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basexperience started following How many hours do people practice?
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How many hours do people practice?
basexperience replied to Bassbooksbikes's topic in Theory and Technique
I’m on SBL, and I created a Google Sheets thing with automation with schedules the courses I work on. I do maybe 1 to 1.5 hours a night - sometimes it’s not courses, but prep for gigs (like tonight), but I’m always trying to improve my weak spots. I’ve played since I was 18 and I’m 55 now, but I only started really practicing with intent back in 2017 when I joined SBL. Prior to that, it’d be warmups (from an A4 sheet I created), then playing along with songs. Since 2017, I’ve learned to walk bass properly, retrained my slap from Flea to Marcus Miller (still perfecting but it’s come a huge way), and loads more. part of the driver is reviewing how far you’ve come. It’s like looking back down the mountain. -
For sale one of the original Yamaha SLB100 Silent Double Bass 3/4 Scale, Traditional Design Details, complete with original packaging and paperwork. I bought this on here a while ago, thinking I’ll get back to playing upright bass, but then the lower back pain started to kick in again and I remembered why I stopped in the first place! Listing it for what I paid for it. There are currently retailing at £8000 plus shipping from Yamaha UK, so grab yourself a bargain. See links below: https://www.yamahamusiclondon.com/SLB-100-Silent-Upright-Bass/pidKSLB100 Collection preferred, but I can get this over to the UK for collection there, or shipped (insured) within the EU. Genuine acoustic tone - play many styles Silent hollow design allows quiet practice Full frame replicates the shape of an acoustic upright Super Sensitive Supreme professional hybrid strings fitted The Yamaha SLB100 Silent Double Bass is a premium inclusion to Yamaha's Silent Bass series. This instrument features a full frame design. Closely mimicking the shape of an acoustic bass, this double bass is perfect for players who prefer the shape of an acoustic bass rather than the stick-shaped design of a lot of electric uprights. The inclusion of the frame on the lower half of the body also makes this an ideal instrument for players who like to sit when playing. The Super Sensitive Supreme strings which are included make this a great choice if you play both classical and jazz double bass. Full Description Genuine acoustic sound The SLB 100 features a hollow body just like other Yamaha Silent Basses. This makes the instrument sound just like an acoustic bass and is loved by players for this. The real wood body that is finished in a similar manner to traditional string instruments also helps enhance the tone and feel of this bass. What sets Yamaha basses apart from other electric uprights is their use of a traditional-style bridge. These bridges are cut just like those on traditional string instruments - making this bass great for both pizzicato and arco playing. Unlike other Silent Basses the SLB 100 features a full ebony tailpiece which further adds to the feel of a traditional double bass. Full frame design Other Silent Basses feature a frame which covers the top half of the instrument. This mimics the real frame of an acoustic bass whilst minimising the space. The SLB 100 takes this one step further and continues the frame all the way down the instrument. This makes the SLB 100 feel more comfortable for players who prefer acoustic basses or like to sit down when playing. You needn't fear about the portability however, as this instrument is just as portable as any other electric upright - the frame is still detachable for convenience and easy storage. Electronic integration This instrument offers the feel and sound of an acoustic bass while including features which are only possible with electronic instruments. Tone shaping is possible with the tone control and the volume can be controlled as well. During rehearsals you can ensure your bass won't make sudden noises if knocked. For personal practice the headphone jack enables you to plug straight into your instrument without needing additional gear. You can also play backing tracks through the auxiliary input to play along to. Yamaha Yamaha are well known for their superb electronic instruments. The Silent Strings series also includes violins, violas and cellos. As well as this, they produce the Silent Brass series of practice mutes, allowing you to plug in headphones for practicing brass instruments like the trumpet and tuba. For classical guitar players, they produce a Silent Series guitar too Specifications Size: String length 1,054mm (41 1/2") Neck: Maple Body: Spruce/mahogany Frame: Beech (detachable) Finger board: Rosewood Peg: Custom worm gear type Tailpiece: Ebony Bridge: Maple (height adjustable) Pickup: 2 piezo pickups Strings: Super sensitive supreme Electric controls: Volume, tone control, aux-in volume In/out jacks: Phones/line out, aux in Power supply: 9V battery 1pc. or AC adapter (optional) Battery life: Manganese: Approx. 12 hrs Alkaline: Approx. 24 hrs Weight: 10kg (22 lbs.) Accessories: 9V battery 1pc. Trades I would consider, pre EB Music Man Stingray, Sabre or Cutlass I / II (cash adjustment if necessary)
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Quatschmacher started following Markbass Vintage Pre
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How many hours do people practice?
bass_dinger replied to Bassbooksbikes's topic in Theory and Technique
Depends on the instrument, and my commitments. Bass? Hardly at all now, because I rarely play with others. However, I have a gig mid-December, and I am working on the material, to be stage-ready for Sunday's rehearsal. So, I expect to put in about 3 hours over the weekend. For piano, I practice more regularly (because the lessons are my weekly gig, and I need to be ready, for them). That regular practice amounts to perhaps 30 to 60 minutes a day, and I am seeing a measurable improvement simply because I have targets and objectives. -
It's getting dark out there earlier and earlier. Luckily, I got just the thing.
