visog

He also had the rather challenging role of dep'ing for Jeff Berlin with Bill Bruford's band... Caught on the OGWT here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrExNIyA3lk

I'm sensing that the Cali will most help me with the Urei inspired 70's rock grit-o-tone of the Squire/Lake/Wetton variety... I think I want that slight colouration as well as squelch?

OK Basschatters, Indulge me a little as I know this is an oft covered subject but I've reached the conclusion that amongst tier-1 compressors, the Darkglass SS and Cali are legendary then we have the Keeley, TCs etc. What's the verdict - is it one of these top-two or is the a cheaper giant-slayer? (After a crunchy distorted tone with a squelchy attack, softer notes boosted and the peaks pulled baick.) Let me know opinions...

So there's two sets of memorisation here: you can probably get the finger memory for the parts quickly, especially playing along with track. Then there's the broader memory of the song for and changes between the different sections. I wouldn't like to commit to your timings but it depends on you and the tune: Ramones or Pink Floyd... very different.

[quote name='GuyR' timestamp='1492447333' post='3280311'] Add Stanley Clarke to that illustrious list with an appearance and fab solo on "if this bass could only talk" [/quote] Oh yes - 'Stories to tell'. The way AH comes in at the start is hilarious. It's like he's butchering a cat. Stanley, Stuart Copeland and AH almost formed a band 'Electric Rush Hour' but I don't think AH would commit and it morphed into 'Animal Logic' with Deborah Holland.

Agreed with all of above. I'd add the production was excellent too - punchy and clear.

Judge him by the company he kept basswise - I've got: Alphonso Johnson Paul Carmichael John Wetton Jack Bruce Ernest Tibbs Gary Willis Jeff Berlin Jimmy Johnson Skuli Sverrison Anthony Crawford Jimmy Haslip Evan Marien

Tragic! He was my harmony-super hero! So sad. This and Chris Squire. Loved his records. Couldn't get into them for a while but when you did... nothing else came close. Non Brewed Condiment a classic, But Sand's Pud Wud probably the best guitar solo ever!?

- Do your research - Go with a specific objective in mind - Mark and the team have always been ready to set-up a 'shoot-out' of what I'm looking for, and the best alternatives. Have gone away with either a purchase or confident non-purchase - both good results. BD not good for 'no idea' and 'no budget' browsers. They're not there to entertain!

The Cali comes up a lot. One to look at. What about a SuperSymetry? Any recommendations for this style of playing with notes driven from the left hand and as a consequence, a volume discrepancy between hammer-ons and pull-offs and strong/weak fingers? (I know my technique should be better - don't judge me.)

Hi all, This may possibly morph into another compressor thread but I'm trying to find an effect that will boost the quieter notes of legato lines. So I'm getting a sweet tone out of a Two Notes Le Bass but I'd like to boost the quieter notes of a legato line say from a hammer-on from the 3rd to the 4th finger which is markedly lower in volume in say, a hammer from the 1st to the 3rd finger, or the whole range of pull-offs. I suppose the solution could be a booster pedal but I'd be keen to hear from the tone and pedal connoisseurs out there. Any suggestions? Visog

Wot happened to Foldy?

Yes - he's on the interview footage but I've not seen him on the performance vids. Consistent with his retirement from public performance.

Apparently the R&RHoF are inducting the 'Union' line-up which was Yes-West and ABWH so if you go with their logic, TR should be there. The question is where is Tony Kaye? Anywho, on a bass related matter, who'd have thought that a turquoise Jazz would be more Rick than a Rick. My guess is that Geddy felt this matched the tone best of Chris Squire's heavily modified Rick. Whilst I'd have loved Geddy to play some righteous Rick, he made a very respectful tribute on a great sounding Jazz.

Oh wait... here's some unofficial footage Ged and Yes whoop! And he sounds great [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfhI6nBZOLc"]https://www.youtube....h?v=bfhI6nBZOLc[/url] Rest of Yes aren't really acknowledging him to much though!

Well apparently it happened! Geddy played with Yes but he didn't use the Rick!!! Interview here but I've not seen any footage of the playing yet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3fiIbs4fQk

[quote name='Conan' timestamp='1491473359' post='3273273'] So who made the first five string bass? And when? I'm intrigued now... [/quote] Not sure it was the very first but Fender had a production Bass V in 1965.

No sorry

[quote name='Conan' timestamp='1489509814' post='3257546'] From Rush.com's "rig rundown" section, 1989: The colour-coding apparently helped him when he was breaking in a new ARP synthesiser and bass pedal arrangement. [/quote] I so agree about Geddy's Wal sound... on the other hand, I agree with the poster who said when they played one themselves it sounded incredible. I think maybe a different producer could have got more balls out of Geddy's Wal..

I passed as I'm not a fan of what Rabin does to the 'classic' material. However I do quite like the modern material with him but really as a separate entity. (No co-incidence that the mighty contrapuntal Squire simplified his lines considerably under Rabin in the hope of hits.) Sort of regretting passing this over as its probably their last hurrah... given their ages and health... Similarly, although I think the R&RHoF is a self-important, self-imposed, irrelevance - that said, I'm looking forward to their induction and hope Geddy Lee does get to play on Roundabout.

[quote name='rogerstodge' timestamp='1489433562' post='3256910'] Mr Pomeroy I believe? [/quote] It was on the US leg. Did they play any new material?

Posts about half the same quantity from last year which was down on the year before. I didn't recognise many of the brands or guests from this year's event - is that the problem? Seems like the years of Ibanez and Gary Wills together with Status and Mark King are behind us? I didn't go this year so I don't know - what do you think?

Yes this would have been great if it happened... but its been clarified Geddy and Alex are just inducting them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znxjHjZZfzw

[quote name='jazzyvee' timestamp='1488331897' post='3248042'] Neither of them are series I or II instruments. [/quote] OK sorry I'm not an Alemnerd.... how about this then? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlCzYpr-98Q