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Sandin does the bass and vocals on his solo albums and does backing vocals with Gino Vannelli. He generally plays 6 string basses. If you like that you should have a listen to Gino's album Brother to Brother. Heres a wee clip from it below. Think Jimmy Haslip did most of the bass on this album if memory serves me right.

After follwing the Jaco V Marcus debate i thought i'd post this guy. Plays with Gino Vannelli but this is his sol album from a few years ago. Genuinely very nice guy that i corresponded with when looking for his album. He sent me loads of freebies including unreleased recording of both himself and Gino. His mate is Jimmy Haslip. I like the way he includes fantastic bass playing with some great songs. This is more the kind of bass i prefer where its not just the bass playing that's the focus. Added 2-3 songs to let you hear the different styles he uses. What do you think. ?

Just had a listen and its not what i was really expecting. Its not out and out slap and very jazz / funk. I'm really quite liking his style on that album altho not sure i would buy it as its more for bassists. I prefer to hear bass players in a more traditional band role. I came across a guy called Sandin Wilson who plays for Gino Vannelli and hass his own solo album. Its quite similar to Marcus Miller style. His influences were mainly Jimmy Haslip also ex-Vannelli band. Rather than hijack this thread i'll put on another new post. I also wouldn't buy a Jaco album for same reasons but maybe an album he has contributed to like Joni Mitchell album. Thanks for that Dave

Think i'll give his albums a decent listen and see if my opinions are changed. Can you suggest any particular album that you think he excels on. ? Dave

Hughes & Thrall I'd completely forgotten all about that album. Has to be Glenn Hughes best album in my opinion. Great choice.

A string for me

You haven't heard me playing

Oddly enough i kinda feel that Marcus Miller has done his bit for bass like Jaco and has now been overtaken by some of the new players doing the rounds. Few years back when these guys were at their peak they were by far some of the best bass players out there but as time moves on and styles and techniques advance i find Jaco and Marcus sound a little out dated. To be fair i haven't listened to a lot of Marcus Miller material and usually only when i see him play at bass conventions more than anything else. Two different styles too. Jaco is more Jazz based whereas Marcus is more funk slap and pop too me. At the end of the day both have done their bit for bass thru the years but neither are my favoured style of music. Nice to try and play what they do tho. Dave

Probably been quite a few i've really had to work at altho they were just for my own satisfaction and never played in a band. Few Rush parts YYZ being the obvious one but the one i love playing is Time Stands Still. Some nice wee fiddly bits and love his tone. Camel Never Let Go from the Live Record. (Few other arts on that album i liked and had to work at. Sinclair is an incredible bassist) Cosy Powel Theme #1 was a tricky wee bass line by Jack Bruce. (think that's what got me into Bruce's bass style) Its just dawned on me that they all have a very similar sharp mid-esque tone That's the tone i try to aim for in most bands. Dave

Congrats on the great news for the new family member. Really thats all that matters in life. The rest is just frills. Sounds like you have made the right decision with the band and sound as tho you are far happier with current line up and set up. Alls good for you and things always work out for the best. Looks like you're gonna have a great Xmas this year with lots to celebrate over. All the very best Dave

I never even gave that a thought but i have a Hilux covered pick up. So that's why bands have been asking me. Its nothing to do with me or my ability. I just have a big car to cary gear Dave

Best of David Bowie (early albums up to Station to Station) The one i have is a 2 disc set and i only ever play the first CD. Seconds Out - Genesis Lost In the New Real - Arjen Luccassen There are so many other albums to choose from so it was a difficult choice but these are the albums i keep returning to.

Reliable solid bass player. I play with an aggresive confident and energetic style that suits most rock bands i've played with. Never miss a rehearsal or gig. I'm very organised and write every song out note for note on the bass part and ensure all covers are done to the agreed version structure. Always eager to help other set up if needed. As far as i know i'm pretty easy going altho i do like things done properly and can be quite pushy to ensure band sounds tight at any gigs. Having done PA & Lighting hire for few years i have a good working knowledge of how things should be set up and being an electrical / electronics engineer i am able to sort out the minor probs with gear on the night. Can cover all the lead repairs where required. Dave

I enjoyed that. He has a really nice mellow tone on his bass. Assuming the PA rig is for his bass pedals as only the bass cab is mic'd up. Looks like 2 Taurus pedals too. Nice. Not sure where the percussion was coming from when Copeland changes between drum kits tho. Pre-recorded ?

You can just sack them and bring in nice people that you like and mentally change their personalities Dave

Pink Floyd thru the ages. Failing that Bowie thru the years.

Wasn't sure which one it was but i think Spector were and probably still are far more popular basses.

I had no idea. Need to go look at Amazon now. Thanks for that. Is it a genuine UK one as i can only see Japanese imports and i think that's why i never bought it. Just had some doubts about it workng properly in UK for some reason. ? Dave

Not been a huge fan of them but have always enjoyed anything i've heard. Always thought they were a very energetic band when they first appeared. Think the song-writing is pretty exceptional tho. Dave

Are they really that good. Hard to tell from Youtube clips even with headphones. Dave

Keep us posted on what you think. Dave

Biggar near Lanark 40miles from Glasgow

I first came across him years ago when a band asked me to play S.A.T.O. and i thought the bass line was fantastic. He's a pretty impressive rock bassist. Dave

Think Guy used the Status on the Delicate Sound of Thunder Tour along with a Warwick streamer (could have been a Spector ?) I had the old VIDEO of the tour but don't think it ever came out on DVD. Dave

Big fan of his after hearing him on Bruford album "One of a Kind" years ago and find him interesting as well as extremely talented. Wouldn't know which pack to go for tho. Do you start with the first one ? Dave