Rayman

I think it's time the moderators knock this one on the head, It's going nowhere. We've lost a valuable contributor to this forum now, because of some tosser winding people up for a laugh.

Well that's true yes, but I recently played a $$ and didn't like it, a mate of mine has a (quite old now) Samick bass, and it's a lovely thing to play, so, it's all up to the player in the end.

Good spot sir, I'll be recording some of that.

No reason at all why it shouldn't be a good bass, Samick make some nice stuff. However as AB points out, I'm not sure that it's a step up from a $$. Try it out and see, a good bass doesn't have to cost the earth, I've played some gorgeous sub £300 basses that knock some £1000 ones into a cocked hat.

[quote name='BigBeefChief' post='153106' date='Mar 7 2008, 02:52 PM']I'm gonna stick my neck out here and say that if I practiced for 10 hours a day and became a well respected session musician because of it, I'd feel slightly dissapointed. 10 hours a day is a full time job, you'd expect to be a great technician. I would actually have hoped to be part of something much more accessible and (to me) interesting than what Janek does.

The problem I have with these guys, is that they have great talent, but they use it in a way that to me, seems like such a waste.[/quote]

You've got no idea how Janek lives his life, or how he conducts his working day as a professional musician, so to assume that he is wasting his time doing what he does is utterly ridiculous. He has worked with/ is working with top musicians such as Mike Stern on a daily basis, touring, recording etc, that all sounds like a pretty accomplished career for a young man so far. His contribution to BGM is a valuable tool, and to many players who understand what he's saying, it's an enjoyable lesson.

My suggestion to you Chief, is to start reading the Beano, you might get more out of it.

No thanks.

When I'm away with work, I take a bass, the Tascam CD-BT1 and my ipod.

I'll have my meal early, have a couple of pints of beer to chill me out, then head back to the room, plug in and go.

I look forward to this session all day, sometimes, it's great and I'm "in the zone" eyes closed and away after a song or two, other days I'm just not up for it. I don't think there's a secret formula for "getting in the mood", it just happens when it happens, and don't force it if it's not happening. If you're practising and not enjoying it, give it a rest for a few days and come back to it later.

That's stunning that is.

Ibanez AS120 semi (335 like) guitar. I had one for a while and it was just so beautiful to play. Like the numpty I am of course I sold it searching for a Les Paul, once I'd got one, I realized the Ibanez was so much better.

The other was a Spector 5 string bass that niceguyhomer had a handful of years back, stunning bass that was. Also a Marcus Miller 5 that Gary from Bassworld had, just an amazing instument that one.

But to be honest, the basses I have all make me happy when I play them, particularly the Stingray, which felt just perfect the first time I picked it up.

Ah yes, I'd agree with the man who owns a rather splendid Ibanez 2366B, I still miss it.

That looks [i]so[/i] much nicer in that colour than the black ones I've seen, very nice indeed.

[quote name='Rayman' post='152891' date='Mar 7 2008, 09:48 AM']irrelavant[/quote]

Is that how you spell irrelavant? irelavant, irelevant? Dunno.

The country of origin of any instrument is irrelavant.

There are great and sh*t offerings from any mass produced factory. I have a MIA and a CIJ jazz, and love them both.

Find a nice bass that looks, plays and sounds how you want, and buy it.

For what it's worth, Janek is a great bloke, great player and very knowledgeable about his music. He's well worth listening to with regard to technique etc because as a pro, he knows what he's talking about, and the same can be said for Stuart Clayton too.

I personally don't always understand what some of the technical stuff means, however, the whole point is that we learn about theory and technique in order to improve, and not just look at pretty pictures of basses in the magazines avaiable.

IMO, BGM is the best bass guitar magazine available worldwide, and in the short period of time its been in print has come on in leaps and bounds, that's why I subscribe to it.

If you don't like what you see, either a; ignore the section in question, or b; don't buy the mag at all.

Playing bass is all about having fun, listening and playing music, but it's also about learning and improving, and like it or lump it, theory is a part of the learning process.

It'll always be my number one. It might not get played the [i]most[/i], but it's my favourite bass, and it has the same birthday as my dad, so I call it............dad.

Porn central..............just stunning, all of them.

Chill...............life's too short.

Quality bass this, from a quality chap. Luke, Alan and myself all had a play with this bass a couple of nights back, and all of us agreed what a cracker it was. Low action, sustain for days, and almost any tone combination you could ever need. Buy with confidence.

..........but not a cheap one.

Used MM Sterling £900, used Warwick double buck £900?? Very pricey IMO, but drop dead gorgeous equipment, a bit like Halle Berry.

Excellent. So some beer, maybe some tuna steaks, french sticks and angus steaks, a rocket salad, honey roasted Wiltshire ham and Monterey jack cheese for some toasties, olives, sun dried tomatoes, pesto, mayo, wild boar sausages, free range bacon chops, a home made pavlova, and a box of Krispy Kreme donuts.

Anybody going to bring any bass gear?

Love that SR900, a whole lot of bass for the money.

Buy Mikehs' Bongo. I played it a couple of nights ago, and was knocked out. Personally, I think they look fantastic, and the power and range of tones is unmatched by any other Musicman model. I love my 'ray, but would [i]love[/i] a Bongo.

The bass corner has been improved a lot recently, more basses and amps, Markbass, Sandberg, Musicman etc. It's still predominantly a guitar shop, and [i]easily[/i] the best one in the north west, but they're definately getting more bass gear in too now. Top place, my favourite shop too, and only 5 mins round the corner.

[quote name='Chris C' post='149697' date='Mar 2 2008, 02:48 AM']Feel free to bring any drinks, there will also be someone armed with a kettle incase anyone requires a warmer beverage. We also have a George Foreman grill, so feel free to bring meats.[/quote]

Could turn into a barbie this, sod the basses, I'm bringing a coolbox full of Corona, and some steaks.

Excellent, I'll look out for that. I love the Blockheads. I couldn't go to see them at the end of last year, can't remember why.