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Great bass solo! Very true about what people have been saying about Primus being a bit dissonant at times, but Les is definitely a funky, rhythmic player whilst not being overly technical. In saying that, I wouldn't mind being able to play his basslines properly though

[quote name='nick' post='21786' date='Jun 22 2007, 11:12 AM']I think it's great discussing & comparing picks - isn't this what forums are all about?![/quote] Yes indeed! This is a new era for BC now that I'm a moderator

Hello guys, Just wondering which plectrums you pickstyle players all use? I've recently started playing with a plectrum for a few songs in my new band, and I'm currently using Dunlop Tortex Yellows (0.73mm) and am very happy with them. So....any suggestions? What's your favourite? Cheers, Danny

I use a generic strap that I received with my Warwick - it has a suede back so it's quite grippy and the bass stays in position when playing standing up. Are the Comfort Strapps grippy too? I've been looking at these and considering buying one as we speak!

Wow, that Jazz is superb! Great basses again

As has been said in the other two topics - beautiful basses mate!

Lovely selection of basses Homer! I remember most of those floating around the forums over the years - glad you've found your two ideal basses now, I particularly love your Sterling!

Lovely basses mate!

I think Tommy Shannon used Peavey amps on the Live At Montreux first DVD, and he gets a great blues sound! Nowadays there would be a lot more options available though, +1 for the all valve option! The Ampeg V4B or CL would be perfect!

Bought a bass off him way back in the BW days (fretless Squier) and it arrived safe and in great condition! Highly recommended.

Learn the pentatonic scale in each of the different positions, and that's all you need to know!

[quote name='Bigwan' post='20563' date='Jun 20 2007, 07:25 AM']You thinking of a replacement for your ampeg rig danny?[/quote] Yes, indeed I am! I'm going for the one cab setup, full range with either 10's or 12's. I'm thinking the 4x12 or the 6x10, I've heard great reviews of both so it's really hard to decide without trying them out! I'm looking for warmth and bass as much as punch - I may have to use the cab to hold down the low end for some gigs where I won't go through the PA, so low end is a must. The cabs definitely have impressive ratings for both RMS wattage and frequency spectrum though. Cheers for all the advice guys, it's cleared up things a bit for me! Now - to the bank! Danny

Another simply stunning example of a bass! This is how they should look IMO! May you have many happy years of playing it! [color="#AFEEEE"][size=1]After which you'll sell it to me at a knockdown rate, as you have played it for so many years and have subsequently felt like a change.[/size][/color]

Great to see the change of basses over the years - I too remember the days when you had the Spectors! A lovely selection of basses nonetheless, and now that you have the benefit of retrospect you'll be able to give us lads a lot more recommendations than your average BCer I'm sure! Great porn, and good to see you around again mate, Danny

Some of them are for the string mutes, aren't they? Someone has definitely added some extra ones too over the years though.

Simple really! What's the difference between these two companies? There are two seperate websites, two seperate brand logos, and yet all the cabinets are similar, and with similar brand names. The contact address for both companies is also exactly the same. I know we have users of both brands on this forum, so can anyone fill me in? Cheers! Danny

Band: Camel - The Snow Goose Bassist: Douglas Ferguson I've been listening to this album constantly over the last fortnight - classic progressive rock! Hard to go wrong when you're a rock band with a flute player really. Rhayader and Rhayader Goes To Town form an epic combination of songs - a really great listen.

Quote from the auction - "The body was also refinished in natural at that time" Still a cracking bass nonetheless!

[quote name='SJA' post='18258' date='Jun 15 2007, 01:32 PM']John Myung again? think I'll give this issue a miss, like the last one.[/quote] +1. Articles about Myung really don't interest me, much like his playing. Each to his own though I suppose!

[quote name='Paul Cooke' post='18856' date='Jun 16 2007, 04:50 PM']the fingering is not as you would normally expect... he tends to stay down on the E and A strings and moves around a lot on those two[/quote] I've noticed this with quite a lot of blues bass players - it doesn't really seem economical at all, given that you have to move positions a lot more? Always wondered why people do this instead of playing the D and G strings to reach the notes they desire.

[quote name='BargyBass' post='18670' date='Jun 16 2007, 01:32 AM']Really, he should have applied another coat in the autumn.. The frost has got at it terrible and I'm sure the sun will do further damage.[/quote] Ah yes, but Cuprinol is guaranteed for 12 months per application - I think he should really return it to his local Homebase as it obviously doesn't do what it says on the tin.

Another great, underrated player. As you say, Blues does have a lot of repetitive patterns that even the best players employ, but he does manage to keep it interesting and fresh in each line he plays. Also works really well with the drummer (Chris Layton?) to create a great rhythm section. Certainly not the easiest position to fill, standing behind SRV and laying down the rhythm, but they both do it brilliantly.

[quote name='presoulnation' post='17720' date='Jun 14 2007, 05:21 PM']In fairness the SII is vastly inferior in appearance to the SI and that does it no favours at all![/quote] In your opinion. In mine, the SSII is a beautiful instrument! Such a shame that it had to be butchered in the way that it was.