Miki Groove

Sorry I meant £25... 25pounds haha sorry about that LOL

Hi guys! I offer my services as a bass tutor in Hammersmith, West London. I'm also doing online lessons via Skype. I'm from Barcelona (Spain) and I have a HUGE experience as a sessionist and as a teacher. Now I moved to London and I want to continue my music career here. I can teach all levels, from begginer to expert. Technique (finger, slap), Harmony applied to bass, Soloing, Groove... everything. The only problem is that I still have to improve my english, but I'm not too bad hehe, but that's why I'm only asking £25 per hour. Here's a little bit about me: - Graduated at Superior College of Music of Catalunya (ESMUC) where I studied with the bass giant Gary Willis for 4 years. - Lately I've been in the US playing bass with the hit musical Rock of Ages and also the ballroom dance show Burn the Floor. - Currently I'm a Yamaha performing artist and I'm doing a clinic tour around Europe. - I have more than 12 years of experience teaching bass. I've been teaching in one of the most prestigious schools in Spain, Taller de Musics. One of my most succesful students is the youtube star Marta Altesa www.youtube.com/martabass92 - I've played in several TV shows in Spain such as Buenafuente, La Marató de TV3, La Partida de TV3 and played, toured and/or recorded with big spanish artists such as Monica Green, Antonio Orozco, Sergio Dalma or Lidia Guevara and with the legendary spanish ska band Discipulos de Otilia which he has toured with in Europe and Japan. - I have been playing/touring/recording in more than 90 projects in Spain, including tribute bands (Red Hot Chili Peppers, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Dire Straits and Elvis Presley) and a lot of cover bands, among many other original projects such as Andreu Martinez, Gnaposs, Kayo Malayo, La Carrau, Miguel Talavera power trio... - I have professional experience playing all kind of styles: pop, rock, funk, blues, jazz, fusion, electro, dance, soul, r'n'b, country, ska, metal, punk, reggae, folk, bossa, rumba... Here's some links: - My YouTube channel (more than 60 videos and 1,100,000 views): [url="http://www.youtube.com/mikigroove"]http://www.youtube.com/mikigroove[/url] - My website: [url="http://www.mikisantamaria.com"]http://www.mikisantamaria.com[/url] - My e-mail: [email protected] - My official Facebook page: [url="http://www.facebook.com/mikisantamariaofficial"]http://www.facebook....tamariaofficial[/url] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NimnGpBEEvY[/media] Thanks a lot!

[quote name='Zenitram' timestamp='1380630522' post='2228067'] If you're struggling to find work I would contact the resident bassist on London's Rock of Ages for dep work, if you haven't already. That will help to get your foot in the door for more West End theatre work. [/quote] Yeah, I already did! He's a really cool guy, but he already has someone for that

Thanks buddies! Well I'm new in London but not here in bass chat

Hi there! I'm Miki Santamaria, I've just moved to London and I can't wait to meet some nice people and start giggin in the UK! I'm from Barcelona (Spain) and I have a HUGE experience as a professional bassist both live and in the studio, specially considering my age (28). I'm really grateful for how my career has unfolded, but now it's time to start a new chapter in my life here in London. Here's a little bit about me: - Graduated at Superior College of Music of Catalunya (ESMUC) where I studied with the bass giant Gary Willis for 4 years. - Lately I've been in the US playing bass with the hit musical Rock of Ages and also the ballroom dance show Burn the Floor. - Currently I'm a Yamaha performing artist and I'm doing a clinic tour around Europe (but not a lot of gigs unfortunately). - I've played in several TV shows in Spain such as Buenafuente, La Marató de TV3, La Partida de TV3 and played, toured and/or recorded with big spanish artists such as Monica Green, Antonio Orozco, Sergio Dalma or Lidia Guevara and with the legendary spanish ska band Discipulos de Otilia which he has toured with in Europe and Japan. - I have been playing/touring/recording in more than 90 projects in Spain, including tribute bands (Red Hot Chili Peppers, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Dire Straits and Elvis Presley) and a lot of cover bands, among many other original projects such as Andreu Martinez, Gnaposs, Kayo Malayo, La Carrau, Miguel Talavera power trio... - I have professional experience playing all kind of styles: pop, rock, funk, blues, jazz, fusion, electro, dance, soul, r'n'b, country, ska, metal, punk, reggae, folk, bossa, rumba... and I really enjoy playing any style of music. I have more than 2.000 songs of all kind of styles in my head. - I have a lot of experience playing with MD's, click tracks and in-ear monitoring. - I have professional attittude, sense of humour, good vibes, I can learn songs REALLY fast, I have my own gear (6 different top of the line basses and a great amp), my own car... ...I just want to keep working as I did in the US and Spain! Here's some links: - My YouTube channel (more than 60 videos and 1,100,000 views): [url="http://www.youtube.com/mikigroove"]http://www.youtube.com/mikigroove[/url] - My website: [url="http://www.mikisantamaria.com"]http://www.mikisantamaria.com[/url] - My e-mail: [email protected] - My official Facebook page: [url="http://www.facebook.com/mikisantamariaofficial"]http://www.facebook....tamariaofficial[/url] Thanks a lot!

