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[quote name='eshears' post='361756' date='Dec 23 2008, 10:17 AM']The Shuttle 6.0 + Compact is going to be my exact setup soon![/quote] I'm considering exactly the same setup! When are you planning on buying it?

[quote name='alexclaber' post='362614' date='Dec 24 2008, 10:16 AM']I would but it's really hard to get custom gauge strings for a 36" scale... Alex[/quote] It may be worthwhile looking for a string endorsement, I think Dan (dood) got one from Rotosound (?) at one stage because the strings for his Shuker 7 were so far removed from theirr regular gauges. If you're gigging a lot, they'd probably love to have you endorsing them!

The 2003 Licensing Act states that children are allowed on licensed premises at all times when accompanied by someone over 18 years of age. You can check it out [url="http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts2003/ukpga_20030017_en_1"]HERE[/url] although I'm not sure of the section! Members clubs can enforce their own laws though, so unfortunately if they don't permit it then your best bet wouldn't be to quote the law, but to persuade the publican privately and see if he/she will see your side of the argument.

[quote name='Shockwave' post='361878' date='Dec 23 2008, 12:27 PM']I have to order 6 sets to get custom bass strings now.[/quote] How come? Are they blaming you for the error? Sounds like very dodgy business practice. You should forward the original email confirmations for your first order if they want proof.

I don't own a Rickenbacker myself, but I suspect it may well be a simple screw on job as it's simply a superficial addition to your bass. Hope this helps Danny

Watched the gig last night on Sky Arts, never saw any live Lizzy stuff before and it was a fantastic watch! I agree with the comments about Lynott's stagemanship, but IMO he also put in a blinder of a performance on bass! I'm in awe of his ability to seamlessly jump strings using a plectrum, something which I aspire to having only really started teaching myself over the last couple of weeks. On the same note - I normally find myself watching Sky Arts a lot more than the regular music channels these days, there are some brilliant classic live performances every night at 9pm! Always good to know that someone's here to give us a heads-up in case we miss them tho

[quote name='Delberthot' post='360050' date='Dec 21 2008, 05:06 AM']I like listening to Dusty Hill. Never going to be in the top 10 of techincal bass players but he's great to listen to/[/quote] A bit OT, but Jet Harris of The Shadows is one of those type players for me. Fantastic melodic basslines, but bafflingly simple in their construction and playing!

[quote name='Delberthot' post='360041' date='Dec 21 2008, 04:37 AM']Didn't Conway Twitty appear on a few episodes of Family Guy? Not as a cartoon but actual film of him singing? back to the music - My signature in Talkbs is "I would like to get through one thread without mention of Jaco" I personally have never got the facination with him. I cannot see anything that strikes me as being outstanding. The thing he does with recording a bit live and then playing over the top of it as Michael Manring now does - isn't that what Les Paul invented in the 50s as sound-on-sound? I've always hated the sound he got. When I play a fretless I don't get a sound anything like that and I'm glad. I got involved in a fair few arguments on talkbs with people who couldn't get their heads round someone not liking the almighty Jaco. According to a lot of people there everyone has been influenced by him whether directly of by another player that you like. I proposed that this was, or course, bollokcs. I'm happy if people get a kick out of what he did and I tried to get into his playing but he just doesn't do anything for me.[/quote] A very honest and reasonable answer, Delberthot. At the end of the day, it's all relative really. People can hold opinions on whether or not to like the style of a certain bass player, but to dismiss their playing as meaningless nonsense is a bit much, and somewhat insulting to the intelligence of those who hold said bassist in high regard. For example, I can't listen to the bassist out of Muse (or the band really), but I do respect that they're a very talented bunch of guys who are great at what they do. Each to his own, horses for courses etc, but skankdevlar and others were right in saying that to violently criticise someone else's taste in bass players (the basis of this thread) is probably not the best way to conduct oneself on the forum.

Ooh very tasty! I've been considering getting the same preamp for my primary Jazz, which at the moment has a plain old stack knob configuration. Let us all know how you get on

VERY nice bass! Were there any issues with changing from a 20 fret neck to a 21 fret?

How do you find the difference in fretting the notes? It looks like carpal tunnel waiting to happen

[quote name='lowdown' post='359556' date='Dec 20 2008, 01:29 PM']Donkeys years ago i went to Music collage in the states.... And the advice i was given for the audition was.. Try to show some Musicianship.. Rather than just a Bass chops merchant with stick on ears.. [ And at the time i proberly was both ] Whatever you do try and make it sound musical. A chordal arrangement of a tune is usually good for that. Good luck, with whatever you do. I am sure it will be fine. Garry[/quote] +1 for the chordal stuff, that always sounds nice! I'd try to include as many grade 8 techniques as possible, but in a tasteful manner. Small sections of tapping, harmonics, slapping and so on can really impress the 'judge'. Don't overdo it though, as most won't want to see a 5 minute summary of your chops, but rather a taster of your overall musical ability.

