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[quote name='paul, the' post='33815' date='Jul 18 2007, 07:33 PM']What are peoples' thoughts on columbuseseses? ta, paul.[/quote] I had a Columbus Jazz copy few years ago. I thought it was a nice bass, played well, though would have replaced pickups if I had it now. Sold it for a stupid amount - wish I still had it.

[quote name='steve-norris' post='34653' date='Jul 20 2007, 02:08 PM']sorry forgot the link [url="http://www.has-sound.com"]http://www.has-sound.com[/url][/quote] Cheers Steve. Think I'm going to stick with the bypass mod on Rickenfaker. But I'm definitely now going get one of those varitones for my P-Bass. Thanks again Nick

Thanks Ken & Steve. Should have mentioned, bass has already got the cap. I like the sound, but is significantly lower than neck p/u. I'm going to try bypass mod this weekend (great weather!). If I like the sound, will put a push-pull pot in, to switch it in out. The varitone idea looks interesting too. I'm going to try that, when I can get hold of variable switch. Thanks again.

Hi, I'm considering doing .0047uF cap mod on bridge p/u tone control of my Maya Rickenfaker. Found what seems to be a good link here: [url="http://www.joeysbassnotes.com/Rick%20maint.htm#cmod"]http://www.joeysbassnotes.com/Rick%20maint.htm#cmod[/url] Has anybody tried this on their own bass, & does it make much of a difference to tone? Would be interested to hear any opinions. Thanks

Most of New Order's songs have a bass solo of some kind (almost obligatory), or the bass playing lead melody. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVP0qpJNH-0"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVP0qpJNH-0[/url]

[quote name='Hamster' post='32507' date='Jul 16 2007, 01:53 PM']Added. Does he have a website? Hamster[/quote] Thanks for the addition. No, I don't think he has a website. Cheers Nick

[quote name='Lfalex v1.1' post='32711' date='Jul 16 2007, 08:37 PM']It was my first mod to a bass, too. I put my experiences on the old BW sticky, and they're on the new one, too. I paid £52 for mine. New. It's a worthwhile purchase [i]if[/i] you want a more contemporary edge to your tone. If you want the dull "thump" and "singing" tone of a vintage bass, I'd advise against it- or be prepared to roll that tone well back and use flats![/quote] I've had Badass on my Tokai, & tried Schaller too before on other precisions in the past. I can see why vast majority bassists prefer this with lot of modern music. I'm probably one of the few, but I prefer the sound with original bridge. I like the more 'pokey' sound, albeit with less sustain. However, I do find saddles can slip around. I use original style bridges with tracked saddles, which are cheap on Ebay. Horses for courses, I suppose.

Hi Hamster, Could you please add to the list the Bristol based guy I use; Frank Aust 0117 960 3589. Nice bloke, very experienced & reasonably priced - makes an excellent cup of tea. Quick turn-around too. Does Hugh Cornwall's (Stranglers) guitars - so thats's good enough for me! Many thanks

Bonjour, Here we have a Ibanez: [url="http://cgi.ebay.fr/vintage-Ibanez-lawsuit-bass_W0QQitemZ150141789546QQihZ005QQcategoryZ92204QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]http://cgi.ebay.fr/vintage-Ibanez-lawsuit-...1QQcmdZViewItem[/url]

[quote name='alexclaber' post='29957' date='Jul 10 2007, 08:10 PM']Got it in one! I'm amazed you can hear yourself in the mix with that EQ. Bring back those mids, mellow out the treble and reduce the bass boost and your string to string balance will be restored. EQ is best used like seasoning - lightly, and with regular tasting to avoid overuse. Alex[/quote] I had the same problem for a while with my P-Bass, after having changed EQ settings to something I thought I liked i.e. loads of bass/treble, cut middle. Despite having been playing for quite a few years, took me ages to work out why; changed pickups, tried compressor/limiters... It drove me bonkers! All the above comments are bang on. I got an even sound in the end by compromising a bit - in backing off on middle scoop, not so much bass & treble, & with slight adjustment pickup heights to suit. As mentioned, it's also worth standing back a bit from your amp, to hear what your tone is really like, particularly when everyone else is playing. You will be surprised. I've got quite the 'clanky' sound I like now (when required) without such extreme settings. Good luck in acheiving your tone!

Another good website is [url="http://www.diystompboxes.com/"]http://www.diystompboxes.com/[/url] If you fancy having a go at building your own. Gallery section has loads of layouts (PCB & veroboard), & forum is quite informative.

I'm going to throw another Andy Rourke one in! 'Headmaster Ritual' - The Smiths Heck of a lot going on, on all four strings.

[quote name='nick' post='26231' date='Jul 2 2007, 09:08 PM'][size=2][b][u]'Your Robot Overlords' @ Moles Club, Bath next Monday 9th July[/u][/b][/size] [url="http://www.your-robot-overlords.co.uk/"]http://www.your-robot-overlords.co.uk/[/url] Somewhere to go on a Monday night. [i][color="#FF00FF"]Where else can you get top value entertainment for less than price of a pint?[/color][/i] Please lend your support, fellow brethren of the bass! Cheers[/quote] Should add, three other bands : Freehold Revival , The Speakeasy & Reavers [size=3]+ Happy Hour 9 - 10.30![/size] :wacko:

[quote name='slaphappygarry' post='26617' date='Jul 3 2007, 06:17 PM'][url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9KC7uhMY9s"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9KC7uhMY9s[/url] Stunning, quite simply. G[/quote] Sheer class. Many thanks for the link.

