Sterner/DERM Bassits Pert 41: Merxing sperkers iz gerd

[Lazarus.Bird]

Read a recent study that there is scientific proof you are more creative when either very tired or under the influence of drugs or alcohol, so it's not just in your head. When we try to write new songs, I usually bring some liquor to practice to loosen everyone up. I think it helps lessen your inhibitions and makes you more willing to try stuff out.

[dunwichamps]

Originally Posted by DethByDoom

My vb2 is 6 el34. Says its 225watts?

all depends on the PT secondary voltage and current ratings and OT. You can run 6 EL34s anywhere from 120 to 200+ Watts

[change-jug]

Originally Posted by twhitedc

Depends how much, and on what... I really enjoyed the first few times I played on psychedelics. I don't even know how to describe it, I couldn't see the strings independently, but didn't have to. The instrument became such a natural extension of how i was expressing myself in the moment. However, I've been made aware that after 2-3 drinks or too much herb my playing can suffer, so i try to keep myself under control and wear earplugs, maybe have some coffee before a set. Actually, coffee & greens are one of my favorite combo's of all time.

I think there`s something special about the way caffeine containing plants and marijuana go together so well. It was one of my favorite things to come home after work,brew up a nice cup of Earl Gray tea(add a asston of milk and sugar to it)and take a bong hit. It would chill me out but the caffeine would get me talkative and in a out going mood. That combo was definitely greater than the sum of it`s parts.

It`s nice that you dudes have a bedroom amp. I either rock a full stack(or try to on the lowest volume possible so I don`t bother anyone) or I use this tiny Vox headphone amp. You just plug it right into your bass then plug headphones in. It`s about the size of a pack of smokes. Actually it`s pretty handy now that I think about it.

[father of fires]

I hate the new app. I can't see the rest of TB. Every time I try to get out of this thread the app shuts down. I think it's telling me something.

[change-jug]

Originally Posted by Lazarus.Bird

Read a recent study that there is scientific proof you are more creative when either very tired or under the influence of drugs or alcohol, so it's not just in your head. When we try to write new songs, I usually bring some liquor to practice to loosen everyone up. I think it helps lessen your inhibitions and makes you more willing to try stuff out.

Makes total sense!

[DethByDoom]

Yeah having a shot and a beer or two is mandatory when we write. I like to stay on the the sober side of a few beers usually so I don't get too loose and get sloppy.

We try and keep our drummer from smoking before practice and shows. It makes his drumming go all over the place, and not in a good way. We end up with a full (unexpected) stop in at least one song.

Person to person. What ever it is, master your high.

[Lazarus.Bird]

Well I was supposed to drive from Pittsburgh to Columbus to see Clutch tonight but unfortunately I've cancelled my plans due to the weather.

[The_Janitor]

My 'bedroom rig' is a behringer bass v-amp, which is a line-6 pod ripoff. I'll either plug that into my monitors or use headphones. It sounds surprisingly decent. Otherwise it's the full stack.

I don't usually play stoned at practice or shows, I miss changes. In a jamming or writing situation then it helps. I will have 2-3 tallboys at practice. Just enough to loosen up, and I figure it prepares me for having a few beers in me at a show.

[bassboysam]

Originally Posted by Lazarus.Bird

Well I was supposed to drive from Pittsburgh to Columbus to see Clutch tonight but unfortunately I've cancelled my plans due to the weather.

I spent the day on the beach

[DethByDoom]

I have my home cab at practice space (410he and vb2) and the band/gig cab at home (svt3 & 810). The misses has finally gotten used to having a stack in the living room. I told her it wouldn't be that noticeable after a while.

[father of fires]

I have become what I hate. I don't have a home rig because I only play at practice.

When I'm tweaking pedals I use my wife's 15 watt crate. The bass response is unfortunate.

[ampegfuzz]

Originally Posted by father of fires

I hate the new app. I can't see the rest of TB. Every time I try to get out of this thread the app shuts down. I think it's telling me something.

I started using the old app again. Still works fine.

[bassboysam]

My home rig is an Ampeg 210AV with either my Richtone or Walkabout.

[Argali]

I prefer to get a light buzz on. Loosens things up. Never liked weed much though.

