Bassclef

[font="Arial"][size=3]Hi, you SB fans might like to check out my [url="http://www.prog.rockers.co.uk/aria.htm"]SB pages[/url] where you can compare models. The site was offline for about a year (sorry) but is active again. Contributions still welcome![/size][/font] Graeme

[quote name='Bassassin' post='885676' date='Jul 4 2010, 06:58 PM']Thanks for that - very interesting, what's the book?[/quote] "The Complete Guitar Guide" by David Lawrenson, publ Virgin books. Well worth a read. Bought my copy in 1983 (he sighs). Some other basses reviewed which might be suitable for this thread are Hohner MB-010 Hondo Longhorn Maya EB 2000 Vantage Devil Vantage Witch Westone Concord Bass One Westone Thunder I Westone Thunder II Active G

Hey Jon. Here's a scan of your Satellite bass from an old book I have. Sorry about the quality, my scanner is sh*te!

[size=3][font="Arial"]Sold, thanks to all who watched [/font][/size]

[font="Arial"]Hi Jon, Thanks for mentioning the new URL. I have quite a backlog of contributions to post, but will try to keep the site going. No worries about Nick, he made a sensible decision. And if I ever get my hands on him....! Hopefully catch you guys live sometime. Graeme[/font]

A few others have mentioned YYZ, that's one song I really struggle with. There is an accurate tab available. For me the combination of right-hand speed and sheer memory to play it all ... phew!

[quote name='jacko' post='87599' date='Nov 12 2007, 09:49 PM']Just got back you jammy get. Won the strings and a bass!!! I was going to say hi when i knew who you were but you must have run off as soon as you won. For the record, I was the other one who said I'd come down from scotland. Guess stevie didn't see me [/quote] Guess you weren't loud enough! Yes, I was pure spawny. I'd already decided not to stay on for any of the other artists and to head home straight after Jeff Berlin. At first they were going to only draw one bass, then remember the second bass was unclaimed and drawn again! Would have loved to stay on but had work next day. Eventually got home about 1:15 am. Btw what was the third bass?

[quote name='Gary.Lowe' post='87744' date='Nov 13 2007, 09:03 AM']Was that the Tony levin model. made me chuckle when you came down and said you can have the strings back if you want[/quote] Yeah, the bass is a handsome thing and it plays nicely. I'll post a photo here soon. I thought that keeping the strings might be a bit too greedy!

Hi folks. For what it's worth, I'm strictly 4-string too. I can see what is attractive about being able to get higher or lower notes, but in my opinion extra strings can encourage left-hand laziness, and wider necks are so unappealing to play. If I was going to change from 4 strings, I'd actually go for fewer! Some early classical basses actually had three strings, tuned 7 semitones apart. This combination was supposedly a very versatile one. The Japanese company Atlansia offer a 2-string bass. Why don't some top players adopt the minimalist approach? I suppose most of them are too busy trying to sound like guitarists.

Sorry about that, Jacko. I only just found out about the event myself! Hey. maybe see you there. Look for the Budgie t-shirt!

Sorry d-basser, I only just found out about the event myself.

I will be driving down and back from Stirling if anyone is interested in sharing a lift. Please ring or text me on 07941 772795!