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I don't think you can generalise. There have been, and probably still are, many great engineers. IMO they are getting a lot of unnecessary blame in this thread. These guys are dealing with many things at once. Never mind the equipment, the "baggage" that comes with certain musicians and producers, record company execs and or artists who may or may not be helping! I've seen some who were so stressed they could have murdered someone. That is irrelevant to whoever is paying the bill. The tracks are listened to a week later and they have to be "right" or the guys on the session might not get booked again! IMO, studio engineers, certainly the ones I've met, are all unsung heroes.6 points
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I wonder if anyone will ask him to play "Walking on the moon" while walking on the moon. He's an entertainer who uses his ability at playing bass as the lynchpin of his entertainment. I don't understand why he should have to play in a band to somehow validate his existence. Or, indeed, why he should give a flying fig what a load of considerably-less-listened-to bassists say on an obscure web forum.6 points
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So what are my key takeaways after #205 posts on the subject? 1. the perfect anagram of Fender Precision (it was very good!) 2. session musicians are better bass players than us hobbyists and can sound good on anything (ok that's not news 😀) 3. some (but not all) studio engineers insist on reinforced-P basses due to suffering some form of dysfunction - which is likely to be from playing with knobs all day Have a great NYE everyone and here's to a wonderful 2019 for us all!!5 points
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Great post. I do a retirement home twice a year (summer and Christmas) with my acoustic duo, and it never ceases to touch me when I see the oldies enjoying it. Was even more touching this Christmas as my Dad had been a resident there but passed away in July, so his absence made it so much more poignant. I got through it okay though (just!) and actually managed to enjoy it too.5 points
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a) All of them on all of them? b) All of them on some of them? c) Some of them on all of them? d) some of them on some of them e) some of them on none of them? f) none of them on some of them? g) none of them on none of them? h) only on Thursdays? Winners win a reinforced P... (I think I need to get back to work)4 points
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I always have a preference for a specific bit of hardware because I have one laptop and it's both my work and leisure machine and it's always receiving notifications, has multiple apps and windows open, and set up just how I need it for the current workstream etc. I don't want to worry about turning off notifications and shut down apps and make sure the laptop is 'in the right place' just for the convenience of having an app. I also don't want the hassle of extra input dongles and cables and wondering where the damn things are (I have a Mac that only has USB-C ports for example). It *sounds* easy just running an application and plugging in some dongles, but it's a PITA if it disrupts your normal use of a laptop. I realise this is probably an unusual view but I already have this hassle with an iPhone and Spotify when I'm playing along to tracks - it's always "where is the dongle for lightening port now? Have I got enough battery or do I need to charge it, in which case where is the changing cable? Will the phone go off if I plug it into my amp, or an email arrive and disturb the track whilst I'm playing or should I turn off all notifications - in which case will I forget to turn it back on and miss important calls?" It's all a hassle so get a single hardware device, plug it in to one place where you use it, and leave it there always ready to go.4 points
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“We were somewhere around Winchcombe on the edge of the Cotswolds when the drugs began to take hold. I remember saying something like “I feel a bit lightheaded, June; maybe you should drive.…” And suddenly there was a terrible humming all around us and the sky was full of what looked like huge bats, all swooping and screeching and diving around the Rover, which was going about 40 miles an hour with all the windows open to Chipping Norton. And a voice was screaming: “Trevor! What was in those biscuits?””4 points
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Oh believe me, I wasn't going to let myself be defeated by any computer algorithm regarding profanity. It's depressing enough not being able to beat a computer programme at chess... Up the humans!4 points
