Josh Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 (edited) Evening All, Lately I've found myself to not be getting along with my Corvette, for a good long while up until recently I've been able to play it happily and not have change very much at all, but lately I'm constantly chaning the bridge pick-up height almost everytime I've played in the last 3 weeks and constantly tampering with the action on specifically the D and G strings. Just to clarify, as I said the bass has been playing fine but then it just felt a little too easy and I just couldn't get comfortable like usual so thats why I went ahead and adjusted everything, but nothing seems to feel right (Even if I get the set-up back to the way I had it prior to adjusting it). I'm wondering is it a sign for me to move on and find another bass to take my playing that bit further? Is it GAS related? Or is it something that bit more sinister? Edited September 1, 2007 by Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 Might be something simple like dead strings? - but don't let buying a new set of strings put you off buying a new bass hamster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARGH Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 Yeah thats a sign to move on.... If you feel the need to fiddle,somethings up.....or you are bored,I know Im getting bored or unchallenged when I start to bring a fretless to gigs. Buy a 6 string (or more) Its a challenge you will enjoy,and by the sounds of it...need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_ferret Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 Are you gigging or playing at home? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted September 2, 2007 Author Share Posted September 2, 2007 [quote name='bass_ferret' post='54119' date='Sep 2 2007, 11:20 AM']Are you gigging or playing at home?[/quote] Playing at home man, I've been working on myself since I quit the last band I was in a good 8 or months ago now, it's paid off but as ARGH said I think I am needing something else to muck around with, thats not to say I know everything to do on 4 strings far from it, but it would be nice to have the extra range to noodle with and lately I've been watching loads of 6 string gospel players, all playing Ken Smith 6 strings and seeing Kiwi's may have sparked something. After some adjusting to both my settings and the bridge pick-up again last night I've finally gotten comfortable again but I think I'm longing for a 5 or 6 string or may be just an odd few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted September 2, 2007 Author Share Posted September 2, 2007 [quote name='Hamster' post='54071' date='Sep 2 2007, 01:24 AM']Might be something simple like dead strings? - but don't let buying a new set of strings put you off buying a new bass hamster[/quote] Ahhh I just put on a newish set of DR's from my old 5 string and have a nice newness in both feel and sound to them, not to zinggy but still nice when slapped etc... All the right gauge as well so I don't think it has anything to do with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_ferret Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 [quote name='Josh' post='54425' date='Sep 2 2007, 09:08 PM']Playing at home man, I've been working on myself since I quit the last band I was in a good 8 or months ago now, it's paid off but as ARGH said I think I am needing something else to muck around with, thats not to say I know everything to do on 4 strings far from it, but it would be nice to have the extra range to noodle with and lately I've been watching loads of 6 string gospel players, all playing Ken Smith 6 strings and seeing Kiwi's may have sparked something.[/quote] Well if you want to nick CK's gig I guess you are gonna have to get a Smith 6. Its a long way from Somerset mind. I would be inclined to try and join some other musicians again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted September 2, 2007 Author Share Posted September 2, 2007 [quote name='bass_ferret' post='54436' date='Sep 2 2007, 09:36 PM']Well if you want to nick CK's gig I guess you are gonna have to get a Smith 6. Its a long way from Somerset mind. I would be inclined to try and join some other musicians again.[/quote] I'd love Kiwi's Smith but I've only just got a new job as of yesterday, it's not to say it out of the question but it would take me about 4 months to get £2000 but I know I'll find another one or something similar, or it may be I'm desperate to get my hands on a Thumb bass because I know I can now afford one. I'd love to join some musicians and I have jammed with soem guitarists privately so I've been able to try out what I can now do and see what eneds improving etc...But it's hard to find the right people down here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 CAREFUL!! Just because you ar feeling a bit un-challenged and maybe a bit bored with your bass at the moment, that is not to say that 3 months down th eline you really miss the bass and realise that it wasn't the fault of the bass at all, maybe you just have bad GAS or sometimes you need to remind yourself how your bass sounds in a mix, or a band situation. Sometimes I will go for days and days without touching a bass because I just don't feel like it. If I do pick up a bass when I am not really in the mood I think I could easily start fiddling and wondering if I can justify something else. Take your time and start saving! I hope you like your new job BTW. ped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted September 2, 2007 Author Share Posted September 2, 2007 [quote name='ped' post='54456' date='Sep 2 2007, 10:19 PM']CAREFUL!! Just because you ar feeling a bit un-challenged