stingraybassman

Hi Guys, Just having a few minor issues tone wise with my Custom Build Grabber. I love the bass, and I mean love in a slightly irrational way. But I have recently left a band that were quite heavy and I used it with overdrive 90% of the time and it was a Thrice growl machine, perfect for what we were doing. I have the possibility of a new band that are much more mellow and ambient, without the drive I just feel the bass doesn't have the cut or tone it did. Pickup wise it had a DiMarzio model one into a 4 band active preamp. Im wondering if I need to look at something closer to the original Grabber pickup to get a bit more of an authentic tone. I also wonder if the fact i have to have the pole pieces cranked right up to get a decent output might make a difference to overall tone. Any advice? Thanks in advance Olly

Hi people, I'm leaving Sheffield based band We dig for Fire at the end of July. They are looking for a permanent replacement. They are a brilliant band and it's only due to work and family reasons that I am unable to continue. They have 2 eps and a music video on the way. We have 15 or so original songs and gig 2-3 times a month. We practice weekly and have a rented rehearsal space. Perfect for fans of thrice, brand new, at the drive in, foo's and possibly some heavier stuff. Lots of feel changes, time signature messing and some different tunings also. Certainly requires someone very competent and versatile. Age 21-30 ish? Must have decent gigging rig, be motivated, experienced and have transport. Backing vocals would be a huge plus!!! Check us out on; www.soundcloud.com/wedigforfire www.facebook.com/wedigforfire Drop me a dm or a mail at [email protected] if you are interested. Thanks Olly

I hear he is a selfless lover as well.

A lot of thrices new album in on baritone, relatively heavy I suppose. Check out yellow belly, really cool lick on it!

[quote name='threedaymonk' timestamp='1329434057' post='1542606'] I went to school with - and played in a band with - the older brother of Charlie Simpson of Busted. I remember practising at their house on a few occasions; Charlie was a wee nipper at the time. Obviously it was my bass playing that inspired him. [/quote] Is he the lead singer of Union Sound Set? If so they are amazing!!