EBMM Making soundmen smile everywhere

[armybass]

In my big 10 pc funk band I have been known to bring lots of different basses to the gig...as well as everywhere else. Well we have a great sound man who is a local pro with a big co. but he is part of our band and he is always on point. Knows his stuff. Anyway, last night I strapped on my new SR4 (thanks Bill) and he just walks up to me and and looks at the bass and smiles. He has always told me that he loves working with a Stingray 4 string. He says they are just so easy to dial in any mix. I was happy to do my part in making it an easy night for him. When I got my solo on Le Freak by Chic, I could hear my bass slapping back from the back of the big auditorium. I think he gave me a little more juice out front too.

 

[Straight UP]

armybass
Makes you want to use the EBMM bass all the time when your sound man loves them. And puts extra effort in getting your sound out there..
Nothing better than to hear your bass come back at you from the back wall.

 

[kompressaur]

soundmen/engineers have always loved StingRays.

"ah,a Stingray..well you can just go straight into that channel there"

then they'll go back to a single minded purpose to sorting out over the amount of click on the kick drum or ring on the snare or something else equally irritating

from experience I speak

Komp

 

[Aussie Mark]

The handful of times I've been in recording studios I've used a Stingray exclusively, for that very reason. Same thing if I'm doing a big gig with a sound guy I don't know.

 

[bassmancb]

Keeping the sound-man happy makes for a real enjoyable night. Not to mention the crowd response.

 

[fly]

The handful of times I've been in recording studios I've used a Stingray exclusively, for that very reason.

same.........plug direct in the studio with the Sterling..........great sounds

 

[TSanders]

Scott, youre spot on.

Ive had more sound engineers, and studio owners/producers express an extreme satisfaction when working with EBMM basses.

They are THAT good. Really.

 

[Dr Stankface]

Yeah Trav. You know Jose loves our fine basses.

 

[Bill]

I know I've never had a bit of trouble with my 'Rays & sound men at gigs!

 

[koogie2k]

We used a new sound guy this past Saturday's show. He had to do sound for 4 bands. The first 3 bands were good, basses sounded good. We got up there and I had the bongo's and my GK rig. Once we started the bass sound check, the sound guy told me that was the best sounding bass he has ever heard. Kinda floored me really....seems not too many people in my parts heard of or use EBMM, but with our growing crowd and playing with different bands, that is sure to change. I think it is a great compliment to EBMM that other bass players compliment my playing, sound and the how awesome the bongos are.

 

[rhythmCity944]

Keeping the sound-man happy makes for a real enjoyable night. Not to mention the crowd response.

Tipping the sound guy $30 doesn't hurt either if you are playing a packed house...I'm always told by soundmen at how my Stingray cuts through the mix

 

[bassmancb]

Tipping the sound guy $30 doesn't hurt either if you are playing a packed house...I'm always told by soundmen at how my Stingray cuts through the mix

LOL, Never thought of that. By the way nice bass.

 

[hankSRay]

EBMM basses are especially great if you have to play through the house rig (which i HATE having to do) because even through a sub par amp your MM will sound good. At least thats my experience.

 

[rhythmCity944]

LOL, Never thought of that. By the way nice bass.

Thanks...you talking about my BURNT APPLE Stingray?

yeah, i noticed that the soundguys like to work for you when you tip them, always adjusting things throughout the set and never leave their post...hey, the last soundguy i tipped bought my band shots of tequila in the middle of our set...there is the difference between 10 of your closest friends and 300 of your bestest friends so on a good night, you always get paid back

I hate backlined equipment...it is used and abused and never sounds totally right...

 

[PocketGroove82]

I have no doubt in my mind that my single H rays really cut through the mix!
But some times for my gigs it's not about bringing the funk, it's really more about the bass just staying out of the way, underneath, and really supporting the harmony and vocalist.
That's when I bring out the SR5 HH. It's really the yang, to my single pup yin.
It's just so smooth around the edges, the way I like to dial it in.

 

[Psycho Ward]

BP said somewhere here; he brings the sound guy a six pack.

A great FOH guy is part of a band and can do wonders for you.

That said, I've had the misfortune to work with a few complete asshats! (I love that word!)

I refer to these guys as “glorified roadies”. Well I use to call them that till one of them tried to kill me, lucky for him I could run like the wind!

 

[SLUGGO]

Following basic soundcheck etiquette will also do wonders for your sound!!

(i.e. when it aint your turn.....dont play!)

 

[stretch80]

Nice post, and I totally agree.

Where my SR5 totally shines is in "bad sound" rooms or situations. It can be solid without booming, it can cut when needed, it can shine through a less than stellar amp. That's what makes it great!

 

[Steve Dude Barr]

<<<---note to self move Scott's praises and oath of brand loayalty till death back to EBMM forum from Lakland forum for 20th time....or is it 21?

Who lovs ya baby? Just wait until I get in that custom ordered DJ5 in TransGreen.

 

[Big Poppa]

right on steve.....

SOund check is the worst. No matter what it is the worst. Nobodies on time everybody wants to be first and I hate them......

Chuck I said my effects rack is a six pack and flip flops

Question: sound check is done in an empty room....the gig is hopefully full and therr is no point of reference when the lead guiatarist starts inching towards the holy grail dimed amp