Jump to content
Why become a member? ×

Roland Rock

Member
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    5,144

  • Joined

  • Last visited

 Content Type 

Everything posted by Roland Rock

  1. Roland Rock
    I have a pile of books that I've read / no longer have use for: - [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Charlie-Parker-Omnibook/dp/0769260519/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1330808014&sr=1-4"]Charlie Parker Omnibook (Bass Clef Edition)*[/url] Learn great bebop solos on your bass - [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Real-Book-Edition-Books/dp/184609478X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1330807956&sr=8-1"]Real Book, Sixth Edition (Hal Leonard, Bass Clef Edition)*[/url] Music for hundreds of jazz standards - [url="http://www.halleonard.com/product/viewproduct.do?itemid=7010299"]Easy Jazz Favourites (Hal Leonard, Bass Clef Edition)*[/url] More music for more jazz standards - [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/From-Beginning-Flat-Patterns-Improvisation/dp/0793568552/ref=sr_1_sc_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1330807844&sr=1-3-spell"]Patterns for Improvisation (Hal Leonard, Bass Clef Edition, no CD)*[/url] Gives a structured approach to improvisation for beginners - [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Odd-Meter-Bassics-Musicians-Institute-Private/dp/0793580447/ref=sr_1_8?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1330807798&sr=1-8"]Odd Meter Bassics (Hal Leonard, Title gives away the Clef, CD Included)*[/url] Get to grips with silly time signiatures - [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Standing-Shadows-Motown-Legendary-Jamerson/dp/0881888826/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1330807742&sr=1-1"]Standing in the Shadows of Motown (No CDs)*[/url] A great read for Jamerson fans, plus music for many of his basslines. - [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Blues-Bass-Techniques-Builders/dp/0793581141/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1330807709&sr=1-1"]Jerry Jemmott Blues and R&B Bass Techniques (Hal Leonard, No CD)[/url] One of my favourite players. His philosophies, tips and music - [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Jaco-Extraordinary-Tragic-Life-Pastorius/dp/0879308591/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1330807682&sr=1-1"]The Extraordinary and Tragic Life of Jaco Pastorious[/url] Biography - [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Beneath-Underdog-Charles-Mingus/dp/1841955701"]Charles Mingus: Beneath the Underdog[/url] One of the best autobiographies I've ever read. Bonkers - [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Study-Counterpoint-Jj-Fux/dp/0393002772/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1330807596&sr=8-1"]The Study of Counterpoint[/url] 200 year old text, a surprisingly entertaining read, and imparts classical counterpoint wisdom - [url="http://www.amazon.com/Ways-Hand-David-Sudnow/dp/0262691612"]Ways of the Hand: The organization of Improvised Conduct by David Sudnow[/url] As the title suggests, a heavy and difficult read. Good luck. - [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Concept-Music-Clarendon-Paperbacks/dp/0198163886/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1330806765&sr=1-2"]The Concept of Music by Robin Maconie[/url] Interesting and well worth reading * The ability to read music helpful for these ones I'm looking for £25 plus postage, which I'll confirm once sent, expect around £12ish Or collect from me in Nottingham, not far from J26 of the M1
  2. Roland Rock
    [quote name='BigBeatNut' timestamp='1330773732' post='1562733'] For me it would be Friday on London. Trouble is, the Haggis Horns have a gig on the same date and I'm going to find that hard to resist [/quote] A tough choice indeed - I love the Haggis Horns too.
  3. Roland Rock
    Very excited, going to see Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings on Wednesday with Mrs RR for our anniversary [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0iGhFwZx6c"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0iGhFwZx6c[/url]
  4. Roland Rock
    [size=2]*Post-disaster update post*[/size] Bridge pickups are for pussies anyway What a disappointment! Well, at least it's being replaced without argument. It would have been worse if it had turned up damaged and no-one wanted to take responsibility. Soon, you will have your fully-functioning beauty.
  5. Roland Rock
    Janelle Monáe is a real talent. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwnefUaKCbc&ob=av2e"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwnefUaKCbc&ob=av2e[/url]
  6. Roland Rock
    Anyone mentioned Ron Carter yet?
  7. Roland Rock
