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Unless you have a big mole on your face, moustache and long hair it's no point. IMHO

Free Sunday roast in a pub plus drinks for saving an old ladie's life. She was choking going grey. I did heimlich manoeuvre.

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1497102708' post='3315865'] My guitars, recorded 'dry', are not all that inspiring, either, that's why I use virtual fx, such as Amplitube (there are tons of others...) and such to get the recorded sound I'm after, depending on what I what to hear. I have a physical pedalboard, and a whole range of decent pedals (Boss Fender Deluxe, Akai Headrush, EH Germanium Big Muff, Loop Station and many more...), which I use when playing through an amp (Fender Bassman 50, or Jazz Chorus, or others..), but for recording I get far better results by going in directly to the interface and treating afterwards. On occasion I'll treat whilst recording, but usually have a second 'dry' track in any case, and often end up not using the track with 'baked in' fx; they obviously cannot be 'tweaked' after the event. To each his/her own, of course, but unless going the full-on 'studio' route, with decent micing of the amp and cab in a decent-sounding room, I don't see any real downside to using modern virtual stuff. I should add, for those not aware, that I'm quite hard of hearing in my doddery old age, but have always been, and remain, rather 'old school' when I can. Here, though, the modern stuff is so much better than the way it was done 'back then'. To get the 'amp cranked' sound, we'd put the cab face down on the carpeted floor and turn up the wick..! Hiwatt Heaven..! Happy daze. [/quote] Just looked up amplitude 4. Looks quite versatile. Thanks for your help.

If my guitar amp had and an XLR out that would be brilliant. Unfortunately my guitar into focusrite sounds shocking.

[quote name='Earbrass' timestamp='1495881708' post='3307277'] Pretty awesome . Sadly its arrival coincided with having my music room redecorated, so all my gear has been piled up in another room and not very accessible, but I've been giving it a good run through its paces this morning and I have to say I am very impressed. Works great with guitar and bass and plays nicely with my Yamaha FC-7 expression pedal. These days I am only playing out with acoustic instruments, so this is just for the much-despised "bedroom noodling" and for recording when I get the studio set up again. All the amp models and fx I am ever likely to want/need, looper, drum patterns (though you can't use the looper and the drums at the same time for some reason). Very tweakable - you can move the order of fx in the chain, add and remove fx (up to 10 at once), assign any 3 to the footswitches in stombox mode, etc etc. USB interface for recording, headphone out, aux in (both on mini jacks). Solidly built. No on/off switch though. At £80 I can't think of a reason not to buy one if you're in the market for a multi-fx. EDIT: I forgot to mention that I wasn't too impressed with the tuner - it's too sensitive and the little arrow whizzes up and down while the note is still ringing, making it very difficult to be precise, but I'm happy to tune by ear at home, and I have a pitch black tuner anyway so not a big deal for me. [/quote] Do you hook it up as interface to PC. I'm after a di guitar pedal for recording as I don't get on recording guitar straight into focusrite.

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1497091630' post='3315785'] Not a very precise question, in my view, but if FTWS (or FTSW..?) means FooTSWitch, it cannot be used for audio, as it is only for switching, and has no signal at all. Could be wrong, of course, if it refers to summit else. [/quote] You're right it's a footswitch out.

Do you think I can use the FTWS output to connect to interface?

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1497085366' post='3315713'] The interface has an instrument input which will accept signal from the guitar (or the fx...). It's as if it had a built-in DI. Have you tried using that..? [/quote] I can record bass via Hartke di into interface but guitar plugged into interface sounds unbearable even when I tried it through Hartke.Hence I'm after a guitar di pedal.

Epihone les paul or squier tele via Ibanez tubescreamer plugged into Fender mustang one amp which is plugged into laptop with tons of pre sets from Fender mustang. I usually mic up the amp speaker just off the centre using SM57 that goes into Focusrite 2i2 recorder on Ableton live. I can get lots of variety this way but looking for a di to record and mix mic and di sound simultaneously.

Can anyone recommend a guitar di for recording guitars. I'm using Ableton live lite. I've posted this in guitar section but it doesn't appear the guitar section has many visitors.

