chris_b

Seems to me you're trying to make your P bass sound like your MM and Sei. It won't, because P basses don't do that.

I've been a P bass player since I bought my first in 1969, but since moving to 5 string basses, in the 90's, my preference has been for the extra dynamics and range of a 2 pickup bass, basically a Jazz bass sound. I do have a great 5 string P bass but my goto basses for gigs have been MM, Wal, Lakland and now Sadowsky. On the few occasions I record these days, I still prefer the sound of a P bass. It's OK to prefer one or the other, or both. . . . or neither!!

Don't drag your thumb. If you move your hand with some pressure still in your grip you'll be sliding your thumb and a sticky neck can cause this. Release all the pressure in your left hand, let go and move your thumb.

The original interpretation was that if an official thought a wood was on the restricted list he would seize the instrument. It was then up to you to prove it wasn't. I'm pretty sure that hasn't changed. So "mess" or not it is clear that it's our responsibility to ensure we get our instruments safely through Customs. So you're smarter than Customs? Good luck with that attitude.

Mine have been sitting safely in my sock drawer for the last 50 years. Since the day I bought my P bass in March 1969.

Tell the cameramen to de discrete and keep away from close-ups of you.

I used to run a TH500 into 2 Berg AE112's and was louder than a loud thing. Then I ran it into 2 Super Compacts and it was even louder. I did need more volume so I now use an AG700. That's the bottom line, whatever you are using, if you get to the stage where you need more volume the answer is always a more powerful amp.

So, I'm assuming you've tried a different amp with the cab? And you have said your amp works with different cabs, so give Alex a call and take the BB2 over and get him to look at it.

+1 That's why they say, start learning on your second bass and make it easier for yourself.

Sad news. Canned Heat were a great band.

Not sure which number to choose. My aim, when depping, is to be the best bassist they've seen, including their regular guy, but I'm not trying to pinch anyone's job. No one will offer me any gigs if they think that is going to happen. I'm friends with all the bassists I dep for and I wouldn't crap on my own doorstep! I had a situation recently when I was asked my availability for a gig in the same email that went to the regular bass player. I answered that I was good for that date and the next day got cc'ed in an email telling the regular bass player not to bother because he'd not replied in time and I was on the gig!! This is all the work of the band leader, but I feel very uncomfortable about this. Players talk to each other and if you are a wrong'un they'll mark your card in an instant. If everything is above board then fine, but I'd never stab anyone in the back in order to get a gig. Was all that waffle #6?

Start with one octave, then expand it out to two octaves and keep going till you're fluent across the whole neck.

Start at the lowest note of the chord on your bass and play up to the highest note. Then come back down again. Work through all chords.

Start slow and speed up. Play them in every key!!

When you walk away from a rehearsal you have to get the whole band to agree and accept that what you played that night is fixed in stone until after the gig. Emphasize that there must be no spur-of-the-moment changes, then stand your ground and refuse to incorporate the changes when the come.

I was my destiny to be a bass paying superstar.

Only if I'm getting paid.

Keep the bass you play the most and sell the rest. Then you'll have the funds to make the trip worthwhile. Are you taking requests? Try one of those Xotic Pro basses and let me know what they are like. Ta.

I am embarrassed by the noise I make when I try singing. Apparently it's nearly as bad as my whistling! And, if I'm honest, my solos are to be endured.

You have 2 8 ohm cabs. The amp requires a minimum of 4 ohms and that is exactly what it gets with these cabs. You don't need special cables, rewiring or to do anything. Just get 2 speaker cables and plug the cabs in, either both into the amp or daisy chain the cabs, one from the other. Either way is fine.

I know, I didn't word that well. I was just using your post to kick start my point.

Maybe you have a loose wire resting on the cone? Have yo taken the driver out and had a look?

Fuzzy notes doesn't sound right. Maybe the driver has a problem or there might be an issue in the amp.

Oh yes. Hit that low note. Own the ending of the song.

The definition of wisdom is "the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgement". IMO that has nothing to do with literal interpretation, or narrow fundamentalist thinking. Drivers are defined by a dozen or more Thiele/Small parameters and these can appear in any number of permutations in the finished article. It depends on the aim of the designer. Many of those permutations will work well together as a "happy accident" others will work together because the designer knew exactly what he was doing and designed them that way. My Mesa cabs could have been happy accident or design, I don't know. They worked so well together I don't care. Other driver mixes can be equally successful. The biggest sound problem bass players have is a bad room and the other band members. Listen to the cabs. If they sound good they are good. That's wisdom.