POST UPDATED WITH PICS!!!

[quote name='Fionn' timestamp='1376472744' post='2174291'] Thank you for that. Nice wee resource there. It's good to hear those Jazz Bass comparisons. That's very useful for anyone with a Jazz on their shopping list (such as moi). It would be interesting to hear some Warwicks in there. [/quote] I will add more basses very soon! Hopefuly some warwick too...

[quote name='OliverBlackman' timestamp='1376133703' post='2170020'] Slight deviation from the topic, but which bass do you find easier to play? Which has the lowest action or fastest neck? Are the vintage fenders very different in feel or quite similar? [/quote] The easiest to play is the Fodera, but is so easy that reminds me more to a Ibanez than a Fender. The Sadowsky feels better IMO, it has a vintage response when you slap. For me thats the best, vintage feel with low action = Perfect. I can feel clearly a difference between 60's Fenders and 70's Fender, I think its because of the fret type, more than the wood type.

Post updated with one more bass! - Pensa Custom Jazz Bass: Ash body, maple neck, birdseye maple fretboard, Pensa pickups and preamp. Value: 3500$ (new). [url="https://soundcloud.com/mikisantamaria/pensa-custom-neck-pickup"]https://soundcloud.com/mikisantamari...om-neck-pickup[/url] [url="https://soundcloud.com/mikisantamaria/pensa-custom-bridge-pickup"]https://soundcloud.com/mikisantamari...-bridge-pickup[/url] [url="https://soundcloud.com/mikisantamaria/pensa-custom-slap"]https://soundcloud.com/mikisantamaria/pensa-custom-slap[/url]

[quote name='DolganoFF' timestamp='1376080228' post='2169617'] I've one question: was the 72 JB strung with flats? [/quote] No, just old strings!

[quote name='dood' timestamp='1375800808' post='2165820'] Miki, this is great! Thank you for taking the time to post. I'm going to make this thread a sticky as I think it's an invaluable resource. [/quote] Great man, thanks a lot, I'm gonna record more basses in the next days, so this is gonna get even better! Thanks!

[quote name='PauBass' timestamp='1375813057' post='2166076'] Great work Miki! I have to say my '66 Jazz Bass sounds a bit better than the '65 on your recordings, specially when slapping, it has more ring to it, closer to your '77...could be down to the strings being to old maybe? [/quote] Yeah sure, the strings on the 65 and 72 were old, and the fodera as well, but not that much... they should sound much better than that. Sorry about that guys!

[quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1375742262' post='2165177'] The one I found most disgusting was the Stingray neck pickup. That was vile to my ears. [/quote] This Stingray has only one pickup so all three files (fingers1, fingers2 and slap) are recorded with the same configuration.

I've added the aprox value of all the basses and my personal opinion.

[quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1375719922' post='2164720'] Hi Miki, I have seen your videos on YouTube before now and I think you are a superb player . Thanks for taking the time to make these clips and post them . They are fascinating listening , especially in respect of how close the less expensive basses sound to their high -end and vintage counterparts ! Really interesting to hear the differences between the different Fenders , too . Great stuff . [/quote] Thanks man!!! I really appreciate your support! And yeah, the sound of the Musicman is punchy, big, aggressive... I love it. But I prefer the versatility of the Jazz Bass. Musicman has been always my second option. Its a must-have bass!