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Thing is, that video will seem like such tosh or stupidly simple stuff for most folks on this site but it’s not aimed at those of us who have that kind of internal rhythm. It’s aimed more at those formally trained musicians who can sing or play the notes strictly à tempo but don’t have a loose, swung bone in their body. She does talk about her piano students at the top of the vid, after all. Think of those “classical soprano sings jazz” albums that Kathryn Jenkins, Dame Kiri and the like release - all painfully stiff and straight in their timing. The choir my little boy sings in does all sorts of stuff from jazz to pop to show tunes to folk songs to whatever and I find listening to the choir mistress fascinating and horrifying in equal measure sometimes. She and the other choir mistress will often do a solo or duet spot during the choir shows. Now if they choose to do Delibes Flower Duet from Lachme or Ave Maria or some other classical piece it’s absolutely sublime. If they choose to do Summertime or a Simon and Garfunkel tune or an Irving Berlin jazz show-tune it is absolutely painful. They. sing. it. so. pain. full. ly. straight... Vocalising rhythms like in the video is actually a really powerful way of internalising feel and it’s that kind of person (the 1-3 clappers) that the video is aimed at. For us it’s “Well d’uh!” For them it’s a potential revelation!4 points
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For the third year our jazz quartet played an early New Year's Eve gig yesterday (Dec 28) at a nursing home where about 75 residents/patients gathered with some family members and staff for a party to celebrate NYE. We play in a lovely big room with great acoustics and decorated with balloons and lots of other appropriate things including hats and noisemakers. We did two sets and then had the big countdown at 3:00PM(!) and the balloons came down from the ceiling nets and we launched into Auld Lang Syne as the residents toasted and cheered in the new year. It is a fun but also sad gig as many of the residents struggle with various afflictions brought on by old age or disease but the music always seems to get through to them and some dance or clap along and some sing along with us. Even most of the people with mental difficulties (dementia and others) respond to the music and at the end of the show seem to be a bit more "alive" , if I may use that term. I guess for many musicians this would be a very odd gig but we have come to look forward to it and work hard to make it a good time for everyone, including the band. A sad fact is that when we go back again many of this year's audience won't be there and as we all get older we realize how precious life is and how lucky we are to have music in our lives and that we can brighten up the day for others doing what we love to do. This gig always reminds me that life just flies by, we should try to do what we can while we are able and have fun with our music and use it to cheer up others as well, and that is not always easy as life throws stuff at us.We play in many different venues but this gig always makes me want to get moving and take what I can from whatever time I have left. OK, sermon over, time to wish everyone a great year in 2019.😀4 points
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Sold Aria Pro II SB1000, made in 1981 at Matsumoku, Japan. The SB1000 is a true classic with a place in bass history. It was Aria’s flagship bass, top-of-the-line during the famed Matsumoku era, being played by a number of notable players, including Jack Bruce, John Taylor, Cliff Burton, and many others. It’s very versatile for a single-pickup bass. The 6-position ‘varitone’ selector switch (essentially a stepped low pass filter) provides a fast way to access a rake of highly varied and useable tones on the fly. It allows effortless switching from the fat and dubby, through some great modern slap tones, getting honky or punchy for the fingerstyle funk, or bright and open, just by a click of the varitone. It also has a wide tone control, volume control, and battery status LED. Not least, a passive switch so you can bypass the preamp completely for a more classic tone. What these basses are best known for is their strong presence that sits so very well in the mix, punchy and solid, with a good thick low-mid-rich bottom end, massive sustain, and crystal clear harmonics. Loads of growl on tap. The dynamic range is really impressive. The body is made from Canadian ash, the neck is maple/ walnut, and the fretboard is rosewood with 24 frets. Brass bridge and nut. Aria-branded Gotoh tuners. MB1-E pickup. I’ll include a hardcase in the sale. The bass is all original, and in perfect working order. Structurally solid, and in lovely cosmetic condition. There are a few minor surface marks, and the patina of life that one should expect with a vintage instrument, but it’s in fantastic shape for its 38 years. It has been well looked after and is a thing of beauty. There are no dead spots anywhere, the frets show very little wear, the neck is straight, and the truss rod does what it should. No issues whatsoever. It’s set up very nicely, and is good to go. The bass is in Pittenweem, Fife. I’m happy to meet within reasonable distance. I’m also willing to courier at the buyers expense. I’ve posted several basses in the past without issue, and I know the importance of bomb-proof packaging.3 points -
With a 51 slab body awaiting it's 2nd coat of tung and more than enough already there's no good reason for yet another P-bass. Except the finish. It's a cracking finish 🙂 Bought from Sounds Great Music on Friday afternoon and delivered by DPD 1400hrs on Saturday. My camera skills are zero so I've pinched the shop photos.3 points
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As a P bass fan I think there are many reasons to use a P bass on a studio gig, all good ones. But the main reason to hire a bass player is how he plays, not what he sounds like. Hobby players are all about the gear that gets them "their sound". Pro's can sound good on anything and "their sound" is the way they put together the bass lines.3 points
