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You're all being very silly. Jaco was a bass player. Stop putting your limitations on him.6 points
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Moog has just launched an iOS Minimoog Model D app for an introductory £4.99. It’s well worth checking out for anyone interested in synthesis.4 points
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Not only yes, but I did! My last album (critically acclaimed in Q, Mojo etc) was recorded on two Squire basses. I also took the Squiers out on the road and played London's O2 with them. Twice.3 points
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Looking at this photo it looks as though the only things he needs are a couple of decent meals and a long shower3 points
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1978 Fender Precision Bass Olympic White. Really lovely example! Sounds great especially with flats (although it currently has rounds). All original (except the scratchplate). All set up and ready to go. Please get in touch if you wish to try or buy!2 points -
Most if not all of Thin Lizzie stuff is a semitone out.2 points
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If it's a wedge, we can always use it to keep the door open (If it turns out to be the best cab, there really will be some questions asked.)2 points
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I am picking it up shortly :-)2 points
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As a former Wal owner, and given how you're using your Wal at the minute, I'd agree with the P-bass suggestions. A nice classic 50's or Roadworn P. I'd keep the Wal though - tastes and requirements change!2 points
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The point of this thread was to mock the people who always say that he ''only needed four''. Great answers so far.2 points
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Very glad to hear that you've clicked with the bass...and then clicked even more after the string change! Funnily enough, I was in a recording studio with my Model T this Saturday just gone. The day before I'd been worried it was sounding a little dull, and then I remembered I hadn't changed the strings since 2015. A fresh set of Rotos later and it was singing nicely again. Often overlooked, as you rightly say!2 points
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I've gone from bedroom player to semi pro, to pro, back to semi pro and back to (part-time) pro again. But in my head I was always a pro player. This has never been a hobby. IMO the differentiators between all these categories isn't money or earnings, it's attitude, approach and time. Mostly time. How much time are you willing to put into playing and learning your instrument so that you move yourself from bedroom player (everyone starts there) along the line to becoming a world class recording and touring professional. Where you stop on that line is determined by the time you dedicate to learning your instrument. How willing are you to invest the time and effort, usually to the exclusion of everything else, into becoming the best you can be, and then pushing to be better still.2 points
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another update... I finally ditched the original strings. Man, why didn't I do that earlier??? DR SUNBEAMS on... what a difference! They're a little more compliant, which is nice. I have it set with pretty low action, but I can still dig in when I want to... and these strings have transformed the bass. It's incidentally the first time I try Sunbeams (I have been using their stainless steel counterpart, Fat Beams, for ages, which also have a round core)... and I love them. They are not overly bright even straight from the packet, so they suit me very well. Punchy, nice mids... and the Model T sounds fantastic with them. Lovely bass, and with careful pickup adjustment a very good sounding one too... then put nice strings on and it becomes a great bass indeed. Strings, so often overlooked...2 points
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Yeah, but he only needed 4.....2 points
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I'm sure the Legend is a good bass, but the semi-hollow body, pickup placement, and piezo in the bridge are just perfect for smooth fretless mwah. That said, if you like burpy bridge pickup fretless tones then the Legend might be a better choice. I'm primarily a fretless player and I'd go Spectorcore every time over the Legend.2 points
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Fixed that for you.2 points
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I was involved in the original purchase (I was merely a collection to post on), and having owned a 94, 08, Classic 2014, 2eq 2014 and a bongo...I have to say this is a very good stingray. It had every feature I want a stingray to have, played superbly (even with sh*t strings upon collection) and was a decent weight, mutes (like the 94 and classic) 3eq like the 08 and contoured. I wish I’d had the money at the right time but I sell stingrays because no matter how I love the sound and feel, the pickup pole pieces and my playing position don’t mix. Worth every penny of a grand - if you want a stingray with all the best bits. Anything less is a steal - someone I helped got an absolute steal originally and anything to do with better strings and a case and Pickguard options it’s real steal. I know Tonci paid what he’s asking or thereabouts, so fair play to him. Rest assured - this is an EBMM “greatest hits” bass.2 points -
Whatever you decide, keep the Wal. Try out loads of different basses. Get the one that plays and sounds great. But keep the Wal.2 points
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Hobbyist/Weekend Warrior for me. I do this purely for fun, and we - in general - only gig at weekends. All the money generated from the band goes back into the band, so no income at all. And similar to @Mykesbass am in my 50s, original material, with overseas tours/festivals/albums out etc having the best time of my life so far as a musician.2 points
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How about something a little lighter? Like a three seat sofa😉2 points
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I thought I was the clown prince of the forum when I ordered two set of the wrong strings a few weeks ago, but no, you have out-done me, Sir. I salute you. And breath a sigh of relief - it's not just me!1 point -
I have the 4 it came off t bay, certainly the only active bass I've ever kept its a beast glwts1 point -
Go to your nearest decent musical instrument retailer and try out every bass that they have. Where about are you? Then we can make some recommendations for shops to go to.1 point
