funkypenguin

Now ive finally started selling/buying on here, feedback would be very much appreciated

[quote name='Bilbo' post='950770' date='Sep 9 2010, 04:09 PM']My Wal is worth about £3K. Is a Fodera 8 times better? Could be, I guess, but I still would struggle to part with that kind of money for a bass. I do not live in a world where that is defensible.[/quote] When you get to these sorts of price points, it stops being about whether an instrument is X times better than another. Its more about having "that instrument" than it being vastly superior to another top end instrument. I'm not trying to justify those prices, but some people will go for it, because its a Fodera and nothing else will do. In the same way, int he world of flash cars, the Ferrari Enzo is about 5 times more expensive than the F430. will it lap the nurburgring 8 times faster? no. its about owning the Enzo Foderas do have a sound and a feel all their own in my experience. I played a Matt Garrison fodera a year or so back and nothing ive played before or since sounded or felt like it.

at the moment, anything by jamiroquai specially too young to die and blow your mind

anyone?

i'm loving the look of this bass even more every time you post your new photos man. I love Robbies fishtail bridge design!

[quote name='Machines' post='937395' date='Aug 26 2010, 06:32 PM']Damn it, just looked at the Shuker website at some of the new models... need some anti-GAS medication.[/quote] Mate, dont remind me........i took one look at some of the 'Horn' basses and thought "wow...." too bad i'm getting a chapman stick soon or i would be placing an order......

I would argue that your ability is largely irrelevant. if you love the instrument, and want something special building then go for it! Just because someone owns a Ferrari or some other performance car, doesnt necessarily mean they can drive like a certain michael schumacher. Its about appreciating the machine rather than them automatically being a good driver. A high end bass should bring the best out of your playing and, as has (i think) already been mentioned, inspire you to play. you dont have to be Matt Garrison or some other such virtuoso to 'merit' getting a custom bass made for you. go for it and enjoy it!

ace, il look into both of those, see whats what any more suggestions for small amps people?

At the moment, im working on the live version of Summer Rain by the Hiromi Trio (inc. the bass solo), Family by Matt Garrison and Chasing Shadows by Tony Grey

Hey people! Im looking for a new practice amp, that i can also use at small gigs (i.e. jazz trio/quartet). my current amp is on its last legs so its time to splash out on something new. Im after something that sounds round and warm (i dont like the harsh top end on my current small amp). Something reasonably portable would be good, and something that wont break the bank! looking at £200 - £300 at very most. suggestions please folks! Cheers

To replace all my gear, brand new...would be around the £2000 - £3000 mark including amps and effects I dread to think what some of the collections on here (Cetera and Doctor of the Bass, for example) would set one back!

[quote name='AndyTravis' post='934120' date='Aug 23 2010, 08:14 PM']I'm going to be there. I'm taking two fingers for my ears, just in case. I'm going to have a couple of pints.[/quote] i'll be taking a decent pair of earplugs for wandering round the trade stands Me and a few others from Salford are gonna wander down and see whats going off

Mate, that looks absolutely gorgeous.....you're going to have (possibly) the two most beautiful basses on basschat when you're done!

[quote name='Gary' post='933586' date='Aug 23 2010, 01:12 PM']Hi All This year looks set to be another great year. Matt Garrison is on the cards just trying to finalise the details. The noise issue should have been resolved this year as it was a problem last year and has been addressed.[/quote] (Y) If Garrison is there i'll cancel whatever gig i have to in order to see him play

[quote name='lowdown' post='933029' date='Aug 22 2010, 08:05 PM']Great all round Sax player , mainly Alto on a lot of the USA cop shows of the 70's. Have you noticed him doing Bari in the concert at the end of the funk brothers [Motown] video....? Garry[/quote] I have indeed! I heard his recordings for the GRP band on bari too and thought he was an ideal choice

erm...... Progressive Guitar - John Petrucci Bass - John Myung Keys - Jordan Rudess Drums - Mike Portnoy Vocals - Russell Allen Fusion Guitar - David Fiuczynski Bass - Tony Grey Keys - Hiromi Uehara Drums - Martin Valihora Jazz (Small Band) Bass - John Patitucci Piano - Michel Camillo Drums - Horacio Hernandez Vocals - Diana Krall Sax - Joe Lovano Jazz (Big band) Bass - John Patitucci Piano - Russell Ferrante Drums - Brian Blade Percussion - Gary Burton Bari Sax - Tom Scott Tenor - Chris Potter Tenor - Joe Lovano Alto - Joel Purnell Alto - Jim Corry Trumpet - Arturo Sandoval Trumpet - Randy Brecker Trumpet - Steve Parry Trumpet - Mark Chandler Trombone - Arturo Velasco Trombone - Lee Hallam Trombone - Mark Bettcher

Assuming i havnt got a gig i'll probably wander down only 20 mins from my uni accomodation! Am i correct in thinking that Matt Garrison is going to be there this year or is that just a rumour?

Going with some of the other posters here, i think that big band is the most listener friendly style of jazz music if you're looking to get into it. there are some really amazing recordings out there that are really listenable. heres a few i like from youtube. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DK4Nr-u4_o"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DK4Nr-u4_o[/url] Doc Severinsen with the Tonight Show band. some of the best arrangements in the big band repertoire [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVq5mmjrWbA"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVq5mmjrWbA[/url] i stumbled across this a while back. Great kit playing Theres also alot of really great trio and quartet stuff out there worth listening to that isnt that 'radical' in jazz terms. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53c83k9JgHs"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53c83k9JgHs[/url] Great recording of 'Deed I Do' [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kd349Df1Ows"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kd349Df1Ows[/url] The Michel Camilo Trio, Anthony Jackson on bass. Nuff said