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OK here we go. Drumroll please. Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. Ok that's enough! Bloody drummers! The asking price is 550 leva. Which is around 250 of the Great British Queens Pounds. The closest was @Rich Your prize is the knowledge that you're not living in the second hand instrument graveyard that is Bulgaria. I don't miss many things about the UK, but I do tend to watch the sale adds on here, and eBay with envious eyes. The price of second hand gear over there is far lower and a vastly better choice and quality. Right. I'm off for a vodka or six. A very happy new year to you all.3 points
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I can't stand him either. 👍 So, basically, you and Trevor both fancy the music teacher. Ain't nuthin' wrong with that. 😁3 points
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Ooooooo shiny thing, with lights! Absolutely no use to anyone. Mine arrives next Monday!3 points
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Props to the man.3 points
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Somebody groped my wife at a gig and SHE beat the crap out of them and threw them clean out of the front door. I know my place 😄3 points
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Ever played a Caravan Club rally? They're like Saigon during the Tet offensive, sh*t going off everywhere. Never again.3 points
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Jeezz. . . . there's some arrogant twaddle being posted on this thread. Do any of you know what this guy does or has done? Obviously he has a Youtube channel, but what else? (cue lots of internet searches!) He is plainly an excellent player, with superior technical ability. That isn't magicked out of thin air, so he's paid he dues in one way or another. So with no knowledge of the guy and not knowing what else he does, you feel you can make unrealistic assumptions, negative comments and pronounce this guy as unworthy. Listen to yourselves!!3 points
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Loose Change Buskers, based in South Manchester, are a group of about 30 musicians and collectors (bucketeers) whose sole aim is to raise money for Cancer Research UK. From small beginnings about eight years ago, we reached £100,000 after a few years but in the last 2-3 years, we have averaged about £100,000 per year. For busking, we field a team of 10-16 people per day, changing the front line every couple of hours to keep it fresh. For functions, we have a 5-6 piece band drawn from the same pool of musicians. For me, it started out as a retirement hobby - 'a gig every so often would be nice' - fast forward four years and I'm playing 2-3 times a week: 9 gigs in one week is probably our record. If anyone is interested in starting their own busking band to raise money for Cancer Research UK, please let me know and I will see whether the charity can put together an information pack like the one that got us started. David http://www.loosechangebuskers.org.uk/2 points
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Just watching this, not a bad sound at all and even just with regular TV speakers bass nicely present in the mix.2 points
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happy new year to you and all at basschat2 points
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Thank you fellow bassists. Am sure I will gain plenty. While I'm here, hope y'all have a great new year.2 points
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Why does any ‘luxury’ item cost a premium, because people naturally want something better/more expensive/rarer/fancier than the next person and will pay for that. There will also always be people in the world who don’t consider 4K a lot of money to put into their hobby/career. In Fenders case there are a lot of building to keep running, staff to pay, artists to give free stuff to, marketing to pay for and as someone said the pound is weak which doesn’t help us. They also want to make a profit and so do distributors etc so it all adds up for the customer. Its a dramatically different business to say someone like Overwater or Sei who are small operations selling direct to customer with much lower overheads. It may well be snake oil and ridiculous to some people and that is fine, but to someone else it may be the greatest most expressive and inspirational instrument they ever play and they may go on to make great music because of it and not play another bass ever again. I bet there are more that a few folks on here who have lost a few grand buying basses and other kit and selling it on at a loss because of GAS or hype. I have played crap 3k basses and superb £300 basses and visa versa, just find an instrument you love and can’t live without, that inspires you and buy it if you are fortunate enough to be able to. Then go make some great music and enjoy and stop worrying about why some basses cost a lot of money 😉2 points
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and to reassure you all that progress is being made... This is how we do electrical engineering and preamp design in manchester... with a pint... in the pub2 points
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They are playing with knobs all day.2 points