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Nowt dedicated to comedy but there' s always the 6.30 pm and 11pm slots on R4 plus repeats and vintage stuff on R4 Extra. R4E has played a lot of stuff ranging from 50s and 60s stuff like The Goons and The Navy Lark (if that's your bag) to contemporary material. Not long ago there was the very amusing Angstrom which spoofed Wallender and other Scandinavian 'tec dramas.1 point
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You want a change and a lighter bass? Get another Wal, a lighter one this time.1 point
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Nice one , I played a fretless for a number of years in what should have been fretted bass situations , now your making me miss it , I've not owned one for years good luck with the experiment 😀1 point
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I am standing outside the gig with the drummer. I am smoking a roll-up and he has a small cigar. Drummer says 'My mate's coming tonight, he's a bassist. Proper bassist, five strings, everything'. I say 'Jaco only needed four strings'. Drummer says 'Yes, Jaco only needed four, but you can't manage any more than four'. I say 'It doesn't really matter how many strings'. Drummer says 'Yes, that's true, you've either got it or you haven't, however many strings'. His mate never turned up.1 point
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Everyone says, that, but some of the short ones only last a day or two1 point
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Is there anyone in your neck of the woods who can do repairs and rewiring? I've only ever owned one active bass, but I took it back to the shop after the treble control started behaving a bit like your blend knob (by the sound of things) - their tech gave me a call and said the treble circuit was basically shot, and he'd had to order a replacement. Pity: if it were a passive circuit, switching from v/b to v/v would be pretty straightforward!1 point
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You'd have to empty it about 500 times, though...1 point
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To start, I’ll admit I’m not a massive Wal fan. I’ve played loads and owned two customs (‘90s and Herman period). I like the thought of them more than the reality but don’t have the emotional tie - for me, Wals have been somewhat mythologised (though I don’t doubt that for some owners they are truly the ultimate bass). I’d have a look at a Spector Shorty. Relatively light, outstanding ergonomics and playability, and build quality to rival pretty much any boutique bolt-on (including Wal). A variety of pick up and pre combinations too. Wals do have a distinctive tone with their in-house pickups and filter pre though there are ways to emulate this (at least get close) if Wal tone is crucial - Alembic SF2?1 point
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There is an adrenaline factor but I find if I'm gigging more regularly then it wears off pretty sharp. I suspect part of the problem is that if you only do very few in a year then each of those shows becomes a 'big thing' and it builds up the anxiety, plus there is more time to brood over thing between gigs. Gigging more regularly I find less stressful up to a point as they come regularly enough to not get wound up by stuff not going quite right, but then after that if I'm gigging more often than I know I really want to it gets stressful as I'm negelcting other things that need doing. Finding the right balance can be tricky.1 point
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Finishes at 8.15 pm1 point
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Pity I'm up in Manchester and playing two gigs on Saturday as I'd love to see this! Do you ever get up this way?1 point
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If I hadn't recently got a 5 string fretless, I would certainly have been tempted by this! And 16.5mm would be ideal for me. As folk have already mentioned this is a LOT of bass for the money. Btw - Grangur really does really look after his basses (and is a generally top guy!) so I'm really happy to recommend him!1 point -
I'm happy to be a 'weekend warrior' and I enjoy being that far more than I ever did being a so-called 'pro musician'. The world has plenty of room for us all though IMO - whatever our specific status as far as this poll goes.. And the more people there are making music, the better it is as far as I'm concerned - especially us bass players! ☺1 point
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Hello. Just joined the forum. Moz from the High Peak. Playing bass for 25 years for fun in covers/wedding bands.Also for local AM Drams musicals, pantos etc. Gear, Ashdowm ABM with Peavey Cabs. Fender Jazz, Precision Special, Squire Precision Fretless,Retrovibe RV4 (last one before he had to stop making them), Yamaha 5 string, Ibanez, Ibanez acoustic, G4M neckthrough (cheap but sounds great through anything), G4M EUB. Trombone!! Son has now been playing for 6 years and is much better than me and is also playing guitar 6 and 12, mandolin, banjo.1 point
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AND, a dessert, coffee and drinks.1 point
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I used to think drummers were easily replaceable, and most of them are, but a really good drummer, like I have now, is priceless, that's why we pay him nothing, badoom tsch1 point
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Fugly is what it is.1 point
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This isn't Yes, and as daft as it sounds it isn't about the listening experience - I've no doubt that five people from BC could sound as good but wouldn't be charging Yes prices. IT ISN'T YES! And I hate this Chris wanted Billy crap - if he'd wanted Glen Matlock would it have been ok?1 point
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I just picked up one of these and they are a gorgeous bass. Good luck with the sale.1 point -
Hmmm. Yes without Chris Squire, Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman? Possibly Alan White too at this show? Nah not for me. Love Steve Howe but Yes was all about the interplay of all those great musical voices.1 point
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you know, if you wanted to you could add a series/parallel switch using a pull/push knob - still only one control...1 point
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Woah there: ALL of Rush is a golden period!!1 point
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Those Genz cabs can take a lot! The 4 ohm Genz Neo 212 I have just soaks it all up.. goes louder than I dare crank it!1 point
