When I spotted this thread, I thought, things are going to get busy here on the forum!
"Freedom of expression is important, but I have learned that people want to know how much you care before they care how much you know." The only time a bass player gets noticed is when he stops playing.
I'm not even getting one, but I was excited to dive into the thread... I feel everyone's pain....
73 Feb 4001, 73 March 4001, 73 April 4001, 73 May 4001, 73 June 4001, 73 July 4001 04 MM Bongo 5HSp, 07 MM Bongo 5HS, 09 MM Bongo 5HS, 09 MM Bongo 5Hp, 11 MM Bongo 5H
Paul W. should be starting work on my azureglo refin any day now....it's my consolation prize for not getting a DCM...
73 Feb 4001, 73 March 4001, 73 April 4001, 73 May 4001, 73 June 4001, 73 July 4001 04 MM Bongo 5HSp, 07 MM Bongo 5HS, 09 MM Bongo 5HS, 09 MM Bongo 5Hp, 11 MM Bongo 5H
Melissa, I've made the ol' 72 "Mink" my main player, and gigged with it the last two times. I have TI Jazz Flats on it, a lot easier on my pinkies than the typical rounds. I've been tinkering with the sound, adding a Line 6 Bass Pod with compression, and it really is getting the sound I want with a stiff "pointy" pick. Lotsa snap, sufficient growl (but not like rounds), plenty of bottom and smooth tone. Now if I can just convince my drummer . . . .
Author: "The Rickenbacker Electric Bass - 50 Years As Rock's Bottom"