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This a very interesting video by Scott Grove about tuning (and why your guitar/bass sometimes sounds out of tune even when your intonation is spot on). It's mainly for guitar but it is relevant for bass too. He also has videos about setting up intonation as well. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tfxy_zs0Mo

[quote name='lojo' timestamp='1391174467' post='2354105'] That's the first comment against my initial stance and most of the thoughts above, nothing wrong with that, I don't think anyway is right or wrong and so many variables, but can I ask, you need 5, does everyone come knowing the stuff well, or during these is there a lot of teaching chords and parts which haven't been done as homework (you've mentioned if the songs are brand new, which in my example if homework is done, no song is brand new) ? [/quote] Ironically, even though in my ideal world I would rehearse until the cows come home, I'm playing in the backing band for a blues singer/harmonica player over from the states in July. He doesn't want to do any rehearsals before we tour and will just shout out the key and the feel of the songs on the night (he says he doesn't like set lists). The adrenalin will be pumping at those gigs and that's for sure.

[quote name='lojo' timestamp='1391174467' post='2354105'] That's the first comment against my initial stance and most of the thoughts above, nothing wrong with that, I don't think anyway is right or wrong and so many variables, but can I ask, you need 5, does everyone come knowing the stuff well, or during these is there a lot of teaching chords and parts which haven't been done as homework (you've mentioned if the songs are brand new, which in my example if homework is done, no song is brand new) ? [/quote] You're obviously used to playing with more professional musicians than I am

When myself and some friends came together to play 3 weddings (for some friends getting hitched) a couple of years ago. We had 5 rehearsals to get us tight enough. Personally I think that if the songs are brand new to everybody, then 5 rehearsals are the minimum you need to get up to speed. Anything else would mean the first gig would be of a substandard quality. If the rest of the band can't, or won't, commit to 5 rehearsals then it's a non starter in my opinion.

Plug a decent mic into your recorder. The stock ones probably have limited capability to capture lower frequency ranges.

Does anybody else visualise Stephen Hawking singing when they listen to Daft Punk? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5l2ChAqRDg

[quote name='Kiwi' timestamp='1391081983' post='2352972'] The transparent one? Is it possible that it might not have been a Fender? [/quote] Aha.....a bit of research shows you're right. It's one he had made and it's got a 'Guitarman' logo. http://www.nilerodgers.com/blogs/planet-c-in-english/1051-my-plexiglass-guitarman

Interestingly, Nile Rodgers appears in the 'Get Lucky' video with a bit of tape over the Fender logo of his guitar. I assume he felt a bit miffed that Fender never wanted to produce a signature version of his Strat and wasn't going to advertise them if they didn't feel he was good enough for them. Then all of a sudden he's Twittering like crazy about how his new signature model is being worked on (you could tell it obviously meant a lot to him). I assume that Fender came to their senses and realised that after Daft Punk's latest album went multi platinum, he'd be a great ambassador for the brand.

[quote name='Kiwi' timestamp='1390728395' post='2348576'] middle aged mancave heroes. [/quote] I like it.

I played in a huge gym hall at Colne Great British R&B Festival. The sound was atrocious, both on stage and in the audience. All I can suggest is to play quietly and make the audience come to you, instead of trying to project yourselves to the four corners of a huge room.

I thought it was very informative and not patronising at all.

No but I've played through one a few times and it rocked. But weighing in at 5 stone you really do need roadies. I tried to pick one up and it was so heavy I was convinced it was screwed to the floor

What the............Duh!!!!

Duh!!!! Dammit!!

Duh!!!! You got me again!!!

Ehhh? Duh!!!!!

The purple munchkin strikes again.

You're right, some people like authentic grunge. You could always just replace the hardware and screws with new stuff. Then if you ever want to sell, you can replace the new hardware with the old rusty stuff.

[quote name='deefer_dog' timestamp='1390849210' post='2350372'] So, ye may call me mad, but I have a major sweet spot for my Fleabass! The sound through my EBS, with mids boosted is sweet, and, it's FUN to play! Anyhoo, I was playing a gig befpre Christmas, aaaaannnnnd someone stood on the cable, as I was moving around, and there was a 'ca-CHUNK'. The body, surrounding the jack socket, cracked, and basically, is kind of shagged! I didn't realize how thin the wood was around there. Any suggestions/ideas? I do love the bass, for the reasons I mentioned. Maybe perspex to cover the top side of the bass? [/quote] How about installing a Stratocaster style input. You'd just need to make the hole a little bigger and drill a couple of holes for the screws like this . http://axeblaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/5input.jpg

[quote name='tom5string' timestamp='1390823271' post='2349828'] Don't you post such links, DON'T YOU -> a stack-knob Jazz in blonde, WOW. [/quote] So much choice! You'll just have to sell your house and buy them all!

The distance between pickup and strings makes a big difference to the sound and output of your bass. Use this as an opportunity to experiment with different heights. I personally recommend having the pickup as high as possible but not so high that the string or your fingers hit off it while playing. Also make sure that the output is even across the strings (i.e. Adjusting the pickup height so the pick up is considerably closer to the E string, will mean the E and A strings will sound much louder than the D and G strings and result in an unbalanced sound).

Does his cab glow in the dark like this guys? [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f15/glowing-ampeg-410hlf-664420/"]http://www.talkbass....-410hlf-664420/[/url]

[quote name='Funky Dunky' timestamp='1390654617' post='2347953'] Well this is the thing - the nut seems like it may need filed down. I'm no expert, but the action seems very high there. I'm terrified to touch the truss rod, and don't have the tools to file down the nut. I would rather a pro did the first set up but as I say, skinto....so that's out. I'm scared I make it worse or damage it and cost myself more money in the long run. Watched some videos on setting up the bass but I'm only confident enough to tweak the saddles. [/quote] Tweak that truss rod. It's easy. Do it a quarter turn at a time. The tighter the truss gets the straighter the neck will end up and the lower the action will be. When you loosen the truss rod it puts a bow in the neck, and your action gets higher. The trick is never to use too much force and overtighten the truss rod. As long as you follow that rule, your bass will be ok. You can then fine tune your action, via the saddles at the bridge, if need be.