funkypenguin

Stunning version of 'Some Skunk Funk' featuring the Brecker Brothers [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIGsSLCoIhM"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIGsSLCoIhM[/url]

Fair enough, dont listen to it More Aristocrats. Saw their show in Manchester earlier in the year, they took the roof off. Such an amazing gig [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFVL-0i1Haw&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFVL-0i1Haw&feature=related[/url]

[quote name='The Dark Lord' timestamp='1349001043' post='1820450'] I have no idea what fusion is, but the clips above that I listened to are diabolical. To me, it's not even music. I 'm happy if you like it and that's your thing, but an utter waste of time to me. [/quote] In what way is it not music? not having a pop, im just curious at to why you think that try this [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLXpEt42W-8&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLXpEt42W-8&feature=related[/url]

[quote name='lowdown' timestamp='1348855676' post='1819249'] Yep, i grabbed that a while back - and a very fine transcription it is, of a very fine tune. Garry [/quote] Cheers! glad you liked it. Garrison is more than worthy of a place in this thread. Im determined to see him play live at some point in the future! Family starts around 0:50 [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOTPcVibjhM&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOTPcVibjhM&feature=related[/url]

Two tracks by my favourite fusion composer/performer HIromi Uehara http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbjJI7qK-UA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6pgM-NVfWg My transcription of XYZ is up in theory and technique somewhere if anyone is interested in having a crack at it

Speaking of the Kingbass, It seems there is yet another incarnation out now! The Kingbass Paramatrix...with what seems to be one of the most complex circuits this side of an Alembic...

Played for 5 or so hours. Harmonic work and 2 fusion transcriptions among other things, an interesting and productive day!

Jon Stockman, Karnivool's bass player has one of my favourite distorted sounds. He's also a damn good bass player, some great bass parts in Simple Boy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cjvtx3HMUks

Keep the videos rolling in!! Im a big fan of Guthrie Govan, as a player and as a writer. I'm in the middle of transcribing the bass part for this tune for anyone that likes it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks1qSYBun2E A good friend of mine (also a stick player) introduced me to Greg Howards music a few months back, here's my personal favourite, Still Water http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWqO2T0bh7w

[quote name='rmcki' timestamp='1348503212' post='1814442'] I've been thinking about it for some time in the short list is.[list=1] [*]Dingwall ABZ 5 [*]Warwick Thumb 5 [*]Overwater Inspiration 5 [*]Fender Marcus Miller 5 [/list] I was thinking maybe the Thumb but i do have two other warwicks so maybe something different. I was hoping to get so ideas from the forum. [/quote] Of those, if not a warwick i would go for overwater. You can get a top end build for that kind of money (might be worth looking at the Scott Devine Perception )

Since you seem to like your Warwicks, keep an eye on the for sale section on here and get yourself one of the older warwick 5ers that come up from time to time, 80s or 90s streamer/thumb with a solid wenge neck If that doesnt float your boat, what ball park are you interested in? Super Jazz? Custom build?

Cheers!! As it happens this bass will be going around the world with me, since im working on cruise ships in the carribean as of the 15th of November! You're spot on, the neck is the old slim profile, its really nice to play. Its one of the more comfortable 6er necks i've had the pleasure to play. The east preamp is one of the best bits of kit ive bought since i started playing bass. For the sound i generally go for (deep and warm with sweet top end) its brilliant, i get this sound with EQ set flat and panned to the neck pickup slightly. The only preamp ive liked as much is the pope preamp that Fodera use

[quote name='Doddy' timestamp='1348418324' post='1813392'] For playing bass,Powerballs,Gripmasters and the like are not going to help. You don't need strong hands or wrists to play bass. For every minute you spend playing with one of them is a minute that would be better spent playing your instrument,which would be more beneficial to your playing. [/quote] This

Great article Alan, thanks for posting this. My regard for Shuker, Fodera, your good self and all the other custom luthiers out there just went up several notches

Body shape and top/finish for me. I not a fender fan (despite owning one/using one on certain gigs) mainly because they look (and feel) clunky and cumbersome. My warwick on the other hand is curvy and elegant IMHO (though the green finish puts some people off )

I had the same issue with my Warwick, not having a midrange control was driving me up the wall. Loved everything else about the bass so i had an East U-retro put in. Problem solved and she sounds amazing now. Same warwick growl but more (and sweeter) midrange