[mc_muench]

I've smoked enough while playing that I even have my favorite strain to whiltst stoned, grape ape. Anything 100% indica (body high), grape ape for example is awesome, I'm still clear headed and can remember what i play, but I feel like im having a out of body experience. Sativas are fun too though just more trippy. When I close my eyes explosions of color are very cool.

Weed is an add on to help get me to that cosmic nod.

[Road Bull]

Originally Posted by ampegfuzz

I started using the old app again. Still works fine.

I am using an android and have noticed no change as of yet. But from the reaction that I am hearing, it is not as of I am out looking for this change either. I sm still running the original free app. I never switched over using the talk tap or whatever the hell it is.

In other news I am in portland today. I think I will go have something to eat and then see about hunting down some music stores. I can't remember the name of the place, but there was a place here that had a TON of cool effect pedals. Anybody have any suggestions? I don't remember if anyone lives here, or has been here from this thread. And of course the app didn't make mention of it either.

[Ancient Tone]

Originally Posted by change-jug

really? awesome!

Yes, yes it is!

Originally Posted by ampegfuzz

I actually meant I'm diggin the BB over the rat it the git rig, but I do run rat into muff on the stoner band bass board. It's unholy.

http://youtu.be/kfmrX_WlM2w

I played in a band that the primary guitar tone was an old BB into 2 model T's, it was loud as **** with tons of low end but would often end up sounding like mud at higher volumes. I personally much prefer it on bass. Rat + BB is a proven unholy combo

Originally Posted by MudraMan

Could anyone on here recommend a delay by chance? I'm finding myself in the market, but without any clue what to look for.

Without breaking the bank I found the MXR Carbon Copy to work really well with my bass rig, the only reason i sold it is cause the DI Dunwich built me has an fx loop so i can run it over to my guitar board to go through my timeline.

Originally Posted by DethByDoom

My vb2 is 6 el34. Says its 225watts?

Spec sheets say that its 225watts, and unlike like the AD200B I believe what Peavey says. It rivals the volume of my 200watt Dunwich, I use mine for guitar and with the master dimed and the volume on 1.5 it shakes my house, in comparison the Dunwich does it on .75-1.

Originally Posted by mc_muench

I've smoked enough while playing that I even have my favorite strain to whiltst stoned, grape ape. Anything 100% indica (body high), grape ape for example is awesome, I'm still clear headed and can remember what i play, but I feel like im having a out of body experience. Sativas are fun too though just more trippy. When I close my eyes explosions of color are very cool.

Weed is an add on to help get me to that cosmic nod.

I agree that indica's are the best to smoke while playing, I tend to prefer them in general as I much prefer the body high over a mental high. If i want ot get lost in my own head I'll drop a tab and take an 8 hour reality vacation.

[swspiers]

Originally Posted by Lazarus.Bird

Read a recent study that there is scientific proof you are more creative when either very tired or under the influence of drugs or alcohol, so it's not just in your head. When we try to write new songs, I usually bring some liquor to practice to loosen everyone up. I think it helps lessen your inhibitions and makes you more willing to try stuff out.

It's totally in your head

Most psychoactive toxins affect the part of the brain associated with decision making. Once you get 'stoned', the critical areas of your brain relax, resulting in fewer inhibitions or self-censoring. Same principle applies when you wake up with someone you ordinarily would not after a night of partying.

Deep breathing, yoga, meditation etc. have proven to be just as effective without undesired side-effects. One side-effect being not able to be creative without the substance...

[Sunnburn]

Originally Posted by Lazarus.Bird

Well I was supposed to drive from Pittsburgh to Columbus to see Clutch tonight but unfortunately I've cancelled my plans due to the weather.

Sorry bout your luck. I was able to score a ride up there tonight. Hopefully the weather doesn't get too bad. I'm going skiing with my wife Sunday morning and she will be pissed if I Fock it up.

[ampegfuzz]

Originally Posted by Ancient Tone

I played in a band that the primary guitar tone was an old BB into 2 model T's, it was loud as **** with tons of low end but would often end up sounding like mud at higher volumes. I personally much prefer it on bass. Rat + BB is a proven unholy combo

With the tone bypass it tightens up alot and of course its even louder.