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Options To Refinish A Bass In The North West?
Conan replied to bagsieblue's topic in General Discussion
[quote name='bagsieblue' timestamp='1391287320' post='2355487'] Thanks - where is he based (can't see that it is immediately obvious from the website). I'm in Chorley, so Lancs ish based would be best. [/quote] The website is a bit useless isn't it? Although there is a contact mobile phone number. I believe he is somewhere in the Cumberland area... but others who know his work better than me will be able to advise more specifically. -
Options To Refinish A Bass In The North West?
Conan replied to bagsieblue's topic in General Discussion
[quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1391286928' post='2355481'] I've known and used Dave many times (as have lots in NE/NW), he isn't the cheapest but he is very good! [/quote] You've [b][i]known[/i][/b] him many times? Are you a Buddhist? -
[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1391095491' post='2353215'] Going back to your original post, it sounds as though you're not sure if you want or even need an acoustic bass guitar. Not knowing the full details of this potential deal, I couldn't comment on the financial aspect, but personally I wouldn't trade a bass I had for one I didn't know if I wanted it or not. [/quote] Nail on the head! I have a fairly expensive (for me) bass up for sale or trade. I enquired about a trade with the owner of the above-mentioned electro-acoustic bass, more out of interest than anything else. My band are not a loud rock band, and we have talked about doing the odd acoustic gig. I thought this avenue might be one worth exploring. After some more thought and some advice (not just from BC!) I have decided not to proceed with the trade. For my needs, I think an E-A bass might fall between two stools to a certain extent. I am too old and too short-tempered to go and sit in a music shop trying basses! However, at some stage in the future I may decide to give a more modestly-priced acoustic bass a try...
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Options To Refinish A Bass In The North West?
Conan replied to bagsieblue's topic in General Discussion
This guy seems very well regarded. Haven't used him myself though... [url="http://www.dwilsonguitars.com/"]http://www.dwilsonguitars.com/[/url] -
[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1391213060' post='2354739'] I'd be interested to hear the sounds some people think they play with... [/quote] I'm not sure what you mean. Are you suggesting that some of us don't actually [b][i]know[/i][/b] what sound we play with?
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Bass lines you can't get out of your head
Conan replied to leftybassman392's topic in General Discussion
Another Pixies track... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDB77nMix5k -
[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1391181154' post='2354261'] I like to be well-rehearsed, but there is something to be said for this approach! [/quote] It [i][b]can[/b][/i] be fun. If all the musicians play the same instrument in the same tuning all night (like in typical blues music). But if there are any changes of instrument or tuning needed, and the "leader" is unaware of these.... disaster can ensue!
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[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1391113420' post='2353514'] Don't get carried away with mids as you'll find most people who talk about them as some sort of holy grail can't play with that sort of sound or indeed even use it themseles...possibly, unknowingly.. Most will suggest you use some sort of mid to cut through when really the problem lies elsewhere in the band mix. They may even suggest you do this...and sacrifice your type of sound for the good of the band. [/quote] Interesting. You are obviously an experienced player, and yet your advice goes against that of nearly everybody else. Also, how many of us actually have our own "sound"? Our own [b][i]style[/i][/b], yes. But [i]sound[/i]? That changes depending on the bass you play, the state of the strings, the shape, size and type of room, how tired you are and a million and one other factors (without even mentioning amps, soundmen or PA!!). I suggested that the OP use "some sort of mid to cut through". I also suggested that "sacrificing his type of sound for the good of the band" might be worth a try. Of course, as with many other things, if your band mates are ignorant, self-obsessed megalomaniacs you may get nowhere with this strategy - but the OP suggests that this is not the case.
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[quote name='cheddatom' timestamp='1391174803' post='2354114'] "mids" to me is far too vague a term. Quite often we see "noooo, don't cut your mids" but without specifying a frequency or smaller frequency range than just "mids" it's a pointless remark.[/quote] No it isn't. Many amps (mine included) only have three "tone" controls - bass, mid/middle/midrange, and treble. In that scenario, advising someone to cut or boost the mids is entirely appropriate. Suggesting he "cut 400Hz" would be a pointless remark. Also, advising a cut or boost at, say, 400Hz might work wonderfully in one particular room, or with one particular bass - but change basses or move rooms and it could introduce all kinds of horrible noises! EQ is a very dynamic thing, needing constant tweaking. There is no "one size fits all" solution unless you always play in the same room, with the same gear, to the same number of people... Of course, if they have a more complex EQ section, parametic or graphic - then the term "mids" is rather general and therefore almost meaningless.
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[quote name='gjones' timestamp='1391180572' post='2354254'] 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). [/quote] Nightmare! I hope he pays well...
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[quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1391148890' post='2353756'] Michael "Sugar Bear" Foreman [/quote] I wonder how on earth one acquires a nickname like that?