[quote name='Ashwood1985' timestamp='1347587385' post='1802857'] I fully agree my man and it's great to see you're using the instrument(s) that're best for you. Although the main aim of that question was to ask opinions on the pressure that many players may feel about what basses and how many strings they should be playin. Whether from a snooty jazz player or old rocker they look up to, the latest teen 'bands' who are all seen with Vintage Fender Jazzes or a popular player who is always seen slappin the life out of an active 6'r... whatever... - how much do we make our instrument decisions based on what is good in our hands and our ears and how much because we've been told its fantastic? [/quote] Ahhh ok i see what you mean. I think there is alot of pressure for bands that are beginning to make a name for themselves, have management etc. to play instruments that are 'hip' and uncontroversial. For me its about playability, feel and sound, so for me its my warwick that wins out over my fender 95 times out of 100. How it looks and what people think of my instrument choice doesnt interest me in the slightest.

[quote name='Ashwood1985' timestamp='1347356104' post='1799633'] I course with 5s and 6s being the new kids on the block, Theres a vibe that 'proper' bass players play a 4 on stage. How much do you guys think this influences our decisions? [/quote] I'm not bothered what people think of the 6er when im on stage, Only what they think is good/bad about my playing and whether or not they enjoyed the show, which at the end of the day is what matters proper bass players? Anthony Jackson and John Patitucci are about as proper as bass players get. End of

Alongside Nate Watts and Lee Sklar, Zender is my favourite groove player. This concert is my personal favorite for me this line up is the definitive jamiroquai http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKACpFNJdfo

My Warwick 6er is my go-to practice bass and i gig it 95% of the time, other than that i use my 50's classic P. Never had a problem switching between the 2, but i do miss the extra strings whenever i play on the P bass

Wow Shep, the grain of that buckeye top has really popped with the coats!! looks absolutely stunning, cant wait to see the complete article!!

Agh, eh well! It was a good gig thanks, could only hear the bass, the kit and a bit of guitar so im not sure how it sounded out front (we were playing in an outdoor tent of sorts) but it was good fun all the same! plenty of people hung around to listen which is always nice!

[quote name='Rick's Fine '52' timestamp='1347197946' post='1797901'] Sorry, thought it was obvious, it was actually you're quote. I meant, thankfully you don't have a tadeo precision that's having its finish faded and cracked due to being exposed to light every day, and the bakelite guard cracked to swithereens by palm sweat. If it was played regularly, as you say it should be, it wouldn't last long in nice condition. Rare, significant and important artefacts, whether modern or ancient, including basses should be preserved, its obvious, we're not splitting atoms here, you don't agree, which is fine, I'm just glad you don't own one, it's an opinion, which I'm entitled to, as are you. [/quote] At which point you have it stripped, re finished, a new scratchplate fitted, drop some new strings on, and continue gigging it hard for the next 50 years

[quote name='Rick's Fine '52' timestamp='1347145650' post='1797492'] Yes, in the case of a £20k Fodera, I'd agree, because thats been recently made, and bought, to be played. In the case of a £20k 50's Fender, its different, it was made to be played in 1952, not 60 years later, it has now become a highly regarded, and collectible vintage piece of history, and should be treated as such, and respected as such. I've said it before, similarly, cars are meant to be driven, but you wouldnt drive your super rare £2m '65 Daytona Spyder to Tesco, and leave it in the car park next to the trolley bay would you? Unless you're a total knob of course...same applies to anything else like this, including instruments. [/quote] Tell that to string players that use Stradivarius violins worth millions day in day out including flying all over the world. I buy an instrument to play it, irrespective of age (not that i have 20k to spend on a fodera, to my regret)

[quote name='Rick's Fine '52' timestamp='1347143369' post='1797466'] People can do what they want with their stuff, I'm sure they have others they play. If, by keeping them, it means others can play these vintage gems in another 20 years time, then its fine with me. If someone had a rare, historical instrument, worth £15k, and played it at the dog and duck on jam night,that could get irreversibly damaged at any moment, then that would be a bigger crime to me. [/quote] People can do whatever they want with their stuff, im not disputing that. Instruments (IMHO) are meant to be played thats all, whether a £200 squier or a £20000 Fodera, Its all the same