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Originally Posted by MAStudent
I strongly suggest you specifically spell out how you are going to decide things from the beginning.
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this is excellent advice for a starting band. it eliminates drama further down the road. some people might say it makes one member seem like a pretentious dictator, but i always liked Dave Wyndorf's explanation on how he ran Monster Magnet - it's like a democratic dictatorship, the other guys are totally free to bring in their ideas, comment on the songs and the riffs, but ultimately, it's HIS band and he's got final say.
considering the way you (OP) describe the band as being yours and something 'you' started with another member. now is the time to establish your leadership, keep in mind you can't force others to do your will, but on the other hand there's no point for you to keep YOUR band going if it doesn't make you happy. there's nothing wrong with laying out a vision for a band in black and white, it makes it easier for the other members to know what the real intentions are. just make sure you afford them the freedom to pursue other interest independently of your band or they'll grow to resent you.
as for bass amps, i used a Warwick Sweet 15 for a few years with a fuzzed out 5 string fretless and the low B never got muddy so long as i paid a modicum of attention to the EQ knobs.