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[quote name='blue' timestamp='1452117106' post='2946741'] Ok, here's my challenge, prove it. See what I mean. Unless you we're reading charts or his back catalog was 12 songs,I say no way. With all due respect. Blue [/quote] Short of asking him to sign up to basschat just to settle some sort of schoolyard argument you wish to start, it's impossible to prove and this will no doubt allow you to 'validate' your 'point'. Respectfully, you're entitled to an opinion and believe what you like but that doesn't make you right. His back catalogue was 40 tracks, which I learnt by transcribing charts with a few bits of notation for characteristic rhythmic phrases etc from his CDs before memorising them. We then ironed out the details of the set in the 7 hour rehearsal session and went to play the gig. Granted, it was an intense 3 days to get all the charts written and memorised (I got very little sleep/rest), followed by the pressure of the rehearsal and gig (which was at a blues club with a fair few people attending) but word of mouth spread and as a result of being professional and turning up prepared and nailing the gig, I got a call from the drummer asking to dep for his functions band as they'd lost their bass player. I got two weeks to learn their 50 song set which was a fair bit easier but transcribing, playing from memory and having the ability to play at a decent standard are elements of my playing that I've been crafting for years and they just happened to culminate to help me compete those specific tasks. Additionally, im under no illusion that other guys might not want to put as much time into crafting those skills and that's cool too but I think it's a tad ironic for you to be so dismissive of hard work in respect of my situation saying 'it's not possible', 'I challenge you to prove it' etc when you are so defensive when people claim you don't put just as much dedication and time into crafting your covers band...

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1452115425' post='2946709'] That's a tough one. First of all, I contend that most "start ups" in The States never see their first gig. Another point, there are really talented musicians even pros that are not real quick with learning new material. I can't learn 60 songs I don't know in 8 hours and be gig ready, And I'll challenge those that say they can. Blue [/quote] I've done this before and I imagine I'm not alone. Had to learn an artist's entire back catalogue in 3 days, then had a full day Friday rehearsal (7 hours) before the Saturday gig which was a lengthy drive away. But you've missed the point. You don't go to a rehearsal to learn the songs. You agree the set, learn the songs (structures, keys, important features) and then you have a rehearsal to polish the performance.

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1452048772' post='2945921'] Never heard of any of those people. Are they in the same league as Chuck Rainy, Larry Graham, Rocco Prestia or are they more pop based? Blue [/quote] Michael League is great! I certainly would describe Snarly Puppy as 'pop', so you might enjoy it! http://youtu.be/L_XJ_s5IsQc For me, Matt Garrison, Janek Gwizdala, Michael League and MonoNeon are top of the 'inspirational' list and watching their playing inspires me to play and practice harder :-)

[quote name='MacDaddy' timestamp='1427243400' post='2727937'] Another possible option, is to use a Hipshot X tender, like wot I do. It means I play a 4 string, but there are only 3 notes I don't have that a 5er does. [/quote] if im honest, I'm always surprised that people don't do this! I think the lowest note I've ever HAD to play was a D and that would be fine with the hipshot. Personally, my 5 string is E-C and I just tune the E down to D if I need the bottom range :-)

3 basses. One for practice and composing (5 string, E to C) and a P and a J. Precision gets used the majority of the time for gigs, I occasionally take the Jazz out. 85% of time spent with a bass in hand I'm playing the 5 string though, hence the ACG order :-)

[quote name='Cameronj279' timestamp='1451851646' post='2944076'] [/quote] Stunning!! Absolutely stunning!! The photos of this bass on the ACG website don't do it justice! The quality of the woods and craftmanship is more than evident in your photos. That's a really beautiful bass.

Theres a difference between playing with musicians who (rightly) insist on using ear protection and playing with inconsiderate morons who use it as an excuse to max out their ridiculous 'you'd never need anything this big' amp and blow everyone's faces off in the rehearsal room. Luckily, I've never had an experience with the latter because I would never end up playing for a band with people who were that inconsiderate of the music!

[quote name='Kev' timestamp='1451844377' post='2943952'] Excellent! I love how SC basses are becoming more and more common, great to see a mass produced one of this style enter the market at what Im sure will be a brilliant price [/quote] Agreed. I love the fact that modern shapes and single cut basses are becoming more common. I love how much they seem to divide opinion too :-)

[quote name='Paulhauser' timestamp='1451844255' post='2943950'] I hope there won't be a six string version as I'll have to have one. Never been big fan of Ibanez except for their six string SR basses, especially the Prestige's. Those fit me like no other sixers did/do. [/quote] I feel the same but I think that's a combination of the 16.5mm narrow string spacing and the neck profile. This Singlecut model (for some reason!) has gone away from the spec and has 18mm string spacing... That alone would put me off! Love the look of it but owning an SR605 and playing the BTB 6 string models regularly (17mm spacing on 6 strings), I wouldn't want anything more than 17mm. Shame as I REALLY like the look of it!!

