krispn

My approach to playing is the same in both my originals and covers band. I have a song structure to follow and a bass line to play which I can embellish here and there with fills etc but MY opinion is that my role as a bass player is to support the song/band. In my originals band I try and write a bass part which at best enhances the song or at least fits the song, a skill I learned from playing covers and listening to my fellow band mates as well as recording of other bands/players. I've played my own songs more in the last 6 months than anyone other tunes so I'm basically covering myself at every practice and gig! Cutting to the chase my point is with playing live, as long as the punters (and the band are enjoying it), it doesn't matter who wrote the song in the first place as you'll likely have already played it 100's of times be it a cover or original. I enjoy the money from gigging covers and the reception from an appreciative crowd, especially if it's our own material. I wouldn't give up my originals band to play covers exclusively or vice versa and fortunately I don't have to

Gavin bought a pedal - smooth deal and a pleasure to deal with

Mark bought a bass from me just last week and I can say with confidence the whole process was a pleasure! Mark was clear and prompt with his comm's and was prompt with his payment which is the bit you all want to know Hope you enjoy the bass as much as I have!

The m80 is us top unit. The drive is 'modern' but the basic clean mode is great. The difference with the cour switch is noticeable in a good way. I'm using one in a covers band and it gives me 2 usable bass tones in the clean channel one classic one modern just brith that switch. Having a clean blended drive is nice too. Worth a look I'd say.

Gigging with a three piece 'rock/punk' band (all our own stuff) a while back the sound guy compliments my tone saying thats the way a bass should sound (P bass/Chromes). The headline band who weren't punk but a modern kinda 'cool' band had the worst, clankiest bass tone anyone in the room had heard and made me realise why I got props from the sound guy! I use flats for everything but sometimes the bite from round wounds can't be beaten as I'm discovering with some down tuned covers stuff I'm playing at the minute.

Chris it's been a delight to deal with you. Highly recommended!

These can be expensive/hard to find but the FEA Labs dual dist or Photon Fuzz look frickkin awesome. Very tweakable, blend control etc. I know I'm on the look out for them! Fuzz http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaJZsIwIlR8 Dual Drive http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqaMp3dRH1Y Tasty!

Loving the jazz flats - my favourite string to date. I'm looking forward to the round wound TI's when I get my next set of rounds.

Michael was a pleasure to deal with. Prompt postage nd great comm's. Always kept me informed at every step of the transaction. Danke!

Likewise I'm rehearsing and gigging that weekend otherwise I'd have drove over from Edinburgh. All the best with the bash folks!