Killerfridge

I think it's the case that it will always sound better live, and they probably can't hear the mistakes that appear obvious on TV.

That is so pretty. I need one to be friends with my 4 banger!

[quote name='redstriper' timestamp='1350669831' post='1842166'] I agree and I think lessons can stifle creativity and inhibit the players originality. I started playing many years ago, before youtube and I couldn't find a tutor anywhere. I begged various people to give me lessons and they all advised me to teach myself and develop my own style. I must admit that I love youtube tuition videos now though and they could have saved me a lot of time back in the day. [/quote] I disagree so hard with this. When you are learning, the only thing you will learn, or figure out by yourself without a tutor is bad technique. You are only as creative as you can be - having a teacher won't change that, only teach you how to channel that creativity more efficiently. Also, dood, I am quite happy you are stealing the students - I think it works out much better that you teach them rather than me!

[quote name='dood' timestamp='1350667639' post='1842118'] It's a pity isn't it! I'd love there to be more wanting to take up bass. It was a point I brought up with my business advisor when I started teaching and he was concerned about getting in enough students. I therefore feel very lucky to say that I have a packed teaching diary filled with awesome bass students! I work bloody hard to make sure I give the best lessons - Hmmm, maybe it's because too many guitarists teach bass as a second instrument? Does this put potential students off? Certainly one of my own students felt that he wasn't getting as much out of lessons as he does now, because the tutor 'dabbled in bass'. [/quote] This is also a good point - full time guitar tutors also teaching bass. This is definitely the case at every (secondary) school I have been to. It's also people like you taking all the students Conversely, I have just been working with the ACM XL school (basically a rockschool for kids ages 7-12) and there are plenty of bassists there. It took me completely by surprise, as I don't even think I knew what a bass was until i was about 14/15.

From my experience, kids generally are of the opinion that bass doesn't matter that much. More often than not I see the bassists in young bands being guitarists who have switched to fill the role, or are new musicians who are being taught by the current guitarist because of the old "bass is easy" cliche. I think YouTube has a lot to do with it as well - most of the basics can be picked up from guys like MarloweDK etc. even if it's nowhere near as good as having a real tutor. Finally, I think it is also to do with the fact that before you have had a tutor, you don't realise how much you need one. You think you can learn all you need from YouTube videos, when in reality you are doing yourself a massive disservice.

Damn that pretty! So many Sandbergs being bought at the moment, it's great to see a new(ish) company making such a good impression! Any soundclips/videos?

Ebony [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v67/Fridge/Ebony_zpsaf61bd3f.jpg[/IMG] and Ivory [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v67/Fridge/Ivory_zpsf5b3c0fe.jpg[/IMG] Then I will be done for basses forever.

[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1341589349' post='1721518'] I actually like how they look now. It took me a while, but its grown on me, a lot. Mine is going to stand out like crazy as well (all Bongo's should!) Tangerine Pearl/Black Plate/5 HH [/quote] Like this? I love my Bongo!

I hope people realise that this thread was started over 3 years ago?

I'm glad that Andertons gets the attention it deserves - I've always lived nearby, so consider it my local music shop, so didn't really know how good I had it until I had to use another nearby shop for strings. It's looking really nice in there too now that they've done a refurb. Pity they no longer stock Warwicks

Just did a trade with Thom, and couldn't have gone better. Top bloke, and even came down to Northampton for the trade

Totally forgot to leave feedback earlier - did a lovely trade with him, and even made me a coffee

That was amazing. Cheers for posting

There's bloody hundreds of the places in and around Guildford - maybe check out The Star, or the Robin Hood

[quote name='fingerz' timestamp='1332548285' post='1590060'] Ha, ok, well those parts are not transferring any tone directly out of the instrument. I mean, I've played many active basses, same preamp, pickups and woods but sound different. This is my point here.. [/quote] And many people swear they have been cured by homeopathy. Anecdotes do not equal data.

Hi guys, I'm a private tutor, with an HND in music performance and currently studying for a Degree, specialising in electric bass, but I can also teach beginner saxophone. I am willing to travel to London and within Surrey (and potentially other areas, within reason) if you are unable to travel to me. I am also available for Skype lessons at a discounted price (25% off) Prices are £20 an hour, or £12 per half hour. Contact me on 07872552651 or [email protected] You can also check my videos out at [url=http://www.youtube.com/killerfridge]youtube.com/killerfridge[/url] I look forward to hearing from you soon

Oh my god, you couldn't make it short could you?

Very nice - love the bass tone

I'm going to say Squire Classic Vibe Jazz - only because it sounds very similar to one of the Squires that I have heard other people play recently. And it is a great sound!

Beautiful - and I don't generally like tapping

That looks awesome. I really want an Orange Terror Bass, but I have no reason to own one (nor do I have any money)