Cosmo Valdemar

[quote name='ambient' timestamp='1424552456' post='2697704'] So if you picked up Chris Squire's bass at one of his gigs, and played one of his bass lines, would you sound like him ? [/quote] Within reason. If I started playing Yes songs with a pick I would be surprised if the overall noise was particularly different. If I started slapping (which I would never be able to do) then no. If I played 'as myself' it would sound like me but with Chris Squire's tone.

[quote name='ambient' timestamp='1424539496' post='2697508'] Yeah, but I think individual players have a 'tone' of their own too. For instance, I'm very skinny, and have skinny fingers, I play only finger style, and have a light touch. My inherent 'tone' won't be the same as someone who weighs 16 stone, and has sausages for fingers . I mean think of the number of guys who play, or the number of guys over the last 50 years, who have played a Fender Precision bass through an Ampeg rig. Do they all sound the same ? No, they don't because part of their sound is them. You can hear that it's a P bass, and you can maybe hear that it's played through an Ampeg, but then there's something else that's particular to them. That's their 'tone', and that's something that you need to study if you want to emulate their sound. It comes from where about on the instrument they play, how they play, all of the nuances and articulation in their playing. [/quote] I havd to say, I think the whole 'tone is in the fingers' argument is for thd most part utter bollocks. The playing style is, but the tone itself? For example - give Chris Squire a Hofner violin bass with flatwounds through a vox amp. Would it sound like him? Not a jot. The reason being his preferred basses and complex amp system are what gets his sound. Not his fingers. With regard to the Ampeg example above, of course all those players sound different. Countless variables in action. However if they all used the same amp setting and were recorded in the same studio with the same producer etc...

Excellent! I look forward to seeing this.

[quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1423957658' post='2691000'] Also: Rickenbackers have no low end. Ashdowns are ill-defined and muddy. Gibson have never made a decent bass. [/quote] Before anything turns violent, I should like to point out that I made this previous comment in jest and that I happily played Precision basses through an Ashdown rig for nigh on a decade

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1424183899' post='2693559'] Exactly, want more exhibitors there next year? Come along and support the show this year and perhaps the numbers will persuade the exhibitors to turn up next year? If you're not fussed about supporting the show, why should an exhibitor turn up for you not to be there? [/quote] I don't think this is very fair, putting the blame for a lacklustre show on those of us that haven't bought tickets. Surely it's the organisers' responsibilty to make an event appealing enough to attract the punters? I'm certainly not in a position to spend money on a ticket for what's looking to be a bit of a half-arsed event (at least in comparison to previous years) in the vague hope that the next one might be better. It's a clear correlation to me - previous bass shows with loads of star turns and exhibitors have sold well, this year hasn't on either front.

Gah, just seen this! And I'm only up the road!

[quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1423952286' post='2690923'] Precisions don't sound good soloed, the magic is in the mix [/quote] Also: Rickenbackers have no low end. Ashdowns are ill-defined and muddy. Gibson have never made a decent bass.

[quote name='gsgbass' timestamp='1423844662' post='2689667'] The control cover plate is stainless steel infused polycarbonate, for electrostatic discharge protection. [/quote] I had a feeling it would be! Nice bass.

EHX Bassballs. Everyone needs one of these fun machines.

Good for you mate. I think those ash body Soundgears look great. ] I really owe it to myself to go back to Wunjos one day.

[quote name='pantherairsoft' timestamp='1423482489' post='2685198'] Take a pillow. For the love of god, take a pillow. [/quote] This. My golden advice. Also, a roll or two of loo roll. Because you never know.

[quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1423394041' post='2684198'] http://youtu.be/z9nkzaOPP6g http://youtu.be/X3oDKmYh70M [/quote] I read that the resemblance was completely accidental, but when it was pointed out to them The Hives contacted Jeff Lynne to ask permission to use the riff and gave him a songwriting credit. So, fair play to them.

[quote name='Geddys nose' timestamp='1422817300' post='2677157'] They are good they sound great, Fred Barchetta have a better singer I think ( the great Uriah Duffy on bass) really amazing . http://youtu.be/HodK8zn7xz4 [/quote] Now she is good!

http://youtu.be/z9nkzaOPP6g http://youtu.be/X3oDKmYh70M

[quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1423142842' post='2681310'] I use Rotosounds on mine because Bass Guitar magazine gave me some for free. [/quote] FWIW, I do genuinely like these Rotos too. They may have been used as a convenience but they are still on there with good reason!.