and maybe a bit bored with your bass at the moment, that is not to say that 3 months down th eline you really miss the bass and realise that it wasn't the fault of the bass at all, maybe you just have bad GAS or sometimes you need to remind yourself how your bass sounds in a mix, or a band situation. Sometimes I will go for days and days without touching a bass because I just don't feel like it. If I do pick up a bass when I am not really in the mood I think I could easily start fiddling and wondering if I can justify something else. Take your time and start saving! I hope you like your new job BTW. ped[/quote] Thanks Ped sir! It's not to say I don't like my Corvette, far from it, love the tones I can get, I think it must be down to a mixture of GAS and the general Not-In-The-Mood-To-Play-ness all culiminating together, it should subside soon but I'd still lvoe a 6 or 5 string right nowe or a Thumb 4 would be spiffing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Funk Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Sounds like you're bored. Simple solution: get into a new band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted September 3, 2007 Author Share Posted September 3, 2007 [quote name='The Funk' post='54595' date='Sep 3 2007, 10:03 AM']Sounds like you're bored. Simple solution: get into a new band.[/quote] I wish it was that simple but it's hard to find good drummers and good guitarists down here who are interested in making different music as opposed to whats happening in the music scene nowadays and it's not exactly a case of boredom, more frustation, there's so much I can and have to learn that I could never really get bored as I've got so much to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 [quote name='Josh' post='54453' date='Sep 2 2007, 10:11 PM']I'd love Kiwi's Smith but I've only just got a new job as of yesterday, it's not to say it out of the question but it would take me about 4 months to get £2000 but I know I'll find another one or something similar,[/quote] Mine may be sold this week if the member concerned can get down to London to collect it. But they've chosen not put a deposit down so its still available to anyone else until they get here. There's also a shedua faced Smith BT6 for sale at the Bass Cellar for £1830 but its extremely worn and had about 4 owners in the last 2 years. When I first saw it on the Bass Centre's walls, the bass was on sale for £2500 and it came back in two or three times so was a bit of a cash cow for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 If judged against the price of some other gear in that shop, the bass will probably have been bought by the shop for about £500 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexclaber Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Don't buy gear when you're bored - write music! Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted September 3, 2007 Author Share Posted September 3, 2007 [quote name='alexclaber' post='54674' date='Sep 3 2007, 12:10 PM']Don't buy gear when you're bored - write music! Alex[/quote] Not the easiest thing to do when you don't want to touh your instrument Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul, the Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 [quote name='Josh' post='54696' date='Sep 3 2007, 12:54 PM']Not the easiest thing to do when you don't want to touh your instrument [/quote] Is it the make and model of the instrument or [i]the instrument?[/i] Perhaps you should have a go on something else for a little while. It may re kinder those bassy flames. Are you sure you haven't simply started listening to different types of music that your bass wont cater for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted September 3, 2007 Author Share Posted September 3, 2007 I think it could be that I'm just seriously wanting a Thumb bass, knowing I've already got a form of Warwick kept me going and I do like the Corvettes now but I think I'm striving for that Thumb bass midrange growl which sadly my $$ lacks though still having a nice punchy tone, so you may be right man it just eb the wrong model thats all and as I've said I can afford to get one soon so it may just be me getting impaitent as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexclaber Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 [quote name='Josh' post='54460' date='Sep 2 2007, 10:22 PM']...it must be down to a mixture of GAS and the general Not-In-The-Mood-To-Play-ness all culiminating together, it should subside soon...[/quote] There's your answer. Do something else, life isn't just about bass playing! If you REALLY think you want to buy a particular thing, keep resisting temptation. If despite your best efforts this desire fails to go away and repeatedly bothers you then it is probably justified. Alternatively get good at buying and selling gear at a profit and add "bass gear trader" to your list of pastimes. Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Funk Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 There's a thumb going secondhand in For Sale at £650. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted September 3, 2007 Author Share Posted September 3, 2007 (edited) [quote name='The Funk' post='54750' date='Sep 3 2007, 02:35 PM']There's a thumb going secondhand in For Sale at £650.[/quote] I've got my eyes on it Sir, I just hope it stays around til the end of this month because I'll have more than enough for it, well at least this is the first time I can actually admitt to GAS clouding my judgement, thanks guys for your insights! Edited September 3, 2007 by Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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