jakenewmanbass

I also love jazz. its a little known fact that John Thompson of 'jazz club' is actually a drummer who likes jazz. In the 90's I used to be in the resident trio in a club called Night and Day (i'm sure some of you know it) when they had jam sessions that people could sit in on, and John used to come and sit in on drums (an inspiration I wonder?) as it goes unless they are well run I hate jam nights but I guess they serve a purpose Jake

[quote name='bilbo230763' post='118148' date='Jan 10 2008, 08:31 PM']Is Steve Berry still nr Manchester, Thunderthumbs? He would be a great teacher.[/quote] Steve currently lives in Blackburn but would be a worthy travel from the manc, as he is a genius of education and a top guy to boot (I used to share a double bass flight case of his) not to mention a great player. He does teach at Chets so it might be worth seeing if he could kill two birds so to speak. There is also Steve Williams of bass day uk another great player and thoroughly lovely guy (lots of teaching experience too) and finally Gary Culshaw who lives in Preston my personal favourite in the area a very special talent for the bass and the most nailed player in the North (IMO) I have numbers for all these guys so if you want em let me know Jake PS I taught Ollie at Salford and he now has the bass job there, so he must be good!

[quote name='skywalker' post='115586' date='Jan 7 2008, 05:14 PM']Excuse me for being a numpty, but what's the point of a thumb rest below the strings??[/quote] in my view not knowing something doesn't make you a numpty, just means it was something you didn't know, most people are missing one or two facts about the entire history of the universe, life itself etc.... so don't feel bad.

I just don't want to listen past 5 seconds

to me the biggest benefit of learning scales is muscle memory, if your fingers/brain have done it before they will be able to do it again (within reason, no stupid anomolous occurance examples please) the further ingrained a process is the better access you have to it, once it is fully absorbed it then becomes a renewed boundary to your ability, and humans by their very nature (evolution) tend to push at their boundaries jake

In 2007 I bought an Alembic MK5 deluxe. from that I learned that after nearly 20 yrs of professional playing, I still have bags of room for improvement in my playing.

It strikes fear into the heart of every musician. so sorry to hear of your loss and I hope you recover your equipment. we shall all (I'm sure) be vigilant. Jake

I suppose 'The Chain' Fleetwood Mac should be added in to here (otherwise known as the F1 theme tune)

[quote name='Hamster' post='109833' date='Dec 27 2007, 12:26 PM']......or quite a few played by Rutger Gunnarsson - Take a Chance on me, Dancing Queen etc. IMHO ABBA songs have really good basslines. (no, I haven't bought any flares or platforms in the sales ) Hamster[/quote] I agree great for the songs

[quote name='Hamster' post='109831' date='Dec 27 2007, 12:19 PM']I can't believe I'm the first one to come up with HMWYRS by Sir Norman Watt-Roy. Hamster[/quote] Definitely a crowning moment in the history of British bass playing. Jake

[quote name='Alun' post='109327' date='Dec 25 2007, 09:46 PM']It was Wilton Felder, although the bass playing Jackson may have played it live. Cheers, Alun[/quote] Thanks Alun, Its a great line and Wilton Felder a phenomenally talented musican, He also played piano, vibes and I think Kit. Jake

[quote name='silverfoxnik' post='109293' date='Dec 25 2007, 06:14 PM']+1 Great song & great bassline (whoever played it...)[/quote] I believe it was one of the Jacksons (whichever one played bass)

[quote name='WalMan' post='109106' date='Dec 24 2007, 08:44 PM']This probably belongs in the Guilty Pleasures thread, but I have always loved the way the bass line moves along in ....... oh I can't say it ...... Wham - Wake me up before you go go Works for me every time as brings on a distinct possibility of air bass And then there's all those lovely Pino lines in the Paul Young albums[/quote] absolutely no shame in that, its classic motown re-hashed and the fill bop bi da, bop bi dawww its to die for also I was in a band with Pinos brother in the 80s

disco inferno!!!!

