Bassnut62

I only owned/used one bass (old MM Stingray) and one amp (old Fender Bassman 135) for over 20 years in numerous different bands/musical-situations and it taught me to get different sounds of the bass with fingers, slaps/pops, plectrum, palm muting, etc. I played with fingers most of the time and even just the angle of attack of finger to string could make a huge difference in sound. So I reckon one good bass (as long as it's not a Ric!) and one good amp plus some worn-in fingers should do the trick in any situation.

I hate performing Play That Funky Music. Why do so many punters love it so much?.....And yet they would probably run a mile if you played something really good by The Godfather of Soul, Mr James Brown, apart of course from the usual I Feel Good. Having said that, because the punters love it, I have learnt to enjoy playing Play That Funky Music.

[quote name='Kiwi' timestamp='1430481983' post='2761838'] Is there any lip synching? [/quote] Just a little lip action! It's better synched if you go straight to Vimeo to watch it, rather then via BC or FB, etc It is our recording in case anyone thought we were miming to someone else!

Ok, at risk of being shot down fast, esepcially for out of synch footwork.....here's our new video demo: [url="https://vimeo.com/125894753"]https://vimeo.com/125894753[/url] BTW - I am playing guitar not bass on this. Feedback of any flavour is welcome, as long as it is polite and constructive.

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1429602403' post='2752955'] My bass demoing technique is nothing compared to my guitar try out routine...I clear a space in the shop by moving the other guitars to one side and play bendy rock solos on my knees with the amp on max volume and cathedral reverb setting... sometimes I cry through the sheer beauty of what I'm playing and let the tears roll down my face... [/quote] Ha! That's what I do too.

Went down this GASpath a year ago and ended up with the TC, due to toneprints and real estate. Very good functional pedal with good sound, though maybe a little too perfect.

Thanks chaps, short cable into TK electronics micro Polytune, then Kelley Compressor, then loop with about 8 pedals (all TBP, no Boss, etc), then into buffered Tech 21 Boost DLA, then short cable to amp (occasionally long cable here)......seems all sorted in sound to me. Good to finally understand buffers.

Well I don't understand any of that science either; but I have just discovered that putting my Tech 21 Boost DLA after bypass loop (with about 8 TBP pedals in it) and before the amp, balances the signal to the amp very nicely between the bypassed signal and the signal from the loop. I am very pleased about this discovery. Now I am wondering if I should put a buffer at front of loop too. Would that improve signal in the loop? Ps. I am running a passive MIJ 54 Strat through pedal board into assorted old valve amps.

Surprised nobody has mentioned Keeley 2 or 4 knob compressor. It's the only pedal that has been welded to my board for over 5 years now. It is very transparent, preserves clarity and is especially good at the tops IMO. Everything just sounds better through it.

Hi all Anyone know any female lead singers in Nottingham area. We need a sweet soul voice to do the high stuff for Live Disco Band for weddings, functions, venues. Rupert 07825 702798

[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1428441913' post='2741377'] Yeah, up sweep and low range is where it's at for me. [/quote] I am using mine for guitar at moment and up sweep, high range is most use for me; but I do like the chewiness of the down sweep too. I'm sure if I was using it for bass, I would be in low range too; which is also nice for guitar, but tends to get lost in mix....lucky it's got that gain in the pre-amp for cutting through when required. I like the distorted end of the pre-amp gain side too......

Have you played with the up/down sweep and range yet?

[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1427977346' post='2736578'] Ah, good spot I didn't realise it was AC that was needed, cheers! [/quote] Yes, defo AC not DC. Awkward bloody funk pedal! But well worth the hassle.

looks v sweet....but what is it?

[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1427967333' post='2736346'] Well, I caved and ordered the Mu-tron 3X. That's right, the [b]Mu-tron [/b]instead of the Tru-Tron - it turns out they are allowed to use the trademark outside of the US. I'm not going to go for that Farnell power supply just yet as they quote £10 delivery and I already have a generic Maplin one with adjustable voltage and interchangeable tips that should do the trick. [/quote] Hope you love it as much as me. Interesting about the Mu- vs Tru- Tron naming; though mine does have name Tru-Tron on it, even though exported to UK. Re the power, Mike Beigel was insistent about getting that voltage as AC not DC and not too much (or was it too little) current - I think about 500mA is OK, but not certain. It might be worth double checking the spec of your Maplin PSU with Mike B direct.

Yup, great band - seen them live twice including tiny venue in Nottingham a few years ago....absolutely brillinat live band....closest I'll ever get to feeling what it must have been like to see/hear The Allman Brothers and Lynyrd Skynyrd in their prime. Tho BSmoke are neither of those bands, they just share common roots.

[quote name='abc' timestamp='1417541133' post='2621526'] Priority for me at the moment however is getting an octave and an envelope filter. [/quote] if you can stretch to it; I would recommend the MuFX Octave Divder and TruTron3x.....they are awesome, tho a little bit big and the PSU is a drag As for Fuzz....I love that too and still haven't found anything better than the ZVex Wooly Mammoth, which does benefit from having a compressor in front of it.

Here's a gratuitous pic of the offending articles in place!

BTW - end price of everything, including Customs duties and UK PSUs, means I am into each for either about 240 or about 270 for each pedal (I can't quite remember now)

[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1427453929' post='2730516'] Thanks for the tip, this looks like the one: [url="http://cpc.farnell.com/stontronics/t3004st/ac-ac-power-supply-12v-500ma-2/dp/PW02817?ost=PW02817"]http://cpc.farnell.c...817?ost=PW02817[/url] [/quote] Yup, that looks like it. Mike B was v helpful and knocked about $30 off for me (if I remember correctly); but that was on a double order (TruTron + Octave Divider); they also threw in an MuFX T-shirt!

[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1427382085' post='2729687'] .........possibly splurge on a TruTron 3X if I make the mistake of going online after a few drinks this weekend! [/quote] I don't think you will regret going for the TruTron3x; but if you do you could ask Mike Beigel to discount your bill to leave out the US wall wart, which will be no use over here. I got the appropriate UK one from [color=#444444][email protected] [/color] [color=#444444]Part Num. [/color][color=#444444]PW02817 AC-AC POWER SUPPLY, 12V 500MA 2.1MM; Hei T3004ST STONTRONICS. it was around £8[/color] Mike himself helped me identify the right power supply, as they are very tricky to find. BTW - I bought the MuFX Octave Divider at same time - couldn't resist it's delicous tones - you can check demos on YouTube and MuFX sites

Not playing now this w/e. Seems promoter hasn't done marketing well enough, so has pulled the gig rather than take a hit. Never mind that we've trained a dep and paid for rehearsals.

This event is now cancelled for reasons beyond our control. Sorry for any disappointment

Here's a funky BUMP to make sure all you hip folk in the East Midlands know about this very special Undergorund DISCO warehouse party at Secret Soul Club in Nottingham, this coming Sat 28/3. If you and your friends would like to go, let me know and I can get you tickets at £5 each in advance; otherwise it's £8 on the door.

Our bass player has both original MuTron (not HazLabs) and the TT3x and he says the TT3x can match everything the MuTron can do and more. Re balancing the levels I can confirm, as BoOtsy says, that the ability to switch to PreGain drive allows you to balance level, even with the Mu side driven to buggery! BTW the new MuFx Octave Divider is v coll indeed too. I have a GR mk1, which is a great filter and can do some of what the TT3x can do, tho in a slightly more tame way. The old QTron (steel one) was v nice too but a little bit untameable IME. I defo recommend the new MuFX stuff; the only downside is the space they take and the pain-in-the-bum power supply, but that's probably what gives it so much spank.