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Great news. Very pleased for you.

Welcome to the forum.

Hiya! Welcome to the forum.

[quote name='bluesparky' timestamp='1322043409' post='1445660'] As mentioned in another thread, Violent & Funky is my nemesis! [/quote] Why's that? Are you learning to play it? That bass sounds ridiculously difficult to me. Edit for stupidity. Further edit - What about M.I.R.V. and Primus? Not very similar to RHCP but could just about be described as funk rock and both are wicked

As has been said already, Rage, Incubus and Infectious Grooves. The first and last are definitely heavier than RHCP. Try Robert Randolph & the Family Band. Funk/gospel with touches of rock.

[quote name='basstech' timestamp='1321981582' post='1445124'] Hey Guys/Mr Anthony yep - problem solved - combination of gain/volume/sansamp settings/new strings and darren from Bassmerchant. JB [/quote] Excellent, glad you got sorted.

All good suggestions above. When you say about you not knowing what half the details means, just ask here or search on the forums. Plenty of very clever folk around who will be able to explain.

Hiya

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1321731176' post='1442599'] Nothing to really worry about. All that's happened is that you have out-grown the rather limited choice [b]most [/b]musical instrument shops have. [/quote] Hear Hear! If you're near a good shop with a wide selection of basses and gear you are lucky.

voted to keep likes. saves +1/hear hear. If you disagree you can debate it below the line.

[quote name='bluesparky' timestamp='1321707354' post='1442204'] On a particularly small stage I turned my head round to look at him and was promptly smacked the mouth by his crash cymbal which meant I had to do the last song sucking my bottom lip with blood pouring down my jaw. [/quote] Ouch.

[quote name='Wil' timestamp='1321739809' post='1442705'] Thanks for listening - it's the first thing I've done which has been totally electronic, I'm finding it really refreshing to make music without guitars for a change. [/quote] Absolutely! Keep it fresh.

I like it.

[quote name='JetKing' timestamp='1321632491' post='1441475'] I've also noticed I stand on one leg a lot. [/quote] Yep, me too. Also twist my other leg round the back of my standing leg. Not my bass playing but when I get excited at a gig my backing/duet vocals get very shouty. Need to get a handle on that.

Would love to say that I'm 50/50 but the originals band mostly requires the sound of a pick whilst the covers band is playing less and less which needed more finger style. I also use 3mm big stubbies but quite like sound of those Ibanez Sand Grip ones.

Good gig at Soundhouse in Leicester tonight. with Never Means Maybe, Replicant and 4 Point Oh. A smallish but appreciative crowd. Great energy on stage, I got a bit excited and my vocals went a bit shouty which was appropriate for the night. Adrenaline is better than any drug I've ever tried.

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1321210649' post='1436555'] The Marshall MB4210 is a good amp, and very versatile, due to its 2 channels. I used one in a heavy rock band with a VERY LOUD drummer, and had no problems with the volume. I used it on it`s own for practices. For gigs I added in the matching 115 for a bit of depth to the sound (plus I wanted a Marshall stack) but the combo could have coped fine in regular pub type venues. [/quote] I stand corrected. Apologies

What a generous wife! I think I've heard (based on rumour and hearsay without any evidence) that the Marshall MB combos have problems with volume. Not sure if its true or not but see if you can try before you buy? I've had good experiences with Ashdown combos (Mag 2x10 or 1x15). Although they get some stick on here for wooly sound, so again, try one out. Edit for spelling

Glad it went mostly well. First one down, here's to the next [quote name='huwgarms' timestamp='1321110588' post='1435484'] right took my ashdown eb 180 and 110 deep cab as monitors and main sound through the desk, the guitarist had a marshall stack next to me on the left and drummer on the right and i just couldnt hear myself at all [/quote] Mm, a full guitar stack next to you? no wonder you struggled with volume! I gigged for maybe a year or so with an Ashdown EB12-180, worked alright for me but my guitarists at the time were happy with 1x12 combos. Maybe have a chat with your guitarist about on stage volume before you shell out for new gear? Edit for spelling

[quote name='Dave D' timestamp='1321013514' post='1434333'] Its getting hot in here! [/quote] So take off all your clothes! edit: I'll get my coat.

[quote name='gt4ever' timestamp='1321035406' post='1434749'] the energy, passion, expression, funk and attitude is supreme! [/quote] To me, this is what matters in a performer.

[quote name='sarah thomas' timestamp='1321028597' post='1434600'] Good luck - I guess it's tonight! I'm in south wales and would like to come along to your next gig if I can. Where is your local? And has it got Brains? [/quote] +1 Good luck

[quote name='charic' timestamp='1321014355' post='1434345'] Sounds good lovely tone on the bass on there [/quote] +1 great, lovely playing too. Perfect for the job.