[quote name='Thunderthumbs' post='109094' date='Dec 24 2007, 08:30 PM']Probably one of the most famous bass lines of all time.[/quote] It definitely is.. conciously, but thats what I love about bass there are loads that if you played them to people on their own they wouldn't have a clue, tears of a clown, you can't hurry love etc etc

[quote name='chris_b' post='109065' date='Dec 24 2007, 07:56 PM']I'll start with the obvious one.... Lou Reed and Walk On The Wild Side.[/quote] A great line or... as it actually is, two! and nicely played by Herbie Flowers I think

This is Lee Sklar with James Taylor in the '80s [url="http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=uGpOHs0Ke9g"]http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=uGpOHs0Ke9g[/url] whether you like the song or not its a great line!! there are loads of examples of basslines like this, the obvious ones being Jamerson who in my opinion [i][/i]made [i][/i]most of the Motown tracks he played on. Whats your Favourite?? Seasons Greetings all. Jake

[quote name='dr.funk' post='108878' date='Dec 24 2007, 12:08 PM']With a jazz bass I think you get the classic slap sound with both pickups on full (to my ears) although the neck pickup can work quite well on it's own[/quote] almost right, for the marcus type slap sound I just back the neck pick up off a fraction. Also don't be afraid to have what will seem like quite a bright sound in close proximity to the amp, it will sound much less bright at a distance as there is competition for that frquency space being generated by other parts of the band, whereas your bass frequencies should (assuming the sound is being done well) survive to the back of the room relatively unassailed by the rest of the noisy gits onstage (tounge firmly in cheek there) Jake

I've never used either of the items you mention but I have encountered the problems you are having. I used an Underwood for a while then moved onto an Accusound bridge strip. The accusound has a better tone but the underwood seems more resistant to feedback. I have just started using an Alembic pre amp either direct into the PA or into my polytone (or both) it has made an absolutely huge difference, it amplifies all the right qualities of sound that I want, is very woody (Incidentaly best with the Underwood) and seems to have boosted more of the original signal (if that makes sense) so I'm relying much less on the amp for the qualities of the tone, they are coming from me and the Bass, the way it should be. hope this is useful and I'm happy to waffle for hours in this vein, so feel free Jake

whatever has been said in other threads about this bass players associations, when I saw it I didn't know who it was, I didn't enjoy the song but I thought the bass and drums were great. not soul-less by any stretch of the imagination Jake

this is only the second forum I've read and contributed to (the other being the Alembic owners club) the discussion here may sometimes be polemic, but what pleases me no end is that I'm encountering intelligent considered opinion on almost a daily basis. Whether I agree with posts or not that is still a great thing in my view, and best of all it is right alongside a fantastic wealth of knowledge about my favourite thing in the world (after my family) bass and bass playing/ers. seasons greetings to all of you and hope this place exists for many more seasons Jake

the tiller girls

By Proxy, did a gig with a drummer the other day who had been in a band that played on a North Sea jazz cruise, and he got to play with a number of the guys who were on the bill, including......... wait for it drrrrrrrrrrrrrr cheiii MARCUS MILLER ladies and gentlemen thats right lets hear it for the man with the golden thumb, our very own boy from Brooklyn MAAAAAAAAARCUUUUUUUUUS MILLLLLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEER!!!!!!! thank you

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just adding a quick two penneth' Merchants advice is sound, it may be the case that some people can plonk away quite happily (and well) on a relative plank and have no problems, and gig and make others happy and all lovely, lovely. BUT (and its a big one) take heed from Bilbos' story, it doesn't mean everyone will get away like that, there is a strong possibility that poor technique can lead to long lasting physical problems. So I would say, do get a reasonable instrument, and do get some lessons, I'm near Farnham Surrey and would happily give you a few pointers if not full on lessons if not recommend some London players who would do the same. And in Sutton (not far from you) is MJ Healey who has a shop full of Double Basses you could try. (well worth it to play a number of different ones to get an idea of what suits you). BTW I'm not elitist or talking out of my arse, I've been a pro double bass player for nearly 20 yrs and have taught to degree standard, and I love the thought that there are more guys wanting to take it up, its a great instrument with a great history and is a very satisfying thing to get any level of achievement on. whatever you decide, best of luck with it Jake