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I sound to "plucky" live
- Thread starter JWH91
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Plucky sound. Does your bass line notes not flow, is that the plucky sound you are getting? If so singing/reciting the lyrics along with the vocalist may help the flow. Other than that not sure what plucky sound means?
Good luck.
Good luck.
I'm guessing since you play with more energy during live performances, that you're probably picking harder. If that's the case, you need to reign in how hard you pick during live shows while still maintaining high energy.
Or you could try to replicate the "plucky" sound at rehearsal and twist knobs (mids, highs, tone knob on bass) until you like what you hear.
But, you really should focus on your technique first and foremost since you're not liking the tone that you're getting live.
Or you could try to replicate the "plucky" sound at rehearsal and twist knobs (mids, highs, tone knob on bass) until you like what you hear.
But, you really should focus on your technique first and foremost since you're not liking the tone that you're getting live.
It also depends on the bass you are playing.
My old bass sounded like that and when I got a new one I realised the bass was the problem.
it would probably sound better with someone else playing it, but I play with a pick and play hard, and that's how I like it.
My old bass sounded like that and when I got a new one I realised the bass was the problem.
it would probably sound better with someone else playing it, but I play with a pick and play hard, and that's how I like it.
The ultimate solution is to maintain consistent technique, but gear-wise, consider adding a compressor to your signal chain. You could set the threshold such that you don't run up against it much with disciplined playing, but cross the threshold when your attack gets too strong. Compressors are fantastic for evening out the dynamics when your playing tends to be inconsistent.
