Ray

Thanks for the advice guys. Sounds like 1,2,4 is the way to go. I'm going to have some lessons soon I think... Cheers!

[quote name='Buzz' post='468550' date='Apr 21 2009, 02:24 PM']Fender did do a jazz like that with a one piece control/scratch plate. The actual model name escapes me now.[/quote] Yeah they did. I know someone that used to have one.

I've just got myself a Stagg EDB and after some reseach on fingerings and technique it seems that using only the index, middle and little finger of the left hand seems the standard way to play if you're right handed. I've been playing the Stagg using electric bass fingering, ie. one finger per note, using all 4 fingers, which seems ok. I have quite big hands. To give you an idea of my span, I can easily play a 9th interval (C-D) on a piano and just about play a 10th (C-E). I'm just wondering if it's a good idea to carry on like this or should I learn to play the "proper" way? Does anyone else play double bass using 4 fingers?

Sunday 30th August 2009 >> [url="http://www.beachdownfestival.com/"]Beachdown Festival, Brighton[/url] ***CANCELLED*** Saturday 12th September 2009 >> The 100 Club, London (supporting Cookin' On 3 Burners)

Congrats on the new bass! It looks like a beauty. I haven't tried out these new models yet. I'd be interested to see how they compare to my '04 S1 Jazz.

[quote name='The Funk' post='458680' date='Apr 9 2009, 06:32 PM']Depending on what types of mics you have, I'd be tempted to go for two overheads and a kick. But Ray's way also works (if you don't mind mono drums).[/quote] Mono drums rule!!! The Funk's method is also a good way to do it. Try both and see what works best.

Check out "Feel The Way" and "Smooth" here [url="http://www.myspace.com/oscq"]http://www.myspace.com/oscq[/url] I recorded the drums using the above method and I'm really pleased with the result!

I find the best way to record a drum kit is to have one mic for the kick, one for the snare and one overhead (probably placed just above and in front of the drummers head). Spend time trying to get a good overall sound with just the overhead and just add a bit of the kick and snare mics for more definition.

4 I used to play a 5 but hardly ever used the low B.

[quote name='bumnote' post='452593' date='Apr 2 2009, 05:23 PM']We have forgetten.... The hammond organ up 4 flights of stairs.[/quote] I still do this regularly!!

Check out some Ivan "Boogaloo" Joe Jones. Not sure if it'll be exactly what you're looking for but some of his stuff is well funky. The albums "What It Is", "Snake Rhythm Rock" and "Black Whip" spring to mind. Quite jazzy but still bluesy too. Hope this helps.

Rohan bought a pedal board from me. Royal Mail took 2 weeks to deliver it! Rohan was very patient and totally cool about the whole thing. Top bloke. Highly recommended.

Welcome Claire!

Lee bought an Aguilar rack bag from me. Excellent to deal with. Highly recommended.

Pete bought a case from me. Top bloke to deal with. Highly recommended.

This Friday the 20th of March The Fantastics! will be celebrating the news that their latest album - Mighty Righteous, released on Freestyle Records last Monday - has SOLD OUT! ...no...really! ...but we will have a few vinyl copies for sale with us So whilst the pressing plant burns the midnight oil - knocking out new CD's - come and join us for a celebratory gig for our mates - at Kenningtons' South London Pacific - the ultra groovy Tiki bar that is celebrating it's 7th birthday on Friday night - so you can expect double the celebrations. Come let your hair down in highly tropical surroundings! Doors opens from 7pm - we will go on around 9.30...ish..and it's open til 2.00am....whoops! [url="http://www.southlondonpacific.com/"]http://www.southlondonpacific.com/[/url] South London Pacific, 340 Kennington Road, London SE11 4LD

I put a Badass 3 on my USA Jazz and it made no difference to the sustain or tone. This may be because my Jazz is through-strung so has lots of sustain anyway. I also got a lower action with the standard Fender bridge.

I'm pretty sure they're Switchcraft jack sockets on Fender American Standards. Mine is anyway! Not sure about the nut though.

Hinari 1746?

Love this video!