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My sister once fancied a guy who worked there. She sent me in to buy The Pogues Rum, Sodomy and the Lash when it came out, because she was too embarrassed to get it. I was 12 at the time. So I went up to the counter with that and The Damned's Phantasmagoria, that my sister also wanted. Handed them over to the guy who then proceeded to compliment me on excellent taste in music and we talked about bands for about 15 minutes before I left the shop. I never told him the albums were for my sister, she was mad when I eventually came out of the shop. The next time we went into the shop when came over to me and recommended some new releases and had a chat. My sister just stood there glaring at me. I imagine she wanted me to introduce her, but I didn't2 points
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I've always been jealous of this guy's talent. What a player. He's very successful at doing what I tried to do, and failed, ie making a living out of playing bass. Guy's that can do that always get a thumbs up from me.2 points
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There is a black one of these with a maple neck at bassdirect for £1295. Elsewhere on the site is a soft aged version and it says that it is a £285 option which is a lot of dough. Lovely looking bass GLWTS.2 points -
Quilter Bass Block 800. complete with carry case and manual. Excellent condition. Very light, very loud.2 points -
Flea on a Fender signature model now that resembles something else, just can't put my finger on what it looks like though.....2 points
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Cheers, all! A couple of gigs in, and it's a keeper 🙂2 points
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After years of people moaning about this, has anyone actually contacted the BBC to let them know their views and how they can 'fix' the problem?2 points
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Yep, I have one on all four of my main gigging basses. Essential kit. Just remember to flick the thing back up into tune for the next song, tho...I still forget... 😕🙂2 points
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If I understood correctly what was said at the recent Polish meeting, if (when..?) the Antarctic ice has all melted away, the world's oceans will be seventy metres deeper. I've not seen a world map with that 70m coastline drawn on it, but a lot of people will need to learn to swim, and many nations will become disconnected islands. S'not electric cars we'll be needing, but electric canoes. Due for end of century or near enough, I believe. Global warming, pshaw..? Hmm... Not for some. Still, let the scoffers scoff, eh..? It's not the moral high ground that's needed, but the geographical high ground.2 points
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They’re just taking a break from the heavy drinking, fighting and non stop Russian roulette2 points
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The singer himself says "Thank god he didn't cheers to all my "mates" who shared it. I'm OK just saw red so I have him a hiding knuckles killing me know." Maybe the assailant was offended at his level of literacy.2 points
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^^ brilliant! I'm now going to feel like a right di*ck if I ever find myself with one of those on stage...2 points
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Not true! I'll never be good enough to play at the Cavern Club.2 points
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I have it on authority from mutual acquaintances that this was a fully unprovoked attack, and that the singer gave the offender a well deserved pasting.2 points
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Got it. £92. bit more than I wanted to pay really, but still under the £100.2 points
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This illustrates another very good reason to use a P bass (see other extensive thread on the topic). They're simple, weighty, solidly made/hard to break and ideal for self-defence purposes 😉2 points
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Well, 'Sweet Caroline' - ok, its not justified but it is understandable.2 points
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Totally agree and it seems like Jools has a Teflon coated contract with them.2 points
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Im looking forward to my NYE gig. I live in a wonderful town (Deal, Kent) and we have epic fireworks on the pier at midnight. My gig is 2 minutes away and we break for the festivities, watch the fire works and then do another half hour of 80s stuff. It's a duo and I play guitar and sing. It's in my local and we are both from the town. I wouldn't have bothered if it was anywhere else. We're getting 160 quid each. There's virtually no travelling and the pub always buys us a few beers. What's not to like2 points
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I bet most cyclists play P basses too, bastards all of 'em2 points
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Only in your opinion. That this video has over 10 million views would seem to indicates this guy certainly does have an audience, and it's more people that have been bothered to listed to any of us!2 points
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