Recent content by Andy Blowers

Since my last post, I put a set of flats on the bass, (no idea what they are, fairly light gauge with orange silk at the headstock end only) and I'm sort of liking the sound. I'll leave them on for rehearsal, see how it goes... Sundogue, many thanks for that, I think I'll have to suck it up...

I'd also like to say, that with this clip, the rounds seem to get lost with the band, however, the flats stay there. I'm seriously contemplating sticking a set of TI's on my fretted P Bass, and leaving them until they break, but, I do slap ocassionally. Guess I'll have to try flats out at...

I can only really echo others' comments, but go down, relax, groove, listen and enjoy yourself. Let that come across too. It doesn't matter if you only play roots the whole time, or walk. As long as you have fun, and go back next time, you'll be fine. Fergie (Fulton) and I both go to one...

12. Started playing at 11. First paying gig was at age 17.

I'll play. Model P in my '79 precision. Pickup seems old as hell, but sounds great!

I'd like to second getting the Acoustic 200 watt amp. At the end if the day, you'll need headroom, which means cleaner, stronger tone. Unless you want mud, lifeless tone. Sure, you may have read something about the Fender saying it is great for what you want to do, but, if you ask someone at...

I'd have either a Dredgetone Angler, or a Mutron III...

If you have a tone you're happy with, note that down. I mean everything, from the bass to any pedals to the exact settings on the head. Take it to rehearsal and tweak. When you get to a tone you think you like, put it back to the original and compare.