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Caught this on the radio today -great bassline, and the single is recorded around the same time (1967) as Bernadette according to wiki. Is it a Jamerson line? It has a lot of the usual hallmarks, but as it didn't make it into the Standing in the Shadows book I'm wondering if it's someone else like Felder/Babbi/t Kaye recorded it? Great line whoever played it, and just curious if any fellow BC-ers can shed any light on it?

I don't normally use compression, but recently bought an mxr pedal and set it up in a pretty subtle and 'standard' way. I didn't really notice the difference, but after the gig I was surrounded by fanny - pretty much had to beat it off with a sh*tty stick to get out alive. I'll try it again next week, and if the results are the same I'll post my settings.

[quote name='Wonky2' timestamp='1416617590' post='2612076'] German market trip sounds nice..... Whilst were hate'in.... Personally I can't stand that smug midget cock... Granted his show often showcases some fantastically diverse acts, that element is great.... But the Jules jumping on his piano to play boogie woogie at any opportunity, hogging the limelight just makes me cringe...... The news years eve show with that daft get with a head like a clock ??? Just does me head in. I go through phases were I am completely turned off by tv and really see the beauty in making you own entertainment, I wonder if I would be doing my family, my kids an injustice or a favour by removing it from the house completely. I am torn by the fact that there are many educational elements to tv aswell as incredible documentaries, dramas and some funny funny people..... But the rubbish which fills the spaces between the good stuff is controlling and literally brain numbing. Most of which insults our intelligence. What passes for entertainment is diabolical, the regurgitation of the same vote off format tv is tired yet they still churn out show after show. Injustice or a kindness? Any veiws on this? [/quote] Spot on mate. His versatility (ability to play the same boogie-woogie sh*te along to any song) is frankly annoying. Mostly I wish he would just present acts on his show rather than sabotage them. I'll bet a lot of acts cringe at the prospect, but ultimately go along with it for the tv exposure and kudos. Agree with what you say about tv too. I could do without and have done in the past for about 4 years. The family would probably riot though, so it stays, but no 'reality' shows.

Overwater flats maybe? I used to have some and remember the surface being v smooth and may have had silk as you describe but tbh I can't remember. I don't recall them being particularly light, but I didn't need to tweak the truss on my (skinny) jazz neck so maybe they were. I'm sure there must be a few tb-ers using overwater flats and they will either confirm my suspicions as true (or b***ocks).

[quote name='lobematt' timestamp='1414751194' post='2592843'] I've got one of her jazz phrases books, I was pretty disappointed with the look/layout when it turned up and I've never really managed to get much from it in fairness! I'll just stick to the records =) [/quote] It is a great starting point and once you have internalised some of the phrases you can stick these licks over II/V,s as required, but you would probably do better transcribing a couple of bass solos that you love and stealing licks from them. I like her books, but you have to stick with it to see results and there are probably quicker ways to the same destination. The lady is doubtless a genius, but geniuses sometimes struggle to communicate their brilliance. The whole range could do with an update and the dvd needs remade as it was probably done on the cheap 30 years ago but it is good stuff. The best value is probably to order the lot at once so you only pay one P&P.

The Standing in the shadows of Motown book is great even if the pics and backing cd's are not ageing well. Bass cleff Omnibook is also a great one to read (be prepared to take Donna Lee a couple of clicks under tempo at first!) Both good books and worthy of study as well as just reading practice. A more straightforward place to start is the 'What 'Duck' Dunn' transcriptions book of the stax basslines - less twists and turns in the harmony and rhythm than the other two books but good to have under the fingers. +1 on the suggestions for Bach as well.

I have to read all the time. The nearest I come to playing by ear is chord charts, but am in awe of the ear-to-finger connection some non-readers seem to have. Of course, the real great players/musicians are the ones that have both the reading skills and the big ears. I think you need to read well to get regular work, but I'd sh*t my pants if I got say a covers band depping gig with no book/dots to read and would probably turn it down, but I'll bet there are a few of you who would happily turn up and just go with it using your ears - kudos.

