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[quote name='charic' timestamp='1489052729' post='3253948'] The Helix "seems" to be more popular amongst bass players. However, that may be because you can't seem to find any Axe units in the UK to trial! [/quote] That's a good point

I really know something like this will benefit me. As much as I like to be limited I like a lot a variations of the same things. Like fuzz, delay, reverbs etc. I'm just after opinions. Also with the midi I'm guessing it could change the presets on my Novation Bass Station?

I was thinking about using one of those sheet music stands that clamp onto a mic stand. Pros are that I won't have to carry a big stand around. Cons are I probably won't be able to have my pedalboard in front of it and I need it there. Any recommendations?

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1488189867' post='3246537'] Play the biggest set you feel comfortable with. Currently I've got 43 - 136 flats on my 5 string P bass and 45 - 130 rounds on the others. OK I don't slap or bend strings, but if you don't either go as big as you can. My experience, with my style, I usually get a better sound out of bigger strings. [/quote] I was thinking about 110-50 I'll go for that.

Just out of interest really. What gauge do you use for E flat standard and drop C#? I play mostly in C# I'm thinking of .110-.045.

Trying scoring with a Stanley knife.

You're not in the band. Band members always have president. Even if it was a day before the show.

Well for me. I was learning drums at about 12 yo. Then my little sister came along and they were just too noisy for a new born. My dad played bass and he just started teaching me Motown lines and I sold my drums and bought a Fender cowpoke.

June 2 - Le Pub, Newport supporting Holding Absence. [url="http://www.wegottickets.com/newportlepub"]tickets here[/url] June 3 - Camden Rocks, London. [url="http://camdenrocks.seetickets.com/tour/camden-rocks"]tickets here[/url]

So we've got a Lemmy which is class. We've got a Duff McKegen which is also class. But I want THE bassist of doom Jaco P! I've tweeted Funko and spot to someone who deals with them and he said that's the way to go. So if you want one get tweeting! @originalfunko

Pelican case.

Full eq etc. Would be great as a spare if you had a rack setup.

[quote name='skb558' timestamp='1487191005' post='3237989'] Congratulations! Great tune! Where can we hear some more? [/quote] That's it for uploading songs for now but we have a few shows coming up. Some are yet to be confirmed. Keep up to date here https://m.facebook.com/shadowsintolightofficial/

[quote name='cheddatom' timestamp='1487164813' post='3237678'] https://shadowsintolight.bandcamp.com/ great bass tone! Well done, I'd love to get played on Radio 1! I have to say googling "shadows into light band" brings up a youtube video for your song which isn't available - I'd sort that out and get it on Spotify etc ASAP to take advantage of your new exposure [/quote] Thanks for the tone compliment. And for the you tube heads up. I'll get on to the Spotify thing tomorrow. That's a good idea.

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1487092687' post='3236998'] Nice one, I class that as a real achievement, chuffed for you. [/quote] It's 100% the most people listening at once to a song I play on haha.

[quote name='MoonBassAlpha' timestamp='1487026578' post='3236452'] Well done, that must be an amazing feeling. I hope you can get a recording of the show. [/quote] Yeah it's on the Radio 1 player. Cheers!

So Dan P Carter played my band Shadows Into Light on his rock show (about 1:04 in). It's the first time I've ever be played on the radio in any way. It's blown my tiny mind.

[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1486462645' post='3231932'] I used to use a fairly scooped sound with a Sansamp BDDI, but if I were to go back playing hardcore and punk, (I don't play the slower heavier stuff unless it's more like QOTSA dirty bluesy rock) I'd use a Sansamp BDDI (the latest one with mids helps!) or the VT Bass pedal...I really think Tech 21 nailed the tones of slightly slightly hairy notes all the way to much more grind. Personally, I think Darkglass need WAY more demo videos with bassists using Fender Ps, Js, Rics and Stingrays...you'd be surprised how many heavier bands just using a P bass and have some hair on the notes. The P bass just 'sits' in the lower mids properly to me. Using much more scooped tones from dual pickup active Dingwalls is pretty niche, despite the popularity of Dingwall in the heavy genre recently. I still think one of the best metal bass tones I've heard is Billy Gould's old aggressive tones....that is one of the best examples of a heavier overdriven bass that cuts through the recordings like a knife! Very punchy and tight. Funnily enough Billy now uses Darkglass! I'd like to hear his tone with it. [/quote] Talking of a Pbass with a DG. You can hear my USA P with a B7K here http://shadowsintolight.bandcamp.com/track/beautiful-monsters