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[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1463957628' post='3055388'] Sad, isn't it..? Some 'bassists' slap, too. It stems from the same glands, I reckon. [/quote] Aha. Somehow I cant imagine drummers doing nothing but rimshots the whole way through namm and other drum get togethers, though (unlike the bass equivalent).

Another thumbs up for ArcTanGent! I've been every year, and it's a great community and always with a great line-up. Whether it's math rock or djent etc, there's plenty of "prog" scenes in the UK atm. (I always think it's strange when people talk about new bands that sound like rush etc. and describe them as prog. It's hardly progressive if it sounds like it's from 30 - 40 years ago. Not that there's anything wrong with that.)

Welcome to the forum! I thought I'd share my 2p on the Ibanez GSR since you mentioned it. I saved up and bought one of those as my first bass two years ago and I've been really pleased with it. It's light, got a thinish neck and the pick-up panning/built in EQ is useful for getting lots of different sounds. I don't intend on buying a new bass anytime soon. That being said, if you fancy a P bass, go for a P bass. (But I don't know too much about them, the more experienced guys above will be more helpful there.)

[quote name='cheddatom' timestamp='1460969530' post='3030149'] distortion was probably the first effect? Interesting though, I'd like to read a "history of effects" [/quote] After reading this thread I had google for a pedal documentary, expecting there to be some kind of "History of..." deal, but I was rather disappointed. The best I could find was: Cry Baby: The Pedal That Rocks The World Fuzz: The Sound That Revolutionized The World Beautiful Noise (About the shoegaze scene in the 90s- looks great, but not what I went looking for.)

Yeah, that all makes sense. It's probably fairer making a comparison with the Rumble 100, based on price anyway. [quote name='isteen' timestamp='1461254316' post='3032962'] Get your bass and go to a store. Try both combos, and a few others, and let your ears decide [/quote] Too right, the proof is in the listening at the end of the day. You can see how it looks on paper for as long as you like, but at the end of the day, it's the sound that you're paying for.

Is there something I'm missing here? TC BG250 MKII combo: 250w, 1x15 speaker. £270 new. Fender Rumble 200 v3: 200w, 1x15 speaker. £400 new. Rumble is more lightweight, but the TC toneprint seems to outweigh the Rumble feature functionality. I know I'm simplifying things here, but is the Rumble really worth the extra £130?

[quote name='cheddatom' timestamp='1460968961' post='3030143'] I like it when chorus is just used as a "thickener" where you can't actually tell it's chorus but the whole thing is fatter. That's how I use mine and it's always on [/quote] That's exactly what I had in mind! Sounds great.

Just out of interest, do many people use it as an always on pedal? I've never really been that interested in chorus, really, but I'm starting to see how good it can sound on gentle settings in combination with other things like distortion and octave etc.

Bought a couple of CDs from Mike. Speedy delivery and kept me updated on it's progress. Couldn't have asked for more (even with me being a forgetful numpty).

Everyone generally seems to be in agreement then. I know I'm going to be wanting to get a new amp someday, and it's probably going to be a Rumble V3. I'm not a massive fan of the way they look, but because of the price/sound the looks won't stop me getting one.

Interesting to have a variety of responses- mindset/attitude, understanding basic harmony for bass and being comfortable with different rhythmic feels (to summarise and simplify). [quote name='scalpy' timestamp='1460277257' post='3024185'] And whilst you can never underestimate harmonic knowledge and especially a capacity to work around primary chords, having a good rhythmic vocabulary is just a important. [/quote] I've heard said a few times recently that some books and courses overlook rhythmic understanding in favour of focusing on harmony too much.

One of the things I think about most with regards to playing bass, is what skills/bits of knowledge/techniques are most important when walking into a room to play with other musicians. I'm talking hypothetically about a group of people you may never have met before with no preparation for the session. It's this thinking that has consistently put chord tones and timing at the top of my list of priorities. I was curious what everyone else thoughts were, and how much agreement (or not) there was on the topic?

This is a real beautiful build, loving the recycling.

[quote name='keefbaker' timestamp='1459500350' post='3017093'] But not far off. Back in the day when I read it (20+ years back) it was rammed with misogyny so that's a fair argument. [/quote] I haven't read a Kerrang for a good few years now, but a lot of music magazines still are.

[quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1459272130' post='3015014'] We all do things for different reasons. [/quote] Right? There's a massive variety of players on the forum playing for different reasons. So its not surprising that each person is happy playing different kinds of gigs. Some people are more career/money focused, and some people are just happy to be playing.

[quote name='seashell' timestamp='1459106188' post='3013599'] I subscribed to She Shreds. Received a copy in January - great! Nothing since then. I'm beginning to wonder if they've gone out of business. [/quote] I think they've been putting shows on recently? Still got a decent online presence. They might be late because they're a relatively small American based group?

[quote name='Old Man Riva' timestamp='1459091586' post='3013469'] It's a fair point but it's hugely inhibiting (and widely open to debate) when it's referenced as 'shaping' music. [/quote] Oh yeah, I see your point, but I meant generally rather than in reference to the article above.

I remember the first time I tried a p-bass and couldn't figure out what all the fuss was about with it being "so heavy", after being too used to my Ibanez. Kala Ubass...for when you can't carry a full scale?

I thought the same thing about the new SR300Es, they look like great value. I've got one of the old ones, but I've not got any way I've giving you an accurate weight, I'm afraid. With regards to the weight distribution, it doesn't seem to have any balance preference to be honest. It certainly doesn't have any neck dive, but with the way I have my strap setup, mine pretty much stays in the position I want it. Hope that helps. With all that said, mind, the SR300 is what I've played for 90% of the time I've played bass.