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I don't have this problem, but a friend i know does. His way of dealing with it is to lick the tips on the fingers he plays with. Quite regularly actually. I dunno, maybe worth giving it a try?

Ah that makes sense. But yeh, the simpler the better for me!!

Just catching up on all of this after a weekend away. Thanks for the input. @MrTCat[quote name='mrtcat' timestamp='1497129699' post='3316111'] [/quote] That is a heck of a way to go about doing it!! I'm not sure i totally understand in all honesty! Might need to send you a message if thats ok?

Cheers everyone. Some great suggestions and bits of advice. Will do a bit more digging over the weekend. I have garageband so thinking i will download some of the midi files, and make necessary tweaks on there. A bit of experimentation needed anyway

[quote name='NancyJohnson' timestamp='1496829281' post='3314083'] Reckon that if you want to go the backing track route the key words here are [i]discipline [/i]and [i]rehearsal[/i]. There is no recovery when things go awry. [/quote] Good point! I've just had a quick look through some of the "custom backing tracks" where you can filter in and out the different parts you want. Looks pretty good to be fair. Will be far quicker than trying to record the backing tracks myself. Obviously, some of the parts in songs sound better than others, so will have to make sure to have a good listen before doing that

[quote name='LewisK1975' timestamp='1496827879' post='3314065'] Hiya Kert, Must pop round for that cuppa we been on about for a long time! We've used backing tracks for synth lines etc, when we have what we need, we generally have a stereo track with the music on the right and a click track on the left. You can then feed the click to in-ears only for time keeping with the music, and the track to FOH.. [/quote] Lew, your always welcome mate. Just a case of organising a time when we are both free. I'm away this weekend, but ill get in touch Monday and see if we can sort something? Do you record your own backing track? Or record them yourself?

[quote name='SpondonBassed' timestamp='1496826962' post='3314050'] I'll get shot down for saying but have you considered a twist right out of the eighties? Use a reel to reel to make your own backing tracks and have it highly visible on stage with you. Think I'll put on my kevlar vest and Y-fronts on now... [/quote] I'll have to look in to how to make my own backing tracks using a reel to reel. Thanks for all the suggestions so far. They will all get looked into, to see what will suit us most

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1496827159' post='3314052'] From the early 80s until about 10 years ago every single band I was in used some kind of pre-recorded or pre-programmed backing as part of our live sound. I've nearly always created my own backings, using Logic on the Mac since the early 90s, which gave me the most flexibility when it comes to play back solutions: I could use a laptop to replay the track direct from Logic; I could save the MIDI data as a standard MIDI file and play that back using a MIDI file player (my preferred solution was the one built in to the Akai samplers) controlling synths and samplers; I could mix the track down into stereo (or mono with a click track on the other channel) and run it from a CD player, Minidisk player or iPod. I have worked with bought backing tracks in the past, and unless you are planning on playing the song exactly as the recording, it is always best to go for MIDI tracks rather than recordings as it will allow you to load the track up into your DAW of choice and modify the arrangement to suit the way that you play the song. However I personally wouldn't bother with backing at all. For me the whole point of an acoustic duo is that it is re-interpretations of the songs that showcase the qualities two acoustic guitars and two voices. That's what I would be wanting to see and hear. [/quote] Thanks for all that info. I'll have to read up on some of the stuff you've mentioned, but i'll do that. Yeh we will still do some of the songs acoustic, as we enjoy making our own arrangements. But i just want to be able to have the option to do other things too

[quote name='bonzodog' timestamp='1496826062' post='3314041'] Also look at the FAQ part of the web sites and see if they guarantee the backing tracks they are offer have definite endings. Surprising how many backing tracks have fade outs which sound awful live. [/quote] Thanks for that. Especially this tip!

How do they work? Do you have to upload the tracks? Buy them? I literally have no idea

Not wanting to get into an argument whether you like them or not. Just hoping to speak to anyone with experience of using them. So what program do you use? In my acoustic duo i play in, we were considering adding a backing track to fill the sound up , and potentially enable me to play bass in some of the songs, rather than acoustic guitar all the time. How does it work? Do you just download the song you want and then filter out the instruments you don't want in the track? Do you take your laptop to your gig and then plug that straight into your PA? Whats the deal? All advice welcome as i have no idea about any aspect of it! Give me an idiots guide Edit to say if this should be in a different topic, please feel free to move it

I've no idea, but id say for £116 you cant go far wrong!

I cant answer the question on the dead zone, as i don't own a Fender. Although i would be seriously surprised if that was a common problem. I do however own a bass with P + J pickups. It is ridiculously versatile. While it probably doesn't do the exact P sound like a P, or the exact bridge sound of a jazz, it is really close. It's definitely not a horrible mash up. Well, mine isn't. I'll always own a bass set up like this. Makes so much sense because of the variance in songs and genres my wedding band plays.

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1494972490' post='3300173'] Good recommendation, and shameless plug here, I`m selling one for £50 del in UK. Which is nice. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/299395-fender-rumble-15-v2-l50-inc-delivery-in-uk/page__p__3268657__hl__rumble__fromsearch__1#entry3268657"]http://basschat.co.u..._1#entry3268657[/url] [/quote] I've got one. Great little amp for home practice

MarkBass LM2 or 3

Just bought a bass from Graeme. Exactly as described (probably in better condition than described in all honesty), really easy deal. From first message, to completion of deal, with the bass in my hands, approximately 15 hours! Nice one

Nice. I like it