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I've heard of the third mic technique to capture the finger noises but on the few occasions where I've been recording its just been Di and speaker cab captured. I'd like to muck about with these techniques but that's gonna be on my own time not studio time

The basswitch has a eq, boost and two efx loops one which has a blend function. It's spendy but a superb unit!

I may be picking up a Tone Hammer 350 this week and look forward to revisiting these settings again. Plus we have a new desk in the band so could try two bass signals - send a clean one FOH and a 2nd to blend in a bit of filth. Any of you guys give them a go and what did you think?

We have a New Year's Day gig and have done these last few years. It's a sweet gig, going on for the early slot about 6. Lot's of tourists and regulars kicking about and the mix of rock/pop covers along with Irish stuff (Pogues etc) goes down a treat!

Gioby That's what I initially thought. I've been looking at the MicroMon from beringher which could take the di from my preamp on the pedal board and use the other line in from iPod/laptop. It's a tidy we unit and only about £20! Thanks for the input

Here's a really useful link to understanding the ToneHammer and how the controls interact.....keep's me wanting to go back and try one again!! http://www.talkbass.com/threads/sansamp-para-driver-vs-aguilar-tone-hammer.755083/#post-10678938

The beauty of being in a 'one guitar band' is playing busier where it sounds good but then locking back in for the groove/power. I've been in one guitar bands and loved the freedom to play a bit busier but then again I've been busy as hell in a two guitar and keys band where everything was locked into a big 'chords' section all strummy and dreamy...... but there was space for the bass to 'lead' the melody/changes. Ultimately you just gotta play and have fun and know where to step out and when to lock in. Listening...... I think thats what the old guys called it

This may seem like a dumb question but could I run one of these audio interfaces (I was looking at the focus rite solo thingy) without my laptop connected as a headphone practice amp? I'm guessing I'd have to power it via usb but it just struck me while looking for a headphone amp that one of these might double up for both tasks- well if it had a separate power supply feeding it. Opinions or a swift slap round the ear appreciated

In my regular gig I've been messing around with cab placement these last few shows. I've found if I have the bass cab (a 212 cab) off to my right pointing across the stage so the sound is coming across to me and the drummer - we can both hear things pretty well. We have PA support so I'm not needing the amp to fill the room. Also it means I'm not standing right in front of the cab plus having the little bit of distance means I'm actually hearing the bass better. It also doubles as a stand for the desk which is useful! I've tried having the cab in front of the drummer kinda in front of the kick and hi hats and again angled towards me but the above placement is better in terms of fitting on the 'stage' area and for us hearing the bass. This will be the preferred set up at gigs where we have the space to do so and where we have PA support as the whole band feels its a good compromise for on stage volume, hearing the bass and practicality.

There is a very comprehensive thread on talk bass and the view from those who know is the M212 is the best bet I have a M212 and it's great!

I've been playing a 5'er for a few years and recently sold an old 4 string (well traded) as I tried the 4 string at a rehearsal with one band and then at a gig on the same night kinda back to back and I just missed the low B. I actually traded for another 5er and sold my Lakland JO5 but only as it was a Dingwall PZ5 which was too good to miss. Basically if you love the 5'er keep it. If you can borrow a 4 string Jazz and take it to the gig/rehearsal and see how it feels back to back playing the 4 then the 5 I'd recommend it.....otherwise it's GAS. Good luck!

If the cab is Scotland bound id be happy to try it. Happy to be added to the list of possible testers PM me if your getting involved and starting a list Gavin

I put some Dimarzio Model J's in mine but that was purely as I wanted hum free and a hair more P bass sounding tone. If you like the jazz sound stick with it as is. If you wanna change something just for the sake of it or to give it your own mark then by all means. I'm not sure what to suggest but Bart's are great (they will take away from the vintage look though). As for the tuners again they're fine and they work, changing them will kill the look but that's a personal choice again. Only issue I ever had was having the RW Jazz stolen and when playing the replacement bass tuning the wrong direction in a gig and then struggling to get back in tune as I'd bamboozled myself my tuner had been nick too so couldn't silent tune to fix it! Good luck whatever you decide!