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[quote name='ARGH' post='363920' date='Dec 26 2008, 09:58 PM']Thats because,most Bassplayers....read Bassplayers.....not Bassists.....cant escape the holy riff,without weakening the overall sound. Most bands have no idea about dynamics,or even tuning.....or in sound.. I.e what sounds great in a bedroom dont sound that hot in a room,and sounds utter kak live.[/quote] This is true, but I don't hear a lot going on in Metallica's bass parts? Incidentally, going back to what you said about 3 pieces, I've been thinking a modern prog metal power trio would kick ass- think Rush mixed with Symphony X mixed with Meshuggah. Especially with extended range instruments, blur the boundaries a bit...

Well I haven't heard the latest album yet so can't comment there, but in terms of the early stuff I only notice the bass when he's playing with massive distortion and wah (IE there's supposed to be a bass solo in Orion, but I don't hear any notes, just a whooshing in the background?). Even Anasthesia (which I always think of (unconsciously) as Euthanasia ) I find fairly unremarkable today- sure its fast, but there's nothing particularly interesting to me- and that's coming from a guy who likes shredding, both on guitar and bass. As ever, your mileage may vary, and I'm happy for all the people Metallica's bassists have inspired, but for me, the most inspiring thing I've hear remains S&M which I think is outstanding. Maybe it was something special back in the early 80s, but today he (and they) have been surpassed by plenty of other bands and players- I'll spare you a list of bassists I think everyone should hear* but there are plenty of exciting players raising the bar for everyone. *although I'd be more than happy to if you want

Let's face it, 95% of the time in metal you can't hear any bass worth a toss anyway- and that goes doubly for Metallica (and all their bassists) IMHO. I like a lot of Metallica's music, but have never found anything inspiring about any of their bassists, or bass playing.

Congratulations Bilbo! If anyone can do it justice I think you probably can!

Did someone not post earlier that he sounds the same no matter what bass he is using?

Nowt bass related.

[quote name='foal30' post='363507' date='Dec 26 2008, 08:51 AM']I like finnbass too, it's a bit looser TB has heaps of info, man there is stuff for days and from where I live in the world this is a big asset. this site is similar in that regard, just on a smaller scale. interestingly many of the charges leveled in this thread at TB apply directly to this site. It's actually classic Pot Kettle Black. It's also part of the charm... like it's part of what makes the respective sites. The political bit is tough, how much leeway do you give? I think the rules are clear, whether I think that's "right" is hardly the point. Well maybe. Christian? again, get over it. The home base of the site is religious minded, all census data on the USA shows huge % call themselves Christian. If I came on her mocking the Monarchy, Football and Mushy Peas I'm not only being ignorant, I'm most likely being disrespectful to the tenants OF THE ACTUAL PEOPLE WHO DO THE WORK TO RUN THE SITE. and I think it is important to keep that in mind when evaluating a particular resource/community. and Merry Xmas everyone.[/quote] +1 well said.

[quote name='Russ' post='363216' date='Dec 25 2008, 05:54 AM']...many posters' (and mods') attitudes to religion, guns, other countries, etc irritate the hell out of me. I much prefer the vibe here. But the Lobby, and, formerly, Tin Pan Alley were always good for a laugh. [/quote] Aye, I used to partake of plenty of gun control debates etc and got very wound up doing so- now I try not to touch OT with a proverbial barge pole.

[quote name='Josh' post='363099' date='Dec 24 2008, 09:20 PM']They seemingly start clubs over anything and everything, a classic American sentiment.[/quote] It also provides us with an endless supply of so called "Americanisms" or us to laugh at Yes there's plenty wrong with TB but to demean it simply because its full of Americans is pretty idiotic IMHO. I won't disagree that some people's sigs etc get pretty irritating, but people on TB talking about playing in church is no different to people on here talking about playing the Dog And Duck every weekend, and both are just as valid. If you don't want to talk about religion (or anything else) its fairly simple to avoid it.

So, who's up for a Scots BassBash at D-Basser's house?

I have been a member since 2004. I originally joined for double bass info- the DB side of the board is a goldmine, especially compared to (for example) the DB section here- lots of very knowledgeable folks eager to share. I'm more selective as to what I browse on the BG side- there is a lot of "OMGZ th1s ba55 iz teh rox" type posting but its usually fairly simple to avoid them. If you need info about a certain piece of gear the odds are someone has owned it. Also, I like the moderation style- its is strict but the rules are there to read and it seems fair to me. When you have such a massive membership there has to be compromised made and I think they've done quite well. All IMO/IME naturally.

Woah! That's f***ing awesome!

[quote name='M4L666' post='362245' date='Dec 23 2008, 07:04 PM']My technique is noticeably balls. My right hand just isn't disciplined enough (four fingers and I play metal!). My left hand can keep up with anything I care to put my (rubbish) right hand to very easily, so isn't challenged. So until my right hand improves I try to make a 2nd-12th fret stretch comfortable... Going well so far! Any good finger exercises for four fingers? (By the way, I use my little finger not my thumb. Anyone else?)[/quote] I use 3 fingers normally and have experimented with 4, using both the thumb and the pinky- IME and IMO using 3+thumb is good for certain feels (it's quite easy to get a bouncy funk line for example), but the RH pinky I found almost completely useless. I play metal as well and would advise working on 3 finger technique and get that down nice and smooth (a lot of work in itself) before trting to add the pinky as its going to take much longer to train the 4th finger than it did the other 3. As ever, YMMV. Back on topic, I'm nowhere near clean enough, especially since I've moved to 7 strings. My floating thumb is improving but anything fancy leaves strings ringing all over the shop

In classical harmony analysis you will still hear people talk about suspensions, and not necessarily just 4ths and 2nds.

I would guess they're trying to cash in on the "mystique" of being able to play double bass. I wouldn't buy one either...

I vote go with 5- IMO and IME the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages- you can transpose tunes, you can play with guitarists who tune down without bringing a different bass, and you can do all the stuff you can do on a normal 4! I'm currently wielding a 7 string (bass) as my main which may be overkill but if I was to use anything else it would be a 5. I wouldn't feel prepared with just 4.

[quote name='Geek99' post='352055' date='Dec 11 2008, 06:58 PM']...so dont need more.[/quote] Lies!

5- Peavey Milestone 3, Peavey DynaBass (I think) x2- fretted and fretless, Conklin Groove Tools Bill Dickens 7 string, and my 5 string DB courtesy of Bob Gollihur.

I'll have a listen to it once I get my speakers set back up but transcribing it is probably pushing it a bit for me.

There's a higher spec pickguard....