musicbassman

This x 10, or maybe x 100 No ones going to notice your exact tone and which pup you're using, not even other people in the band. But if the feels wrong, absolutely everyone notices....

Yes, this is how it is for me. I think my mental hard drive is just about full. I seem to remember round about the time of Windows '98 that 'defragging' was a thing, to clean up and sort out your hard drive files. Does that even exist as a technique now? Anyway, that's what I feel I need. Not sure I have any space left in my head at all some days

For those who haven't watched the Live in MPLS video (embedded above) all the way through, spare yourself 5 minutes to watch the section starting around 1:20, where he teaches the audience to count in 25/8 time. No kidding, he really does ! 😮 👍

By the way, here's a little tip for those struggling to measure their action (fnaar, fnaar.). Just check it by trying various drill bit sizes. So if a 2mm drill bit just neatly fits between your string and the fret and is touching both, then your action is...... 2mm ! Simple is good.

Interesting topic. I play with what I expect some would consider a very high action - I've just checked on my regular bass and it's 4mm at the 17th. But this helps with eliminating all buzzes and clanks - which very much suits me as I use a lot of ghost and stopped notes, and the last thing you need is any of that business going on - I like a bright clean 'chonky' sound with well defined clear notes or percussive notes. PS - I play with fingers or a pick on a PJ with flats. And a dull thud certainly isn't the result. 🤗

If you're doing a West End gig then you really must have a dedicated driver with a ULEZ compliant van who can drop you off, disappear for the duration of the gig and then pick you up again at the end. Trying to drive yourself to a West End gig, unload and then somehow park up somewhere is impossible these days and you'll likely end up being late for the gig AND get a parking ticket AND a suspected heart attack due to extreme stress....

Depping with a band at a function in Poole. Did it with the same band last year and it was an absolute hoot - much silliness, so looking forward to it

Aaaaaawwww !! Cheers, Bubinga. And same from me to all the BC'ers everywhere.

....call that hard ??? I used to do some Thames riverboat gigs back in the '80's Load on was at Wapping Pier. Parking was in the narrow streets around what was left of the warehouses, and if your van and/or its wheels were still there when you came back then you'd had a good night. Worst thing was when it had been raining, and the tide was out. Then you'd have to take your gear on or off the boat by a slippery gangplank at a 30 - 40 degree angle. I was working in a Peddlers style organ trio so there was a C3 Hammond and a Leslie to manage. Looking back it was bonkers dangerous and I wouldn't contemplate doing it now.

Oh no ! I sense another potential flats vs rounds Basschat family row brewing here! - and just before Christmas too, like all the best family rows.

Mojo, I think a lot of people on Facebook will say they're free just to get the gig, and then they'll worry about minor details such as errr - can they actually play the songs???? later. Your approach is correct of course, but lying and blagging is the norm these days in all fields (see politicians) and thought, consideration and courtesy count for very little. Rant over. PS - I hope you get the gig.

Here's another idea - Ask the seller to tell you a really hard luck story - like how he's going to be evicted from his house unless he pays the overdue rent, and that would mean his family will be out on the streets for Christmas, and you buying his bass is his last hope to raise some money. You get the bass, and you keep a clear conscience. Job done

....surely the perfect woman doesn't exist ? ....oh, err,...hang on.....

No! Don't take any chances with dodgy couriers. Collect it from the lounge yourself !

....and now for something completely different....

Sometimes, just sometimes, I can side with the audience...

I've never heard of this band before today - that track is simply jaw dropping in its complexity and shape-shifting throughout the song - yet it's also got a massive groove and is absolutely the tightest thing. I've listened to it about 10 times today and I keep discovering more secrets. Good detective work Frank Blank, I'll check this gig out.

Lettuce - new to me. Just....wow......

Ted, you bear an uncanny resemblance to Mad magazine's character, Alfred E. Neuman. Is there something we should know ?

Which hand are you muting with? Left? Right? Both/either?. If you are left hand muting you could try lifting off the fret a millisecond sooner. This creates an absolutely momentary slight fret buzz and can change your sound substantially in the mids. Then maybe go on to think about your RH hand position or exact amp EQ afterwards. Just another opinion.

Quite right Paul, it was Ruiners comment that should have been quoted there.

Yep, the key word in my sentence which you omitted was potential - meaning that men are naturally on guard (i.e. making sure they don't show weakness) in most social situations - and this could be seen as being socially awkward to an observer.

This is the male condition. Men naturally see all other men as potential enemies, whereas women see all other women as potential friends. It's written into our genes. Harsh, but true. 😳 .....err....... have a nice day !