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[quote name='roman_sub' timestamp='1434033225' post='2796140'] FromFrFr It sounds like it could be an issue regarding relative pitching. Good singing is largely a mental process (no doubt, some will disagree...), and if you've heard yourself back through the monitors to be able to pitch correctly initially, you should be able to retain the memory of the relative pitch.... If, on the other hand, you could not "align" yourself to start with (i.e. you were not sure where the note you were singing "should" be pitched), then it sounds plausible that you will be off-key when you can finally hear yourself, having not previously established a link between your vocal pitching and the other instruments. I guess just to add to that, securely knowing where the pitches without simple reference is hard and may take years of practice!! [/quote] This sounds like a possibility. Don't forget that while you're singing, you're listening to the other band members, playing yourself etc. So there's some multi - tasking going on, while you're attempting to do what so many have told you not to. Some singing lessons may help ? Best wishes for solving this

I adore my Cello, 'tis a thing of beauty. Sadly don't get to play it often enough, but that will be remedied once the mobile rehearsal studio is ready Same scale length as a bass guitar don't y' know

Roadworn precision, just does the job so easily I can pay attention to everything else that's going on

Si sold me a mini strat. The package was thoughtfully put together and arrived in A1 condition. You can tell when someone puts care into what they do and Si's package was a demonstration of that idea in action Definately recommeded Cheers Si Tom

[quote name='jonnythenotes' timestamp='1433265635' post='2789589'] Les...... I have had problems for years with hearing loss and seemingly random bouts of deafness.... particularly first thing in the morning. It got to the stage where I could not put my head underwater as water would get in, but not get out, become almost stagnant, and cause infection. I lost all of my high frequency hearing, could only hold the phone to my left ear, as the right one was so bad, and had to ask people to repeat almost everything they said, unless it was spoken loudly in the first place. The worst thing though was all the sounds I was hearing seemed to mix up into one jumbled drone with no definition. A busy pub, or playing in the band was awful, some times worse than others as my ability to focus in on, or filter things out vanished. I had them syringed a couple of times over the last 5 years, but each time I developed a severe infection as the force of the water actually damaged my ear drum, and only removed some of the wax, which very quickly clogged up again. Three months ago, it got so bad I became permanently deaf in my right ear, and went to my local GP. This doctor said instead of syringing again as it is so invasive, and carried out by a busy practice nurse, he made me an appointment at my local hospital for micro suction. Six weeks later I had this done under controlled conditions, by an audiologist, and registered nurse, and the difference,( which was instant,) was absolutely amazing. After 15 minutes of what I will call a minor and painless op, the problem was fixed. The amount of compacted wax that came out of both ears was incredible. The cure but was immediate, and has been a permanent fix. It is a system whereby the wax is removed by a tiny high pressure vacuum, like a drinking straw, and a small spoon to fetch bigger lumps out. When they had finished, I could hear so well, it became a bit confusing, as I got so dizzy, (which is normal,) I had to sit down while my ears, and balance system re adjusted to normality. I know I have gone on a bit, but unless you experience this wax compaction, and what it does to you, people have no conception of how it can ruin your life.... My advice Les....get back to the doctor, and get on the list for audio micro suction.... Hearing loss creeps up on you so slowly, you get used to it, it becomes normal, and you don't even realise you are dealing with it until it really becomes unbearable.... Hope this helps... And DON'T accept syringing as an option... [/quote] Excellent post sir, thank you for taking the time to share that

Met Steve at one of his gigs to pick up a Mesa 400+ he was kind enough to sell me at a nice price. He was also upfront throughout the whole deal and inspired trust all the way, most definately someone I'd be comfortable with recommending. Steve also did some very tidy bass playing while I was there at the sound check. Good luck with the new project Steve Steve certainly knows his 400's and passed along some very useful tips, which I'm looking forward to exploring on the new head. B.C. - Steve is one of the goodn's, you can deal with confidence

Isn't the break angle of the string over the bridge and nut influential with string tension ?

Ray Against the Machine has a CH guitars 6 string bass for sale on this forum. A very playable instrument with a Quilted top for under £200.00, which is insanely cheap for the instrument that it is - I've played it. It's also in almost new condition. If it was in a shop, it would have gone the day it was put up for sale.

[quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1432291175' post='2780040'] So sad to hear of the passing of yet another great player [/quote] This ^ What a year this is turning out to be

The passing of BB King- a landmark moment in musical history. Thank you for so much RIP

[quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1431553276' post='2772635'] I always use Google to search here.Type the following to make use of Google's "Site" feature: Aguilar AG500 site:basschat.co.uk [/quote] Thanks for the tip, I'll do that