Jazzneck

[quote name='Gunsfreddy2003' post='1371115' date='Sep 12 2011, 09:26 PM']That would be Neil Corcoran then I guess?[/quote] I reckon - any ideas of how I can contact him, please? M.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='1369858' date='Sep 11 2011, 08:53 PM']Wow thats is awesome! Another rosewood pre EB and there is one in the FS section right now [/quote] Get thee behind me Satan! I do not need anotherI do not need anotherI do not need anotherI do not need anotherI do not need anotherI do not need another................................. Thanks, Pete - she is a fine bass and I would like to know more of her history. From what I've heard she used to belong to the Aussie bass player witha band called "Mother Earth" in the 1980/90s. The neck is dated 1982 and the rest is 1980, so whether it is a later replacement or not, I do not know. If anyone knows anymore I would be really chuffed to hear about it. M.

[quote name='Blademan_98' post='1365560' date='Sep 7 2011, 06:37 PM']I usually only go in and try if I am going to buy. But I go into music shops where ever I find one. I don't ask to try instruments in those cases but may ask questions if I am interested. I do tend to say "only browsing" if challenged. If I am there to purchase then I will make myself known and ask for assistance. I have never phoned ahead though [/quote] Just like wot he said.

Just a suggestion:- When I built my Jazznecked Precision earlier in the year I struggled to get the sound I had on my original (Duck Dunn thump) and I also needed a new harness. Like you I searched the net and I still couldn't get it. In the end I contacted Gary Wellington at Flyjuice Guitar Parts on a recommendation and he came up with a wizbang harness for me which allows me to get anything from Duck Dunn to James Jamerson using a treble bleed and selected caps. OK, I'm using my original 62 P pickup but the change of body and neck made a hell of a difference. Gary solved the problem for me, quickly and cheaply, using top quality components. I'm still using La Bella 1953s - and I can get a super dub thump through my Ampeg as well. Might be worth giving him a call? Email: [email protected] Telephone or Text: +447904396814 Best of luck.

[quote name='Rick's Fine '52' post='1362468' date='Sep 5 2011, 12:02 AM']Before you ask, yes, its mine, the only reason its not on the for sale section here, is because i don't know how much to sell for, no idea, and you need a price to post, so its here instead, have a look, and a bid if you fancy it. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FENDER-PRECISION-1953-RELIC-Blonde-Blackguard-beauty-/220847112061?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item336b837f7d"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FENDER-PRECISION...=item336b837f7d[/url][/quote] I'm watching too, Rick! Great looking bass - I'm interested. M.

At last - I remembered what I was supposed to do a few months ago ! Here she is:

Gigs - AMPEG V4BH with AMPEG 4x10 HLF using Precision, Ampeg AEB or MM Stingray and SANSAMP as a supplementary DI if necessary. Studio - 1960s AMPEG PORTAFLEX 15 with the above basses or Fender Mustang. I'm lucky enough to have 'em except the PORTAFLEX - anyone know where there is one in mint condition for no more than a £100 please?

GO FOR IT AND KEEP GOING>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 62 and playing in two bands - loving every minute but have gone to an Ampeg combo with wheels and a lightweight bitza Precision played a bit higher than I did in the old days. Interesting thing is that the strap is the same length as it used to be and I can see the fretboard dots now - I wonder why? Another wonderful thing is the young girls who come and chat to us umprompted at gigs. Is it because they feel safer with these "uncle figures"?

What a great set of ideas and suggestions - Thanks to all of you, particularly the YTS site!!!!!! I've been off line for the last 5 days due to BT "upgrading" our broadband so I've had some time to sit in the pouring rain analysing my problem. FWIW, my first conclusion - I can understand the notes on the stave, but I think it's them quavers and breve jobbies that define time that is causing the hassle. So...................... I will now sit and work these out, nice and slowly, and let you know of progress next week after I've celebrated my 62nd birthday(same day as my eldest Grandsons). M.

[quote name='4 candles' post='1304011' date='Jul 14 2011, 09:26 PM']8 yrs out! sincerest appologies my good man. how about hangliding? regards Mark[/quote] Sod that - my 58yr old neighbour crashed doing that but was lucky enough to walk away with a few bruises. Have done a solo freefall parachute jump. though! M.

[quote name='4 candles' post='1303981' date='Jul 14 2011, 09:01 PM']you have to ask yorself why you need to read as you aproach the 70 yr old mark! The only reason you need to read is to open some more doors as a musician and make yourself available to many more gigs as a working musician. (unless you have apoint or grudge too prove to someone) If you feel the need to reed then best of luck to you. Me personally at your age would enjoy some golf or fishing out in the glorious sunshine. regards Mark[/quote] Cheeky young git - I ain't 62 yet. Mark - I agree with you but I just can't get on with golf (unless it's a VW GTI on a track day). It's just one of those crazy things that I want to do now I'm retired and also to p'''s off my super session guitarist mate who just sight reads instantly. To be fair to that git, he says that I play with a lot more feeling than his formally trained colleagues, so if I can read and keep my feel, I think I would be on a winner - I will be doing it out in the glorious sunshine, I promise. M.