You are half way there by trimming the plastic on one corner of the tweeter. The hole does need enlarged in a couple of places, but we are only talking about fililng rather than sawing chunks out of the cab and the old tweeter should still fit afterwards if you wish. I did this a while ago, and so far all is good and I have not had any issues, or been arrested by the impedance/crossover police.

Only vintage tort mr sheen will work. It's also recomended that you do the polishing under a 60w buld which is wired with vintage cloth covered wire.

I'd have thought that unless someone clearly states 'no offers' then polite offers are fair enough - you can always say no! Ultimately market forces will prevail and overpriced gear will not sell I suppose and things will find their own level.

This subtlety is often missed as they go under the banner of 'rock'. Studio recordings all sound like they all played their instrument at the level that sounded 'best' and then the mix was easy.

[quote name='skej21' timestamp='1403556006' post='2483935'] I'm not sure if this is supposed to represent the 'for' or 'against' side of the argument... [/quote] Harsh, but true! I'm waiting for one of you to post an ultra-positive review before I unleash the Barclaycard

Is that replica funk machine small, or is that a giant hand? If it's a giant hand I'm in.

The big thing about a lot of classic queen is it's piano/vocal led. If you listen to that 'good old fashioned lover boy' in an earlier post it's like chamber music - piano / vocals (Freddie) out front in the mix and on stage, with bass, guitar, vocals supporting. How many cover bands play Queen tunes like they are guitar w***fests, with a 'death metal' approach to bass and drums? - most that I have heard / played in. There are actually very clever production values in Queen recordings. A classical piano sound, Brian Mays guitar is a distinctive sound used like a garnish rather than gravy, and bass/drums sit perfectly in the mix - bass never fights the piano left hand for sonic space. For me JD is great because he understood all this and chose his moments to shine -or just support. You can say the same for Taylor and May.

[quote name='ubit' timestamp='1403296327' post='2481685'] I always have visions of starting with a bang but our bloody guitarist, who has OCD insists on tuning up, even though this was done earlier, then playing through most of the parts of the song that we intend to do, before taking a sip of his drink and then looks at the rest of us and says ok, are yous ready? AAAAARGH! [/quote] Toilet paper / arse makes this irrelevant.

I generally assume all companies/businesses/ retailers rip us off, but in fairness to MB asian manufacture with lower costs and the same RRP as before is the standard way for any EU business to bury inflation and buy in to the supposed economic recovery.

The only way is naked with burning toilet paper hanging from your arse cheeks. Anything else is just lame.

Benefits, 2 minute noodles, toast, and strong tea are the legal things you can do.

I use one on my fender p. It's got the classic deadspot around the d on the g string. The fat finger depending on where I put it on the headstock seems to either lessen (not cure)the problem, or move it +/- a couple of frets. It's not complete snake-oil and is deffo worth a try, but I'm sure you could find some sort of small clamp in a hardware shop for a fraction of the price.

Great playing, and the TI's + rosewood board and passive bass sound like honey.

3 pages and no one has threatened to burn anyone's house down or kill them for liking/not liking slap! Very disappointing ladies and gents, this place is going to the dogs.

For the old school fender + flats + pick vibe try any 60's/70's Carol Kaye or Joe Osborn stuff. Probably not inspiring sounds solo'ed, but the way they sit in a mix is magical.

Dee Murray, although generally not underrated by anyone that knows about him. Check out any early Elton John, 11-17-70 reminds me why I love bass everytime I listen.

Loving my turbotuner - expensive though if you get stung for import duty as well. Bombproof, simple to use, compact, and v accurate. Sometimes I get a bit of a 'pop' when engaging, but this might be my pedal board power supply / sh*tty patch cables that are the issue as It didn't happen when I used it alone.

Read up on and practise all the simandl and 1 finger per fret stuff and then do your own thing. For most folks it's simandl up to frets 7-9, and then one finger per fret after that. each to their own, and if it works, sounds good, and doesn't hurt it's fine.