Jimryan Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 So, I've been looking for a band for a while and joined and started a few threads on the subject recently. Answering ads, posting ads, etc. one guy emailed back a while back, but hadnt heard anything for a while. Until Friday. Can I make a rehearsal on Tuesday (tonight). I've just got back. Thoroughly enjoyed myself. I was originally out to get into a funk set up, or possibly ska, this was neither. Was just your average indie project, but a touch heavier. The guys are great (1 vox, 2 guitars, drummer and myself),really keen and want to write new material and crack on with gigging. They were previously up and running with a growing local fanbase but stop a year ago due to personal commitments. Now they're re-forming with a new rhythm section and additional guitarist. It was also quite an interesting night as it was the first time I could properly give my rig a thrashing to see what it could handle. My cabs loud and bassy, I know that, it's how I made it. My HH IC100L was good, but missed something. The Ashdown superfly, really struggled to power it (despite it only being a 1x15). However, the TC BH250, oh my, what an amp. Powered the cab with ease. Bass rattled, highs were high, and mids were cut, as that's how Iike it. As a result of my rig sounding how I've always wanted one too (well, nearly, needs a 10" driver in there somewhere), I had a chance to hear what my bass sounds like. It's the first bass I've modded. I've mentioned it on here a lot. Though this was the first time I've "truly" heard it. It's fantastic. The basslines pick ups are awesome. Go get some. I don't care if you don't need them, just go get some. The quarter pounder gave me that amazing JJ stranglers tone, the MM bucker gave a mix of old school sting ray with plenty of Jaco bridge tone. Everything I was after. All in all and amazing night which I've needed for a long time. Go buy yourself some basslines and a TC bh250 and look at my gear pics that I keep posting :-P also, these guys have a soundcloud thing "attack by man with stick" there's a link to it on their Facebook. The songs are pretty good and I'm going to bring an incubus S.C.I.E.N.C.E kinda bass feel to them when we get going. [IMG]http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii527/jimryan88/image-2.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii527/jimryan88/image-3.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii527/jimryan88/image-1.jpg[/IMG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve G Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Happy days, sounds like you're in a good place at the mo' then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Good man. I've just put another P bass together and installed quarter pouders that my wife bought for me in New York. It's getting it's first outing at a rehearsal tomorrow night. I'm really looking forward to hearing how it performs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sifi2112 Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 I like the bass ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimryan Posted December 5, 2012 Author Share Posted December 5, 2012 Steve G - so far, yes. Gary Mac - you won't be disappointed, cut the mids slightly, a touch of bass, and the treble on 3 o'clock and you're away. Love mine so much I'm tempted to add a jazz QP at the neck as a "stealth" PU just to add that little extra. Sifi2112 - Cheers dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Sounds like a happy situation all round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 Just in time for Xmas - who says Santa never comes early all the very best Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
police squad Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 whats the bass. is it a jap 70's reissue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimryan Posted December 7, 2012 Author Share Posted December 7, 2012 It's a squier VM. I wanted a matching headstock and prefer the large fender decal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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