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[quote name='Dread Bass' timestamp='1394786801' post='2395164'] Alan from ACG is building me a fretless at the minute although it's only a 6 string: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/229989-acg-krell-single-cut-fretless-6/page__pid__2391765#entry2391765"]http://basschat.co.u...65#entry2391765[/url] [/quote] Wimp! I did see on Twitter a fan-fret fretless 6 if that makes sense. Makes your look like a walk in the park!

Wow! A leftie 7 - that's a pretty narrow market. Now if it was only fretless.

[quote name='thisnameistaken' timestamp='1394747319' post='2394856'] Tapping never sounds good though. Slapping… Mostly people don't like it because most people who do it don't do it for the sound, they do it because they want people to look at them. I remember once being at a jam night and Dave La Rue turned up and slapped all night [/quote] Agree about the tapping - nearest I've got to liking it is Victor's 'Norwegian Wood'. You were at a Jam night and Dave La Rue turned up!? Where???? Who, How? Was Jaco there too?

Well I'll pitch in for a plain old fashioned desktop PC. Pound for MIP, they're the most cost effective bang for your buck computer-wise - assuming you don't want to move around. A desktop will power a whole host of DAWs and SoftSynths. And for lengthy editing and composing, a mouse is better than a finger IMHO. I'd consider what DAW and music software you want to use routinely, and from where you want to use it, then work back to your platform from there...

I've got the De Pres book too. It's not bad but if you do it sequentially, it forces you to master rhythms first to a very deep level which can get wearing. So I'd do the pitches section and rhythms simultaneously. Got an iPad? Get Sight Reading Machine. It will randomly produce a score for you to read in bass clef. You can choose parameters such as time signature, key, tempo, range, ties, etc. Great value for the £5 or so... Endless practise music and, it will play it for you too so you can play along and correct any mistakes. Finally, I'd also suggest writing some basslines out too which sort of reverses the process in your brain. Keep at it! You'll learn the fretboard too as you centre on 'C' then migrate out to related keys...

Agree with Bruce Foxton and Chris Squire. And I'd add: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akQbLWmdS4A

[quote name='UglyDog' timestamp='1394129154' post='2388283'] Did TM Stevens spill your pint or something? You seem to have a bit of a 'problem' with him. [/quote] I do, don't I? By all accounts he's a super chap and I'm sure his is but he sort of popped up from nowhere to become a tradeshow vet and Warwick spokes-thumper with a seemingly endless reference list of bands and players I like but without appearing on any of the records I know. I'm sure I saw one reference saying he was in the Mahavishnu Orchestra!? I've go all their records - and have enjoyed Rick, Ralph and Jonas tremendously over the years but TM? Right, I'll shut up about him. And moan that I preferred the LBS when it had the likes of Gary Willis and Mark King... and makers like Status. Those were the days... Jumpers for goal-posts. I remember when this was fields, etc.

[quote name='molan' timestamp='1394019433' post='2386918'] This is how I always think of TM Stevens - killer bass line and I think he co-wrote the song too - if you don't want to listen to the whole song then check the bass solo part from 3:00 onwards. This used to pack dance floors when it came out in '79. At the time there was only really Bernard Edwards & Chic that had quite such a prominent bass line in 'mainstream' disco (of course there were loads of other great players around but not many had the level of omnipresence in every club in town!). [media]http://youtu.be/R1H7P8XJZqE[/media] There is a promo vid with Randy Jackson playing the part but I've always understood TM actually played it on the record [/quote] We that's quite nifty playing... [size=2]* mumbles if it's actually him*[/size]

[quote name='Russ' timestamp='1393968936' post='2386509'] Crazy-haired journeyman session guy, played with Joe Cocker, The Pretenders, Steve Vai, Cyndi Lauper, Billy Joel, Tina Turner, even Miles Davis and James Brown. Well known for his brightly-coloured Africa-influenced fashion sense, signature Warwick basses and groovy slap chops. He was seen playing in James Brown's band in Rocky III, doing "Living In America". Top bloke too. [/quote] Not on any Pretenders, Steve Vai, Billy Joel I know and I've seen Miles many times, and have many records, with a whole host of bassists (sometimes two at a time!) but not with him.

Can someone tell me who is TM Stevens?

[quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1393925178' post='2385774'] Hey, pinned posts are bloody well NOT ancient history [/quote] Well that's twice I've annoyed you in one thread! Not intentional...

Oh yeah! Nice one thanks... I seldom look at the pinned posts 'cause they're usually ancient history!

Anyone? How was it? More than happy to be told I missed a cracking show... but tell me why?

OK so I'm a grump.. guilty as charged... So how was it for all you happy visitors? Did Nigel Clutterbuck stick to the 15minute rule? Did everyone avoid playing an open 'E'? Did Jeff Berlin keep his opinions to himself?

What's a 'Woman Band'? Do you mean a female band? And where's your link??

No thread on this or have I missed it? I'm not going 'cause its a right old din and there seem to be more celebrity bass guests than players - Jeff Berlin excepted but I've heard enough of his chorused dom 7 arpeggios to last a lifetime. Am I just being grumpy and out of touch? Thoughts?

Yes - great shame. Loved the trio... This vid is my favourite: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpdkslpMJV8

[quote name='GregBlach' timestamp='1392019134' post='2363529'] 'I am in the market for a five string bass with narrow string spacing and 33", so on paper it looks perfect for me. [/quote] Quite how many more omens do you want? Established UK luthier with a great reputation - check Five strings - check 33" scale - check Narrow spacing - check Video demonstration articulating design philosophy - check Look great - check Go and try it... sounds perfect for you???

Not so fond of the percussion wig out... but the solos bit is fun: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdRG-hD5ZKo Stanley's facial expressions as he checks everyone out are hilarious, particularly 7:45ish for Billy Sheenan.

Can't believe no-one's suggested Jon Shuker out in the Chesterfield hills. Not far from Manchester - nice drive out and he's a great luthier. I'd give him a ring. Also his website shows many wild finishes!

First UK pricing I've seen £769 which is very reasonable for a Bart-loaded 6. So it'll all be in the sound and playability...

Mysteriously GAK in the UK have a page for it: http://www.gak.co.uk/en/ibanez-btb686sc-ntf/92488 But with no details :-(

It would be a steal at that price... Wonder how it plays? Gas pressure building...

BTB 'Terrafirma' apparently... [url="http://www.ibanez.co.jp/eu/news/f_products/2014/workshop/terrafirma.html"]http://www.ibanez.co...terrafirma.html[/url] On sale in the States for $1000. Reckon it'll be a similar amount, perhaps a shade less here. Lot bass for the buck if it is!