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Sailing the seas of cheese got me into primus and is the reason I started playing bass. So on that note, I recommend buying that album.

[quote name='steve' post='65295' date='Sep 25 2007, 01:16 PM']wear a belt with a buckle, a hoodie with zip pockets and (if you're into metal) studded wristbands when you practice[/quote] These are all good for speeding up the process. You can also selotape fine-grade sand paper to your right arm and make sand paper gloves to wear whilst practicing. Don't use stuff that's too course though, else it won't look natural. This kind of belt buckle will work a treat - [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/American-Eagle-Belt-and-Buckle_W0QQitemZ290162095406QQihZ019QQcategoryZ1060QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/American-Eagle-Belt-...1QQcmdZViewItem[/url] As steve mentioned, if you're into metal, studded wristbands help. I recommend this- [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-ROW-NEON-PINK-STUDDED-WRISTBAND-EMO-SKATE-PUNK-ROCK_W0QQitemZ180160638287QQihZ008QQcategoryZ1063QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-ROW-NEON-PINK-STUD...1QQcmdZViewItem[/url]

[quote name='Cantdosleepy' post='64738' date='Sep 24 2007, 01:31 PM']y'all need to be a little less judgemental.[/quote] I don't think people were being judgmental, I think the general consensus on this forum is that it looks a bit sh*t. [quote name='ARGH' post='64909' date='Sep 24 2007, 05:58 PM']Why does this whole thread make me think,the phrase "Who cares, some of you need to get out more"? Its just an instrument....an object. There are bigger things occurring in the world.[/quote] This is a forum, where people discuss things.

It's really great to hear these positive comments about a shop that isn't just an online-whore for a change! Mansons clearly provide a great service and it's good to see that in this case that means more to people than the price. It's just a shame that the internet has punched the wind out of any up and coming music shops. It's getting to the point where there's almost no point in starting up a decent shop. I think that's a shame and it will really kick people in the nuts in years to come when there's a big lack of places to go and try stuff out.

[quote name='Wil' post='64691' date='Sep 24 2007, 12:20 PM']What other method of relicing a bass would the customer expect, asking a guitar shop to do it rather than a luthier? I'm sure he knew what he was in for.[/quote] Perhaps he thought the guitar shop had an on-sight luthier or that they were in some way affiliated with a local luthier? Nahh... that's a just a crazy idea!

They don't have a clue what they're doing.

From a little bit of research, I can confirm that this is Eric Lindsey Music Shop in Catford, London. Visit [url="http://www.elmusic.co.uk/"]http://www.elmusic.co.uk/[/url] and remember, don't go there.

for anyone who's interested, here's a link of them playing one of their new tunes [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmOR1I2Q-OI"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmOR1I2Q-OI[/url]

[quote name='JoeS' post='61223' date='Sep 16 2007, 04:46 PM']I thought exactly the same thing, I assumed that the recordings were simply layered and that live they'd be more "stripped down" but all the looping really added another element to the show IMO.[/quote] Apparently it's all live loops on the record and not overdubs. They've got their looping skills nailed!

They're absolute loop-pedal monsters, I didn't realise how much they looped stuff until I saw them kicking their Headrush's on and off all the time. That's where their massive sound comes from.

I saw them in exeter, got talking to them and the drummer put me and my buddy on the guest list for the high on fire gig in bristol. Both gigs were awesome, the exeter one was my favourite of the two because they played a new track which was great to hear after listening to their first (and only) album non-stop for the last year. I've never met such a hard working band and they're incredibly down to earth fellas.

[quote name='King of Loss' post='51063' date='Aug 26 2007, 10:37 PM']Hold on, ignore parts of my above post. They now make a version of ProTools that allows you to use other hardware? I looked on the Digidesign site a while ago, but I got the impression that they still only allowed use of Mbox etc hardware. I;m somewhat of a recording novice, though, so if you could give me some info on this, it would be greatly appreciated.[/quote] M-audio make some hardware that can be used with protools. I bought an M-audio Fast track Pro audio interface because I only really intend on using Logic Pro but if I decide to start using Pro Tools, I'm sorted for that too. www.m-audio.com/

[quote name='bassbloke' post='51537' date='Aug 28 2007, 07:35 AM']Flea played bass on the first Mars Volta album, De-loused in the Comatorium. Great playing and tone and some nice flurries.[/quote] IMO his work on that album is by far the best stuff he's ever done. You can really hear him working with Jon Theodore (drummer) to keep the pace of the album thumping away yet he sits right back in the mix with some very tasteful lines on the mellower tracks. For fans of Flea this album is really worth a listen, it shows the other places that he can go with his playing. Don't expect it to sound anything like his work in the chilli's though, it couldn't really be any different if he tried. [quote name='Rich' post='51540' date='Aug 28 2007, 07:46 AM']Claypool's timing seems OK, but his intonation on fretless absolutely [i]sucks[/i]. I've never understood the fuss about this guy. You want to hear off the wall fretless playing? Go check out some of Mick Karn's work. Sorry, a bit off topic but I had to get that off my chest.[/quote] His intonation is way off what you'd expect to hear, but it's always way off in the same place, almost like he's choosing not to hit it right on the note. I think it just adds to the weird factor in primus. It's often those odd notes that he plays that set him apart from other players because he always plays it with 100% conviction.

[quote name='ahpook' post='50760' date='Aug 26 2007, 12:31 AM']personally, if i were there i'd be more bothered about seeing battles.[/quote] Damn right!!

[quote name='stingrayfan' post='50716' date='Aug 25 2007, 10:54 PM']It's a shame, cos when he holds back, his fills are great.[/quote] I couldn't agree more. I find his widdling really annoying.

I know there are a few people on this forum that are into this kind of instrumental music. These guys are really worth checking out- www.myspace.com/russiancircles It's their first visit to the UK, they've just played a few dates with Tool. I'll be at the Exeter gig.

I'm currently using Logic Pro with a little M-audio interface, it's awesome.

I know a guy that has a 2x15 ashdown cab, which is in an 8x10 casing. He manages to lay the 2x15 across the back seats of his Corsa.

I've met Bernie a few times, he's an absolutely top bloke. He's incredibly passionate about what he does and really knows his stuff.

This might be worth a read to give you a little insight as to what other basschatters use [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=2022"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=2022[/url]

I've never heard any Curtis Mayfield before but I'm diggin it. I want to buy an album, which one is best to start with?

I'm thinking about giving my Thumb Bolt-On a bit of surgery. It's always played so nicely but I've never really liked the EQ and the lack of a mid control. Has anyone got any suggestions as to which 3-band EQ and pickups might sound decent in this bass? The first setup that sprang to mind, although I really don't know what these would sound like together, are Nordstrand jazz pickups because I've only heard great things about them and an Aguilar OBP-3 pre-amp. Does anyone have any experience with this combination? cheers

check out week 29, that's probably the ugliest thing ever invented.