Bilbo
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I think I need to practice some more after watching this....
Bilbo replied to essexbasscat's topic in General Discussion
He is an astonishingly accomplished player. HIs ideas are a little derivative but, given the right context, I have no doubt he could make some incredible music. I am not impressed by mindless displays of technique but this guy is an intelligent player who just needs a bit of discipline and maturitty (and probably a producer). Like everything on YouTube nobody has edited this so its a stream on conciousness. When he gets past that, he has some extremely useful tools his can use in his music. -
Decent bass, decent amp. The rest is trainspotting.
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Interesting fred. I like my sound (as do the people I play with ) but I will try this on the gig I am doing tonight with my Neil Sedaka Tribute Band, 'Sweet Sixteen'. It will be interesting to see whether it helps or hinders!
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Steve bought some of my cds. Quick and efficient transaction, good communication and an interesting and enlightening exchange of pms about double basses! Would do business with him again anytime.
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Compression is often used in music production to make performances more consistent in dynamic range so that they "sit" in the mix of other instruments better and maintain consistent attention from the listener. In short, it is a way of tightening the signal so the highs and lows in the resulting volume are less extreme. I see it best when slapping and popping as the 'pop' bit can peak your signal whilst the slap bit sounds a lot quieter. Its subtle but makes a massive difference in balancing recordings. Live I don't bother as the effect is often lost in the live mix in the small venues I play but I know others are more inclined to use it.
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And replied to. Sale on hold pending Nigel's decision. -
Tuesday evening bermp.... -
Tuesday evening bermp
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Monday morning bump....
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Monday morning bump....
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All yours, John.
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You can also find a s/h GK MB150 for £250 if you look around.
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bermp.....
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[quote name='Clarky' post='823759' date='Apr 30 2010, 10:11 AM']Thanks David but a bit far for me - was thinking of a one hour lesson on a Saturday morning. Catford on a Saturday would probably be an hours drive each way and Mrs Clarky would not approve of a three hour absence (kids homework and all that), especially if I then disappear off to the match in the afternoon ![/quote] I would kill for a teacher that close! And since when has a child's education been more important than yours?
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The Funk is in the thumb. More thumb less pops.
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Write out a chord chart - you don't need to be able to play the guitar or piano. You can figure it out on teh bass. If you can write out a bass line, you should be able to figure out the chords. If you can't, you don't know as much theory as you think
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I asked them to collect my bass, take it to Cardiff and deliver it two days later. They did. Can't say fairer than that!
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[quote name='velvetkevorkian' post='824666' date='May 1 2010, 10:53 AM']Hmm. Would you post/ship these Bilbo?[/quote] Of course. Having just been throught this with a bass, I can't believe it is so easy with Parcel Monkey. I would have to price it before I sent it but it would probably be about £20.
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I have two of these on offer, one of which has a very tiny buzz that I can't figure out (its slight enough to not bother me as a practice amp but I won't sell it in that state as it is imperfect). As a result, I am willing to give the second cab to anyone who buys the first (which is in perfect working order, albeit a bit tatty on the paint front - see photos). The cabs have a 3.5KHz crossover built in, if you want to use a tweeter. The Tweeters I used are Dayton ribbons and they are very easy on the ear. They are magnetic and stuck on the cab when in use. They come free with the cabs but are a bit Heath Robinson. The cabs work without the crossovers but they do make a positive difference to the sound. Thomann list these at £257 new. I would sell the one for £120 and throw the second one in for free (if the buzz is not electronic but requires a new speaker, I have priced that at £109 - which is why I would not sell the 'broken' cab in its own right). So that's [b]£120 for 2 MBX112s.[/b]
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ELECTRIC BLUE The Electric Blue was the head-only version of the Baby Blue Studio Reference Bass System. It comes housed in it's own mini road case with a removable, protective lid and handle. Due to numerous requests, this amplifier was reintroduced in 1998 with the same specifications and a simplified protective case as the "Baby Blue Head". The Baby Blue (head only) was designed and developed for the discerning professional bass player in need of a superior small bass head for studio and small venues. The precision electronic section is entirely hand-built and employs everything from vacuum tubes for the preamp section to discreet solid state components for the power amplifier. Each individual component was selected for reliability and accurate reproduction of the signals from both electric and acoustic instruments. The features were selected with an emphasis on studio applications and for use in live settings where a very true signal is needed. By using just the power switch and volume controls, we believe you will experience the cleanest and most transparent sound you have heard out of your instrument. The Aural Enhancer and Tone sections are designed to bring out the "character" of the individual musician and their instrument without altering or masking their inherent qualities and/or techniques. I am looking for [b]£280 ono [/b]- I cannot find a credible price guide on line but I know what I paid for it If you have a better idea on market value by all means come back to me.
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Just sold a bass to Dan. Good communication, prompt payment. A man of his word. A man who can be trusted. Would deal with him again without any problem.
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A few out and a few more in....
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Probably Dave Holland. I have about 70 cds with him on and love pretty much every one of them :wub:
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I tend to think of genius in terms of stretching the envelope. For that I have to mention Michael Manring (I have only one of his recordings and never listen to it but I am impressed with his vision and focus). Trouble with a lot of the suggestions so far is that it is easy to see a chain of events that made their innovations almost inevitable. Charlie Parker and John Coltrane got the kudos but their ideas had precedent (Lester Young, Stan Getz, Dexter Gordon, Wardell Grey). Same with Mingus (Ellington), Gil Evans (Claude Thornhill), Miles (Roy Eldridge). Many of these innovations were the consequence of a collective at a time when exploration was encouraged and nurtured. No one person is responsible, even if teh cult of personality says otherwise. Its when someone comes out of left field that I am impressed. There are very few. Monk definately - his concept was complete and entirely his own. After that, I struggle.
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[quote name='Stylon Pilson' post='822023' date='Apr 28 2010, 03:14 PM']dinner ladies[/quote] NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
