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The lightest bass I have is my Yamaha RBX270F, positively waif-like.

I've been asked to supply some bass for a band a few hundred miles away and I'm in need of some help and assistance as I'm a complete beginner when it comes to recording stuff.

I have a version of the song in mp3 format without the bass and given the distance it has been suggested that I record the bass part on a WAV file and post it on the web (the last bit I can do)!

My question is this; I can play the file using Audacity, but can I record the WAV file at the same time and listen to the results in real time. Also what is the best way to get the bass into Audacity? Can I plug the output straight into my laptop, or do I need to get the signal from my DI box (or from the back of my amp), and do I need to convert it to digital format first - I've seen these cables with a mic style plug at one end and a USB at the other.

Basically I'm Dazed and Confused. Please help me if you can

There's some good information on this website about spotting Ric fakes

[url="http://www.joeysbassnotes.com/"]http://www.joeysbassnotes.com/[/url]

A roadie

[quote name='silddx' post='1044711' date='Dec 2 2010, 09:47 AM']...... that BGM should not be beyond criticism from people simply because those people aren't, can't, or won't provide a better alternative. All we are concerned with is QUALITY content and production.....[/quote]

Agreed; with the proviso that quality means fit for purpose in the sense that a Rolls Royce is not a quality car for the average pensioner.

[quote name='silddx' post='1044711' date='Dec 2 2010, 09:47 AM']The magazine staff seem to care a lot, however the publishers in their f***ing fairy towers seem to be more concerned with the success of their horribly dull superstar w*** band, Swans in Flight.[/quote]

Ouch! I quite enjoyed the CD, but I had better not disagree with the establishment twice in one thread

[quote name='BigRedX' post='1043869' date='Dec 1 2010, 02:55 PM']I'm assuming by this you mean don't knock it unless you can do better?[/quote]

Not at all; you have misinterpreted what I meant to say, or more likely I didn't phrase it well enough. I did insert a smiley in the attempt to imply some humour, and as per my subsequent post I wouln't criticise what I don't know about.

People at different levels experience things in different ways. Taking you example of artwork (although a lot of the thread appears to be more about content) I know bog all about it and occasionally notice things that I think look effective and those that merely raise an eyebrow. i.e. to the untrained eye it is less important, although as it's clearly your area of expertise you are deeply frustrated by it.

I suspect that the market for this type of publication is relatively small in circulation terms, so that a range of publications from those aimed at numpties and beginners (like me) to pros (like a number of you) may be impractical. I certainly get frustrated that sometimes reviews will refer to a particular feature of a guitar but there is no image to illustrate the point, and I have written to the magazine to ask them to see if they can improve on this. I've also requested more reviews of equipment I can afford even though I do enjoy drooling over some of the top end basses.

If you scan through the thread a lot of the posts would appear to follow the great British tradition of moaning about things without offering a contructive alternative. If everybody that has criticsed the publication here has made the same comments in the same terms to the editor then fair enough, I'll shut up and go away. But I would bet a decent wedge that this will not have been the case.

Anyway, I enjoy reading (most of) it and if it brings more people into the bass community, then that's a great result. Good luck to them.

[quote name='Mykesbass' post='1043708' date='Dec 1 2010, 01:07 PM'] pun intended I hope?[/quote]


But of course - I'm really glad somebody spotted it, I spent literally seconds wondering whether to go for it

I feel positively frugal Here goes:

Squier P Bass - black - first bass not given to friend's son
[b]Spector Legend 4 - No 1 gigging bass[/b]
Washburn Force 4 - now sold
[b]Yamaha RBX270F - black - for that fretless itch - currently being upgraded
Rickenbacker 4003 - Jetglo - my dream bass, saved for ages to buy it
Peavey Cirrus BPX 5 - Trying a 5er[/b]

That's it really. No GAS plans at present.

[quote name='silddx' post='1041858' date='Nov 30 2010, 12:08 AM']I had better not hear you criticise the government on here, my friend, or even a bass guitar, unless you can build either to a higher standard.[/quote]


Don't panic you won't

My opinions are based on what I like about stuff as I am newish to basses and bass playing. I genuinely enjoy most gear reviews as I know that I don't have the knowledge or skill to do it at all.

...but the government, well that's a different matter. But obviously as I'm over paid, under worked with a massive guilt edged pension (plus any any other accusations the Daily Wail has made) public servant what would I know. Kill 'em all...

I play my 4003 through a Gallien Kruger MB500. Nobody has stabbed me yet . I use different EQ settings for Ric and it seems fine to me although solid state amps not as easy to overdrive imo.