I'm over 60 and although I've tried to learn to read music many, many times over the years I just can't seem to do it. I not that thick as I have been able to pick up some technical, scientific and academic qualifications during my life but when it comes to reading music I seem to be super dislexic (no offence meant). I got seriously piddled off today as the missus was practising piano and getting on famously by reading the dots and she's only been at it (music, that is) for two months at the rate of one 1hr lesson per week!!!! I've been playing on and off since 1962 and am now with 2 bands and I'm sure I would be able to do and contribute more if I could read. Any serious suggestions on how I could learn or shall I just carry on winging it based on rhythm and ears?

[quote name='steve-soar' post='1298514' date='Jul 9 2011, 08:22 PM']Don't know but I love this song.[/quote] Me neither, but one of the best songs of the era - it said it all!

[quote name='BottomE' post='1298061' date='Jul 9 2011, 11:01 AM']could be triplets[/quote] Would be quadruplets if you include a pint of IPA!

LIVING IN THE PAST - Jethro Tull! That stretched me a bit and the band better decide to play it after that struggle!

We really enjoyed a great night - both bands - excellent gig and night out in general - I think I need to practise some more!

Saturday night - small pub (two towns up the coast) Christmas Party - that's right, 25th JUNE!!!!!!!!! Absolutely crazy night - Christmas Dinner with all the trimmings being served, complete with roaring log fire and packed to the seams with happy punters. We played a 60's list - two sets (first was not too good but the crowd loved it) the second of which was mad. They wanted fast British 60s Rnb which we gave 'em including a long version of Boom Boom Boom a la Animals / Yardbirds. The pub passed round the bucket for a local charity and collected more than we were paid (which is great) and then asked us to play again in December with a major increase in pay! Yeah, we really enjoyed it and crawled home at about 1 o'clock, knackered and still sweating. Rock'n'Roll....................................

[quote name='Lozz196' post='1283034' date='Jun 26 2011, 03:20 PM']In my view, primarily it is attitude, and willingness to play what is right for the song, instead of what is perceived to make the individual sound good. I`ve seen many people, and worked with quite a few, whose opinion was that "their sound" or "their line" was right, and you can see everyone else in the band wincing when it is heard. That to me is what prevents some from going further, only playing for themselves. Some on here often seem to have a go at Adam Clayton of U2, but one of those slapper-widdlers mentioned would completely ruin U2s sound, whereas AC is happy to play what the songs require of him. And gets paid a fortune - hence being professional.[/quote] +1 IMHO playing what the song requires is the most important aspect of all playing followed by experience of playing with other people - LIVE! I know I will be classified as a miserable reactionary old git, but I have seen so many so called amateur / pub band bass players using a plank with 4 strings, a lead and a decent amp who piddle all over the players who've come up the college trained route with all the gear , who seem to play "flash, look at me stuff" with no conception of what the song and the rest of the band needs / wants. The bedroom's great for playing with yourself but please get out and play in a live band in front of an audience - 1 gig is worth 5 rehearsals - again IMHO. M.

[quote name='Bloodaxe' post='1280444' date='Jun 24 2011, 02:19 AM']Broadly agree. I do find it wryly amusing [i]and[/i] a bit naff to see a 50-something cab driver from Essex proclaim that he 'was born in Chicago in 1941'. Still a good tune though.[/quote] I met and jammed with a 50 something [b] American[/b] cab driver living and working in Essex a few years ago - minor problem though, he's a drummer!

Wow - now that's a question, so hears my tanners worth! Having played in Blues Bands for a long time I would suggest you dig out the numbers with different rhythmns and breaks to them. Steer clear of mid tempo shuffles in "A" and elongated solos - unless you've got Clapton and Rod Piazza in the band. Try listening to Willie Dixon, Little Walter, Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, Chess and Checker stuff in a search for the unusual along with what they were doing down in New Orleans in the late 1950s early '60s. SRV and Gary Moore didn't really do it for me although I rated their technical ability. At the end of the day, remember Blues is Fun and is meant to be dancing music - relax and enjoy it!

Who's going to see Oteil with The Tedeschi Trucks Band at The Shepherds Bush Empire next Wednesday? (apart from me and my mates, that is) M.

Currently use a gig bag but I would much prefer a hard case or one of them polyfoam jobbies for my Ampeg AEB. The problem is that the bass is 1240mm long and the body is 385mm across the lower bout AND 95mm deep at that beautiful scroll headstock with backwards facing tuners. Does anyone know where I can get hold of a case to fit this beggar without having to go to the expense of having a custom flight case made for it, please?

See my name? The reason I used it is that I've just built my relic P-bodied, Jazz-necked bass using all of the hardware, electrics etc. from my very old P-bass which fell apart. Why did I do it? - I was able to get the bass I wanted. Have you considered getting a P-bass and fitting a Jazz neck to taste - be a little careful if you do go this route as you must ensure that the heel dimensions of the neck and the pocket dimensions of the body match perfectly. Just a suggestion, but some of the guys on here will have better/simpler solutions.

SUPERB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's the way to do it! Does anyone know if this is part of a released film or DVD? If so, do you know if it is available anywhere? Thanks in anticipation - and a massive thank you for putting me onto this one. M.