[Trombone-l] Trombone-l Digest, Vol 19, Issue 20

[Adrian Drover]

> From: Chris Tune
> 
> I play in a LOT of different groups and I'm beginning to really appreciate
> the FENDER BASS.  I know this sounds sacrilegious but hear me out.  I LOVE
> the sound of an excellent quality stand up bass, WHEN I CAN HEAR IT.  Like
> during a very good recording session.


I play with at least half a dozen different big bands here in Scotland.
Only one of these bands regularly uses an acoustic upright bass.  That is
the one I enjoy playing with the most.  I never have a problem hearing the
bass, even on the rare occasion when there is a power out.  I always have a
problem hearing the horns around me when an electric bass is used.  The
rhythm section always plays far too loud.  The horns are miked up to
compensate.  The result is a ridiculous volume of noise.  And all this in a
small room too.  Why?

Give me an un-amplified band with acoustic rhythm section any day.  There
really is no need for all that power.  It might even help to save the ice
cap from melting by switching it all off.

And the thing that pisses me most is the guy who brings in a 6-string
electric bass and plays on the lowest strings all night.  Is bassicide
illegal? 

A.