skej21
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[quote name='EddyGlee' timestamp='1347915215' post='1806691'] Matt bought a Fender bass case from me. A great guy to deal with.. Highly recommended Thanks again Matt Chris [/quote] Thanks Chris! The case was in better than new condition and things went really smoothly. Another shining example of the really, truly amazing members of this excellent community. Matt
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Amazing basses! I love mine to bits (despite having a passionate dislike for Rush!) Just did some business with Chris and he's a top, top bloke! Buy with confidence -
What's the problrm with the current Mike? Is he an Athiest or something?
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Can anyone help with this? Getting so frustrated.
skej21 replied to Evil Undead's topic in General Discussion
[quote name='BarnacleBob' timestamp='1347801308' post='1805119'] Good mnemonic there - ECG - first inversion c triad :-) BB [/quote] Not quite. First inversion of C major triad is EGC. Nice sentiment though! -
[quote name='Mr H' timestamp='1347639250' post='1803520'] Catch 'em at the start of October in London, Liverpool and Leeds, folks. [/quote] You would definitely be catching something if you go to one of those gigs, judging by the state of that precision!
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PM'd
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You have written confirmation of the gig! If your quote in the earlier post is from a Facebook message or email, he has written to confirm that you were booked and he is cancelling on you. Even if you are not, tell him that you're a member of the MU and you are going to show them the correspondence (Facebook or email) in which he admits responsibility for the cancellation and ask for the legal assistance you get with membership to help you chase the fee you are owed. If youre lucky, you might make him sh!t his pants enough to pay up or honour your booking!
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For my hands on the one in the shop a couple of weeks ago. It's a little bit neck heavy (as the body weighs practically nothing!) but it's nothing that a decent strap wouldn't remove with ease. Sound and versatility is incredible for the price! Really thunderous. The finish is really nice quality and the neck is superb. Truly comfortable and easy to play. If nothing else, put it on the 'basses to try' list and make your own mind up after
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[quote name='francis2310' timestamp='1347415103' post='1800582'] Pm'd [/quote] Replied.
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Price drop bump!
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[quote name='budget bassist' timestamp='1347378692' post='1799981'] I just don't 'get' fender basses in general. They're expensive, don't play that well and sound boring. All in my own opinion of course. [/quote] Funny really, because this echoes my views on Warwicks... Just shows that taste means sweet F.A outside your own head (thank goodness!) and that can only be good as it means more Fenders for me and more Warwicks for you
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Boss tu3
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Arghhhh, tempted!
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BOGOF offer on D'Addario guitar strings at Dawsons
skej21 replied to The Admiral's topic in General Discussion
Yup. All D'addario stockists are doing this offer Good time to stock up! -
The general public are discovering the 'Bass Guitar'!
skej21 replied to cloudburst's topic in General Discussion
Next there will be forums on the Internet where all these new bass players can go into the far end of a fart about all things bass. I'm glad I'm not that uncool... -
[quote name='noelk27' timestamp='1347187793' post='1797733'] Would rather know the facts, than perpetrate internet rumours. And it appears to being implied that his first fretless was the StingRay. That's not correct. His first fretless was a Fender Precision, in addition to his first bass being a fretted Fender Precision. The Fender was purchased over a year before the first of his StingRays, and was featured on Nick Heyward's North of a Miracle and Go West's Go West, alongside StingRays. He also acquired a Pedulla Buzz Bass, which was routinely used for studio recordings. [/quote] Your attention to detail is quite ironic considering your countless grammatical errors and misuse of the English language. C0ck measuring from certain individuals aside, the clip was ace and it's always nice to have an insight (even if it is brief) into the mind of a top musician.
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SOLD (Pending payment etc): Aguilar DB112 Cab [PRICE DROP £300]
skej21 replied to Alastair's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
[quote name='Alastair' timestamp='1342866510' post='1741999'] Weekend bump. Here is a picture of my cat who assures me that she full endorses the Aguilar DB112. [/quote] I love my Aguilar gear and it looks like yours is a pussy magnet too! Bump for a great cab that I would have had weeks ago if postage was an option! -
Up for sale is the gold anodized pickguard from my Classic '50s Precision Bass. I took it off one week after purchasing the bass and it has been lying around in a box under the bed ever since. These are quite expensive if purchased as a direct replacement from Fender and are also costly if custom made, so I'm asking[size=4][b] £25 inclusive of P&P[/b][/size] for this as it's in perfect condition. Payment via Paypal gift or bank transfer. Thanks for looking Picture:
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Price drop bump!
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Aguilar TLC compressor here. Wouldn't be without it, in the studio or live.