Got to be said, it's nice that they listened to their customers! People have been asking for this for AGES! Looks smart but the string spacing is too wide for my liking...

That's just beautiful!

[quote name='eude' timestamp='1451139189' post='2938503'] Here's my three Single Cuts. I personally love the look of single cut basses, but can totally accept the love them or hate them aspect of the design, but there's plenty other more established designs out there that are equally marmite as far as I'm concerned, the only basses that really don't seem to divide people, as far as looks go are common or garden Precision and Jazz Basses. The design, probably makes for a larger area of contact between the neck and body, but I'm not sure it really makes that much difference, I just like the look of them. If you don't, don't look at them Eude [/quote] I was never a fan of SC basses until I stumbled across a Matt Garrison video. Fell in love with his Fodera and that started me looking at other SC basses and then came across the ACG Finn SC R Type. Instantly put in an order and can't wait for it to arrive. For me, any tonal benefit is negligible, it's purely an aesthetic preference, which I happen to love! Your ACG Finn SC classic is beautiful!!

Brown eyed girl?!

Completely agree with that. For the approximate price of a Fender AV bass you can spec a custom ACG! No brainer really.

[quote name='AndyTravis' timestamp='1451340388' post='2939750'] The term 'butchers block' was bandied about. But if it sounds good, what does it matter. The American and AV stuff is 2-3 piece. And I've seen plenty of fenders turn up smashed to bits to have a nosey. I've also seen the difference in the guts of Epiphone and Gibson - there's a Gibson employee who walks around with half a les Paul from each factory in a case...legend. Try the bass - if it's good, go for it. [/quote] I agree on the 'if it plays well who cares' thing but I'm not the kind of person who buys an instrument based on 'better woods' sales pitch! We always go told that the AV was two piece as they side-seam them so they look like one piece bodies... Thinking about it, that might just be on 'burst finishes though and 3 piece on solid finishes!

[quote name='AndyTravis' timestamp='1451339708' post='2939744'] Yeah Karl, remember it well - certain 1997 was when I started buying it and one of the p/j's in White was reviewed...(I knew it was bodies from one place to another 😂) I'd take the hand selected woods spiel for the custom shop stuff, but having seen the pallets of wood in the factory - I'm not sure the 'pick of the wood' extends past picking the billets off the top of the pile. Not a bad thing though, if it's graded alder or ash, it's better than other factories. The Mexican fenders are usually 2-5 piece bodies and the sunburst ones are veneered top and back to disguise the joins. Again, no bad thing - built to a price point etc. [/quote] The Fender rep we had told us that "there's no wood wastage in the Mexican factory, so if they have to make a bass out of 8 bits of wood or 78 bits of wood, they'll do it. Just as long as they don't throw any away!' The sales pitch of 'two/three piece on US standards and 2 piece on AV upwards' is there because it's fact. 'Pick of the woods in Mexico' is sales talk to make it sound better than 'we have loads of wood and don't throw anything away so some stuff is made from bigger chunks, which is better than 100+ scraps glued together and cut' IMO. Like you said Andy, take those statements which aren't an obvious fact/are hard to see clearly with your own eyes with a pinch of salt!!

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1451268122' post='2939241'] Then enlighten me, I've only heard him refered to as Barry Gordy. What is his name? Blue [/quote] Berry Gordy. In your defence, they sound VERY similar when you hear them spoken in an American accent so it's understandable it'd get confused somewhere along the lines.

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1450916943' post='2937099'] I don't think it takes an insider to know Barry Gordy President of Motown, while he provided opportunity he was not fair in financial compensation. A lot of those 60s icons were left with nothing. Including Jamerson. Blue [/quote] It doesn't take an expert to know his name wasn't Barry... As for the music, choosing between Motown, Stax and Atlantic is like choosing between three vintage wines. They're all a quality product we can enjoy!

I'm hoping that the Singlecut Finn that Alan is making (that I love the look of!) will not be liked by all my bass-playing friends... That way, none of them will ever ask to play it!

[quote name='FuNkShUi' timestamp='1450684818' post='2934757'] Nice. Enjoyed that. Nice textures. Did it purposely have an element of "walking in the air? [/quote] Thanks a lot! I actually put four little melodic references in there; Carol of the bells, a tiny part of the melody from God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Walking in the Air and We Wish You A Merry Christmas :-)

62mm across the (bottom fret) of the 21st fret :-)

No problem! I have the bass in front of me (Am Deluxe Precision) so if you've got any more questions jut let me know :-)

19mm from left of the three grooves on the E string to the left side of the three grooves on the A string and so on :-) All of the three groove positions are 19mm from the same groove slot on the next saddle.

Here's a little bit of loop-based festive fun I recorded yesterday. Hope you all enjoy the holidays and get some awesome bass stuff! http://youtu.be/EUt9h8toOao