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Good write up thanks for that,i'm leaning towards trying the flats first i think. Can't believe you turned down a chance to audition for The Selector,they were spot on the other night although i have to say Rankin Roger made the difference with the Beat performance,still jumping about at his age was amazing.

OH right looks like i'm barking up the wrong tree then although i wouldn't be using the Orange if i got the gig though.Cheers.

Thanks Cameron i will look into the Aux in thing have to admit i didn't even know it had that option.

Would this do the job...do you think...i think i'm guilty of keep looking at excuses to buy a new Bass really. http://www.rattleanddrum.com/fender-standard-jaguar-bass-in-black-pau-ferro.html

Cheers Cameron,i'm only using my home practice amp ATM which is an Orange crush Bass50 i should have access to something beefier if i get the gig.

Thank you for all replies,i'm gonna order some of these ,bang em on and see what it sounds like,if i get it right i could get the gig.After having seeing the Selecter and the Beat in Chesterfield the other night a few of the lads are saying they want to replicate that sound they were coming out with as far as possible,i must admit it was knob on. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-9050M-Stainless-Steel-Flatwound-Electric-Bass-Strings-055-105/362195779325?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3D42223cee8ce74473b3687e8745868ce6%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D15%26sd%3D362195779325&_trksid=p2481888.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3A73f25f03-ea26-11e7-814d-74dbd180651a%7Cparentrq%3A9256d8631600a88b04da5038fff01171%7Ciid%3A1

Thanks Fleabag for advice will be looking into the strings business .

Think thats the way to go bud,flatwounds ?any particular make.?What do you mean by Non Vos.

Yes i did think to go Fender Jazz,but i thought the Yamaha was a little bright with the rotosound roundwounds i have on ATM,?do you think it would be better to stick some Flatwounds on her just to see what they soundlike before buying a new guitar,or am i never going to get the right sound from my Yammy.

As the title suggests i may have a chance of playing in a Ska type band doing covers of people like the Specials, The Beat,The Selecter ETC. I currently play a Yamaha BB 424 x which i think is not ideal for this genre as i think it sounds a bit too bright,so any recommendations for a better sounding Bass.

[quote name='Mudpup' timestamp='1508362691' post='3391761'] Yamaha BB424X Went into music shop intending to buy some sort of Fender Precision a few years ago. Played about 5 different ones at various price points but didn't like any enough to spring for one. Shop bod pointed out a BB424X on the wall and said if i played it i would buy it, no thanks mate i want a Fender and not fussed about Yamahas (especially white ones). Oh go on then i'll have a quick go........The sound was exactly what i was looking for - love at first listen. Ok, i can live with the white too. But the neck is just a tiny bit wrong for me, too chunky. Not to worry - i'll get used to the feel, the sound is worth it. And i couldn't. It bugged me every time i picked it up. After a year i sold it because it was never going to work for me. But i still miss the sound and build quality........it was a fantastic bass. [/quote] i have a BB424x a white one as well i would have to spend a lot more money to get anywhere near the sound these things push out for the price,i am in a 60s type rock n roll band so it never gets fired up totally,but have to say it is on the heavy side. I also own a Ibanez SR 300 which is like holding a ice lolly stick in my hands compared to the Yam.

Used to live in Brid many moons ago,been playing bass for a couple of years now,living in Derbyshire now so too far away or i would have jumped at the chance.Good luck with your quest.

Thanks for all replies,i'm taking them all on board,i think that i should be looking at a better practice amp for now,as the one in this band i'm joining is an old one apparently,any way i may go and try some out in the music shops around me,would this mean taking my own Yamie, sounds silly i know but don't want to be lugging it round for the sake of it. My budget is around £250 tops at the moment.

[url="http://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/35W-Electric-Bass-Amp-by-Gear4music/7VJ"]http://www.gear4musi...-Gear4music/7VJ[/url] This is my current amp which has served me well for the last year or so,but now i'm thinking maybe i need to upgrade but not with a view to gigging, as the band i'm invited to join want me to use there's. I just want something a little better sounding that won't break the bank ??Any advice on what to get.