In a live band situation the difference for the purists will probably be dimished, although I'm sure I'm about to be told otherwise

I bought an RBX270F on evilbay a couple of years ago for £90. Really liked it and am now in the process of upgrading it rather than buying another bass. I like the neck, the balance, the general quality, the playability and the fact that it cost me s@d all!

Upgrades change that though but really looking forward to the RBX270F "special"....

Well after some months of dithering, several beers, and in depth analysis at the pub as to whether to buy a new bass or upgrade, the decision from the now obligatory phone vote is in....

It's an upgrade. New bridge, wiring, and pups. Will post some pics when I've finished.

In reality probably not the sensible financial decision, but hey, I like the bass

Mostly 4s but recently acquired a 5, so who knows!

[quote name='silddx' post='449787' date='Mar 30 2009, 06:08 PM'][color="#FF0000"][b]What[/b][/color] I Think
[b]Plus:[/b] Nice glossy paper with some good catalogues inside.
[b]Minus:[/b] Dull and lifeless. Serious competition from other publishers in this price range.
[b]Overall:[/b] A waste of good kebab money.

[b]SILDDX RATING OUT OF FIVE[/b]
BUILD QUALITY ****
CONTENT QUALITY *
VALUE FOR MONEY *
[/font][/quote]

I look forward with much anticipation to your own highly informative, blemish free, gilt edged, advertising free and presumably also foc publicaion

I'm at a loss to think of one specialist (or even generalist) publication that is not imperfect; sorry about the double negative there folks. If it draws a few more people into the fold then good luck to it. I enjoy reading it but have yet to buy any gear just because it was recommended there, I go and try it myself along with some other similar products. Although in my defence I know nothing about anything so I find bits of it quite informative.

I normally enjoy your post silddx but I think you're somewhat off target here.

Please bear in mind you're dealing with a techno idiot here who took a while to figure out how to put digitsl photos on a post. The thought of recordings etc makes me feel a little strange...

I bought a Cirrus BXP 5 as my first 5-string (£200). I tried a bunch of the more modestly prices 5's (Yamaha RBX, Peavey, Aria, and Ibanez) and for me the best two were the Peavey and Ibanez, the former just shading it. Awesome sound IMHO

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I've an RBX270F which is much the same apart from an addition J pup at the bridge. For a budget f/l bass I think it's a cracker although I'm still contemplating a bridge swap and possibly posher pups too.

Neck is great though. Make sure you put flatwounds on as they sound so much better imho

Then me please sir...

We are kind of on the fence in that we play pubs and clubs so we play as many of our songs as we think we can get away with interspersed with some covers. A reasonable compromise

One of our own tunes called Hey You - I thinks it's on our myspace site (fusionindierock if memory serves)

Pardon my general ignorance but what gear actually requires PAT testing? Is it just the kettle leads that plug into the outside world or is it every amp/active piece of kit?

[quote name='Johnston' date='Sep 2 2010, 07:50 PM' post='943854']
Surely if money was no object it would be a tailored instrument.

Your hand would measured and the dimensions scientifically dissected to give the optimum neck width and shape.

Body and arms would also be measured to get the optimum shape, contours scale length, neck and bridge angles (something like a torzal twist).

then have your brain scanned whilst listening to samples of different basses. Then all the info put into a super computer to pick tone woods, custom designed pickups and tailored strings.

Then everything would be CNC carved put together by robots so that the sweat of man won't contaminate the product. The frets would be pleked and you would end up with something like..




........as you left this bass emporium having parted with £5k or more you would then acidentally trip over a stray cat and during the fall, in a vain attempt to save your investment, you would twist your body to cushion the blow, land awkwardly breaking your shoulder accidentally flinging the bass under a passing HGV.

From your hospital bed you could then admire the wreakage and wonder why you didn't just get the Squire/OLD/Spector/Ibanez etc.

I was in exactly the same position a few weeks ago and have just acquired a Peavey Cirrus BXP 5 for £220 - virtually brand new - and very much enjoy playing it. I was also quite taken with an Ibanez I tried at the same time, but for me it was the feel of the B string that sold it to me.

As ever try before buying anything

[quote name='Ou7shined' post='938255' date='Aug 27 2010, 04:56 PM']I used to only have one bass.... then I signed up to basschat.[/quote]

+ another 1

[quote name='Starless' date='Aug 19 2010, 01:50 PM' post='929796']
That has got be the most euphemistic decription of that tangled heap of junk I have ever heard.

Just for the record "remarkable" does not imply approval. For clarification it is "remarkable" that RIC have not bothered to do anything about its serious limitations