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    sonic boom bass strings

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by 6stringbassist

    In my opinion cheap strings like that are a waste of money.

    Status Hotwires are a great string, at a great price - £13.99 for a 4 string set. A much better option, again in my opinion, but they do sound fantastic on my Zon :).

    Speaker cab Flightcase on wheels.

    in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale

    Posted · Edited by 6stringbassist

    I had this made by Castle cases in Tamworth for my Aguilar GS112, it'll fit most cabs of that size.

    It's extremely well made, it's foam lined inside, and fitted with robust and sturdy lockable wheels.

    My Acme Low B2 doesn't fit inside though, and it's really in the way.

    It's in excellent condition.

    It cost £150 about four months ago, I'd like £50 for it.

    I'd prefer personal collection only though, I think shipping would be a bit expensive.

    Trades welcome for EBS effects pedals, Demeter Compulator, Diago powersupply, Carbon Copy delay, Analogman Compressor.

    Photos here [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=71002"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=71002[/url]

    Amazing Chaka Khan with Gouche...

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    [quote name='molan' post='693196' date='Dec 24 2009, 09:59 PM']Is it this one?

    [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Chaka-Khan-Live_W0QQitemZ300304057834QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CDsDVDs_DVDs_DVDs_GL?hash=item45eb8445ea"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Chaka-Khan-Live_W0QQ...=item45eb8445ea[/url]

    :)[/quote]

    Yep, that's the one.

    Floating Thumb

    in Theory and Technique

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    [quote name='Doddy' post='693089' date='Dec 24 2009, 05:40 PM']That's cool-I appreciate what you are saying. My only disagreement,was when you said that it was 'almost essential' to use the
    floating technique when playing a six string. I don't believe that it is essential to employ the floating thumb when playing on an
    extended range instrument.
    I have always used my thumb as a movable anchor,which allows me to totally dampen the lower strings with the side of my thumb,
    and I even use my little and ring fingers to damp strings on occasion,in a similar fashion to the way John Pattitucci does.
    I'm glad that you trust your own experiences-you have to-,but I also trust mine as both a professional player and teacher.[/quote]

    I think you've probably got a similar 6 string playing style to me with the 'movable anchor'. I tend to stop any unwanted sypathetic string vibration with my left hand.

    I do use the 'floating thumb' too, it kind of depends on what I'm playing.

    I also have a couple of hair bands over the strings too, just past the nut (cheating I know :)).

    Floating Thumb

    in Theory and Technique

    Posted · Edited by 6stringbassist

    I'm selling a DVD by Todd Johnson if you're interested. He (I think), started the technique. He's certainly a master of it anyway.

    I had the privilege os studying with him for a couple of days last year. The technique is especially useful if you play 5 string and 6 string basses. It really cuts down on unwanted string noise, strings that you're not playing 'ringing'.

    It's a more sensible way of playing. Playing while pivoting your thumb on the B string and stretching down to play the G and C strings, that's a hell of a stretch, and you're not in proper control of what you're doing.

    I use a mix of 'floating thumb' and resting my thumb on the string above the one I'm playing. So my right hand moves down the strings as I play.

    Check the Todd Johnson section on talkbass, there are loads of links to Youtube videos on there, showing him demonstrating the technique.

    One audition. Four Songs. One Hour

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    [quote name='thepurpleblob' post='691410' date='Dec 22 2009, 12:20 PM']The last time I tried to audition a female singer the guitarist's psycho girlfriend told him he wasn't allowed to play in a band with a woman in it. I've heard a very similar story a number of times since too.[/quote]


    I've had a similar experience too many years ago.

    I don't drink either, but I've been in bands where people do, and it does affect their performance.

    One audition. Four Songs. One Hour

    in General Discussion

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    [quote name='thepurpleblob' post='691389' date='Dec 22 2009, 12:03 PM']Fine! Nobody noticed me hashing my way through Mustang Sally :) Need to learn it properly now.

    It's all quite a difference from what I'm used to. Musicians who don't seem to be alcoholics and a real girl doing the singing (and very well too). I think this has some promise. No email telling me to f*** off yet either :rolleyes:[/quote]

    A real girl....had you used to play in Rocky horror show band ? :lol:

    CD's and DVD's for sale - Jaco, Jonas, Manring, Miller and others. PRICE DROP !

    in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale

    Posted · Edited by 6stringbassist

    I have way too many :) .


    Yo Miles with Michael Manring - 'Up river' - £10 including postage.

    Sadhappy with Michael Manring - £10 including postage.

    Jonas Hellborg - The silent life - £15 including postage.

    Jonas Hellborg - Personae - £10 including postage.

    Jonas Hellborg - Zenhouse - £10 including postage.

    Jonas Hellborg - Good people in times of evil - £15 including postage.

    Jonas Hellborg - Word - £15 including postage.

    Marcus Miller - In concert DVD - £10 including postage.

    Chick Corea electric band - Live in Montreux DVD - £10 including postage.

    Todd Johnson - The solo session DVD - £10 including postage.

    Weather Report - Forecast tomorrow CD+DVD - £10 including postage.

    Jaco Pastorius - Modern electric bass DVD - £15 including postage.

    Chaka Khan live one classis night - DVD - £7.50 including postage.

    Trades welcome for some or all of the above plus cash from me for the following - Demeter Compulator, Analogman Compresser, EBS Dynacomp, EBS Octaver.

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