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I'm not normally a massive fan of white - but in this case I like the white best.

First Bass Owned: Ibanez Blazer 'Go To' Bass: Fender Jazz MIA 2005 'Your' Bass: Ibanez Musician MC800

[quote name='BottomE' post='1127508' date='Feb 14 2011, 07:45 PM']Can't believe it but when i think about it "Real Mutha for Ya" a Johnny Guitar Watson track is pretty boring bass wise but the track is great.[/quote] Agreed- That's a marvellous song - I love his "gimme 3 gallons of low lead.....2 hot dogs & a strawberry soda" bit at the end (if you have the long version) I used to do Standing in the Road by Blackfoot Sue - that's a mind numbing bass line to play.

I was the singer but as we didn't have a bass player I played it until we could get one. 27 years later and I'm still waiting for that bass player to come along. And I haven't sung in over 20 years - probably just as well - my band career would have been a lot shorter!

[quote name='PURPOLARIS' post='1122724' date='Feb 10 2011, 03:04 PM']Youtube is pretty good for learning songs too. Just type in the Bass cover you want and it'll give you an idea of the song and other peoples interpretations of it.[/quote] Isn't it amazing how many interpretations there are!! I do find this a good source mind. If you can get a good version the bass is usually much more prominent than the original song. I have also learnt a couple from the bass versions of songs off Guitar Hero. Sometimes people post there "performance" of it on Youtube but again the bass line is prominent. I've only done this when I can't find a decent original version but it served the purpose. I use Spotify a lot as well. Don't think you can get the free version of this now though unless a paying member recommends you. As you can probably tell I learn everything by ear - never use TAB or music!

I read an interview with Roger Glover once - probably in the 80's - where he said that for recording he favoured a Hondo Longhorn.

My vote goes to drums - having used stand in drummers for a few months and played in another band with a lazy one last year it's really brought it home. However I do remember reading a Paul McCartney interview once. He said something along the lines that he had been a guitarist and reluctantly moved onto bass but took to it when he realised that he could control the song, pushing the tempo or reigning it in when necessary. Mind he did play with Ringo so somebody had to set the pace

I had a Yamaha BBT500 for a while. I actually bought it in a rush as my Ampeg failed (again) on the day of a gig. Used it as my main amp for a few months but mid-gig it developed a fault. It had a rotary dial on with about 10 presets and started steadily scrolling through them - a couple of seconds on each one. Was errr - interesting (at least it was still working!) especially when it got to distortion and fuzz!! Tried switching it off and switching it back on again but still the same. Took it back to the shop as it was still under warranty but they said Yamaha wouldn't supply them with spares and it had to go back to Yamaha. In the month it took to get it back I managed to get the Ampeg sorted and moved the Yamaha on soon after. Current GAS for one of those TC Electronics heads with all the red lights

I would agree with the general concensus here. I bought my 4001 in the mid 80's. At the time it was my ultimate bass - loved the look and sound - still do. Never really got away with it though. I just didn't like playing it. Every few months it would come out of hibernation, new strings on, use for a couple of gigs then back in the case for six months. Gave it a fair shot though as I kept it for 20 years before selling it. The bit I particularly didn't like (as mentioned in the thread) was the shape of the neck behind the first fret. I don't regret selling it but regularly see them for sale and have to stop myself buying them I wouldn't rule out trying another one at some point... Best try for yourself!

How about guitarists duplicating your bass line instead of playing their own part - and I'm talking cover versions - because the bass part is either more interesting than the guitar chords or they shouldn't even be playing anything in that bit A case of the guitarist not keeping it simple!

One band fingers (my preferred option) the other band plec.

[quote name='ezbass' post='1094128' date='Jan 18 2011, 05:26 PM']When it comes to the Stingray you have the choice of: US built EBMM Stingray available in 4 string with a choice of p/up configs (although most are the classic 1 humbucker variety) with either 2 or 3 band EQ.[/quote] There's the discontinued Sabre as well!! A sort of early two pickup Stingray - but looks a bit different.

Since I realised there was an A there (spotted it on a live version) I haven't seen anyone play it right. If I ever need to play it at least I know!

A bit short but here's a link to Mr Watt-Roy's Rhythm Stick - if it works! [url="http://www.theblockheads.com/download_media.php?file=norman_plays_hit_me.mp3"]norman plays hit me[/url]

One of my early influences after I bought an UPP album in the late 70's for 50p!! It was a bit different from most of the rock music I listened to at the time and the bass really stood out. There are posts online somewhere (Youtube comments maybe) that say that Stephen had a nervous breakdown then became a bit of a recluse for 15 years before he died. Very sad - he should have been much better known.

Players who inspired me to actually pick up the bass were, in no particular order: Neil Murray Chris Glen Stephen Amazing Gerry McAvoy Tim Bogert

[quote name='AndyZed750' post='1076475' date='Jan 3 2011, 04:59 PM'] Which one, the lesson or the bit he does at the end of the program? There both on YouTube.[/quote] It was the bit at the end & I was surprisingly close Good to see it again.

You have just triggered a long forgotten memory - I can actually remember what Bootsy played - I just picked up my bass and played it - or at least an attempt at it

Been on Talkbass for a while but just found this one - much better! I have played for 25+ years and have owned most of the popular basses - current favourite a '93 MIJ Precision.