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I noticed the other day that my rack tuner (korg DTR1000) has red LEDs and my LMIII has a blue LED. This sounds really picky and OCD, but is it possible to change the LEDs in the Korg from red to blue, so that they match? I know a blue LED display version of the Korg exists, so would it be as simple as just switching the bulbs? Any help or (inevitable) useful tales of personal experience would be useful and appreciated. Thanks in advance

And the quote 'You're always a semitone away from a "right" note' springs to mind lol

Hey Oscar, the best thing IMO is to just get out and do it. Sightreading in the house/practice room is not anything like doing it live, especially if there's someone conducting! My best practicing tip would be to do what classical musicians often do. Get lots of material to practice with, play through any piece until you make a mistake. When you make a mistake (timing or notes), flick to a new piece and continue. At first, it'll only be a few bars, then systems and eventually you'll nail the whole thing. This means that you never rely on your memory to help you out and focus entirely on your reading skills. Eventually, you'll get to the point where you can get through most pieces without any errors. Also, practice every piece with a metronome so you can also practice not stopping. If you start getting near to completing pieces without making too many mistakes, this is a great time to start practicing your abillity to pick the piece back up. For example, if you make a mistake, make sure you get back into the piece a.s.a.p and in the right place. This is kind of the opposite idea to skipping when you make a mistake, but the further along you get, the more you should leave that idea behind and focus on making sure you can get to the end of the piece, even if you drop a few beats, because you can't stop in a real reading situation. In addition, I found the following books to be really useful in terms of a "library" of new material when I was learning to read and you might want to check them out too: John Patitucci - 60 Melodic Etudes for Acoustic and Electric Bass Real Book in Bass Clef Charlie Parker Ominbook (Bass Clef Instruments) Paul Westwood - The Bass Bible I also have a resource in PDF form that you might like to add to your "library". Just PM if you're interested in more details and I can tell you what it is and see if you would like a look at it.

[quote name='MikanHannille' post='1081891' date='Jan 8 2011, 10:54 AM']Personally I'd say he's playing good, but sometimes a bit too much. Less is more. How about you guys?[/quote] Did this come to mind when anyone else saw him? If this guy spent as much time practicing to clean up his sloppy playing (attack, tone, timing, note selection etc etc etc) as he does straightening his hair and making sure his hat is at the correct 'jaunty' angle, he might actually become an alright bass player. However, it looks unlikely that he would ever choose to practice instead of blowing himself pretentious kisses in the mirror and increasing his already sizeable ego. P.s. Just listened to his Cee Lo Green and his bass is out of tune. "All the gear, nee idea"

I don't know if anyone has mentioned this yet, as I didn't read the entire thread but maybe you could try [b]Warwick[/b] combos? Never played their combos before but they will fall into that price range and I would think it's quite a strong brand that would sell itself really. Maybe something like the CCL 210 ND8, CCL ND8 or Sweet 15.3?

1. Pino Palladino - 'Nuff said. 2. Danny Thompson - I was lucky enough to be called up as a replacement for Danny and got to meet him. Nice bloke and great player too. 3. Baghiti Khumalo - One word. [i]Graceland. [/i] 4. Charles Mingus - Again, 'nuff said. 5. Jaco Pastorius - Just because I don't think there's a bassist on the planet that doesn't owe him some credit for their playing.

Worst one I ever did was unscrew a mic stand too quickly. It came down and trapped the pad of my right hand, taking a chunk out of the flesh. Still have the scar to this day. Bloody painful.

[quote name='bythesea' post='1074837' date='Jan 1 2011, 10:36 PM']It got this far into the thread without... [/quote] Jaco aside remember *apologies for the huge implication that Manring doesn't have his own fretless sound... Don't hurt me, please!*

[quote name='Nickytwister' post='1075242' date='Jan 2 2011, 01:03 PM']John, they're both horned models - I'm not really a tweeter fan but a little bit's perfect. I won't be selling them though! Cheers Skej![/quote] I wouldn't sell mine. The beauty with the GS112 is that you can just turn the tweeter off on one cab and you're sorted. Great gear, although I'm now tempted to get the new SL112 :S

It's all about getting the Boss DB90. All the percussionists/drummers I know use 'em. However, I still prefer my Wittner. I like the visual aspect.

Without a shadow of a doubt, Pino Palladino (The JM3 P-bass sound, not the fretless stuff).

