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So, I've been giging very frequently over the past several years and have noticed a few things. Having a quality direct bass tone is 100% needed....
I have a residency at a live music pub in central Liverpool. It has a house PA that I go through with my U-Bass with Pyramid steel strings....
Dear bassplayers, i want you tot inform about my long time bass hero Frank Kraaijeveld from the 55 years old underground rythm and bluesgroup The...
I am in a bit of a rut. While I have been able to essentially recreate a lot of Jay Bentley's tones, I have a lot of trouble recreating his life...
I feel like I have it easy with bass. I have a 50 ft XLR cable that I can plug into my amp head and run to the mixer. Most of the time, there's a...
I had a little duo gig tonight with my friend C. Brent LaCasce, who sings, and plays piano and trumpet. I had my new GG Array on a pole at ear...
Background: Got a New Year's Eve Eve gig in a smallish room and we're planning a 'live album' recording. This is all quite ambitious but we're not...
Playing a smaller venue next month and trying to figure out which route to go. Living in Wisconsin was just going to rent through guitar center....
Hello All! I have my first performance scheduled at a live open mic and I am doing a version of “Here Comes Your Man” by The Pixies. Could...
I've played in several cover rock bands over the last 6 years, and currently play in an original alternative band. My full PA consists of 2...
I've been playing with an established duo, and for the first time I'm playing gigs where we have to bring our own PA. The duo already has a PA,...
Did an early outdoor gig. Four piece;bass.drums, keys and sax. Doing jazzy Gospel as requested. We sound checked and everything was cool. The...
I am using the DI off my amp, which is an acoustic 200w head. I am running a 410 cab with that. This is my first non-combo rig and I don't really...
I've recently been asked can I supply my bass stack and PA for a small outdoor event and I have a few concerns over this. I would be putting my...
A few weeks ago, I've met with my college buddies in a bar restaurant. Our table is a few meters away from the left side of the band stage. After...
Let me preface by saying I'm still very new to gigging. I've been a bedroom warrior for many years and finally found some dudes who have similar...
Apologies upfront for the awkward thread title. Been meaning to post / ask this for a while, this thread made me do it Why such fanatical love...
Hi guys. I want to change my gear to make my sound better for my new band and improve my overall sound. My main band is a wedding/company...
Went to Carnegie Hall Friday to see Angelique Kidjo perform. She played all of the material from Remain in Light by the Talking Heads. David Byrne...
I'm auditioning for the worship band at my church this Thursday. They play using a click track and from what I understand everyone gets it in...
I know, it's a horrid combination. But everyone else in the small band that I play in plays acoustic instruments, and since I play (electric) bass...
Hi, I am look for some suggestions regarding my live sound. I play in a five piece band... guitar, drums (electronic), bass, acoustic guitar and...
I play at my church primarily, and we are in a large, converted warehouse. Concrete floors, the ceiling is several stories up from the floor....
Hi talkbass, please help :) this past weekend I have reached a tipping point. I have got to change the way I amplify my double bass. I am leaning...
I use an Ibanez SR-505 active bass with hi, mid, and low eq on the guitar. I go through a wireless to a couple of pedals on my pedal board with a...
Just wanted to share a little excitement I have for this head. I picked up a Jag 900 and a Bergantino CN212 from a TB member a little before...
Hey guys, I've just finished redesigning my blog site to focus on digital modeling with an emphasis on live sound for gigging (as opposed to...
I'm looking for that bass tone... [MEDIA] I'm sure that exists distortion, but maybe a compressor? Any idea. I have a zoom multieffects....
Let me begin by stating outright that I've always really been a StingRay guy. I bought one in '86 or '87 and that was my main bass for freakin'...
Is it possible to emulate the pedal sound I'm hearing through headphones into my live sound? I haven't been able to duplicate it.
I recently biught an ampeg svt pro7 and im using a ampeg svt 410hlf cabinet.... so far i love it but i could use some clarity and body without...
Alex Al's Stringray Live sound is crazy. Anyone know how to get that kind of sound? [MEDIA]
Here's my nominations: Dire Straits - Sultans Of Swing (Alchemy Live) with a Wall Bass [MEDIA] And this: [MEDIA] enjoy, and what's your fav?
Hi. I've been playing bass off and on for 20 years or more and am starting to get back into it, jamming with a drummer and guitarist. We play...
tl;dr How do you replace the compressor tube in a MarkBass TA501? Trying to wiggle it out but it's not budging. Entire backstory: I've been...
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Hey guys, I'm on the market to buy either a Sansamp or SCR-DI. For all the owners of either out there, what are your experiences running...
I just had a couple great gigs last night. One was a folk fest where everything sounded amazing! and effortless. The next was a small bar,...
Team, I've recently come into possession of a FUNK NASTY Warmoth Gecko MM-5 and am running into some problems/questions: [IMG] A. Spikes: I...
Hey all, Our musical director gives us instructions through the In Ear Monitor system, but I don't really hear the ensembles using headphones, so...
