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That's good to hear! The multiple USB audio device issue doesn't surprise me, MacOS is still crap at setting up aggregate devices too! Si

Because the Scarlett series is class compliant (ie it uses the core audio driver), and we test heavily on Mac (which is obviously Unix based as well), there shouldn't be any issues on Linux type systems...although we don't test them directly, just Mac & Windows are 'officially' supported. Si Focusrite

[quote name='ped' timestamp='1501940862' post='3348363'] Si just likes an excuse to pop into 'Accessorise' [/quote] Wash your mouth out!! Claire's Accesories TiLl i DiE! But in all all seriousness it's just about finding something that works for you. I rarely use mine, but they're an easy 'addition' to make, cheap, don't get in the way, nice to have and. It need than the other way around. As above, I've worked hard on my muting with both hands, but if I can add to that even further without any pay-off, I will Si

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1501927820' post='3348261'] +1 I've started using these because I'm having to use a pick a lot more for the stuff I'm playing in one particular band, and my palm-muting technique is just terrible. First time I brought one to rehearsal, the drummer asked me at the end why I was using a capo. I use the ridiculously expensive ones because I know they work. Si, are the Claire's Bobbins ones really as effective? [/quote] They're certainly perfect for what I want. Tight enough to deaden a note quickly, not tight enough to completely kill an open string if I need it (sounds Palm muted). Loose enough to naturally slide back down mid playing. Si

Yeah I use scrunchies, 3 for £3.50 from Claire's Accessories. Kitted out all three of my basses. [url=https://imgbb.com/][/url] The fact that Gruvgear have people £15 each for them is amazing to me. Si

[quote name='Jus Lukin' timestamp='1501767627' post='3347232'] Sorry. [/quote] Don't say sorry to me haha, say sorry to the plethora of incredible artists that apparently don't exist, and most importantly, to your ears Si

Saying pop simply means 'popular' (it's historical meaning I guess), completely invalidates the initial suggestion. There are SOOOOOO many bands/musicians as good as Level 42 technically (being the the example here) who also have good songs and are popular in their field. If you think there aren't, then you genuinely aren't looking hard enough and you should stop talking about it . If you're talking about Pop (capital P) as a genre then it's all about cycles isn't it, that said, it's all out the window now anyway. When Level 42 were in their heyday, you got in the charts by selling records, and people would only hear those records if you were on the radio or TV. Now it's also download sales and you can hear those songs via any thousands of methods on the internet. So comparing like-for-like is pointless. Sometimes they converge (i.e. major label money with actual good musicians), but not often, usually just individual artists who they think will sell a lot of units. Take Maroon 5 for example, they're all excellent musicians.....like really really good! But they write 'Pop' music, just because there's no slap bass or chorus effect on it....doesn't mean it's not as valid as Level 42 Si

Really like my Guma Antique, sounds great. I'm imagining the Guma Drive has a bit more top-end content, which might be helpful in some instances. As above, I imagine they stack well together. My Guma Drive is still sitting in my bits box ready to build.....rainy day project Cheers Si

Hey all, Before you buy anything, take a look at our Focusrite Academy page, we have videos showing you how to record drums with everything from 1 mic to 12 mic's https://uk.focusrite.com/academy/recording-drums Si (For clarity, I work for Focusrite)

If you've tried both, which do you prefer? Buy that one! I have a '71 Precision, and I've preferred that to a number of 60's Ps I've played over the years. No mine probably isn't 'the best' in terms of era or collectability etc etc, but it's the best sounding and playing I've come across. Date has nothing to do with it, your opinion on which works best for you matters. Si

Define 'Pop'! Good luck Si

I knew you wouldn't disappoint Si

Message sent to Paul haha Si

[quote name='NancyJohnson' timestamp='1501505408' post='3345092'] I'm done with Gibson for now and when my Gothic sells (hint, hint), there'll just be tumbleweed in the Gibson storeroom at Chez Johnson. Yes, I know Neeph is the Gibson King and I'm supposed to be/was King Thunderbird blah blah/whatever, but my smart-money is going on Mike Lull basses from now on. More colours, more options, cough, more money, cough. [/quote] If Lull starts doing an SG shape.....I'm in trouble! Si

It's not difficult is it, bring out a Thunderbird in some cool finishes (stealth TB anyone), with some modern pickup options. Lull, Dingwall & Sandberg have proven that the shape isn't dead, people still love it. Another SG, long and short scale, with some decent pickup placement. Sure stick with the standard pickup placements as a 'classic' sub-range, but offer some options at least. An SG with Mr Novax' new 'Darkstar' clones in a more typical spacing?!....they'd sell out (I'd buy one anyway haha). Reissue the RD Artist, every post-rock band in the world would buy one. Garnish with some actual colour options and you have a heritage infused bass range to get excited about. Not the committee designed guff that they're coming up with now. Si P.S. I am available for consultation Gibson, I'll likely be cheaper than whoever designed the EB-5 range

It would surprise me if he used any effects, these were African musicians with humble gear. Yeah Bakithi played a POS Washburn fretless, probably through some hired amp in the studio, maybe a B15 if he was super lucky. I seem to remember that Paul Simon is credited with 6 string bass on the record on that tune....whenever I listen to it, I think perhaps that refers to the plucky high notes played with Bakithi's bass part after the bass break....dunno though. But yeah, Washburn Fretless, no effects, hired amp of unknown brand (possibly straight into the desk though for the recording ). The Graceland DVD is his Washburn fretless, but don't recall seeing a specific amp. Si

[quote name='steantval' timestamp='1501243169' post='3343538'] Very impressive band, very tight with excellent vocals and some tasty bass playing. [/quote] Very kind, thanks . We have fun. Si

I play in a covers band that ranges from 60's to modern-day stuff and just use a '71 Precision with flats (or my P/J Lakland with the P solo'd, rounds on that, tone backed off a bit). We don't particularly try to sound like the original band/recording, very much do our own thing arrangement and general 'vibe' wise, so I guess that makes it easy to carve a space for myself. If you're trying to accurately approximate Mark King in the 80's, a Precision won't do it......but we're not interested in being a tribute act, much more interesting doing our own thing with the songs. The Precision sits in the mix beautifully and doesn't thin out when playing up high. A sprinkling of some effects, octave, envelope, overdrive and it's all there. No EQ tweaks at all, only take a second bass in case a string breaks (hasn't happened in 10 years, but you never know). If you're interested in having a listen, bunch of live stuff here, these are my Precision with Chromes, Little Mark II with my Barefaced Super Compact mic'd with an SM57: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEEfKwixZBpOacl2xdsZJcA Si

My band plays all over, happy to travel assuming the budget is there, PM me for a contact if you're interested A bunch of live recorded (plus a few studio recorded) vids here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEEfKwixZBpOacl2xdsZJcA Si

Thanks guys. I knew the 55-01 sounded good out of my amp, and plays brilliantly, but this recorded tone was genuinely very pleasing for me to hear! Si

Save up more and buy a second hand Bongo. If there was an alternative, that would be more popular . Alternatively, any 3 or 4 band active bass with two MM humbuckers will vaguely get you in the ballpark?! Si

Second vote for Orchid Electronics here Si