    Got mine today - pretty good quality
  8. Roland Rock
    [quote name='SidVicious1978' timestamp='1330616552' post='1560466'] [attachment=101426:photo (14).JPG] [attachment=101427:photo (15).JPG] Sidv [/quote] I especially like the lighting around the scratchplate - very 'Tron'
  9. Roland Rock
    I've asked this question before on this thread, but made a hash of it, so I'll try again: I have query directed towards those who believe that the type of wood makes a difference to tone: They say that the denser the wood, the brighter the tone - makes sense to me. People tend to say that a maple board is brighter sounding than a rosewood one, even though I'm quite certain that maple is softer/less dense than rosewood. Why is this?
  10. Roland Rock
    I reckon a Ray Brown book would be a great read; his career spanned different jazz eras from Duke Ellington to the bebop greats, so musically there's an interesting variety. Also the fact he was married to Ella F is bound to attract people's attention.
  11. Roland Rock
    When I was using EA kit, Chris and Lawrence couldn't have been more helpful. When the handle split on the combo and they sent a couple of spares down immediately, free of charge.
  12. Roland Rock
    The Lion's Roar, by First Aid Kit This is not my usual thing at all; americana/folk led by a couple of Swedish sisters. Fantastic voice and harmonies. Great album. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cl5FdvRR4pQ[/media] edit: reading that back, I'd be surprised if anyone's usual thing was as niche as americana/folk led by a couple of Swedish sisters
  13. Roland Rock
    Fixed New P cover from Thomanns and the J cover is on it's way to a BCer's Jazz
  14. Roland Rock
    [quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1330510942' post='1558452'] There are lots of ATMs in the West End, which one do you mean? [/quote]
  15. Roland Rock
    Like that a lot
  16. Roland Rock
    My last band required sequined flares.
  17. Roland Rock
    [quote name='bartelby' timestamp='1330160097' post='1553425'] Is that not the one that was made from an old school desk? So it hasn't [i]really[/i] been deliberately damaged... [/quote] The finish is called 'damaged desk', but I assumed that this was a finish that Ritter do in-house to simulate the effect. They offer it as an option on custom basses (at a hefty EUR700 odd) I've seen ones where naughts and crosses have been scored into the wood, or the impression from a screw being hammered/pressed in sideways.
  18. Roland Rock
    This is the only deliberately damaged bass I like:
  19. Roland Rock
    Hah. I bought it with the bridge cover on and saw no reason to take it off. Then when I refinished it last year, I thought I'd go the whole hog as I love the retro look. I'm exclusively playing reggae now, so I only pick near the neck. I also find it's good to rest the palm and pluck with the fleshy part of the thumb for super fat tones. After further research, I'm 100% sure mine is a J cover, so It's sold and a P one is on its way. Thanks for your help all.
  20. Roland Rock
    Those are good pics for the purposes of camparison, thanks. You can see the one in my sig, definitely a J cover. If anyone's interested, the width is 50mm across the widest (middle) point.
  21. Roland Rock
    I bought a chrome pickup cover for my Precision, but it turns out it's a Jazz one. Apparently the difference is that the edges are convex on the J but straight on the P. The P one is also wider than the J one. You can see it by clicking on the link in my sig. Anyone got a P one they want to trade with me? Otherwise you can have my J one for £6.50 posted to the UK. SOLD subject to the usual gubbins
  22. Roland Rock
    Thanks - that makes sense. Mine definitely has the convex shape. I'll go to the marketplace and see if anyone fancies a swap.
  23. Roland Rock
    I've been informed by a BCer that the pup cover on my Precision is actually a Jazz one. I bought it as a Precision one (from EBay), but maybe that's a lesson in itself. A quick look online brings up various images, but to be honest, I'm struggling to see the difference between P ones online and my one. Are the P ones wider to cover the wider pickup? If so, how wide is a proper P cover? Anyway, I was perfectly happy with it until this was pointed out, and now it will bug me, so I'd like a P one if mine is not the correct one. That's how shallow I am. Any help gratefully recieved.
  24. Roland Rock
    JB cover? Arse - i had no idea. Last time I take an E Bay description at face value! I'll rectify asap Yes, TruBass 88's (65-115) Cheers immo
  25. Roland Rock
    I refinished my 78 P last year in Capri Orange. Now with the proper black screws. Also, as I'm on a reggae tip, I've gone for RS black nylon tapewounds.
×
×
  • Create New...