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Cucumber Slumber is seldom mentioned when Weather Report (and highly regarded bass lines) are discussed. That big fat funky line is life-affirmingly good!
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Only seven months to go, must be time to start an attendee/ gear list 😁 @Richard R - Brawley 5 string, V-bass gear, amp and confusion. @SpondonBassed @jazzyvee @Jabba_the_gut @pantherairsoft @Machines @Geek99 @howdenspur @Frank Blank If anyone is up for helping out on the day then let me know. We'll divvy up jobs closer to the day. Last bash @Andyjr1515 gave us an excellent lesson on how to set up a bass properly. I have an idea for a different guest speaker this year, but I'e not made contact yet. Any suggestions welcome.
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Now £350.00. This amazing emulation of the acoustic control corporation 360 preamplifier with variamp and built in fuzz is up for grabs. Hand made by the renowned JC Maillet and commissioned and imported by myself at great cost. I have used the 360+ for studio recordings, gigs, rehearsals and at home, it has never dissapointed. The preamp sounds fantastic and the fuzz section is the best I have used. I have owned this pedal for a good few years from new, as can be seen it's in pristine condition. Specially sourced UK power supply also included. Will happily run from other sources with the right leads (I used it with a trex chameleon). Fully detailed printed instruction manual also included. Only available as I have more preamplifiers than I can use. Try out/collection always welcome, or UK insured postage for £15.00
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I play in church so Bus Wipers - phallic or limpid - are not required. 🤣
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£495 Trace Elliot Twin Valve all valve 115 combo
la bam replied to la bam's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
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Depending on dates we are up to trio. Can people let me know what dates work for them. Let's try and aim for late April to early May please.
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binky_bass started following Alnus Basses - Anyone got one?
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If you remove one letter from each word you'd have 'Anus Asses'. There, it's been said.
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Trace Elliot V6 for sale, £750.00 now £700.00
rumour6 replied to essexbasscat's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
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I wouldn't be able to do the late April dates but any other would be good. No gigs for next year booked so far so I could make myself unavailable if a date for this was decided on. Really enjoyed last years bash and would love to attend another!
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I’ve always found Roxy Music albums to be a treasure trove of low end delights, but the first two records are probably my favourites. Graham Simpson on the debut record, and John Porter on the For Your Pleasure follow up, are wonderful players, and add so much to the albums…
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Black Coffee started following Orange AD200b & Orange 8x10 cab - w/flightcase
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Orange AD200b & Orange 8x10 cab - w/flightcase
Black Coffee replied to millar138's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
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Full lightweight Ashdown rig comprising of: RM500 EVO-2 500 watts. 2.1kg 2 x ABM PRO NEO EVO-4 210 300 watts at 8ohms. 14.5kg Amp is in the Ashdown sheepskin lined carry case, cabs have Roqsolid covers. Rig comes with power lead and heavy duty speaker leads. Only looking to sell the whole rig at present. No trades and given size/weight collection/meet-up only.
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Old Man Riva started following Unsung bass albums
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‘Live! In The Air Age’ is a great shout. Charlie Tumahai is fabulous on that record. The bass is also quite prominent in the mix, so tracks like Shine (which was included as part of the additional EP) really showcase his talent. Funky double stops ahoy! John McKenzie, in his time with Steve Hillage, puts me in mind of Charlie Tumahai.
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SteveXFR started following phallic bass move - help
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Isn't this what "holding down the low end" means?
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One of my favourite Primal Scream Mani tracks is Exterminator, a filthy train of thought groove full of feels and swagger that is the man himself personified: Also, a shout out for one of the lesser championed Roses songs, How Do You Sleep. Mani's bass on this one always makes me smile. So fluid, so freakin cool!: X
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Origin Effects BassRig Ampeg B15 Fliptop recreation
krispn replied to Quatschmacher's topic in Effects
I’d imagine it would translate quite well. I can hear a difference running just my amp versus running my pedal board into my amp. Same way my amp Di is adequate- I never use it but had to recently as my tube pre amp wasn’t giving any sound (turned out it was a simple fix but the amp DI did the job in a pinch). Did it sound ok for the gig yes but it’s wasn’t as enjoyable a sound. I could defo he’s the difference in my IEM’s This same question gets asked a lot on forums and there’s been some great demos showing how a pedal can sound like another pedal but I believe Origin are going for more of an experience in both feel and tone. It might not be important to folk for a pedal to feel like an amp if it’s nearly £500 but it’s exciting that we have a recreation of a classic amp that folks are describing as nailing the tone and feel. Does a 5k bass vintage bass sound better than a £400 bass? Does it feel better to play versus the £400 bass? Not everyone cares for these things but it’s nice when we can feel and hear a difference and that can push something form desirable to must have fall in love at the first play. If a £99 pedal can do 80% great but some players live for the last 20% because that’s where the inspiration lives.