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Every band is different. As bass player you should really try to fit into a certain frequency range that either complements or contrasts with the other instruments. Of course, the frequency range available will depend on the type of instruments in your band and subtle things like how the drummer tunes his/her kit, the sound that the guitarist(s) favour(s), whether you have a keyboard player with a wandering left hand, etc. You can only really find your frequency "pocket" by playing together with your band. The "pocket" will also vary from room to room and even little things like changing strings can have an effect! From my point of view (shared by many) I like my bass tone to "fit" with or into the overall band sound. There is no point turning up and insisting that "this is my sound, this is what I have always used" when you sonically disappear into the drum kit and the keyboards or rhythm guitar! If you want to be heard, and want to complement the band - you may have to change your sound quite radically. Usually, what sounds good at home or in solo practice, sounds poor in a band context. Too much bass muddies up the mix, but too little makes the band sound weak (if you are playing on backline only - through a decent PA you will get all your bass end through the FOH speakers anyway). Despite what others have said, mids are your friend here. They can give definition and the [b][i]impression of[/i][/b] volume without actually having to turn up. Bass amps do not handle bass frequencies very efficiently, so unless you have a massive amp and lots of speakers you will not hear much low end anyway. Choose your mid frequencies carefully though, as they can sound harsh, scratchy, shouty or nasal (aren't there some great words for describing sounds! ). Get it right though, and you should be clearly audible and able to add to the overall mix In reality, only trial and error will help you find the frequency pocket that works for you and your band.
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I would think three is probably reasonable. It's not about playing the songs until you get them right, it's playing them until you don't get them wrong! You won't be able to get to this stage in one, or even two rehearsals IME. I wouldn't be too depressed at four or five, but any more than five and there must be problems.
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[quote name='Fionn' timestamp='1391072335' post='2352832'] ... taking a walk in the woods with your acoustic, finding a perfect wee mossy glade and a comfy rock to sit on, and playing your heart out, earthy-style, to the backdrop of birdsong, yeahhhh![/quote] I must admit that I had never thought of that...
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Fender Jazz 24 - Tobacco Sunburst QMT / FMT - SOLD
Conan replied to Floyd Pepper's topic in Basses For Sale
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[quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1391072225' post='2352828'] Don't some describe this more specifically as the way these controls behave - as in "for a Fender style tone stack you want to set the mid......etc" (sorry, not the clearest of comments but I'm sure someone will know what I'm getting at and put it far better)! [/quote] I always assumed that there was some degree if interaction between the controls in the tone stack... [url="http://pickroar.com/1003/the-tone-stack-explained-in-english-for-humans/"]http://pickroar.com/...ish-for-humans/[/url] [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f15/fender-alembic-bbe-tone-stack-explained-491699/"]http://www.talkbass....plained-491699/[/url]
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[quote name='thebassman' timestamp='1390931688' post='2351474'] There are some trial TKS cabs floating around, send WOT a pm.[/quote] If the trial H115 was for sale I would snap it up in an instant! Great cab Bought new, from Sweden, they seem to be around £500 - but that won't include shipping, which could be another £70 or so. Still competitive with a Compact though.
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[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1391087771' post='2353072'] Building ships. [/quote] Not if you use potassium...
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[quote name='NoRhino' timestamp='1391039451' post='2352697'] Trying to keep this simple so I can understand the answers.[/quote] Did you get what you expected?
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[quote name='barneyg42' timestamp='1391087287' post='2353064'] Is it any good for metal?? [/quote] What is metal any good for?
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[quote name='lowdown' timestamp='1391086112' post='2353047'] [size=4][color=#333333]"What do those two knobs at the front do?" - "They sing and play guitar".[/color][/size] [/quote]
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[quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1391066055' post='2352782'] [size=4]Added to which the OP started this thread asking for advice and some of which will be from haters/lovers of acoustic basses... in fact he will likely ONLY get advice from those two groups of people, so I'd expect on average for 50% of it to be negative! [/size] [/quote] Actually, I've found most of the input to be very positive! Even the comments that are negative about the limitations of electro-acoustic basses! It's all positive if it helps me to make a decision - which it has! These basses to seem to divide opinion, and only a fairly small proportion of the BC membership seem to have tried them - so I was expecting this thread to be far more limited than it has been. Thanks folks once again
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Fender Jazz 24 - Tobacco Sunburst QMT / FMT - SOLD
Conan replied to Floyd Pepper's topic in Basses For Sale
I like the look of these, but have read some reviews that are less than complimentary... I see from your sig that you like J basses - how does this bass compare with your other Js? Oh, and would you be interested in a trade (+ cash) for my Marcus Miller J? [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/227552-fender-marcus-miller-jazz-cij-2006-with-upgrades-now-l800/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/227552-fender-marcus-miller-jazz-cij-2006-with-upgrades-now-l800/[/url] -
[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1391003661' post='2352135'] There's a lot of people who refuse to be sheep. [/quote] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqmkM4dtLYI