OG's comment about the mailing list and street team is well worth taking on board too. All it takes is a couple of mates to sign people up during/after gigs and it'll cost you the price of a stamp (plus the stickers and badges which as you know are relatively inexpensive) to supply them with their fan items! I've received some in the past from bands and you always feel that warmth of appreciation when you open the envelope. It's even better when you were loaded at the gig and can't remember signing anything!

[quote name='artisan' post='358777' date='Dec 19 2008, 01:18 PM']sorry but i'm not impressed at all,mind i'm not a Jaco fan either. somebody once gave me a Jaco cd to listen to & i tried to like it but to me it was just a load of self indulgent sh*te.[/quote] I should think that's to be expected of most musician's solo albums I've never listened to Jaco in a band context before, having only bought his eponymous first album. I don't consider myself a fan of Jazz music at all, but it's definitely worth a listen if you're a bass player. Those performances with Joni Mitchell on Youtube are really superb by the way, cheers for the links guys!

I'm a fan of Jaco's playing but I can imagine that Joe Bloggs in the audience at that Joni gig probably wants him to get it over with ASAP!

[quote name='Weird War' post='356319' date='Dec 16 2008, 07:52 PM']The Move = great band.[/quote] +2, I'd never listened to them before (bar Blackberry Way), but after watching the video you posted I've ordered the 4CD Anthology, saw it at a great price by pure coincidence! Should be here before Christmas

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='356516' date='Dec 16 2008, 11:20 PM']Very mysterious basses - find one, and you'll be a rich man (or woman).[/quote] Steve Currie's exact bass was on eBay not so long ago - I think it passed through Entwistle's hands before reaching him, which makes it an even bigger piece of rock history!

[quote name='The Funk' post='355872' date='Dec 16 2008, 12:39 PM']Not really sure what you're asking. I go louder and quieter when I think the song needs it - I normally lead that side of things onstage, trying to support the singer as much as possible. One thing I tell all the guys is that the turn-around on any sequence is the place to take it up a notch or take it down a notch, and I'm trying to get the drummer to mimic whatever rhythmic thing I do on the turn-around to either increase or decrease intensity. Apart from that, I tend not to play every note as loud as each other. I tend to accent or camouflage certain notes 'cos that's just how I like to phrase things. Everything grooves more that way, I think. Are those the kinds of things you meant?[/quote] Great answer! The part you said about going up and down a notch is a good point, I tend to play at a consistent level where I can easily shift up or down depending on what the song needs/the way the band is going. Definitely makes for a more interesting performance for me and (hopefully) the audience!

[quote name='Brother Jones' post='348564' date='Dec 8 2008, 01:21 PM']Sir Duke by Stevie Wonder. The verse part is pretty straightforward, albeit with some timing subtleties. But the notoriously tricky horn break (which repeats every chorus) was a right b*st*rd. Took about four hours to nail it. Being able to play it is sweeeet though, and now I'm annoying the hell out of my girlfriend with it. Sounds great on a Precision.[/quote] Great bassline! I'm never sure if I'm playing the little run in the last chorus right (the one that starts with the Fm arpeggio type bit) but hey!

I currently own 3 fretted Jazz Basses, 1 fretless Precision, an Ibanez 4 string and a HB Beatbass - covers my sonic needs perfectly!

[quote name='obbm' post='353359' date='Dec 13 2008, 09:07 AM']Difficult considering he died in 1981.[/quote] Whoops! I wonder if his family still has a hand in the company?

[quote name='BeLow' post='354013' date='Dec 14 2008, 01:54 AM']'sometimes I can not avoid the fact that I just like the sound of cheap mass produced gear'[/quote] Great point. I like to take quite a simple approach to bass playing, passive basses through simple 3 band EQ preamps. The most liberating experience I've had recently with regards to bass was playing a Squier Jazz through an Ashdown Electric Blue practice amp - it sounded great!

[quote name='Nick80' post='353994' date='Dec 14 2008, 01:15 AM']That tonika bass, apart from the shape of the body, looks a lot like the bass the guy in flight of the conchords uses. I wonder if he's using a soviet era bass then? Interesting.[/quote] That was my initial thought too! I'd love to know what type he actually uses, I'd buy one just for comic value more than anything else!

[quote name='Paul Cooke' post='353801' date='Dec 13 2008, 07:00 PM']I play Blues[/quote] Same here, and I LOVE it! Although it's quite a simple form of music, it's amazing what the right group of musicians can do with it. I know I basically use the same basslines and fills for the entire set though

[quote name='warwickhunt']Are you the Moderator? I've come on this forum by mistake[/quote] Stop saying that, Warwickhunt, of course he's the moderator! To the original poster - cracking bass, I know a guy locally who owns one just like it and it sounds fantastic!