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Yeh we always have 2 written down on the set as encores incase we are asked.

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1455046575' post='2975435'] We've always done this, as have most of the previous formations in which I've played. Our present criteria are guided more, now, by my physical (lack of...) abilities, so as to give me much-needed respite from the more up-tempo numbers, but the 'flow' as you call it, is in my view, a very important factor in the success of any set. Always worth working on, but not to over-think, of course. If drop tunings are involved, grouping to keep tune up/down sessions to a minimum; otherwise try to keep the key changes flowing (don't follow a song in 'A' with another in 'A' etc...). I thought all bands did this. [/quote] I don't suggest following a song in A, with another in A. I meant, for example, a song finishes on B, so I'll try to put the next song in the list starting in C maybe. That way a small chromatic run, and we're straight into it. Totally agree that if i grouped all the songs in A it might start sounding a bit tedious. Although, i wonder if the general public who don't play music themselves would even notice?

We didn't ever just make it up on the fly. But I felt there was no clear structure to it. Now, i have written a few bars of music to go between some songs, organised a few where the band will come in off a vocal cue. A few will be straight count and in etc I agree, i hate it when it seems a band is having a conversation about what to play next after every song

Yeh there's always room to edit on the fly. We usually have 4 or 5 "on the side" that we can swap in, if for example a certain genre is going over better

I've been spending quite some time these last couple of days arranging our setlist. I've been trying to make it have a kind of natural flow. Aware that you need to hit highs and then pull back , then build up again. That's what she said etc etc I'm also trying to group songs into 3s or 4s, and create segways to move between each, then have planned pauses at the end of these "groupings". To try to keep the momentum going, and i think it just looks more professional. So i'm also trying to group songs that are in keys that match etc. So my question to you fine people....Too much?? Anyone else think about it to this degree?

[quote name='Cameronj279' timestamp='1454954354' post='2974580'] Here's my entry. Didn't do what I originally had planned as I reckon two tracks would be cheating so I've done this with just the one track. Also I hope folk don't mind but it says 1:02 but there's a bit of silence either side...I forgot to edit it out and I've now just realised I forgot to save... [url="https://soundcloud.com/cameron-jamieson-4/basschat-noodle-1"]https://soundcloud.c...sschat-noodle-1[/url] [/quote] CHEAAATTTTT!! Ban himmmmm!! Nice Cam. Enjoyed that

[quote name='MacDaddy' timestamp='1454940034' post='2974383'] So how would you argue regarding efficiency? [/quote] Depends on what you hope to gain from using the technique. If you want to get the percussive sound that double thumbing can give, its probably/possibly easier to get that with a thumb. If you just want to use it because it can give you...quicker 16ths for example. Maybe you could look at using a plectrum. But saying all this, there is no "wrong" way for anything. If it works for you, it's good to go

Nice Reminded me of I against I. Which is a good thing IMO

[quote name='will.tyson' timestamp='1454933409' post='2974256'] Hello, looking for a first bass, would like to play indie rock. I've looked at several basses in terms of new stuff, narrowed it down to the Peavey Millennium BXP 4 or the Hofner Ignition Violin Bass (feel this is slightly more on the novelty side though, anyone have any experience with overall sound quality/ease to play?) what do you guys think would be the better of the two? Ideally however, I would like a vintage bass, would be looking to spend £250-300 for the bass alone in this instance, happily pay more for other aspects of the set up - really struggling not only to know what is good in this side of the market, but where is would best to acquire one. Any advice will be greatly received. [/quote] Hi Will Firstly, if you are wanting to play indie rock, i'd go for the Peavey out of the two you suggested. Youll struggle to get a real vintage instrument for within your budget, but you might get a Squier VM Jazz . . One like this.... [url="http://www.kirstein.de/E-Baesse/Fender-Squier-Vintage-Modified-Jazz-Bass-RW-OLW.html?outm_source=froogle&outm_medium=ncpc&gclid=CMPs7taU6MoCFUHGGwodHZIJcg"]http://www.kirstein.de/E-Baesse/Fender-Squier-Vintage-Modified-Jazz-Bass-RW-OLW.html?outm_source=froogle&outm_medium=ncpc&gclid=CMPs7taU6MoCFUHGGwodHZIJcg[/url] I would keep an eye in the classifieds section on here. You can pick up some real bargains. Good luck

I enjoyed that. I enjoy Remco's playing in general too, so thank you for the link

Thank you for the suggestions everyone. Im struggling to find any to try out, which seems to be my biggest issue here

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1454850154' post='2973486'] H&K Red Box equipped amps are brilliant. I have a Tube 50 combo with one fitted. There is very little difference IMO between the DI output and the sound of the speaker mic'd up with an SM57. [/quote] Is there anywhere in the UK you can get these? I cant seem to find any...

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1454876426' post='2973872'] Great stuff... I might do something slapity next month in honour of all the guys trying out gear at the London bass guitar show. [/quote] I could also be persuaded....

[quote name='cameltoe' timestamp='1454703984' post='2972332'] I've no idea why, but this reminds me of Nick Drake. Lovely! [/quote] Thanks. Now, I'm off to look up Nick Drake

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1454656500' post='2971654'] Next month I think I'll just do a bass line something low down that actually sounds like a bass! [/quote] I was thinking this too. Maybe next month the challenge could be the whole riff has to be played in first position?!

[quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1454577683' post='2970888'] overdriven, machine gun-style 16ths! Hopefully there'll be room for some of that too [/quote] Have you heard my entry for next month??

Cheers Twincam. Recording was VERY basic, but it's what i have time for/available. Thought yours sounded bloody good for an ipad infront of a cab!!! Liked the riff. The second phrasing reminded me of "Carousel" by Blink 182. I have good memories of those times!!

Here's mine: [url="https://soundcloud.com/tona-fied/noodle-1"]https://soundcloud.c...a-fied/noodle-1[/url] Sorry for the lack of editing Free time is scarce in my house, so i recorded what i had in my head, and that will have to do! I've showed you mine, now lets see yours Recorded straight into laptop via garage band. AJR bass guitar. 22% reverb. Other than that, its a dry signal with no EQ tweaking, or no amp simulations etc. Like i said... no time

It's just the beginning

[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1454371375' post='2969176'] Last week I used 2x TKS S112 speakers and the Streamliner 900. Each speaker is 8 ohm, rated up to 250W, so 4 ohm load. Streamliner can output 900W into 4 ohm. So I did not push it too hard just in case, but the two cabs sounded good yet it was clear they would not cut it in anything but small gigs or for onstage monitoring. [/quote] I can't imagine how loud you guys play if 2 X S112s will only work for small gigs or onstage monitoring!? Bet the 4 together sound amazing though!!

Nice to be appreciated!

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1454397500' post='2969246'] Four? Do you play in stadiums..?? [/quote] Exactly what i was thinking

I liked the main riff, and agree it should be the "home" . If you go off into something else, try to make sure you come back to it. Reminds me of something "Slaves" would play, and i agree with Douglas, i don't think it would sound good overproduced. Sounds raw as it is. I think it should stay that way. Get it a bit tighter for the recording and it's good to go. Think your bass tone works great with it too. Of course, these things are just my opinion

VERY pleased Hoping to do some recording with it this week

Well i think the inspiration bit could work on "genre", and then maybe whoever "wins" gets to pick the next months inspiration. So maybe they could choose "something inspired by Jaco" ? I dunno. . . . Might work