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  1. Everyone -- back in January, 2018 myself and a group of musicians decided it was time to freshen up our repertoires with new jazz. We listened to about 200 songs and then, through a double blind review process, agreed that 9 of them were of sufficient quality for inclusion in a book called "Today's Jazz Book". It's a free book, and we did it all through a non-profit. The charts have been transcribed and formatted by a professional arranger, and its' all volunteer. The tunes had to meet certain criteria -- interesting chord changes, killer melodies, suitable for a typical small jazz combo, one page long, or two pages at the very outside. There are MP3's as well that are free. If you would like a copy, let me know and I'll private message it to you -- you don't have to give anything up for it -- not your email, you don't have to register anywhere, no account to set up. Just a bunch of guys trying to create an ever-expanding book of quality jazz tunes. It's a labor of love, not a commercial venture. Think of the Real Book, but legal to share, print, and perform live without royalties due -- you can even record the tunes without royalties due to their Creative Commons license -- they are quality too, so don't let "free" fool you. WE even consulted a lawyer to make sure what we were doing is legally sound. Send me a private message if interested...and I'll shoot a copy over to you. Tunes are in C and Bb, with Eb and Bb almost out of the oven...
    8 points
  2. Unexpected bills mean I’m having to downsize this is a fantastic bass. No issues. Fantastic condition. Comes with status hard case , paperwork and hex keys. Price includes delivery.
    5 points
  3. ...I've ever heard. Obviously for this style of music but the recording is incredible to my ears. Pekka Pohjola (who I confess to having never heard of before) on Bass. Brilliant playing throughout the whole album. I thought it was a Pbass but from what I can gather he almost always played a Jazz...Hope you all enjoy as much as I have.
    5 points
  4. Ed Freidland's latest words of wisdom https://www.bassplayer.com/lessons/r-b-gold-sep-2018
    4 points
  5. I tried this on another forum and no one even posted or commented about the book. I asked one guy on that other site and he said he was afraid of downloading something from a site he didn't know. I post it here and 12 people so far want a copy via. What a big difference! I will send it all out tomorrow. This also helps me gauge interest and see who is truly into this kind of thing. I want to say thanks to everyone so far for your kindness and appreciative comments. It has been a labor of love, emphasis on the word "labor" as much as love, so the kind of encouragement you are all giving is really important to me -- and the army of volunteers I recruited to make it happen so far. We have more tunes in the works, I got a transcription of one today, and will be adding it as soon as its ready. Also having a group of musicians over to master the tunes in Today's Jazz Book so they can be part of our regular gigging repertoire. Also plans for a YouTube Channel with them all... Thanks! OwnHeart
    4 points
  6. I've always preferred playing for the song, and don't have nearly the skill, knowledge or talent (or frankly the desire) to take a solo with confidence so this resonates nicely with my approach. I do appreciate the flamboyance and sheer ability of some other bass players, and I'm genuinely happy that there are people out there pushing the envelope for the instrument, but it just isn't me - and this is a wonderfully eloquent way of stating that there is space for both styles of playing, sometimes all within the same person. We play covers, so I learn my bass parts and put in 100% to make sure the bass helps the band sound good... and that's enough for me.
