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    Hi mate. I personally like action set pretty low, and to be honest, I think the slap is more about your right hand technique. The higher the action, the harder you're going to have to slap the strings. The lower it is, you don't have to slap from a foot away! In the end, you'll have a more relaxed right hand/arm so it should flow better.
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    Great track that Jake. Sounds really authentic too....you know, what "tribute" bands really should sound like.
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    If you're after some Motown, I can highly recommend [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Standing-Shadows-Motown-Legendary-Jamerson/dp/0881888826/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1200655311&sr=8-1"]Standing In The Shadows Of Motown[/url] Great book, with plenty of history about James Jamerson, and lots of sheet music accompanied by the tracks played by lots of top bass players. The sound's also recorded with all bass balanced one side, and all the rest balanced the other side.
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    I actually quite like that hollow body, but I think the headless bass looks horrendous.
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    [quote name='BassBunny' post='122127' date='Jan 17 2008, 12:39 PM']What a hell of a nice guy. As Pete's official string supplier we have met up a couple of times. We would probably still be chewing the fat now if prior commitments hadn't got in the way. Hope to see you again soon Mr Thumbs. Cheers, Stuart[/quote] Thanks again Stuart. Compliments returned. Don't forget to keep me updated on the Jolly Carter Cheers, Pete.
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    [quote name='dave_bass5' post='121854' date='Jan 17 2008, 12:01 AM']I was very interested in that bass as well. had the money ready but i owed Pete one so didnt bother getting in touch. I hope he enjoys it as much as i would have done :-([/quote] Hey Dave....well the favour's definitely repaid then...it looks, sounds and feels great. If I ever sell it, you'll be first on the list Cheers, Pete.
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    Been back to Stuart's again today for his 5 string set for when my new Lakland JO5 (c/o Yessikris) needs restringing. Stuart's a great bloke. Can I put my order in already for next Xmas? Looking forward to going seeing him gig sometime soon too.
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    Generally....all black for us......black shirt, black suits, black shoes. That's for weddings, corporate gigs, army/RAF gigs, clubland. If we do nightclubs, pubs, etc. we generally tend to go for nice jeans, nice shirt, etc. Casual but smart.
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    Hi guys, Just a quick bump up, but be honest if you think these prices are set a bit too high. I've not priced them up you see, someone else in the band has. Cheers, Pete.
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    Bought Julian's Lakland JO5 today. Really nice bloke, lovely bass, did me a great deal, and travelled to meet me at no extra cost. I'd recommend anyone to do business with him. Cheers, Pete.
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    [quote name='Yessikris' post='120600' date='Jan 15 2008, 09:02 AM']Yes!get out the Lucozade!!![/quote] Ha ha.....I was actually drinking Lucozade as I read this
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    Steve, have a free bump on me. Just to help everyone out....Steve may officially be a "newbie", but he bought my Ampeg SVT-3 Pro from me last week, and we chatted for about an hour when he collected it (sorry Steve, I really should've got a brew on - and my dog would've licked you to death ). We've also spoken a couple of times since, so I can say honestly, I think you'll be safe buying from him.....a really genuine bloke. Cheers, Pete.
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    How about this one....a bit of good feedback for someone without even buying from or selling to them! I missed out on the Lakland DJ5 Nik was selling by a couple of hours. But hey, that's the way the cookie crumbles. But what a guy Nik is......he phoned me the next day to let me know he saw another Lakland up for sale elsewhere on Basschat, just in case I was interested. That is what I call a "diamond geezer" Cheers Nik......oh, and picking it up tomorrow, so many thanks for the call.
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    [quote name='Yessikris' post='120543' date='Jan 15 2008, 12:30 AM']And back to you![/quote] And back again
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    [quote name='Yessikris' post='120161' date='Jan 14 2008, 03:53 PM']Replied![/quote] And replied back
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    [quote name='Bass_In_Yer_Face' post='120160' date='Jan 14 2008, 03:53 PM']May I reply to my own thread and nominate the awsome Dave Allen from Gang Of Four. Not New Romantic but of the same era.[/quote] ....and also not the "may your God go with you" Dave Allen either
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    PM'd
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    Just thought of another that I used to really like..... Party Fears Two by the Associates. I think the bass player was called Michael Dempsey.
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    That kid's great. OK, he hasn't got the notes sorted, but he's picking up rhythm, slapping and pulling, and he's a groover! Wish I had all that at 3 years old. Don't think I've got any one of them mastered yet at 41
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    My band's recently invested in a new HK D.E.A.con PA system, so the conglomeration of bank managers (band members wives & girlfriends - oh, and our accountant) have said the old lot's got to go. [b]*** PLEASE NOTE, THE PRICES BELOW HAVE BEEN REDUCED FROM MY ORIGINAL LISTINGS (EXCEPT BEHRINGER STUFF AS THEY ARE VIRTUALLY NEW), BUT OPEN TO SERIOUS OFFERS ON EVERYTHING ***[/b] Peavey UL15 tops - £550 the pair Peavey UL215S bass bins - £550 the pair Wharfedale Twin18 Subs - £450 the pair Peavey PV2600 power amp - £250 Peavey PV1500 power amp - £200 Behringer EP1500 power amp - £150 [b]SOLD[/b] Behringer Ultra Drive - £140 I'm in Manchester, but the PA stuff is all kept in Southport (except the Wharfedale Bass Bins which are in Bolton). PM me your email address if you'd like photos, and I'll be happy to send. Many thanks, Pete.
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    [quote name='Perry' post='119787' date='Jan 13 2008, 09:22 PM']Hey Guys. how y'all gettin' on with it?[/quote] Perry.....emailed you again. Cheers, Pete.
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    [quote name='jakesbass' post='119310' date='Jan 12 2008, 09:48 PM']for those of you who are speaking of problems with time get your hands (if you can) on an article called the metronome as guru. It (imo) solves all time issues and turns you into smug time git Jake[/quote] Have you got a copy? Where did you get it from? Could you scan it?
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    Andy.....that really looks as good as it sounds. So glad I was there to hear it before you collected it.
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    I scared the sh*t out of myself the other day. I put my headphones on and jammed along to some Stevie Wonder, and recorded the bass. Then I listen back to it. I play in a covers band, regular gigs, and I think I'm pretty tight with the drummer. So I was shocked when I listened back to the bass I'd recorded. My timing was all over the place. Again, it is that thing over being overly critical of myself (or then again, not), as it wouldn't sound like that in a live situation. But it's highlighted just one area of my playing that I really need to start tightening up again.
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    Known about Tal for quite a while now, she's a tremendous bass player. If only I was half as good.
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