tone support group needed.... please help!

[Soulfinger]

"but we are an original song writing band. why cant i have the type of tone i want? wouldnt that help in developing a new sound in a band?"

That would be fine if this was the "Cold Lump solo project".

It's certainly the right, and also the responsibility of your band mates to comment on your sound. Since they're a step away from the action, their perspective on sound could be vastly differernt from yours. Remember, your trying to create a cohesive product here (good music). However, whatever they recommend, you have the right to respetfully disagree.

Playing music takes a lot of teamwork.

[cold_lump]

.....well, believe it or not, without telling the drummer, i pulled the lows by one notch, boosted the mid by 2 notches, and he noticed immeadatly. he stopped in at the begining of the first song and was like "you sound better, what did you do?" i just told him that i tried to find a sound we could both like. he was happy and i am too. it wasnt a drastic difference, and it shut him up. all is well. thanks for your help guys!