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That Jazz looks absolutely fantastic. If it sounds anywhere near as good as it looks, then you're onto a winner. Well done that man.

[quote name='Faithless' post='1293474' date='Jul 5 2011, 03:03 PM']Don't know if it's mentioned already, but there's an old trick of mine, which works everytime I have to transcribe basspart - just hook the whole tune up an octave (it will remain in the same key, get the idea? "Transcribe" has this function, but you can do that with other programs, setting +12 semitones), and bass will be in your face - no boominess, just clear bassline. It saves time, and it's better for your ears to listen to this 'midrange' stuff, rather than boomy mushy low-end thing.. Laimis[/quote] Never thought of that before. Just tried it, and it's perfect. Well, it is true......you DO learn something new every day!!! Cheers.

[quote name='gemdids' post='1282481' date='Jun 25 2011, 09:11 PM']....Your mate's music is ace by the way, right up my street that [/quote] Seconded.....good stuff that.

"the item may have some signs of cosmetic wear" You don't say!!

I.....like.....that. Cheers.

[quote name='RhysP' post='1281464' date='Jun 24 2011, 08:22 PM']I met Mark King backstage after a Level 42 gig in Cardiff in 1981. I was a young tongue-tied kid who'd just discovered his playing after growing up listening to pretty much exclusively old school rock music (Purple, Sabbath, ELP etc.) The rest of the band were great & spent ages talking to me & signing my programme. Mark actually went & got his basses that had been packed away by the road crew so I could play his red Jaydee & the legendary white "Starchild" Jaydee. He was absolutely bloody fantastic & to this day I don't think I've ever met a nicer person. I won't hear a bad word said against him - he's a f***ing gem.[/quote] Same here. Saw them at Manchester Apollo in the mid 80s, and they spent a lot of time after the gig just sitting around with fans for a fairly long Q&A session, signing all sorts, etc. Top bloke.

It should be rank, but it's absolutely stunning. Well done that man!

I can't remember the track precisely, but I remember many, many years ago, Radio One had a week where differents contemporary singers/musicians took over the evening slot and played just music from their own personal collection. I was a big Jam fan at the time, and Paul Weller played a lot of stuff from his influences, so there was a lot of old soul, etc. Then he played an MJQ track, and it just hit me. That was approximately 30 years ago, and it still makes me want to listen to them even now.

The one I remember from playing years ago, that is still one of the most impressive songs we did is Mr Blue Sky by ELO. Not bad for a 5 piece covers band. Used to play the bass, bass pedals and backing vocals (including the high operatic ones), so I had my work cut out!

Before I'd even found out what it was I'd have gone for Bass 1. It's got a nice tone, and sounds slightly "old school" in that it's warmer and has more depth. I think the one thing it does prove is that your username is incorrect

Hey Justin, sounds good that. Must be great fun to play too. Cheers, Pete.

[quote name='RichardFoggo' post='1134624' date='Feb 20 2011, 06:32 PM']I never really thought this until a few months back when I realised I hadn't owned a fully passive bass since I was 17!! My 75 precision has had EMGs since I got it. My $$5 is active and I rarely use the passive option. I fitted a East Retro on my Marcus I bought off Gaf on here - although already active, the East brought it totally to life and gives it enormous presence - I have done some a/b recordings to show my old school mate who insists passive is best esp on a Fender and even when balanced the active just cuts through so much better (you can find the sweet spot easier). I do occasionally switch it to passive but usually I am left wondering why would anyone want a bass to sound like that!! (Please take this as a purely personal statement of taste - if you dig passive then fabulous, it's every bit as great) If I can juggle finances then it will be a 4 knob U retro on my $$5 and a P retro on my Precision. Fitting an East is a great investment.[/quote] Nice to hear that about the Marcus. I've got one with the original pre on it, and thought about an East a few times. Still something worth thinking about then.

[quote name='Meenie' post='1133258' date='Feb 19 2011, 12:13 PM']Jim Smith-Cardiacs definately merits a mention here. Super solid player of some very abstract nonsence given to him by his brother to play along to. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxhuQWKwbqY"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxhuQWKwbqY[/url][/quote] Excellent choice. I remember hearing "Tarred & Feathered" when I was younger and it blew me away. Still one of my favourite tracks of all time.

James Jamerson does it for me every time.

First bass owned: Kay Les Paul shaped bass Go-to bass: GB Spitfire Your bass: GB Spitfire

[quote name='cetera' post='1126833' date='Feb 14 2011, 11:25 AM'] Don't worry... I had a fake Hussar jacket and a white line across my nose! [/quote] An old work colleague of mine did the same, but with Tippex instead of face paint, and ended up with a burn stipe across his face