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Just gave it a listen,thanks for the heads up. Thought it was interesting but it came dangerously close to implying that compression (of both kinds) is inherently a bad thing, rather than just misuse of compression being a bad thing. They didn't make it clear enough that a high res mp3 is all but indistinguishable from a CD, it's low res that is the real problem.

Thanks guys. I'm capable of soldering but I can't be bothered sourcing all the components myself. Happy to put together kits but can't be faffed buying transistors, resistors etc and making sure I have all the right bits. In a few years when the kids are a bit older I'll probably get into proper DIY pedals but don't have the time just now really.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1452162816' post='2947066'] I assumed it wasn't about trying to get the same sound with both methods, but equalising the volume between fingers and pick so that one isn't louder than the other in the mix? Or have I missed something again? [/quote] No, you're right. If I wanted exactly the same sound then I wouldn't bother changing. I like my pick sound. I don't really like my finger style sound if I switch without changing anything. I'm looking for some simple tips.

Yeah, I saw the Blueberry on Fuzzdog and was intrigued. I wasn't sure whether it was the same as the Bjfe version or the Mad Professor one, though. Reading/listening online suggests the mad prof version is higher gain and not as subtle. I'll maybe contact the Fuzz Dog and ask! Think the Soul Food is still my favourite, just because of the clean blend.

The VT1 was on my shortlist but the size of it and the irritating power requirements put me off to be honest!

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1452121872' post='2946836'] Try a felt pick? Not as toppy as a plastic one. [/quote] Why would I want to change the tone I'm happy with rather than changing the one with which I'm not?

[quote name='ambient' timestamp='1452121600' post='2946828'] Why do they look like they've been lying around in an abattoir ? [/quote] Ask Dave Hall! I had one that I loved, but the aesthetics are a bit annoying. I didn't care, but I got fed up with sound guys questioning whether my "homebrew" pedal was going to blow up their gear. Fantastic kit, that's really well made, but the messy paint and scribbled on markings really do it a disservice IMO. I think if you order one direct from him you can ask him not to give it one of those finishes!

One of my favourite bass players. Served the songs perfectly, great grooves, an absolute icon in every way. Legend.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1452121307' post='2946821'] If it's just one song I'd be tempted to do the matching through dynamics and not worry about physically changing EQs, otherwise it's going to be a massive pain in the arse with variable results at best. How is your fingerstyle compared with your pick playing? [/quote] Not great to be honest, but its mostly good enough to get me through some 1-5 cowboy numbers I reckon I probably get away with it when the band is chugging away beside me but it sounds pretty crap practicing at home so tips would be welcome all the same!

Normally in the band I play everything with a pick, but recently we've written some stuff which for lack of a better description is country-rock-esque and would perhaps be better served using fingers. However, if I just jump from pick to fingers without changing anything else then I find the tone a bit...muddy/muffled (??? I hate describing sounds) I guess. Any generic tips for changing from pick to fingers and vice versa? EQ changes (what?), level changes, anything really? First person to turn this into a pick vs fingers argument is waiving their right to complain should I ever meet them in person and deliver the world's most epic wedgie. You have been warned.

On some of our punkier/rockier numbers I sometimes want to add a tiny little bit of grit or grind, not overt distortion, just enough to add *something*. Using my B3 I get a sound that I like by using the Tubescreamer model, with the gain down low and the blend also low so there's only a bit of the distorted effect coming through. Will the EHX Bass Soul Food get close to this kind of sound, or should I be looking elsewhere? Its really hard to find demos of this kind of sound, 99% of youtube demos are people running way more gain than I want to. I quite like the look of the BJFE Blueberry too, but I don't like the price tag at all!

Three. And even then I'm trying to sell one of those.

The going rate in Scotland seems to be about £25 for an hour. Really exceptional teachers may charge more.

A few years ago I had some lessons from Jennifer Clark and she really helped me out. She was right in Glasgow city centre. http://www.jenclarkmusic.com She occasionally posts on here - her username is Endorka. I notice her website no longer mentions tuition but if she's no longer teaching I bet she can recommend someone.

I still really fancy one of these but just can't face another jazzmaster style bridge like that. They always cause me stress and hassle. I'd want to make it hardtail I reckon.

For me things like this are filed under "lots of fun, but I can never find an actual use for them"

Kind Of Blue is one of the essential records in any genre. Jazz is such a huge genre that it's difficult to know where to begin. You could do a lot worse than getting a few compilations, working out what styles you like and then going from there.

You know how statisticians say that if you gave an infinite number of monkeys typewriters you'd eventually end up with the complete works of Shakespeare? YouTube comments are definitive proof that it's not true. Never read below the line. Never!

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1449977774' post='2928538'] You might want to consider selling your gear. Blue [/quote] I'm not entirely sure why the mods continue to tolerate Blue's continual trolling. This example is even more obvious than most.

Hard to go wrong with a Yamaha BB series / Squier / Ibanez these days.

There's a really interesting article here about the many reasons why bands and promoters don't get on. Its written by a guy who runs a fairly successful indie label here in Edinburgh: [url="http://songbytoad.com/2011/07/a-few-reasons-promoters-and-bands-dont-get-along/"]http://songbytoad.com/2011/07/a-few-reasons-promoters-and-bands-dont-get-along/[/url] Interesting (if terrifying) reading.

On paper, I hate everything about that bass. Too many strings, coffee table top, single cut, weird ramp thing between the pickups... In reality, that's absolutely fantastic. Wow. Great work.

I really want one of these. That three pickup one is a thing of glory.

She's clearly very talented and I really like her apparent stance on celebrity but her music does nothing for me at all. Life would be boring if we all liked the same things.

I just spent twenty minutes searching twitter to find that tweet because I remember seeing it. That'll teach me to read the whole thread before replying!