casaluigi Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Hello all. I joined this site a while ago but never really got into it due to 6 months of drinking. Now that I'm back, i'd like to say a proper hello to everyone on here. I hope to learn a lot from people here, and, if I can, contribute some worthwhile thoughts myself. I've been playing for about 7 years and regularly gigging and recording for 5 years. This is the first time I've ever tried to estimate it, but I reckon I've played around 1000 gigs, give or take. I play an American Fender Jazz Bass through an Ashdown Evo II 500, and sometimes through a lovely wee 20w Warwick practice amp, which isn't very good but sure sounds nice. I use some effects (envelope filter, distortion) occasionally, but I don't really understand them so tend to avoid them. Would like to know more about using them well. I'd consider myself a decent player, with some good strong points but many weaknesses. I play mostly funk/rock/blues type stuff and also some folk/trad stuff too, but focus too much on the same modes and scales/shapes. Any advice on breaking out of these patterns? Also, beyond the very basics, slapping seems to be beyond me. As in, I can slap, but it doesn't sound good. Is that me or should I be using different tone entirely for slap? Speaking of tone, I don't really know what's going on with it. I have a sound I like and generally stick with and it serves me very well, but I'd like to know more about it. Can someone explain in a bit of detail the full range of sounds attainable through varying the tone controls/volume/pick ups etc? Well, enough rambling from me. If anyone can answer any of these questions, or direct me to an answer I'd be very grateful. Thanks muchly, and hello, again. See yiz Casaluigi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 (edited) Hi casaluigi and a (belated) welcome That's a fair old workload - circa 1000 gigs in 7 years. That's about one every two and a half days? No wonder you took six months off to have a drink or two. Let's see - effects and how to use them / breaking out of 'rut' patterns / tone for slap / general tone sculpting - I'm sure there are loads of threads here that will fit .... Hope you enjoy the forum! Edited September 19, 2009 by skankdelvar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoe_BillySheehan Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Hey, Welcome back to basschat Z x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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