Rodders

Had a gig Saturday night (no photo sorry), turned up, we were due to play outside but because of the weather were moved inside, we were told we were setting up in a corner with built in seating and one double socket. Myself and the drummer did our best explain why this would not work (the bar was opposite us approximately two feet if the drums had set up. So they moved us around the corner from the bar to a small area with a double height ceiling.. Suffice to say I could not hear myself at all, even with the Thumpinator and my isolator pad the amount of reverberation from me and the drums meant it was not a gig to remember. This Saturday coming will be much better I'm sure!

I use Mono M80 sleeves, I need a better solution for cable storage, probably going to go with the Thomann accessory bag mini when I get the chance. I mainly went with the mono stuff because you don't have to lay the bag down to get the bass out/put it in. Got a camera bag with spares and tools etc in as well.

I've tried a few different gauges and found I don't like anything less than a 1.5mm. Dunlop Gator 2mm being my current favourite. Everything I've tried below that seems too clicky and doesn't give me the volume and attack that I would like.

Very sad news, recently discovered his solo albums and enjoyed them. Lovely fretless sound. We need to protect Herbie Flowers at all costs!

Outside of a bass and drum jam, no I've not had a specific session to get to know each other playing wise. I've found you either gel or you don't, I seem to get on better with drummers who are feel first before technique, I've only ever played with one drummer I couldn't get on with and that was more a "all the gear, no idea" situation. He had a nice shiny kit but couldn't keep time consistently..

I want to get back in to fretless so I'm learning: Hurt in your Heart - John Martyn. Having a go at After the Gold Rush - Michael Hedges (Michael Manring) now and again too.

About 90% self taught, had a few lessons with different tutors through the years. Started with one finger on each hand and worked my way up. Learnt as much theory as my attention span could take in, never learnt to read sheet music as I never had enough of a need for it.

Thanks Ped, much appreciated Sir! I will give it a go!

Yes I think so, if I'm understanding the Keeley's controls correctly, how do I know when I'm sending just enough signal? I had wondered why at times the compressor wasn't doing much and at times I was wondering if it could be the cause of distortion..

Hi All, I understand there probably isn't a foolproof way of doing this as every gig and rehearsal is different. I wanted to ask how do I go about setting the gain on my compressor (Keeley Bassist) vs the gain and master volume on my amp so that everything cooperates happily. The only other thing I have on my board that has a volume adjustment is a Radial Bigshot I/O, if that makes any difference. Any and all advice is much appreciated.

I've had an HB MB-5 for a while, changed the stock pickup for a Warmann as it was quite trebly to my ears and the magnets stick out which bugged me. Left the pickguard off so it looks Cliff Williams style. Threw a set of GHS P flats on and I was away. Very punchy sound, even better running through a HPF and compressor, the weight doesn't bother me but I gig sat on a stool.

Not sure if he is a member here but James Maxted is a cool guy to watch for covers and reviews Ed Friedland - Bass Whisperer TV same sort of thing. Tony Senatore's Classic Bass Tracks - covers you don't see often. Ato71 - wide range of covers Alfon Lopez - wide range of covers My favourite non bass Youtube channel - Mark Felton Productions for those among us who are into military history.

Two, fretted and fretless or two fretted, one standard, one tuned down.

I use La Bella's (recently upped the gauge to FM 109-49) on my P bass and use GHS precisions on my OLP Stingray. Tone up full. I prefer high tension and the only strings I've found smoother than the La Bella or GHS are Pyramid Golds.

Go with the singer if possible, keep your head up and make sure you're aware for any cues. If I make a big mistake then probably drop out for a bar (or next appropriate place) then drop back in.

Beautiful! Reminds me of Carvin basses.

Used my Elf with my BF Super Twin Saturday night, kept up with 3 Marshalls no problem. How do people run the gain as I've read that the higher it is the more compression you get, so some have started maxing the volume and adjusting gain to suit?

It might be worth wiping them down with alcohol, a lot of flatwound strings I have used still have residue from the manufacturing process straight out of the packet.

Can anyone recommend a tech in Norfolk or Suffolk who deals with Class D? My Tecamp Puma has developed a fault. I'd like to get it repaired as its the most powerful amp I have. Cheers, Ronnie.

Hi All, Not sure if it is worth asking but wondered if others have had a similar experience. I was gigging in a cramped pub over the weekend, no air con, my rig was between the drums and a Marshall 4x12 stack. Ran fine for the first few songs but would then start clipping/distorting, shutdown and then come back after a few seconds then repeat the cycle. It worked fine the next day in a well ventilated conservatory, fans were working fine in the head itself, it wasn't next to any other amps plenty of air flow. Is there any way I can stop this happening again apart from carry a spare?

I've got 3 slipped/herniated discs from L4/5 downwards, just come out of the worst sciatica flare up to date, part of my foot is still numb. Fortunately for me as I already have a disability that limits my balance and mobility, band mates are very understanding. Played sitting for a long time, fortunately I can play well enough so that band members don't care about the rest of it. Barefaced cabs, stretching and trying my to manage my weight seems the best way forward..

I can recommend a TecAmp Puma 900 as @Paul S mentions, very light and compact. 600w at 8 ohms and the full 900 at 4 ohms obviously. Very clean and clear, I use it with both my Barefaced set ups. Comes in its own little handbag too 😂 The new equivalent is the Eich T-900 I think. I think you can still pick up the Puma relatively cheap second hand.

Thanks Nige, I've pinged Ashdown a message through their website and will get on to Celestion too!