paul_5

[quote name='Jondeeman' post='1310085' date='Jul 20 2011, 10:54 AM']No it's not, but it's a bl**dy good place to start. Getting used to the techniques and technical requirements before introducing self-expression is key to learning successfully (a bit like playing).[/quote] Fair do's, jumped the grumpy gun there a bit. sorry 'bout dat.

everything pre-drilled and solderless? it's hardly "expressing yourself by building your own bass" is it, a bit like the Wright brothers playing with Airfix kits. It looks like all you're doing is building someone else's bass....

I dabble with the guitar, don't know many orthodox 'chord shapes', which is handy as I don't write orthodox music. I know what sound I've got in my head (when the voices are quiet) and shoot for that. My ears tell me how close I am. Most of my stuff starts with a riff in my head which I play on the bass and notate in Sibelius. Form then I keep adding/subtracting parts until I find some thing that works. It takes a while to actually finish a piece, but I 'm always really happy with the results. Also handy is the way that Sibelius tabs stuff out (makes for really speedy sessions with the guitarist, as it's quicker for him to work out my "spaz chords" as he calls them). We can record 4 pieces a day from scratch. I realise that this ain't the way forward for everyone, but it works for me. FWIW if you're learning another instrument I'd probably recommend the piano/keyboard as it makes theory SOOOO much easier to understand.

EBS octabass does better than an OC2 - they're the only two I've ever had.

I'm nowhere near you, but thought I'd say "good luck" with the band, and great avatar. Keep up the good work.

[quote name='Jag_Bassist' post='1307467' date='Jul 18 2011, 09:31 AM']one things for sure... never going to use a pog or a whammy for my octaves ;] horrible sound[/quote] Yup, like trying to use a cat to spread butter.

I'm loving the EBS octabass at the moment - lovely and clean.

Herman Munster doing Baldrick's famous "slug balancing act" on a unicycle - where do I sign?

I used some on a project a while ago. IT removed one layer of unlaquered paint. I think the claims on the tin are somewhat exaggerated. Elbow grease never fails - it also builds bigger triceps.

I used to use it, but haven't really bothered for a while. Maybe I should give it another go - that's fast fret, not heroin.

[quote name='simwells' post='1307138' date='Jul 17 2011, 10:04 PM']Where would I be best to get a replacement from? What exact switch would I need? Thanks[/quote] Open it up. If there are 6 connectors on the footswitch then you need a DPDT one (google it, it's a fairly common part). If there are 9 connectors (possibly this one, as it's true bypass) then it's a 3PDT footswitch. Hotrox have the 3PDT for just under £5 [url="http://www.hotroxuk.com/3pdt-foot-switch-11232-0.html"]here[/url], or a DPDT (double throw double pole) looks like that, but with only 6 connectors. If you can't find a DPDT then you can simply use a 3DPT and only use 6 of the lugs. Hope this helps, Paul

Hi All, my brother in law is looking to buy his first bass guitar. He's got his eye on a Wesley Jazz bass - anyone heard of them or had any experience of them? Cheers, Paul

The obvious place to start would be the battery. Then start with the switch and work backwards form there, hopefully it's one of those two (really easy fixes). Good luck.

well done sir. They're really good cabs too, enjoy.

I've had a couple of Boss chorus pedals (CE2B and CE3B) and they were OK. Since getting an EBS I'm using it a whole lot more. Just seems to have a more 'open' top end (if that makes any sense) and are way more versatile. I'd go for the EBS.

If it's an hour a night then why not work out a rota something like: Monday - scales / modes / theory Tuesday - Technique (slap etc...) or transcription Wednesday - Reading Thursday - Torchwood Friday - Solo piece (there's loads of these kicking around, try the 'technique section') Also don't feel obliged to do the full hour. You're better doing a quality 30 minutes than forcing yourself to do an hour with sloppy technique / timekeeping. Ideally there should be a metronome at most of these sessions (apart from maybe Torchwood - that constant clicking can be a bit off-putting)

"In very good condition"?, I think not...

Cool, we've got a gig in the Cantina at Mos Eisley next weekend (dead easy - just the one song). Where can I get one?

[quote name='dood' post='1301236' date='Jul 12 2011, 04:21 PM'][s]fretless bass[/s] Jeff Berlin's moustache is a cliche [s]instrument[/s] and it should be outlawed[/quote] Fixed You're welcome. Also, Les Claypool's fretless playing sounds absolutely nothing like Jaco.

Welcome on board skipper.

I've been looking at Genz stuff lately. The manual that I read online states that they can be run as a standalone DI, as the power stage is solid state. Hope this helps.

whereabouts on the neck is the deadspot? This is a common problem with fender jazz basses (amongst others) and can be fixed by using a small piece of wood and a clamp. It's caused by the mass of the headstock, turns out it vibrates at the wrong frequency and cancels out key frequencies. Increase the headstock mass by clamping said piece of wood to the headstock and that should sort it. It's not pretty but works for studio stuff and playing at home. Hope this helps mate. Cheers, paul.

[quote name='steve-bbb' post='1300164' date='Jul 11 2011, 06:41 PM']i hope that is not the bass line from the master tape or i'll be round and give him a few lessons in how to use a metronome![/quote] He's got one - works it with his feet.

That's not good is it?