[quote name='owen' timestamp='1497004174' post='3315203'] Ugh - bright strings make me I am aware that this is not a constructive addition to the discussion. [/quote] My flats on p bass have been dead for over a year. A Touch of overdrive makes them happy.

Can anyone recommend a guitar di for recording guitars. I'm using Ableton live lite.

[quote name='uk_lefty' timestamp='1496779873' post='3313847'] Or you drive out your way late at night to meet at a service station (their idea) for them not to answer their phone or show up. Not even the decency to come up with an excuse. [/quote] Are you posting in the correct thread?😉

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1496583514' post='3312444'] Where is JTUK these days? [/quote] No idea who jtuk is.

[quote name='Les' timestamp='1496580340' post='3312407'] Those of you playing stadiums 30 feet from the audience with a ring of steel around you won't know what I'm on about but you weekend warriors in pubs certainly will. What do you do ? We had a bloke wanting to talk to me last night, between songs he was aking if we did any Garth Brookes, told him we didn't but he wouldn't let it go, then want's to know why ? We're reasonably slick with our programmng, patter, cues to start etc and it's quite a smooth show but this caused a slight hiccup and had me having to ask what the next song was before we set off in our usual slick style. No real damage but we skipped a beat and it certainly didn't entertain anyone in the audience. I have no idea why people would want to do this but they do and have done it would seem since the dawn of time. It prompted a bit of a band discussion and we decide there and then that it's now band policy to look the miscreant in the eye, shake your head in a negative and then turn away from them and ignore their attempts at nattering. How do you guys deal with this ? Les [/quote] Is there anyone here playing stadium size gigs? Not as a support band.

Like the PJ...

All very creative, but would you run the washing machine via di straight into PA or would you mic it up. What strap would you wear and do you prefer it pure white or relic? Just askin...

Voted! Must join in next month!

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1496248593' post='3309936'] The criteria for attribution of your vote are entirely up to you. There is no 'Skol Force' about to swoop down on those deigning to ignore the suggestions, despite all his bravado and bluster. Do as you think best, decide how you wish, invoke the hidden Punk in you, and be satisfied that you've made at least someone happier. 'Does it fit the picture..?' was the original notion, but we've come a long way down the anarchy trail since then ([i]sic [/i]Lenny. and a few other rebels..). Feel free, old chum; feel free... [/quote] Ha ha. Don't worry my friend. It'll be a fair vote 😉

I'm really struggling to vote. Every song has something unique about them. Would it be fair to say I'll give my vote to the three that received lesser votes?

I'd love one. Would suit my composing needs.When you get one let us know how yoi get on.

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1496166484' post='3309299'] At least you were able to correct yourself. Unlike Van Halen. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mjx_GjyXCs4 [/quote] It's like cat mating season..

Cheers boys and girls

[quote name='gjones' timestamp='1495828244' post='3306965'] Top of my list would probably be one of the new Fender Rumbles. They are cheap, loud and very light. I'm sure you could get a 500 watt one for £350 secondhand. I played through the 100 watt version and it kept up with a drumkit pretty well. I'm sure there are many satisfied Rumble owners on Basschat, who will agree. [/quote] I agree. I tested my 100w Rumble at home on half volume and it was far too loud for my hearing. I don't gig so can't comment whether it would keep up with rest of band.

Based in Kent.I got back into bass playing 6 years ago after a 17 year break. I like classic metal and rock music favourite being Iron Maiden. Grew up listening to other bands such as Metallica, Anthrax , Nirvana ,AC DC and some 80' rock and pop. List is not exhaustive though. Also like Foo Fighters, Rancid, RATM but sometimes listen to Police, Queen and other big names. I play finger style but opened to play with a pick if need be. I don't slap but can a few riffs. I record, mix and master my own songs therefore I play guitar too. Own my own equipment and transport. My bass cab is only 100w but if things turn out to be feasible I am capable of getting gigging bass gear. My only downside is that I work shifts so get 2 weekends off back to back every 4th week. Lastly I'm in my early 40s and not bad looking 😁 Looking forward to hearing from anyone who's interested. My you tube link https://youtu.be/aS5zCMrmBIY I've got my own material and wouldn't want to be stuck playing covers only.