    4 points
  7. For Sale. 1x Vanderklay 112MNT Cabinet. £500 In excellent condition, used on 2 gigs. Complete with Vanderklay padded covers. Collection from Birmingham or please contact me to discuss possible delivery as I travel around the U.K generally so may be somewhere neer. I am selling these superb cabs as well as some other items to fund a custom bass that is due for completion very shortly and needs to be paid for. Grab a bargain for what is essentially as new cabs. these are currently retailing at £700 each with the covers I beleive Exquisitely designed high end bass amplification from Europe with the modern bass player in mind. Hand made cabs featuring custom designed drivers and cross-overs. Available exclusively from Bass Direct, we feel that if you are in the market for professional quality cabinets you should put these on your list and come in and try them out. The NeoLite cabinets are loaded with the latest generation custom-made neodymium drivers. The drivers are absolute state-of-the-art; constructed from a cast aluminium frame, neodymium magnet assembly, unique coil and magnet cooling design, waterproof cone material, linear frequency response, high power- and sensitivity-ratings. The tweeters feature a custom-made filter with tweeter protection circuit and a high frequency attenuator on the back panel. Here you will also find two Neutrik® speakon/6.3mm jack-combo connectors linked parallel. These "high efficiency" cabinets are sealed airtight from the inside so the air will only enter or leave the cab through the tuned port-tube mounted on either the front or back or both. Each speaker cabinet is hand-made by Marc Vanderkley, using strong but lightweight void free birch and poplar plywood, dowel joint construction, internal bracing and is covered with high quality black carpet which will protect your cabinet for years to come. With 600 Watts rms on tap, this super high efficiency cabinet is ideal for the player looking for a very high output and lightweight cabinet that provides plenty of controlled volume. Deep low end is perfectly balanced with punchy mid range and detailed, crystal clear high end. A very light cabinet that works for almost any type of bass, including upright and any style of music. We suggest running a pair of these for maximum efficiency. Configuration: 1x12” Neodymium driver + 1" tweeter variable tweeter control from 0 - 10. Power: 600 Watts RMS Impedance: 8 Ohms and 4Ω version for 2015 Freq. response: 40 Hz – 16 kHz Sensitivity: 99 dB 1W @ 1m Size: H x W x D, 41 cm / 16” x 50 cm / 20” x 41 cm / 16” Weight: 16 Kg / 35 lbs Thanks for looking Mark
    3 points
  8. Whatever works! Yesterday's Technology Tomorrow is my creed. "Ebonised' Jatoba. Thoroughly clean fretboard with denatured alcohol. Carefully apply three coats of alcohol based leather dye (USA brand I use is Fiebings) about 5 minutes apart. Let dry overnight and rub with a rough cloth to remove any excess pigment on the surface. Darken dots with Sharpie. 3mm 'Geezer Dots' (1/8" plastruct.rod) My spraygun setup, LVLP using $20 USD siphon guns and 1 pint screw top mason jars. Allows for quick cleaning and no wastage of leftover lacquer. As well as no surprises in the middle of a coat. I use about 25 PSI at the gun maximum for most lacquer base, mid, and top coats . Light 320 grit dry scuff sanding between paint steps only when necessary. Two coats of pure white nitro, about 15 minutes apart. 'Flash Off' flow out solvent, 'No Blush'' additive, and slow thinner makes nitro behave when temp and humidity are this high in the swamp. Better Living Through Chemistry!
    3 points
  9. That's a statement that definitely benefits from the spell check.
    3 points
  10. Who doesn't like a bit of midnight Mingus? One of the best openers on any album! And let's not overlook what happens to be one of the best album titles/covers 🤣
    2 points
  11. I had one and it was stunning for the money. As said, swap out those cheap strings and you'd think you had spent double the money. I only got rid of it as I am 6ft 3 so it looked like a toy on me.
    2 points
  12. The deed is done. Double PBXN jazz bass in sunburst/tort is on the way 🙂 Fateful excuse " I'll sell a couple to make room" along with "need to use those nectar points" was all it took. ETA sometime Thursday 👍
    2 points
  13. I would like the yellow and to sing Yellow by Coldplay. Also Mellow Yellow.neither song is covered much in Alabama...
    2 points
  14. Is this a 'Sue Ryder bass' for our times? How many people here remember the brief but entertaining Sue Ryder feeding frenzy?
    2 points
  15. If someone was having difficulty deciding whether to buy a bass from me I'm fairly sure that going off on one at them would make sure I had just lost a sale.
    2 points
  16. Bass playing - it's so hard getting it exactly right.................
    2 points
  17. I've always enjoyed his critique of films - but was unaware of his other talents. Further confirmation of bass players being the classy ones.
    2 points
  18. I had a 22 fret neck made by Keisel/Carvin in the USA. It was cheaper than I could get made for me in the UK (even after import duty etc).
