Tandro

Since we on this Rhythm, have to throw in this one then:

7 minutes ago, SumOne said:

Everton Blender, Ghetto People Song

 

💥

 

 

This takes me back to my youth. Wow, memories.

LOL, true dat. Now I can't help but notice it. I was gonna clean it up, but then that awesome car picture will be out of context. Maybe I'll leave it as a reminder for all to avoid Babylon next time.

I'm a Caribbean boy. As a young kid in pre-teen years, Dancehall became an integral part of music listening. And that repetitive bassline, of just a few notes, was hypnotic, like a Siren call. And while this will sound cheesy (and miles away from Dancehall), I by accident heard Victor Wooten. I could not believe that was a bass, and that sealed it, I want to learn bass 'some day'.

Mid-teen years, I had an opportunity to learn guitar (on acoustic) with friends. While not a bass, it was my start! I used to 'play' the bass lines on a guitar because we could not afford a bass and had no access to one, not even electric guitars. We eventually got a 'deal' on an Ibanez bass and electric guitar. With our other friend, we had a 'band', though we just played for ourselves and friends. It was glorious years. We played music badly, and surfed/partied weekends.

I'll leave out all the numerous years in between where friends moved away and I fell away from it. It was actually coming to London years ago that got me back to playing when I saw and briefly met my idol Victor Wooten, and I picked up a cheap bass at a CashConverters to 'see if I still had an interest' in this. I may play badly, but I love music, its my escape.

And as fortune would have it, one of my friends in that little band so many years ago, studied Law at Oxford and is some Exec in a bank now, but we still get together every so often, and it takes us back decades. Just wonderful.

For those that bought this deal, did you also have to pay shipping as when I looked at the deal they were coming in from Europe with delivery times into December/January?

A 'lil Saturday vibes...I had no idea who this artist was, randomly came across this song a couple months ago. I then could not help listen to it on repeat for the next half hour and sing along (badly), sent it to my old band mates, and they really liked it to. If not posted here already, hopefully you enjoy....

3 hours ago, TeresaFR said:

I think I've achieved something akin to that...Now, I say all of that and tomorrow I'll find out someone like Ibanez are releasing a neck-thru lefty headless fanned fret bass with Fishman Fluence pickups, gothic fret markers, Luminlay side markers, ebony fret board and the most beautiful finish I've ever seen and at a price point that's not beyond my ability to save up for - now that, that would get a lass lusting after something new.

A-ha!!!!! So you see....no matter how hard we try, there is always something else out there, that elusive thing (that as you describe in your case, is not even a real thing...as yet) but its in your minds eye, and you want it...and if it were to be real, and not have it...you would be GAS'ing for it 😜 

1 hour ago, Kitsto said:

 

No longer suffering from GAS either, which is great 

 

How...How does one achieve that status, that I would love to know

You know you gonna do it

6 minutes ago, Reggaebass said:

Just out of curiosity, what was the song 

Here you go!

To be clear, you may not need the paid version. Try the free version first. I thi k the sale is until 30th Nov so you have time to try it with no rush. You might realise you don't like it...though I love it, ha 

You have to upload your own copy of a  song for example.

The way I did it was sign up for a free account on a Web browser.  I actually just use that version for now. Then it showed me the 50% discount.  My friend who told me about moses was paying monthly and also could not see the discount. He created a new free account, then saw the offer and paid for it.

I had to share in case it helps anyone also who was not aware.

Yes, I like the free/cheap stuff. But for the busy or tired person after work or family, anything for ease of use and little friction to playing/practicing is needed.

I was trying to transcribe a song, but the bass was so hard to hear. I might have tried some shenanigans with Audacity, but a drummer friend told me about moises. Wow. Separates the instruments, change tempo, chord chart (was hit or miss though) etc....and the bass in this song is so clear to hear now. 

The free version has limitations on the features. They have a Black Friday sale on now. So for the basic ('Musician') plan for one year it cost me £17.50. I can't even buy a KFC meal for 2 ppl for less than that now.

Why pay? I can do unlimited songs, and everything else mentioned. Plus that click track really helped me with hearing where certain parts come in. 

It even transcribes lyrics. This was a reggae song with a Jamaican accent, so I honestly thought it would fail. It was about 98% correct.

This coupled with the Boss Waza Air (which I debated buying so long cause of the cost) just make it so much fun to pick up my instrument and just play something, and its all mobile and silent practice so I don't wake the kids. Sometimes if you can afford it, spending the money on the right things (for you) makes it so much easier.

 _and_ it has a matching headstock...wow

Bought a pair of (basically brand new!) Boss Waza from Frank. Excellent comms, great product with extra bells and whistles. Highly recommended to deal with!

7 hours ago, Tim2291 said:

Ah but then you'll also need a matching Jazz bass in the same blue  

Now, not that I am encouraging any GAS related purchases to a new forum member (I mean, I would never do something like that...), but oh look, there just happens to be a Jazz in Tidepool blue that came up in the for sale section yesterday....I mean, if you just happened to 'need' a matching jazz bass in the same colour.... jus' sayin'....

6 hours ago, Minininjarob said:

Well after all that talk about getting from a local shop I noticed Fender had them for £729 with 10% off first order so got one delivered for £650. Got it yesterday and it sounds amazing!!! That saving will pay for the accessories from a local shop instead - I couldn’t pass that price up. 
 

Oooh it’s flipping gorgeous and it sounds amazing!!!

 

Sorry about the state of the bed but that’s where it’s living now! 

Noice....I think somebody better step up quick and give you the pep talk about G.A.S.....or not  

Why oh why do I love a matching headstock on a Jazz...and then with that colour too....and the bit of mojo just fits....oh my

Bought a great pedal from@NAS Bass. Super quick comms and butter smooth transaction. As has been said by others, item is in really great condition. Indeed a great person to deal with!

17 minutes ago, Maude said:

@BartleyDaviesBass, ... I'm having unclean thoughts. 😁

 

What happens in the practice room, stays in the practice room.....

I bought an awesome pedal from Carlos, boxed with all the gubbins. Thanks @juliusmonk , he is a great seller with great comms!

Let's bump this lovely looking bass back to the top.

That looks so cool...but bizarrely I don't know why my first thought (seriously) was that it should have a red light on it that travels left to right, it should be renamed KITT, and have a Turbo Boost button added somewhere.

Not a bass video, but let's see what Copeland says about all this reggae stuff...

Bought a guitar amp from Dave and everything about the transaction was awesome! The item is wonderful, and despite the logistical complications, he went out of his way (literally) to figure it out, and kept the item safely for me way longer than he needed to! Dave is yet another reason the Basschat community is so great!

Just bought a great guitar from Paul, exactly as described. Excellent comms, quick turnaround and great packaging. Thanks Paul!