[quote name='Nickytwister' post='1075179' date='Jan 2 2011, 12:13 PM']Hey guys, Just to let y'all know, last week I picked up a pair of used Chocolate Brown DB112s with covers from a good mate; I'm very pleased with them already! Thanks for all your help and advice. Happy New Year! Nick x[/quote] Great news that you joined the Aggy clan and all the advice proved to be useful. Truly brilliant cabs and look beautiful. Needless to say, but enjoy 'em! Also, apologies for the terrible play on words, but Happy New GEAR

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='1075065' date='Jan 2 2011, 10:28 AM']I have played with many drummers IMO better than the JH drummer that wouldnt wish to blow him away but would like his seat in the band maybe which are different things.[/quote] This is what I meant. Personally, I just think that GL is more than just a player to the Jools Holland band... He's a character and a recognisable face. Even my parents who know nothing at all about music always pass comment such as "is that old fella still playing for Jools?". Does that make GL part-drummer, part-marketing gimmick? By the way, when did this become "drumchat"??

You have completely contradicted yourself here Doddy. Earlier, you said that Pino's contribution to Neo Soul [quote name='Doddy' post='1074145' date='Jan 1 2011, 03:27 AM'][u][b]works as an argument against the music being 'African-American'[/b][/u]. What with Pino being White and Welsh.[/quote] Now you're saying; [quote name='Doddy' post='1074979' date='Jan 2 2011, 02:03 AM']No,it doesn't make it any less 'african -american',but it does help with the argument that it makes no difference what race you are when it comes down to the music. If you have a feel for the music,that is really all that matters.[/quote] I can't actually work out what your point is meant to be, which I imagine is not helping the OP who is trying to find a solid argument or viewpoint to build his essay around.

[quote name='Grand Wazoo' post='1074894' date='Jan 1 2011, 11:45 PM']Ok I know this is not an original Fender but a Classic Vibe Squier, yet to me this is the best Precision I have have owned in ages and it plays wonderfully, so without further ado... here she is[/quote] Jealous... I would love a Fiesta Red 'P'. I've got the money together but I can't decide between the RW P, Classic 50s Precision or the CV Squier with a few mods (all in fiesta red). I don't care about price, I just want a real player and I've heard some great things about the CV Squier, now with the addition of your praise. Hmmmm, tempting!

[quote name='pantherairsoft' post='1074886' date='Jan 1 2011, 11:36 PM']Guys - It's just an opinion. Your both allowed to have different points of view and your both allowed to voice them. Which you've done. It doesn't need further 'debate'[/quote] + 1 Opinions aside. The facts are that GL may not be the best player ever and "joe bloggs" down the street might blow him away, but at the end of the day "joe bloggs" is just that... another stranger. GL has played behind countless legendary acts and will have experiences and a CV that the majority of us would die for. Good pubtalk I'd bet!

I only have one "P", but it's a beauty!

[quote name='iconic' post='1074186' date='Jan 1 2011, 09:14 AM']..and who is GF?[/quote] I imagine he means girlfriend (GF)

[quote name='Musicman20' post='1073800' date='Dec 31 2010, 04:10 PM']Basically I think Aguilar nail the aesthetics better than every amp/cab manufacturer going, (almost). That is one seriously nice looking bit of kit. Hopefully it sounds as good as it looks.[/quote] Couldn't agree more. The worst thing is that I look at new amps/cabs/basses and think "that looks AMAZING!" and the only thing that normally stops my GASsing is the uncertainty of how it might sound... with Aguilar, it always looks great and I know for a fact that I will love the sound. Money juggling to fund GAS ensues

[quote name='Doddy' post='1074145' date='Jan 1 2011, 03:27 AM']Which then works as an argument against the music being 'African-American'. What with Pino being White and Welsh.[/quote] I can't see how. How does the nationality of a single instrumentalist change the entire tradition and history of an entire genre of music? Neo Soul is a genre born out african-american music traditions, and just because one bass player who isn't african-american happens to do the job and groove (in keeping with the traditions of the genre) that doesn't mean that it makes [u][b]all[/b][/u] neo soul music any less "african-american"... Let us not forget that Pino was playing behind an african-american (D'Angelo) who very much pays musical homage (respectfully) to the soul music that he is influenced by.

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='1073491' date='Dec 31 2010, 10:05 AM']It's like old soul, but without the good bits. IMO.[/quote] IMO, It's like old soul, but with one additional good bit... Pino Palladino.

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