    2 points
  19. We'll be there with DV Mark and Markbass. It'll be interesting to see how it compares with the bass show...!
    2 points
  20. Thanks for sharing. "my intention became to fill each note with what I call “life force.” " Brilliant. Ed taught me to play upright bass (via one of his excellent DVDs) - always loved his Bass player magazine articles. This one could have been called Zen and the art of playing bass guitar.
    2 points
  21. You've got sunbursta tortiensis. The only cure is to get your credit card out...
    2 points
  22. "a Texas honky tonk for Chicken-stinky poo Bingo," PS; Hahahahaha! That's a score for the profanity filter.
    2 points
  23. "My first impulse was to dig deeper into the rhythm to find the sweet spot for the groove. It is a continuously moving object, and you ride it much like you would ride a horse—guiding it, knowing full well that it has a life of its own" A wise man has spoken. What a perfect analogy.
    2 points
  24. Thanks for that. Only this very morning I was daydreaming about a Jazz with a P neck and twin split-P pickups, which is something of a coincidence to say the least... uncanny. Of course in my mind it was vintage white with a maple neck, not bloody sunburst and rosewood. Tsk!
    2 points
  25. Do have two Passions, a burgundy red with an original teardrop hardcase (I am the second owner) and a kind of yellowburst with a detuner. Serials told that these ladies were made in 1988 and 1989. I hunted these for ages, saw the first Passion (ROM version) in the 1980's. Fell in love instantly but did not have the money at that time. Now a happy owner of these two. Lovely instruments. If the NT fretless looks somewhat long, it has a 36" scale. Passive, step attenuator, coil switch, hollow, handmade by an incredibly talented Finn, Kristian Ukkonen. Finnish birch, blackwood fretboard and walnut top. Very nice and easy to play. Straps are handmade by lady Katariina Larisuo, both sides shown.
    2 points
  26. Life’s too short. As the late Tony Wilson once said: “Jazz musicians enjoy themselves far more than anyone listening to them”. *Other opinions are available.
    2 points
  27. 1978: Lounging around, playing music for as long as I want, lounging around some more 1998: Demented wage slave scratching a few minutes on bass every couple of weeks 2018: Lounging around, playing music for as long as I want, lounging around some more
    2 points
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  29. I do think about running an elite courier agency just for the UK, for Basschat sales only. I’d quit my day job, switch the Volvo to a transit connect... it’d be dearer but your gear would arrive in one piece. Man and Van - bass guitar department.
    2 points
  30. Immaculate and gorgeous Starry Night Stingray. Barely played. Ebony finger board and toasted neck - it really is a head turner! Price includes delivery to uk.
    1 point
  31. Having withdrawn my Stingray form sale, I have decided to offer my 2003 Fender Aerodyne Jazz. Made in Japan, these basses are phenomenal! Lightweight and slim, the bass is so easy to play for any length of time. Beautifully set-up, new strings and sounds amazing. Please note the chip on the headstock - see pic - and there are some indications of wear but all minimal and superficial. The frets are in great shape and the fretboard has no wear. The bass comes with an original Fender, shaped hard-case - also showing some signs of use Spec: Lightweight, high performance, special edition Jazz Bass Basswood body with cream bound carved top and Black urethane finish Maple neck with fast-playing "C" shape profile Stained rosewood fingerboard with 20 medium jumbo frets 4 saddle standard bridge and Standard open gear tuners Black Top mounted Stratocaster output jack, skirted control knobs Smoked chrome hardware complements the finish beautifully Matching black headstock with silver Fender headstock logo Standard single-coil Jazz Bass and Standard Split single-coil Precision Bass pickups guarantees impressive tonal versatility DEtails: The special edition Fender Aerodyne Jazz Bass guitar in black is the perfect model for bassists who're seeking a lightweight, high performance bass with a sophisticated and original appearance, will love the Aerodyne Jazz Bass guitar. BODY The sleek Aerodyne Jazz Bass body has been crafted using basswood, a fantastic tonewood that is noted for its superbly balanced tonality. Completed in a black finish, the elegantly carved top features cream-binding to give an effortlessly cool aesthetic. The