mep

I didn't read all of it but what I did was good. I stopped using Limewire years ago but will continue with my Spotify use for a while yet.

I liked the song and the bassline. IMO it looked like Usher was miming playing because when he stopped playing the sound didn't change. He had a nice bass and looked like he can play and was having fun.

+1 for detuning to Eb, and adding compression.

I love playing with a pick on a few songs. They are covers an if the original was played with a pick then I will use one as well. Sometimes I actually favour a pick over fingers, like playing Killing in the name by RATM.

[quote name='TDM' timestamp='1252162484' post='590753'] GAK can be very slow. If you want to buy from them I suggest you call them up first and make sure they have a bass physically in stock. [/quote] I have ordered an Orange Crush PIX 20LDX guitar amp for our sons birthday next week. They emailed me today to say they do not have any in stock untill the end of next week! Not many places seem to keep these in stock so I'll stick with them, although I run the risk of it not being here in time! They seem to have good feedback from what I can gather.

I use the dual band compressor, a Boss OC2 & a chorus pedal. I have no pedal board and they are just left on the stage so space is not a problem for me. The Ashdown is built very well and will survive on stage with no problems. As for the UV light, reading Ashdowns blurb, it is so you can set the level correctly to ensure you are sending a good signal to your amp. In practice this doesn't make a lot of difference IMO. As other have said it it part of their trademark dersign and it does look quite cool. The size could be smaller, but is similar to the Markbass range of pedals, possibly a bit bigger than them?

[quote name='mep' timestamp='1335788272' post='1635955'] We do a blasting version of Tainted Love and it's one of the best covers in our set!! We are a guitar based band with no keyboards in sight. We have based our version on the Prozac+ cover which you all need to check out. The guitar riff in the intro sets it off. It's not as gloomy as the Marylin Manson version either. Forget the original, except for emphasing the 2 beats before 'get away' & 'run away'. I play around with the bassline which uses triads and inversions. Use a pick as this song can rock out, honestly. We have recorded this for our CD which is almost ready. If it was I would make the mp3 available for you to listen to. [/quote] OK, so our recording of Tainted Love has been made and I have uploaded it for anyone who is interetested in listening to it. This song has also been mentioned in the thread Songs That Make You Vomit (Bilbo). I'm not fan of the original or Marilyn Mansons version either. Our's which is based on the Prozac+ sits somewhere a bit more comfortable. I hope you agree.

I have only used an OC2, and agree with the comments about them. Although to overcome the slighty dodgy tracking with my MM Ray I play higher up the neck which really helps. I have also read that you can use a compressor before to help iron out potential problems. My effects loop has an Ashdown dual band compressor first and it helps a bit.

Another for thinner sticks, they really do work. But also an experienced drummer can play quieter. Unfortunately a lot of pub rockers are unable to play at more than one volume.

On my MM Ray 2 band eq I have both on full with the amp boosting the low mids. I may tweek the bass eq to suit room acoustics. On my active Charvel I only have 1 eq that is again on full treble unless I'm practicing through cans or a practice amp then I have to roll it off a bit.

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1337848562' post='1666223'] Elvis didn't die, "he just went home". [/quote] I thought he had "just left the building"

I have a spare kettle lead in my bag amongst many other items. We also have a big bag of various leads for the PA etc., although if we go to a venue where there is a PA provided at least this bag won't go and we would have to do with what's in our gig bags or spare house stuff.

I'll be recording the 1am repeat and the next programme too.

For what seems like years now we used to open with Cigs & Alcohol by Oasis. Our band line up is the same as yours.

Anything by Pino with Paul Young.

We do a blasting version of Tainted Love and it's one of the best covers in our set!! We are a guitar based band with no keyboards in sight. We have based our version on the Prozac+ cover which you all need to check out. The guitar riff in the intro sets it off. It's not as gloomy as the Marylin Manson version either. Forget the original, except for emphasing the 2 beats before 'get away' & 'run away'. I play around with the bassline whuich uses triads and inversions. Use a pick as this song can rock out, honestly. We have recorded this for our CD which is almost ready. If it was I would make the mp3 available for you to listen to.

Radio 1 are coming to Torbay next month. I'll be giving them a miss, and will make sure I keep my windows shut so I don't hear Chris Moyles shoot his fat mouth off.

Tell him to sell them and buy a Pod or other multi-effects unit.

I shall look forward to checking out some of the video links in the comfort of my own home & set of cans on. I am a big fan of Hillage, Gong & Hawkwind. I can't believe no one has mentioned the epic [i]Live Herald [/i]by Steve Hillage. One of my fav LP's of his.

I have just finished watching my recording of it. I had to fast forward in the middle TBH as I didn't have time to watch it all. The sound seemed ok and you can really hear Geddy up in the mix. His tone was good. Unfortunately for Dave_bass5 there wasn't much gear to look at. Geddy kept his Jazz bass throughout the whole gig and his backline was hidden by 3 chicken rotisseries. The chicken costume wearing roadie coming out to brush some oil on the oven chickens during Spirit of The Radio was mildly amusing, more so for the band. I suppose it was an evolution of the washing machines they used to have some years ago! The Southpark Lil Rush piece as an intro to Tom Sawyer was more amusing, unlike the strange bit before the start with them in a caravan and Geedy doing a mad Scotsman!

Awesome. I'm too late to vote, but glad you won. Congratulations & enjoy the Sandberg, although the Yamaha sounds the nuts.

[quote name='leftybassman392' timestamp='1334005594' post='1609642'] I thought this was going to be a 'life, the universe and everything' kind of thread. What a gip! Still voted though. [/quote] Me too. I was about to come out with some mind expanding idea about 'life, the universe and everything', but can now only confirm that many years ago I started out on the recorder!

[quote name='GreeneKing' timestamp='1333951549' post='1608556'] The rhythm guitarist did it in the study with the lead piping. [/quote] I thought he attacked her with a pick?

[quote name='bassman2790' timestamp='1333875314' post='1607516'] I have been literally laughing out loud reading this thread. You guys are the Kings of the Piss-takers [/quote] I too love reading all the comments that follow things like this. Keep it up, well on something else as the auction has ended,