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[quote name='Doctor J' post='1024143' date='Nov 14 2010, 11:47 PM']That's not high action, that's the string recoiling from him beating the sh*t out of it. Look at the G string, were the action as high as the E string suggests it wouldn't be that close to the edge of the frets in a picture taken at that angle.[/quote] Good call, actually. You can see a slight bit of bend in the string from it's recoil.

I like to play ascending runs in the prechorus - the Bm part, I usually run up to the D, then up to the G. Aside from that - not really anything that different, mostly roots with the odd passing tone and octave thrown in!

James Jamerson Rutger Gunnarsson Pino Palladino

Marcus closed about a month ago, unfortunately. Two of the guys in my band are former employees, and they said it was coming for months. A real shame really as I noodled away many a good afternoon in there!

A friend of mine is working on a set of IEM buds at the moment - his company is called Minerva Hearing Protection, you should check them out as their prices are very competitive and they offer the same specs as ACS and Ultimate.

A Bass Bash would be a great idea! Sadly I have to echo the sentiments of those above - there are no decent shops on this island to try out bass gear, unless of course you're after an Aria or a Westfield! Marcus Music in Belfast is closed now too, which used to be the best in the city for basses. I think Matchetts have a few £500+ basses in, but even at that, you aren't spoiled for choice.

[quote name='Stylon Pilson' post='989273' date='Oct 15 2010, 02:57 PM']Well, if they don't, then that's an even stronger reason not to use them. S.P.[/quote]

I'm also 99% sure he used flats on Phantom anyway - it has that 'clank' that I associate with his sound that can definitely be attributed to using flatwounds. Never tried flats on a fretted Precision bass myself actually, although it's definitely on my to-do (to buy) list!

I'd have happily occupied the Jamerson role in the Motown setup, but I'd make sure I had a proper lawyer to negotiate my contracts!

Saw this guy play in Belfast the other day, very competent player and a really beautiful Warwick to boot!

I agree with everything that has been said above, but then, I also disagree.

What are your requirements for tone?

Looks the business! Certainly seems like it would be a worthy acquisition for recording alone. In a live context though? I think one might need PA support.

[quote name='MythSte' post='949049' date='Sep 8 2010, 03:36 AM']Index-Ring-Pinkie here [/quote] +1! I think the two fingers I use the most actually are index and pinkie, which is why I can't understand people not using all four to fret! I'd be lost without the little one.

The Rebel ones are great, although they have legs as opposed to a round base I believe.

Is there any 'bounce' when you wear it, Gareth? I know a few people complained about the Comfort Strapp for that reason and the design looks a little similar. Great price though if not!

I have five - three fretted Jazz, one fretless Precision and an Ibanez which was my first ever bass!

I'm only catching up with this thread now. I can't believe we have lost a member - I remember him giving me great advice about my band's website back in the day and in retrospect the man was spot on with his recommendations! A truly great, knowledgable member who I will miss. I'm sure he's having the time of it at the great ceilidh gig in the sky. RIP Simon.

I've heard of the Fullerplast method being used a lot for Ash bodies, as the nitro tended to sink into the grain and make the finishing more difficult and time consuming. I think they finished some Alder bodies in all-nitro however. Re: your thoughts on tone - it's all in the fingers eh?

[quote name='Pete Academy' post='894414' date='Jul 14 2010, 08:58 AM']This is supposed to be £899 RRP. [url="http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/45475-ashdown-30th-anniversary-24-carat-gold-mark-king-head.html"]http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/4547...-king-head.html[/url][/quote] If this is true, I am in shock!

I use 'Transcribe' - saved me a LOT of time and effort when I had to learn 60 songs in 6 weeks for a new band, most of which we play in vastly different keys to the original tracks.

Yep, I keep a record of all my gigs on my website with some more detailed notes kept offline - I love collecting posters with the band name on them too, I think it'll be great to look back on in years to come!

[quote name='MythSte' post='885490' date='Jul 4 2010, 02:38 PM']not my usual Earl Grey but this is just fantastically filthy... [/quote] Great find mate! I've been needing new designer sunglasses for a while

Great find OG - this is going to be just perfect for tomorrow afternoon, between gigs Thanks bud! EDIT - that Bernadette track is quite simply incredlble, it's been on my Youtube Favourites list now for a while but it's great to hear it in high quality! SECOND EDIT - The instrumental of 'You Keep Me Hanging On' has just literally brought a tear to mine eye!