Hi guys! I've posted a topic in a Spanish forum, which I think it can be interesting for you as well. We did a bass meeting in Barcelona a few months ago and I recorded 15 of the basses, 3 sound tracks with each one (a walking bass line with the neck pickup, jaco style with de bridge pickup and slap with both pickups). The basses are recorded straight to my M-Audio Fast Track audio interface. No EQ, compression or amp simulators. Here are the audios: https://soundcloud.c...ss-day-bcn-2013 - Fender Jazz Bass 1962: Alder body, brazilian rosewood fretboard, maple neck. All original, it had a problem when using both pickups, that's why the slap sounds weird. Aprox value: 8000€ (used). https://soundcloud.c...962-neck-pickup https://soundcloud.c...2-bridge-pickup https://soundcloud.c...-1962-slap-neck - Fender Jazz Bass 1965: Alder body, rosewood fretboard, maple neck, original pickups. Refinished. Aprox value: 4500€ (used). With old strings, but a very nice neck. https://soundcloud.c...965-neck-pickup https://soundcloud.c...5-bridge-pickup https://soundcloud.c...er-jb-1965-slap - Fender Jazz Bass 1977: One of my basses. Ash body, maple neck, maple fretboard. Original pickups. Aprox value: 2200€ (used). https://soundcloud.c...977-neck-pickup https://soundcloud.c...7-bridge-pickup https://soundcloud.c...er-jb-1977-slap - Fender Jazz Bass 1976: Ash body, maple neck, rosewood fretboard. Original pickups. Aprox value: 2200€ (used) https://soundcloud.c...976-neck-pickup https://soundcloud.c...6-bridge-pickup https://soundcloud.c...er-jb-1976-slap - Fender Jazz Bass 1972: Ash body, maple neck, maple fretboard. Fender custom shop pickups. Aprox value: 2200€ (used) https://soundcloud.c...972-neck-pickup https://soundcloud.c...2-bridge-pickup https://soundcloud.c...er-jb-1972-slap - Fender Jazz Bass Custom Shop 64 Limited Edition: Alder body, maple neck, brazilian rosewood fretboard. Custom shop pickups (original) Limited edition Candy Apple Red. This bass is amazing!!! Aprox. value: 2200€ (used). https://soundcloud.c...om-shop-64-neck https://soundcloud.c...-custom-shop-64 https://soundcloud.c...om-shop-64-slap - Fender Jazz Bass Custom Shop Relic 60: Alder body, maple neck, rosewood fretboard, custom shop pickups (original). Aprox value: 2000€ (used) https://soundcloud.c...om-shop-60-neck https://soundcloud.c...-custom-shop-60 https://soundcloud.c...om-shop-60-slap - Sadowsky metro UV70: One of my basses. Ash body, maple neck, maple fretboard, sadowsky pickups and preamp. Value: 2975 USD (new) https://soundcloud.c...v70-neck-pickup https://soundcloud.c...0-bridge-pickup https://soundcloud.c...owsky-uv70-slap - Fodera Emperor: Ash body, maple neck, rosewood fretboard. Fodera JJ pickups, Mike Pope preamp. Aprox. value: 5000€ (used). https://soundcloud.c...rch-neck-pickup https://soundcloud.c...h-bridge-pickup https://soundcloud.c...ra-monarch-slap - SX 57 modified: This is a cheap jazz bass replica with upgrades like Fender Noiseless pickups. Maple neck and fretboard. Not sure about the body's wood. Aprox value: 300€ (new with upgrades). https://soundcloud.c...ass-neck-pickup https://soundcloud.c...s-bridge-pickup https://soundcloud.c...-jazz-bass-slap - Fender Jazz Bass Road Worn: Mexican Fender. Alder body, maple neck, rosewood fretboard. All original. Value 1100€ (new). https://soundcloud.c...d-worn-mim-neck https://soundcloud.c...worn-mim-bridge https://soundcloud.c...d-worn-mim-slap - Fender Jazz Bass Marcus Miller: Japanese Fender. Ash body, maple neck, maple fretboard. All original. Value: 1100€ (new). https://soundcloud.c...us-miller-mij-2 https://soundcloud.c...us-miller-mij-1 https://soundcloud.c...rcus-miller-mij - Yamaha BB1600: One of my basses. Made in Japan. All original from the 80's. Alder body, maple neck, rosewood fretboard, PJ Yamaha pickups. Value: 500€ (used). https://soundcloud.c...600-neck-pickup https://soundcloud.c...0-bridge-pickup https://soundcloud.c...aha-bb1600-slap - MusicMan StingRay 1989: Ash body, maple neck, maple fretboard. 2 band EQ. All original. Value: 1200€ (used). https://soundcloud.c...stingray-1989-1 https://soundcloud.c...n-stingray-1989 https://soundcloud.c...ngray-1989-slap - Pedulla MVP: Maple body, maple neck (neckthru), Ebony fretboard. P/J Bartolini pickups and preamp. Value: 1200€ (used). https://soundcloud.c...992-neck-pickup https://soundcloud.c...2-bridge-pickup https://soundcloud.c...a-mvp-1992-slap - Pensa Custom Jazz Bass: Ash body, maple neck, birdseye maple fretboard, Pensa pickups and preamp. Value: 3500$ (new). https://soundcloud.com/mikisantamari...om-neck-pickup https://soundcloud.com/mikisantamari...-bridge-pickup https://soundcloud.c...nsa-custom-slap In my opinion all jazz basses sound really similar (Fodera, Pensa and SX included). You can easily hear the difference between the 70s and 60s models. The huge difference is the feel. In that aspect I think the SX is the worst. The Fodera has a super fast neck and makes any technique easier than the rest of the basses in this test. The feeling when you play the 62 is just magical, you can feel the vibrations better than any other bass in this test, the custom shop 64 and 60 are amazing too. I love my 77, for me it's the best 70's Fender I've ever played, the slap tone is perfect, just like Marcus Miller... But for me the best in this test is the Sadowsky. This bass has it all!!! Clear sound, super easy to play, it has a perfect adjustment, real vintage tone... It's just PERFECT. Ah, and about the Yamaha... that's the best vintage bass for the money that you can buy today. I've paid only 500€ for this great bass. I hope you like it!!!! See ya!