[quote name='The Burpster' post='27017' date='Jul 4 2007, 03:14 PM']Would I be right in saying that, the bass line is like the foundations of a house? They may not always be obvious or of selfstanding beauty, but they are substantial and the rest of the music would be likely to fall down without them....... [/quote] I like that. Reminds me of one of the things an old bass player used to say to me, when I was learning (still am), with regard to practicing, & job itself etc. God bless him. [i]...you just can't build on dodgy foundations mate!.....[/i]

[quote name='bass_in_ya_face' post='26313' date='Jul 3 2007, 12:11 AM']Hope it's better than Hooky's Revenge project. That sucked[/quote] Revenge did suck bigtime! Monaco at least were better, I suppose. There's a Freebass track on Hooky's myspace [url="http://www.myspace.com/peterhookneworder"]http://www.myspace.com/peterhookneworder[/url] For me, jury's still out - until I hear more.

[size=2][b][u]'Your Robot Overlords' @ Moles Club, Bath next Monday 9th July[/u][/b][/size] [url="http://www.your-robot-overlords.co.uk/"]http://www.your-robot-overlords.co.uk/[/url] Somewhere to go on a Monday night. [i][color="#FF00FF"]Where else can you get top value entertainment for less than price of a pint?[/color][/i] Please lend your support, fellow brethren of the bass! Cheers

[quote name='Muppet' post='26120' date='Jul 2 2007, 05:31 PM']I agree, or is badly put together and does not fit the song. I think the Waterfront bassline, whilst able to be played by virtually any farmyard animal, makes the song. The ame with some of the other suggestions here. We're mixing up 'bad basslines' with 'basslines that are not complex or that are boring to play'.....[/quote] I agree too. Whilst I think most of songs suggested are pretty awful in their own right - to be honest I'm finding it genuinely difficult to think of a really bad bassline. Even with eighties poodle metal/rock (which I hate) with their [i]pedestrian[/i] unimaginative bass parts; it's the songs themselves that are crap. Bass is just doing what's required suppose(?) Maybe I'm missing the point(?)

Great thread this! Too many great basslines.... started going through my old collection, hearing a lot I didn't listen to first time round - getting new inspirations. Though I can't think of one being being [i]best ever[/i]. A few more suggestions: 'Kowalski' - Primal Scream 'Same Old Scene' - Roxy Music '24 Hour Party People' - Happy Mondays 'Funeral Pyre' - The Jam 'Radio Babylon' - Meat Beat Manifesto

[quote name='bass_in_ya_face' post='26024' date='Jul 2 2007, 01:48 PM']Can't get much better influences than those three[/quote] Your'e bang on there. On the subject of two those bassists, have you heard of [i]Freebass[/i] - a side project with Hooky, Mani & Andy Rourke? They should have some material out soon, looking forward to hearing it. Don't think I've ever heard songs with three basses before!

[quote name='guitarnbass' post='25686' date='Jul 1 2007, 06:25 PM']waiting for an alibi is a good[/quote] 'Killer on the Loose' is great too! Philip Parris Lynott RIP

[quote name='stingrayfan' post='25668' date='Jul 1 2007, 05:49 PM']That's a great call. It's so clever, you don't really notice how much is going on but it's like a bass lesson in one song. Would advise people to go re-listen to it. In same vein, check out "Jenny Was A Friend Of Mine" or "Somebody Told Me" from the Killers' first album [i]Hot Fuss[/i]. You can tell that guy grew up listening to The Smiths![/quote] They are top basslines. I also reckon the likes of Peter Hook, & possibly Simon Gallup are influences on Mark Stoermer's style along with Andy Rourke.

[quote name='bazzil' post='24855' date='Jun 29 2007, 12:54 PM']hi forum, I have just bought my first bass (Yamaha BB414) i record funky house music and my question is what strings should i put on this bass to get that funky dance/club sound? best regards, basil[/quote] Hi Bazzil, Congrats on getting your first bass! Genre described can cover a lot of things, but can recommend what I use when helping out my friends with real bass on electro,house, D & B stuff. I go for .45 to 110, medium/standard sort of gauge, or heavier (.50?) nothing too light, as for me basslines are more felt than heard with house. Also tuning bass D-A-E-B using low B string (.125), can be effective - as within same ballpark as keyboard bass lines. Another option is flat wound strings too, for a nice warm sound - not too 'zingy'. It's worth experimenting really, & finding out what's right for you & the tracks you're doing. Robert's strings are quite cheap, a lot of people rate them, though I've never tried them. A compressor/limiter can also be invaluable in this area.... Hope this helps you a bit in achieving sound you're after Cheers

Years ago, had a very tatty old Ampeg 8 x 10. Band I was in 'voted' for it to be recovered with fake tiger skin fabric! Looked cool though Thinking of doing it again this time with possibly zebra skin - if/when I can find an old cab. My Trace Elliot combo green carpet positively hums! :ph34r: Contemplating getting the Vax on it.