[quote name='Mickeyboro' timestamp='1499256262' post='3330297'] If they are that good they will value a 'steady Eddie' who won't compete but complement. You will be fine. [/quote] [quote name='Bikenbass' timestamp='1499258921' post='3330326'] Great list, enjoy yourself. I'd leap at the chance in your place. [/quote] [quote name='acidbass' timestamp='1499259434' post='3330338'] Sounds great! Enjoy every minute of it! [/quote] [quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1499264482' post='3330385'] None of those are amazingly hard ; you should be fine I brought the house having played Folsom Prison Blues just twice, ever, and I didn't even do it well [/quote] Thank you all,some good advice here,just told the guy i am definitely interested ,you've help me make my mind up. .. Will let you all know how this story unfolds.

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Thanks for the feedback chaps some very good advice here,i'm waiting for a phone call to ask me if i'm up for it and after reading some of your encouraging replies i think i'm going to tell him i am interested.Now these musicians are the real mccoy they have been at it for 30 plus years and i'm thinking ?are they desperate,they know i'm a beginner,like i say i'm flattered but i don't want to make a fool of myself. i'll put a post up of some of the songs they want me to learn ,see what you think.

I've been asked if i would be interested in playing bass in a Rock n Roll type oldies band,they have somewhere around 60 odd songs that they play,and i've been given a list to see how i would get on with them ,now i am a novice as some of you may know. Not really into rock n roll fan really ,i'm a 70s type music man to be fair. Given the fact that some of you guys are well clued up on such matters i am open to some suggestions as to how you lads might approach this.I wasn't really expecting the offer their regular bassist has taken ill and can't play anymore so it may be that they are stuck for someone so they've asked me,and i'm flattered to be honest,only been playing a year. ?What do you lads reckon.

On this site,just wondering if this could cause any issues at all,It is out by an hour so maybe not gone forward one hour last March.

So come guys get recommending,i'm finding myself wanting to play funk a lot ,so i guess my Yamaha BB424 came from the factory sporting roundwounds although this i'm not totally sure about ,unless someone can enlighten me. Any way if that be the case then i'm in the market for some Flats,so can you recommend me some,but bear in mind i have short arms but long pockets .

Thank You to all that have replied on this ,some really useful information and i'm soakin it up man. I'm looking into having a couple of lessons if i can find anyone in my area,they are a bit sparse round here and don't want to travel. I must say i'm leaning towards one of these things maybe the mp3c one as my CDs have been made redundant some time ago like me,ah well not to worry i have more time to spend leaning my new found passion. Any more input is appreciated.

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1497104968' post='3315892'] I've no experience with 'tools' of the sort, but it looks, to me, to be darned expensive for what it does. In what way would this be beneficial to you..? Do you have a bass teacher..? What, exactly, are you wanting..? Play more songs, or learn how to play the bass..? Do you play with others at all..? There is speed-up/slow down software out there for a PC which cost nothing at all (Audacity; there are others...) if that's what you're after. I may be off track, of course, in which case: ignore. [/quote] Hi bud thanks reply,agree they seem expensive,there's a lady that uses one on utube and she seems to have hit it off with this tool,i was just thinking that maybe it could do me some good,as i don't have a teacher to guide me as that is expensive ,so for around a £100 quid i thought give it a try,anyway i just want to play better and learn more songs basically.I don't actually play with others yet because my confidence isn't there .

I'm thinking about purchasing one of these and by all accounts they are pretty good tool to have in respect of learning to play better,?or is that not true,anyway i am progressing but not as fast as i'd like to be doing. I have been playing about a year now and i have a few songs in my toolbag but i need to push myself on a bit i think. ?So does anyone reccomend these things and if so which one do i get.

This might seem a bit corny/cheesy to some on here,but one of my favourite bass lines is the song by wait for it" Leo Sayer.....You make me feel like dancing"...Looked all around the usual places with little success . ?So do we do request ,if not just tell me to do one .

[quote name='Thunderbird' timestamp='1490941214' post='3269144'] This it is a really easy job if you are unsure what to do youtube is your friend and that jack should be fine [/quote] Brilliant cheers.