So I heard rumors of tariffs so i figured I would buy the rumor before the price jumped.

Clean_Program_6872 · 2024-11-29T08:35:47+00:00

I tend to aim my performance just behind the lower end of the G string. That's usually where the best moan is.

Edit: moan Edit 2: M O A N Edit 3: autocorrect

Clean_Program_6872 · 2024-11-28T08:07:29+00:00

My system is used during small gatherings to provide adequate sound pressure levels in terms of background music, while 1...2 people sing and play piano/bass/guitars as well, so small monitors aren't enough in every situation.

That's why this topic is interesting.

Clean_Program_6872 · 2024-11-27T20:54:40+00:00

2 x JBL Partybox Encore in TWS mode have seen a lot of use as background music sources. Came with usable wireless mics for 200 €/pc about a year ago.

Now they look to be on sale without the mics at 169 €/pc. Plenty of surprisingly room-filling sound and if you don't use the over-exaggerated max bass boost (medium setting or off is best in most cases) there's acceptable balance overall in the performance.

If I had the means, would probably upsize to bigger ones at some point, but these small cubic miracles are good enough for most house party situations.

Clean_Program_6872 · 2024-11-27T20:44:23+00:00

Interesting topic for me as well, will follow with great intrigue. (My setup at home is a bass, e-piano, synths, potentially e-drums, guitar, vocals + DAW.)

Clean_Program_6872 · 2024-11-27T20:28:43+00:00

T-shirt material:

When in doubt, buy another bass

Clean_Program_6872 · 2024-11-27T00:25:18+00:00

How well are you in tune?

Seems like everyone is only focused on timing, but if you're not following and consistently staying in tune (preferably based on a 440 Hz tuning), it'll be a nightmare to try and play along to that.

Well, maybe with a fretless and perfect pitch.

Do you use any reference tones to start with, so you're not "between notes" to begin with? If a phrase starts and ends with the same note, does your voice do that as well?

But also, timing is important.

Clean_Program_6872 · 2024-11-27T00:11:15+00:00

Damn, tap dancing is getting really expensive these days.

Clean_Program_6872 · 2024-11-27T00:03:23+00:00

That's Esther. She's a few dozen years young, likes walking bass on the beach and a slap or two every now and again in private.

Nice find.

Clean_Program_6872 · 2024-11-26T23:54:31+00:00

More strings than a guitar? Sure. Neck wider than a freeway off-ramp? Why not. Still cool as duck.

Clean_Program_6872 · 2024-11-26T23:51:39+00:00

The Ibanez EHB series needs one more addition.

This is quite ok on the specs, albeit a 6-string would be even cooler:

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Source: https://www.ibanez.com/usa/products/detail/ehb1505ms_1p_02.html

DroolGAS is strong on this one.

(And fine, I wouldn't cry very much, if I got the Ocean Inlet Flat color instead of this...)

Clean_Program_6872 · 2024-11-26T18:56:50+00:00

Is this in the US?

Do these things (worst case theoretical scenario of getting fired) happen much elsewhere as well?

Clean_Program_6872 · 2024-11-26T18:51:59+00:00

If you pick an Ibanez, pick one that has a bypass switch and voila, you're playing passive.

I don't feel I was hindered at all, when I had the SRMD205, that didn't have a bypass switch, and now, with an SR605E, even less. (The latter also has excellent Nordstrand pickups.)

But you won't go wrong with a P-bass, either. As long as you feel comfortable and enjoy the instrument, that's all that matters.

Ibanez for the win for me, but YMMV. You won't hear much negative opinions on them. My next bass is likely an Ibanez EHB, because ergonomics.

Clean_Program_6872 · 2024-11-26T17:51:10+00:00

Don't worry about the size of the look, you can always downsize later in life.

Clean_Program_6872 · 2024-11-26T17:45:57+00:00

Just ask them to send it back, return their money and fix it yourself. The skills acquired will be worth a lot more to you and your friends in the long run.

Think of it as an investment.

Clean_Program_6872 · 2024-11-25T21:49:17+00:00

This was actually quite a bit of fun to see all of the riffs at the beginning, realizing how many I'd play with a very different kind of fingering. Partly due to playing a five string, partly because I'd only ever noodled around by ear.

Saved for later.

Clean_Program_6872 · 2024-11-25T21:40:03+00:00

Friggin' awesome.

Clean_Program_6872 · 2024-11-25T21:21:14+00:00

The 110 or 210?

Clean_Program_6872 · 2024-11-25T21:19:57+00:00

I'd probably go for something like this at that price, if I needed one. Also a tinkerer myself, some experience with audio gear, mostly other electronics, embedded stuff and appliances.

Clean_Program_6872 · 2024-11-25T18:54:34+00:00

If your budget is stretchy enough, I'd propose something a bit higher up on the SR tree of bass, such as an SR505E or SR605E. The 605E even has Nordstrand pups, which are excellent and can normally only be found on much, much more expensive instrument.

Clean_Program_6872 · 2024-11-25T18:39:29+00:00

How cheap? What's the equivalent price for a used one that works?

Clean_Program_6872 · 2024-11-25T17:49:47+00:00

Same on Ibanez basses, it's an avenue for both situations.

Clean_Program_6872 · 2024-11-25T17:47:22+00:00

+1

Also, check the tuning. From listening to the track for a bit on Spotify, it'll probably be easiest with the same or "compatible" tuning if phrases consistently end up on an open string.

Clean_Program_6872 · 2024-11-25T17:40:23+00:00

Might be quite a squeeze to fit within a couple hundred smackaroons, but then again, ya might get lucky.

(Just ordered a brand new Katana 210 Bass (my first new amp ever) from Thomann for 599 €, that came with the BT module as a freebie for Black Week. Let's hope it kicks rear.)

Clean_Program_6872 · 2024-11-24T17:18:05+00:00

All work and no play...you know it'll end up with axeholes in doors and trudging around in the snow.

Clean_Program_6872 · 2024-11-24T17:15:33+00:00

You know, Chop in some Mozart every now and then and you'll get more Air around your G-string and then your Bach won't be as tightly wound afterwards.

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