[Dixielandjazz] Bass amplification

[Russ Guarino]

Without a strong bass the band sounds anemic.  I agree with Rob.

Russ Guarino

Rob McCallum wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> Just a personal opinion, but I prefer hearing a strong bass in any band.  If
> the bass is coming through only faintly, the band doesn't have a full sound.
> It's okay to say that the entire band should come down in volume, and I'm
> certainly all for dynamic contrast, but when the hot sections get hot and
> swinging, it's nice to be able to hear the whole group.  The bass should be
> driving the hot sections, not getting buried underneath.
>
> All the best
> Rob McCallum
>
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