one full size and one compact pedal. What do you think would be most usefu? I looked at the MXR Chorus delux and it seemed OK, I'm just not sure what it would add when playing with the rest of the band. Envelope filters - cant see much use given the music I'm playing. I could upgrade the distortion which was really bought for my 6 string and found its way into the bass setup cos it was there. Or, I could leave the board as it is and claim that I sound so fantastic as it is theres no need for any more.

I'm not surprised that the wire sheared. I used to use the multicomp with a battery before seeing the light and getting a pedaltrain. The battery compartment is REALLY tight and there wasn't much spare wire to get access the terminals. Changing batteries was always a nervy time.

[quote name='Chris Horton' timestamp='1422727334' post='2676179'] what bass do you play ? [/quote] Hi Chris, I mainly play a Fender american special PB, but I also have a Peavey cirrus active

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1420998387' post='2656003'] Buy what you like and play what you like. [quote name='fretlessguy' timestamp='1421384563' post='2660617'] Truer words are very rarely spoken. [/quote] [/quote] Couldn't agree more. It doesnt really matter what it says on the headstock. I had years of "not liking" Fenders, and then was forced to borrow a Squier PB when my main bass jack broke halfway through a set.. Didn't like the neck but loved the tone. I eventually bought a US special PB with a thin (jazz style) neck so I get the tone and a neck I like. I dont really use my old bass much any more.

Denmark St is exactly what you expect. Loads of places competing with each other. Wunjo bass centre is in a different league to most of the places there. I got my first real bass there and I've been back to try out amps and effects, but you really have to go midweek to avoid all the time wasters. I also had some work done on my 6 string in the main shop and they were great. Some places just weren't interested. To be honest a decent shop in the provinces is likey to have more space, stock and time to treat you like a human being.

Yet another Newbie. I've been playing bass for about 6 years after too many years playing six strings widdle. Got started after filling in for a band and never looked back. Still play 6 strings now and then but really I'm a rhythm man now! Nice to be here