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[quote name='Count Bassy' timestamp='1346702870' post='1792216'] While I sympathise with the hopeful professional (my son is one) I don't think you can expect the hobbyists (I'm one) to give up their major source of enjoyment to leave the field clear for them. [/quote] Far from it. I just think that ANYONE who wants to play live should set a competitive rate. I'm not arsed if someone else gets the gig and is paid for it. I'm all for competition and letting the venue/punter decide. The problem comes when people don't charge anything. Every pub owner in the land would book a crap pub band who are free before a band who want paying. Just have a minimum charge for any band, and then let the competition be about the music, or the punters choice is all I'm saying. At least then the hobbyists would make some money from gigging too!
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Up for sale is my Tapco (by Mackie) Squeez SQ-2 Compressor/Gate. As with most Mackie gear, it's really well built and does a great job with microphones or line inputs. Lots of control over the compression and can get a really nice vintage compression on vocals quite easily. I've used it in my live rack and also had it in my first home studio rack and it did an excellent job but has since been upgraded to a dbx compressor and is surplus to requirements. In near mint condition (as the photos show) and comes with original owner's manual. There's one currently going on ebay for a ridiculous amount of money ($265 plus p&p!! [url="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tapco-Mackie-SQ-2-Squeeze-2-Channel-Compressor-Limiter-Gate-Rack-/180804195948?pt=US_Signal_Processors_Rack_Effects&hash=item2a18c5166c"]http://www.ebay.com/...=item2a18c5166c[/url]) I think [size=4][b]£35 including UPS next day courier service[/b][/size] is a fair price. Payment via Paypal Gift or Bank Transfer please. I'm also open to any sensible offers around the asking price. Thanks for looking PICS: BLURB: The [b]Squeez SQ-2[/b] from [b]Tapco[/b] is a dual channel compressor with gating and a single band, adjustable "Air" EQ. The EQ can be used for obtaining the classic vocal sound of the 60s and 70s, or for replacing high frequency content due to heavy compression. Inserts on both channels allow for frequency sensitive compression. The compressor section offers both auto "soft-knee" and "hard-knee" curves, while the gate employs "soft" operation and an expander function at the threshold to eliminate clicks from drums and other percussive sounds. The unit provides dedicated threshold and ratio controls along with attack and release controls for the compressor, an output control that allows for volume make-up and eight LEDs on each channel display gain reduction. An automatic attack/release button is provided for those that prefer ease of use, or are unfamiliar with the subtleties of compression. - Dual channel compressor with gate - Auto Soft-Knee/Hard-Knee curves depending on compression setting - Adjustable "Air" filter adds natural high-end for "classic" studio compression sounds - Soft Gate circuitry provides expansion at the threshold to eliminate clipped gated sounds - Individual threshold, ratio, attack and release controls per channel - Auto attack/release function with indicator - Output gain compensation controls - Individual Channel In/Out button and indicator - Precision eight-segment gain reduction meters - Side chain connections for frequency-sensitive compression such as de-essing
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[quote name='Pete Academy' timestamp='1346659449' post='1791507'] But that band will still have invested in gear and rehearsal time. It's the X Factor syndrome. For every sh*t act there is a decent one that's been replaced and had a missed chance, all for the sake of entertainment. [/quote] The investment reasoning is absolute rubbish. I've invested a lot of money into my gear because I have to for a couple of reasons. Firstly, I have to sound good or I don't get asked back. Secondly (and most importantly), in an industry full of hobbyists it's an essential part of competing. For every good band who work hard and offer professional/original entertainment, there's a band of hobbyists who spend all there wages on gear and then under cut everyone else to get the gig. Example being we nearly had an originals gig cancelled the other night because another band with about £20k of PA, lighting, amps, guitars etc had rang the pub to say that they were free that night and offered to play for free. Luckily we'd protected ourselves with paperwork, but it highlights the fact that in our industry (and the current climate) the irony is that the people who go out 'for the love of music' are the ones undercutting original acts and drawing the opportunities. You can't get noticed if you can't get a gig, and you can't get a gig if you're competing with free!
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[quote name='arthurhenry' timestamp='1346611012' post='1791209'] I've often seen this composition referred to as if it's some kind of all encompassing masterclass for bass, but when I've heard it, I can't tell why. Could someone cleverer than me explain? [/quote] It's not a master class for bass, it's a compositional/performance master class. Virtuosic solos, complex chord changes and ground-breaking in many aspects (stamina, implied harmony, melodic phrasing, rhythmic phrasing etc etc etc). Try and learn it (as a bassist and as a soloist).., then take into account the fact that Coltrane gave the musicians the music on the same day it was recorded, so the final recording was only a couple of takes of work yet pushing nearly every boundary of musicianship. Maybe then you'll start to appreciate it a bit more. It's truly an astounding and ground-breaking piece!
