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[quote name='ead' timestamp='1326838905' post='1502757'] Just spent an hour playing with it and the multiple combinations starting with those in the manual. Huge potential I think and I'm going to have to force myself not to over use it in the band [/quote] Please can we have some sound clips?

[quote name='cheddatom' timestamp='1327058394' post='1505732'] I had a bit of a crisis of ethics recently. I can't reconcile my thoughts and opinions with my ignorant actions. I don't want to abandon the lifestyle I love, but I honestly feel like a sh*t person for carrying on regardless. [/quote] I'm almost always upset by the ethics of myself and others. I often feel sh*t for maintaining the lifestyle I enjoy [quote name='Mylkinut' timestamp='1327059185' post='1505760'] I wouldn't have them. I'm aware that alot of what I do or choose to buy will be unethical without my realising it, but when given the choice I'll try and take the 'nice guy' route.[/quote] This is what I try to do but feel that it probably isn't enough and I'm still a horrible person damaging people/environment/animals. [quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1327059292' post='1505767'] I don't feel guilty about what I don't know because I can't keep tabs on every element of everything I buy/use even if I spent every waking hour trying to do so. [/quote] Admirable. I'm going to try to do more of this.

In an attempt to be helpful, here's a link to the Barefaced site [url="http://barefacedbass.com/technical-information/Volume-displacement.htm"]http://barefacedbass.com/technical-information/Volume-displacement.htm[/url]

oo. missed out last year. Will have to wait until after payday but fingers crossed there are tickets left in a couple of weeks.

My opinions on this gear is all over BC but I'll say it again. I love my terror bass and SP210. Whenever I gig with PA support use an amp stand (like this [url="http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalog?q=amp+stand&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=15708197573332029639&sa=X&ei=TXYYT7W_PMSe8gPq-oycCw&ved=0CHwQ8gIwAQ"]http://www.google.co...ved=0CHwQ8gIwAQ[/url]) and point the cab cross stage. Without PA support I tend to add another cabinet. Wayne is probably right, the new rig may not be louder. Also it is not designed to go loud and stay clean but I like the way it sounds. Edit - Having said that (volume), I've just remembered playing a gig with both cabinets, having a little time to play around in the venue and unplugging the second cab. Just the SP210 rattled the windows and ceiling panels at around half volume and gain. So depending on the size of your venues and the volume of your band, you might be fine. Welcome to the forum.

erm no, sorry but its a great tune. Enjoy playing it.

I left a 2 guitar band a few years ago. I helped them recruit a bassist but it didn't work out and they decided to carry on as a 3 piece with 2 guitars. One guitarist switched to playing through a bass amp. Really overdriven, dirty, sound going into the amp from pedals. I think the idea was to emphasise the lower frequencies but not sure if that worked or if the amp was just replicating the sound put in which was created by the guitar and pedals. Suited the style of music (downtuned hardcore punk) well IMO.

Sorry no advice to add but just wanted to wish you good luck.

Looks great.

1) Can't believe someone would dare touch/move an open case with another musician's instrument in it (especially a dep). I'd be asking your permission or getting you to move it yourself. 2) Yes I'd tell the owner immediately. I'd be worried that they'd be angry/upset but better to say something straight away and not having it hang over you.

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1326656671' post='1500088'] [sub]Also, £1000 for SH is realistic for a powerful all purpose rig...but not from new, IMO.[/sub] [/quote] £1000 unrealistic for a rig from new? Can't say I agree on that but obviously opinions and requirements differ massively. Ruck - best of luck finding a rig that suits.

mm that's cheap.

Good times! Well done dude.

[quote name='ThomBassmonkey' timestamp='1326567035' post='1499023'] An OLP Ray and Ashdowm MAG210 combo would be within the OP's budget though and be a good starting set up. [/quote] Agreed. This would be good

Good luck with it. I hope no serious damage has been done.

[quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1326294877' post='1495055'] However, the best solution is get another drummer who can actually play in time. Harsh but effective. [/quote] Easier said than done IMO. Finding any drummers around here at the moment is hard enough. Let alone drummers who can play. [quote name='JellyKnees' timestamp='1326297300' post='1495093'] We use pre-recorded loops, samples etc which circumvents the problem, but it does somehow miss that live feel... We ARE currently trying to find a good drummer, so i guess that proves that it's not the ideal solution. Still, I'd rather use pre-recorded drums than have a horribly out of time real drummer. I think part of the problem for me is being so use to recording with a perfectly in-time track, that I find it very hard to play with someone whose timing is not very good... [/quote] How's that going for you? I'm considering looking into that as an option. What gear are you using for it?

Interesting stuff. How would amplification work on a double neck like that? Two outputs and two amps?

[quote name='BB2000' timestamp='1326143547' post='1492976'] Most basses copy either the Fender A (1-1/2"), B (1-5/8") or C (1-3/4") nut width. Try all three to see what neck type you are most comfortable with. Having decided that set a budget and see what comes up in the for sale section here (you'll get more for your money buying used). FWIW 3 of the players you mentioned above play Precision type basses (perhaps the other 2 do too - I'm not familiar with them) so perhaps that would be a good starting point. For an entry P type bass look for a Yamaha BB414 - mint ones go for about £150 here (JJ and Hook have used Yamaha BB's at some point). [/quote] Good advice here. I really didn't enjoy playing my first bass because I just couldn't get along with the neck shape and width. I'd also be looking on here for second hand.

Not sure if my experience is useful but I used to regularly use drop D for about half the set in a heavy-ish band, used a Hipshot Extender to flick back and forth and never had any issues that were noticeable. Didn't have major difficulties learning to play in Drop tuning either, I just learned the riffs and lines by fret positions and then worried about which notes were which after I was comfortable with them.

Good luck with fixing it. I'm really getting into my Phat Head at the moment.

Welcome to the forum.

Welcome to the forum. Just reminded me of this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdsuTn4HgLE&feature=related

Welcome to the forum