double-cutaway design enables greater access to the upper frets along the neck, and paired with the lightweight basswood, makes the Aerodyne a joy to wield onstage and/or in the studio. NECK Fitted to the body is a slender "C" shape maple neck, which has been designed to make your hands to roam with absolute freedom. Married to the neck is a sumptuous stained rosewood fingerboard, home to 20 medium-jumbo frets that are adorned with side dot position inlays. The back of the neck has been treated to a satin urethane finish, ensuring that movement up and down the neck feels as smooth as possible. ELECTRONICS The Aerodyne Jazz Bass is loaded with a split single-coil Precision Bass pickup,` and a single-coil Jazz Bass pickup in the middle and bridge positions respectively. The P bass and Jazz bass pickups are incredible, providing a highly versatile tonal palette to play with, with incredible power at your fingertips. Control comes in the form of individual volume pots for each pickup, as well as a master tone pot. HARDWARE The Aerodyne is fitted with a 4-saddle standard bridge, which anchors the strings superbly to create a seamless connection between the strings and body to ensure optimum intonation and string tension. The standard open-gear tuning machines uphold tuning integrity with absolute precision. A Stratocaster-style output jack has been placed on the body top. The Fender Aerodyne Jazz Bass guitar in black is the perfect performance partner for bassists who demand precision, comfortable playability, and exceptional tonal versatility.
    1 point
  32. I'm not the biggest fan of fanned fret designs but I wish when companies did them they'd slant the pickup housings to match, so they are a trapezoid shape instead of angled rectangles
    1 point
  33. it just showed as a blank post on my phone. I apologise completely Its good. I like it
    1 point
  34. Do all the cats in your band have as good timing as the one in the video. Excellent work.
    1 point
  35. @Grangur I did what you suggested and attached the pup straight to the jack and still nothing so I've just ordered a new pup nothing special as I'm still not 100% sure whether I'm going to change the neck to a standard sized 5 string and fit some 5 string split coils but they should be here in a couple of weeks so I can have a play about with it and see how I get on 😀
    1 point
  36. I completely forgot the name of Revelation. I used to own a Revelation 12 string Jizzmaster electric, and it was superb. http://www.hotroxuk.com/revelation-rjt60-12-jazzmaster-12-string-vintage-white.html
    1 point
  37. I have the 6 string bass (https://www.revelationguitars.co.uk/guitar/rjt-60-b/) and for the money it is superb. Build quality, finish and setup all great. There was one small flaw in the paint but for around £200 I wasn't too concerned.
    1 point
  38. From my limited knowledge, just to get things going. The Jaguar bass first came as a Crafted In Japan (CIJ) instrument, it was a Jazz bass with all the switches, it came in various colours, Fiesta red being one. IDiscontinued. Then came the Made In America (MIA), or US standard, model. It was a PJ configuration, with all the switches and it came in Olympic white, some red (mystic red I think) and sunburst. Discontinued. Then there are the Made In Mexico (MIM) ones, with knobs only, no switches. That’s the ones you are interested in, but I don’t know much about them. They were PJ, came in different scales and colours. They were still in production and have been replaced by the Player range then. And then lots of Squiers.
    1 point
  39. Thanks, gentlemen. Unfortunately the Kmise won't do because I am looking for something where the neck itself is 22 frets ' worth long - any overhang would have to be on top of that. I'll have a look at second-hand Ibanez.
    1 point
  40. Excellent - we don't see enough of those. I can get tired of tort or black or white.
    1 point
  41. Good pickups the Jess Loureiro items. I had one in a P bass and it was crackin'.
    1 point
  42. It’s a little beaten up because it’s old. I’m actually kind of just borrowing it from my father. It’s a good bass and it has active pickups.
    1 point
  43. Absolutely beautiful - I think I've seen this previously and was similarly impressed!
    1 point
  44. I recently acquired a GB 212 nx2 to pair up with a GB Streamliner 900. It's early days yet, but so far I am remarkably pleased with the results.
    1 point
  45. Or would the bridge cover look better on my other P??
    1 point
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