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Thunderbird Club
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I read those when you first posted them. Couldn’t figure out exactly what you were talking about. My best guess on what you said is that AC coupled amps have a degree of latency or lag in them and it becomes apparent in fast picking or staccato type playing. Is that correct?
Doesn't matter to me. I can't hear or play that fast. Anymore.
couldn’t have said it better….
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One of my very fave bassist'(I've seen/heard that commercial too), what bass player writes a mega hit song that he doesn't even come in on until the first chorus?
This is from another planet - the whole band is SO GOOD! so much breath and space, yet so much music - and a great bass solo from Andy. This was the kind of music that first made me want to play bass, not U.S. Pop or Mowtown.
Free and Andy were the best. I also like his first solo album from '75 despite that he plays only strange sounding "solo bass" on it and the Rhodes player plays the bass parts on pedals. Andy's bass leads sound at times like Kossoff's cries on a Les Paul and vocally he resembles Rodgers (not that good of course). The songs are great, at least one ended up on a Frankie Miller album.
My tech checking the nitro's checking. It was tasty I guess.
One of my favorite bands too. We are actually doing Riding on a Pony, Wishing well and All right now. Like to do that A5,D,G thing in the solo.
The latest trend in relic methods - pooch gnaw.
I've heard of this before being inherent with tube amps. I think the "tube gain" on the Ampeg 3 Pro was to help emulate this a little, or not if you wanted more of a SS amp response. My hearing or playing is so bad I could detect no latency, though it did change the sound. I can't say I notice it with my all tube heads either. But we're talking about me and my playing. I may even be playing behind any latency...when I'm not in front of it.
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Going down that rabbit hole next door....Burrell always impressed me as having a very unique style. He had some crazy groovy bass lines.
I have to admit, I never noticed any lag on my tube amps (SVT-VR and Musicman HD150) but then again I wasn’t listening for it. Besides, I only play finger style so I assume the effect wouldn’t be as apparent as if playing with a pick where up strokes and down strokes can happen pretty fast and each stroke has a different attack tone. I play mostly SS now days so I guess I don’t have to deal with it.I've heard of this before being inherent with tube amps. I think the "tube gain" on the Ampeg 3 Pro was to help emulate this a little or not if you wanted more of a SS amp response. My hearing or playing is so bad I could detect no latency, though it did change the sound. I can't say I notice it with my all tube heads either. But we're talking about me and my playing. I may even be playing behind any latency...when I'm not in front of it.
What I have noticed is that some strings respond much faster than others. I can’t recall a specific song off the top of my head but some of the ZZTop stuff requires fast reps on the A and E strings and IIRC I’ve had to switch basses to play them correctly because the strings couldn’t keep up with the song.
LOL - I guess I just unintentionally went there - blaming my lack of ability on the strings. BTW - did I mention I’m a standing member of the Lousy Bass Players with Expensive Gear Club.
I hadn't thought of blaming the strings for my lame playing. Thanks for the pointer!... I guess I just unintentionally went there - blaming my lack of ability on the strings. BTW - did I mention I’m a standing member of the Lousy Bass Players with Expensive Gear Club.
Lousy Bass Players with Expensive Gear Club- This would be me as well. But I enjoy it like I were great.
Remember, If you can't play good, you can at least sound good. (My number one rule for bass playing.) Keep your pick on the strings. I'm pulling for you. We're all in this together.
Would you all consider a junior membership for lousy bass players that have lower priced gear? My Thunderbird IV only cost me $300 including the custom Gator case.LOL - I guess I just unintentionally went there - blaming my lack of ability on the strings. BTW - did I mention I’m a standing member of the Lousy Bass Players with Expensive Gear Club.
Bad Company story. Kind of. When in the 7th grade we had some kind of thing in the auditorium at school. I have no idea what the purpose was but I remember walking in and wasn't very far into the room and some guys that were in the ninth grade started playing "Can't Get Enough Of You Love." It was the coolest thing I had ever seen. I was hooked even before the singing started and knew I wanted to do that. Just didn't know how or where to begin. Didn't start bass till years latter. But it was every bit as cool as I imagined. I tell people that playing in front of people is like a drug. I'm a shy person and don't care about the being seen or noticed part, but just playing and seeing people love it is such an amazing feeling.
