Blademan_98

Welcome aboard

I think that you can strum a few chords / play a few notes and have a great time on guitar / bass. If you want to play with others (jam nights or in a band) it's best to know a bit of theory. I used to think that if I new the chord shapes and I can read A-G then I would be fine. It didn't take long to realise that you do need a grasp of the language before you can get your instrument to talk the talk! So to answer the OP, Yes you do need to know some theroy to play with other people IMHO!

[quote name='icastle' post='1147808' date='Mar 2 2011, 10:39 PM']I can usually spot a guitarist playing bass, it generally comes out as complete mush[/quote] That'll be me then............................

[quote name='Zach' post='1147273' date='Mar 2 2011, 03:51 PM']All that would mean is the rhythm guitarists would swap to bass, and still play it like a rhythm guitar, would be a mess. on second thoughts, maybe that would make them appreciate us more if/when we returned![/quote] Err I play rhythm guitar and bass in my band (granted not at the same time lol) I am trying to play it properly but it does tend to end up as the mess you are refering too!

[quote name='tomb' post='1147847' date='Mar 2 2011, 11:06 PM']searched for it in local stores and didnt find it, might try 2nd hand on ebay or something, no idea on the price of it[/quote] On Amazon (UK) it's £10.19 [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Guitar-Basics-Dummies-Patrick-Pfeiffer/dp/0470539615/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1299107663&sr=8-1"]http://www.amazon.co.uk/Guitar-Basics-Dumm...7663&sr=8-1[/url] Don't know if you get that in Portugal?

I agree with the real teacher. I have just started having lessons (twice a month). I bought books, DVD's and used on line free lessons but really needed the interaction of a teacher showing me what to do. I still use the free stuff and books using the teachers advice as the basis. Good luck!

This thread reminds me of a jam night I attended. The house bassist is a good friend. We were chatting when a chap wanders up with a very nice Jazz bass. He asks if he can use the rig (Ampeg with built in mute). All goes well but after his session, he just rips out the lead from the bass and bang! My friend launched himself at the guy. A big fight ensued between them while I stood by (holding the bass because no instrument deserves to be broken!). Even having a mute facility doesn't always help

I have sold all kit a couple of times (guitar and amp). Both times because I needed the cash I have taken an oath NOT to sell everything this time around I have three electric guitars and two valve amps Three basses and two transistor amps Oh and a 1500w PA with speakers so big I can't lift them on my own........ My wife loves me

My first bass (stolen from my daughter!) was this Wesley P/J thing. It weights a ton and is really chunky. I then stole my daughters Ibanez SRX700 because I needed to do a gig and didn't have a bass that would be suitable. She then sold the Ibanez so I had to buy my own ..... so I bought the fretless

Sorry, didn't notice any drummer................

I use ER20's and also take them where ever I go. You never know when it's going to get loud The misses also has a pair as she comes to rehearsals and gigs with me. +1 on putting them in correctly

I actually have an 18" one in my studio...... And to think I was going to offer it in the recycling section

I have only recently bought a 5 string. I practice on that first, then pick up the 4 string. It seems tiny compared and I feel more fluent! Love them both but find the 5 string gives me more scope.

[quote name='Bilbo' post='1146226' date='Mar 1 2011, 06:48 PM']Because it doubles the cellos in an orchestra an octave down.[/quote] Does that mean an electric bass is more akin to a cello? (Serious question) Cheers.

+1 to the above. Take the drummer and start a new band

My long suffering misses is ok about stuff as long as it's different to existing kit..... She actually pointed out my Orange combo

You must have been well gutted hope it is ok :-) I once borrowed a guitar and dropped it as i got it out of the car. I ended up buying it because the repair costs were so high :-(

[quote name='Wally' post='1145206' date='Feb 28 2011, 11:01 PM']I've an old Peavey mega bass head I hope to use as a power amp with a Sansamp vt pedal. Oddly, the effects loop has a single Jack as both the send and the return so It'll need some sort of compatible cable. Would anyone know what the cable might be?[/quote] Probably a stereo to mono split: [url="http://www.maplin.co.uk/1-4-6.35mm-stereo-plug-to-2-mono-plugs-28109"]http://www.maplin.co.uk/1-4-6.35mm-stereo-...ono-plugs-28109[/url] The only way you can get a signal in and out on the same connector I would have thought.

I took my travel guitar to Hong Kong earlier this year. I took photo's on the way out and then showed them on the way back in. Air NewZealand were cool, the customs guys were on the case! Still, I knew there may be a need for proof (advise from this site) and took precautions. Believe me they are on the ball.

Something to do with the bass response (frequency) that is passed through. The electronics are optimised to guitar / bass. Some pedals sound ok in isolation but if you A/B them there is a noticeable difference. Still, I use my guitar chorus pedal on my bass!

[quote name='TimR' post='1144737' date='Feb 28 2011, 06:10 PM']I would put my own bum notes in. Strange question to ask on BassChat. Don't most basschatters listen to the first bar and then make the rest up?[/quote] +1

Stevie Wonder ~ Superstition It's the next one on my list to learn.......

Sweet collection Hmmm just a fretless missing from the line up!

Welcome aboard!