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no idea about the bass but I've always loved that picture too. Sorry, nothing more to add

[quote name='LawrenceH' post='1000258' date='Oct 25 2010, 05:57 PM']The Ashdown octaver thing, especially if we're talking about the small combos like my old Electric Blue 12".[/quote] +1 on that. useless.

[quote name='EssentialTension' post='999581' date='Oct 25 2010, 12:31 AM']It's called a slab body - or at least it is on a Precision bass.[/quote] Thanks very much. I knew there'd be a word for it. They're not necessarily the most comfy to play but I just love how they look.

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='999423' date='Oct 24 2010, 09:42 PM']Well that's easy enough - Orange Terror Bass. If you haven't tried one, do so. Simply awesome piece of kit.[/quote] oo, looks like just the job. Just need to start saving up!

I would like an amp that I can carry in one hand but has the ability to play quiet and loud with enough power to fill a medium size bar/pub and cut through a drummer and 2 guitarists. oh and sound like creamy thunder!

ooo what you Gassing for?

I really like basses with corners, not sure what the right word is. Erm when the body has been cut out but not sanded down round the edges. Think the edges of a Les Paul rather than a Strat?

just read this thread through. Its now officially the afternoon so update please!

I was also looking at one of these online. Haven't been able to hear one yet so would also value knowledgable opinions

not for me thanks

[quote name='Alfie' post='997857' date='Oct 23 2010, 10:45 AM']I have played some awful gigs going only through the PA, stage monitoring is a lottery at the best of times.[/quote] mm I guess that's the important bit isn't it. Just loved the idea of not have to deal with transporting an amp!

Sad news. my thoughts go out to his family, friends and band mates

[quote name='LLOYDWT' post='997395' date='Oct 22 2010, 06:38 PM']This reminds me of the lawsuits between Joe Satriani & Coldplay last year (If I Could Fly & Viva La Vida) & Cat Stevens & The Flaming Lips a few years ago (Father & Son & Fight Test). It's obvious and inevitable that chord progressions are gonna be reused song after song & by countless artists, however when the melody & phrasing so closely match, it's obvious that something a little less honest is occurring. If an artist covers a song & releases it commercially, the composer is entitled to royalties, I don't really see how this differs, the girl has already conceded she's "taken inspiration" from it. I doubt Anthony Keidis & Co are too bothered about the song, or in need of the extra royalties, but I do think it lacked forethought and respect from Vickers & her label not to clear it before hand. Hopefully it'll get settled out of court and forgotten. /2cents[/quote] well put.

[quote name='Lozz196' post='997822' date='Oct 23 2010, 09:39 AM']Prior to the audition: Ask them if they play the songs in the same key as the originals Ask if they want yr basslines to be the same as the originals, or if they want fills. If they want fills, just think of a couple of easy additions, nothing too fancy, as you need to hear what the drummer does before you can put yr bits in. The audition: Be on time for the audition If yr "live" rig is head & 2 cabs, take that to the audition - you`ll sound like "you" so play better Lend a helping hand with the rest of the band with carrying gear etc Tell them what you can bring to the band, as in transport/experience Establish what the band is actually about. If its about gigging 5 times a week, and you have a sales job taking you all over the country, or work shift patterns, it may not be right for you/you not right for them.[/quote] well put. Be friendly, whenever I'm looking for musicians that's first on the list. People's musical skill can get better over time but if you don't get on then its not going to work.

[quote name='jezzaboy' post='711562' date='Jan 13 2010, 05:49 PM']Yeah you can but I dont know how it would sound. I always carry a Sansamp with me as a back up in case my amp throws a wobbler. Recently I was gonna use the sansamp and a powered monitor and go through the pa and stop using my bass amp but decided against it in the end. Jez[/quote] Sorry to revive this thread after so long but I'm wondering how many people actually play through the PA wirhout using an amp for backline? I've never seen it done but had a go in our rehearsal room the other day using a floor pod for amp modeling and went straight to the mixer. Sounded good to my ears, would save hauling an amp to gigs provided there was good stage monitoring. Any thoughts?

[quote name='bubinga5' post='997630' date='Oct 22 2010, 11:12 PM']Try a Fender Jazz, Fender Precision, Stingray 4/5 Try Try Try..its you who has to like the sound bro...[/quote] +1 to this. These are the basses which others are often compared to IMHO

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Hiya, welcome to the forum. Best of luck with your goals. Someone more knowledgable than me will be along in a minute with advice on instruments.

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Lenny Fontana - Spread love trying to get the bassline down to surprise my drummer but am a long way off!