miles'tone

Jimmy Blanton was definitely all that. He was only a young kid but he was the first known bass player to stretch out from what was expected of us. He was really thinking outside of the box in his time. He unlocked the door that Scott Lafaro opened before Jaco booted it off it's hinges. (imho and all that jazz)

[quote name='BottomE' timestamp='1450020187' post='2928825'] Not at all. Your post was more professional as i can't manage to get the YouTube link to look like yours - i just get the URL... [/quote] Just delete the 's' from your link's 'https', ét voila!

[quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1449436531' post='2923567'] NBF? New Bass Fortnight! It's all very well reviewing a bass the day you get it, but the proof of the pudding is getting out there and playing it with other people, so this post comes 2 weeks after purchase. I had been on the hunt for another Precision for a couple of weeks (see [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/216528-what-have-you-got-gas-for-at-the-mo/page__view__findpost__p__2907369"]here[/url]), and one of the basses I had tried was an AVRI '63 in Wunjo. They got another one in stock, so I toddled along there, tried it, and bought it it (nice deal Tom - cheers!) If I'm honest, I probably wasn't as rigorous with myself as I could have been as to whether it was what I really wanted - I had worked out that some kind of RI was the way to go, and this one did the business. As a result, I suffered massive buyer's remorse over the ensuing few days. The first thing I did when I got the bass home was to fit a set of Chromes. I initially set the action very low, then took it back up a bit to allow the strings to vibrate freely. This is one incredibly bright bass, and initially there seemed to be a lot more 'boing' to the sound than I usually like. I worried that I should have gone for something with more 'mojo'. However, all this evaporated when I got a call to dep with a pub covers band I used to play with. On the gig, the bass sounded monstrous. I got so much top playing fingerstyle with the tone fully open that I never broke out the pick all night, and it punched through like a very punchy thing. The neck is a fair bit wider and shallower than on my '73, but it sort of disappears under your fingers when playing. I also took it to a soul band audition and got the gig. I'd like to think it was my playing that did the trick, but having a clear, round, punchy sound did me no harm at all. Just to prove it really happened, here's a blurry pic and a live shot (with audience member/victim on drums): [/quote] I love the faded Sonic on these '63s. If I could find a couple of cans in that shade, I'd refin my own bass with it.

Sweeeeeeeeet. Tort!

http://youtu.be/9JU8XCXwv2A

Nice tort plate though.

http://youtu.be/uvlOh9cKbxw

My fave opening chords to an album, that sends shivers down my spine due to the fact I know what a treat of a journey I'm now on (phew), is on: The Changeling, which opens The Doors LA Woman album. A 'lifer' album (for me) for sure.

The Lemon Song - Led Zeppelin

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1448893983' post='2918906'] NBD! http://basschat.co.uk/topic/274164-nbd-maruszczyk-jake-4p-pj/ [/quote] Ok, NOW I get what all the fuss is about. I will now never be able to un-see this thread. Time to get saving!

[quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1448880594' post='2918729']A high output pup in a p bass got her attention [/quote] Fixed that for ya

I should probably check it out then, thanks for the heads up. 👍

The Smiths

I used Elites flats on my old ray. Sounded mega.

Snarky Puppy in Manchester a few weeks ago. Still scratching my head and feeling rather inadequate.

Yes, eagerly awaiting that 5 string Sire P bass! 🙏

You could buy a super lightweight Paulownia P bass body and transplant everything from the G&L onto that. Add some licensed by Hipshot Ultralite tuners and you'll have a sub-8lb L2000 easy. Cheaper than a new bass too. http://www.eyguitarmusic.com/P-Bass-body-custom-Paulownia-WoodVery-Soft-WoodUnfinished_p_1417.html http://www.sporthitech.com/hipshot-ultralite-lic-hb6c-1-2-bass-tuners-5-string-5-inline-3x2-etc-satin-chrome/ I've actually imported both these items for myself in the past. The tuners were £60 delivered to my door, the body was £75 (although it's on sale for half price now!) Depends how much you love the L2000 sound though, whether It'd be worth it.