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Bedroom Bass Player Club

#61
I get it. They want a club for those that just play for their own enjoyment at home either to songs they like or making their own sounds yet never intending to join a band or gig. They're probably using way less speaker size and wattage with basses that don't need to 'cut thru a mix', and some inexpensive multi effects units will be "good enough" for many if they're just coming thru an 8" practice amp, etc.

How many times do we see an amp/cab question posed from someone who never intends to gig or play with others where 1/4 - 1/3 of the respondents chime in with "well, with this ××× would leave you the option down the road to add another cab." I've been guilty of that myself.
 
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#64
My home practice setup IS my gig rig... 600 -900 hybrid watts into a 2×12 :bassist:

I actually took over the first floor library about 2 years ago cuz my 50yo back was killing me schlepping my gear down, out, in, and up a couple times a week. Now it's turning into a pedal library :p Fortunately I live with several housemates who are very musical (a few are in bands of their own) in a very large old home (1908-1912) and each room contains it's sound surprisingly well, or at least there's enough distance between each of us if desired so there's almost no complaints.

But I've done the tiny middle upstairs apartment with thin walls thing before. I'm very fortunate here, and not wishing to go back to a place where I can't practice low after a certain time or without headphones :sour:

Anyway, I bid you all adieu... this is one club that shouldn't have me as a member unless my situation changes dramatically. Have fun!
 
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In my fantasy world I would be a studio bassist (not gigging), and the studio would be mine. Part of the deal for studio time would be that I serve as bassist (maybe incognito or uncredited, if necessary), and (in my fantasy world) I would be a good enough player to do that. Maybe famous bands who are unhappy with their bassist would sneak off to my studio to record. Maybe Bill Wyman is hoping for a secret retirement. That kind of thing. :-)
 
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LetItGrowTone said:
In my fantasy world I would be a studio bassist (not gigging), and the studio would be mine. Part of the deal for studio time would be that I serve as bassist (maybe incognito or uncredited, if necessary), and (in my fantasy world) I would be a good enough player to do that. Maybe famous bands who are unhappy with their bassist would sneak off to my studio to record. Maybe Bill Wyman is hoping for a secret retirement. That kind of thing. :)
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You just described the life of Norbert Putnam, 'the greatest bassist you never heard of'. Norbert once told me he has only played one gig ever, everything else was studio work, and mostly in his own studio. He's a fascinating fellow with an incredible list of credits. Well worth a Google.
 
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#77
I think the number one primary thing it is absolutely, positively necessary to understand about playing in a 'domestic' environment vs. live on stage is the Fletcher-Munson curve. Comprehend this, and your on your way to bass nirvana in your domestic playing environment! Here's a short article about it:

Fletcher Munson Curve: A Must-Know for Audio Recording
 
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