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    As well as all the excellent advice given so far, don't forget that blues needs to be played with "feeling". A doctorate in music theory would not go far in blues, unless played this way.
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    [quote name='steve-bbb' timestamp='1332322136' post='1586482'] scanning this thread i never realised the blister thing was such a widespread issue! luckily never had blisters regardless of playing/practice frequency [/quote] +1. I think that generally, blisters are caused by "digging in" too much.
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    [quote name='noelk27' timestamp='1332078408' post='1582836'] You're wrong, as are the Americans who advised you. At the time when the OP's bass was constructed, in Korea, in '05, as part of the Tribute range, there were two distinct ranges produce under license to G&L USA, "Tribute" and "Premium". G&L Japan is the only licensee to produce the "Premium" range. The "Premium" range is not part of the "Tribute" range. Originally, basses in the "Premium" range could be specified with either of two widths/radii, but that situation has altered slightly. Your American friends really should do some more research, [url="http://www.glguitars.jp/"]http://www.glguitars.jp/[/url] [/quote] Yes. I have been wrong many times before. I never professed to be 100% correct. My original words were "I was always led to believe..." if you remember. I am merely trying to get a definitive answer. Anyway I will put your point to my "American friends" (!!) and see what they say.
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    [quote name='2x18' timestamp='1331984553' post='1581686'] QUOTE)"There is no "Premium" finish or option for the Tribute line. The Japanese marketers (retailers) may call them "Premium", but that's how many marketers operate (here too). If you do a bit more research you will find that there was a standard model with a Basswood Body ( Usually Black ) and the ones with the better bodies were marketed as Premium models by the GL Dealers [/quote] Yes, I'm sure you are correct, but my main curiosity was not so much about "Premiums" as such, but to establish whether all Tribs. come with only neck specification. So, according to the powers that be at G&L they do, contrary to what noelk27 stated.
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    [quote name='noelk27' timestamp='1331905300' post='1580714'] Nope. The original line of "Tribute" basses, manufactured in Japan, and now branded "G&L Premium" (and not to be confused with what the OP is selling, which is a "G&L Tribute" with "Premium" finish), could/can be ordered with either of two widths/radii. The same applied to the initial production in Korea. [/quote] I have been puzzled an curious about this. So I did some research, and asked on the G&L bass forum. The quotes below are the replies I received. (QUOTE) "There have been Japanese-built Tributes made in Japan [i][b]for the Japanese market[/b][/i] for a long tine. They are distinct from the Korean or Indonesian instruments and may have different finishes, dimensions, etc. However, they have a set spec just like the regular Tribute line. No neck options such as we have with the US instruments" (QUOTE) (QUOTE)"There is no "Premium" finish or option for the Tribute line. The Japanese marketers (retailers) may call them "Premium", but that's how many marketers operate (here too). The Tributes we see here are currently from Indonesia and they all have a set spec and finishes are limited. This is one of the reasons they're less expensive. The Made In Japan Tributes are designed for that market and generally stay there, though a few do filter into other regions after being purchased in Japan. Traveling musicians and military are likely suspects here."(QUOTE). Sorry OP. Did not intend to hijack your thread. At least this has bumped it to the top again.
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    [quote name='2x18' timestamp='1331893660' post='1580449'] The neck is not as chunky as the other L2000s I tried [/quote] I was always led to believe that all Tributes came in one neck size, i.e. 12" radius and 1.75" at the nut. You wont get more chunky than that. Perhaps the neck was swopped out at some stage ? Nice Trib.
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    [quote name='mildmanofrock' timestamp='1331463240' post='1573020'] If I go for a Precision, can anyone recommend a good model please, that won't need European credit bailout funding? [/quote] Check out the G&L SB2 Tribute. If your funds are good, you could opt for the USA model, though for the price difference there is not too much seperating them. It has a jazz width neck, so you should feel at home. [url="http://www.glguitars.com/instruments/TributeSeries/basses/SB-2/index.asp"]http://www.glguitars.com/instruments/TributeSeries/basses/SB-2/index.asp[/url]
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    [quote name='Dom in Somerset' timestamp='1331458261' post='1572952'] [font=Helvetica][size=3][font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=2][color=#000000]Fret Size: Medium JumboV[/color][/size][/font][/size][/font] [/quote] What do I win ?????
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    I'm surprised that the G&L L2500 has not been mentioned yet. The one in the link is a USA model. There is also the Indonesian "Tribute" which is a lot cheaper and almost as good. Worth checking out. Not sure about the string spacing. [url="http://www.glguitars.com/instruments/USA/basses/L2500/index.asp"]http://www.glguitars.com/instruments/USA/basses/L2500/index.asp[/url]
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    [quote name='pburrows' timestamp='1330804877' post='1563329'] Nope I'm not getting the restraint bit. What's the problem then?? [/quote] In a nutshell...I dont think he is over fond of the Ashdown MAG sound.
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    [quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1330791210' post='1563080'] Maths aside, an Ashdown MAG C410 T 300 Bass Combo should be more than loud enough for any pub gig on its own. I had a 210 for a while and volume was one thing it never lacked. If you are finding it isn't loud enough there must be other issues going on that are clouding* the picture - either positioning so you can hear it, eq set up, even a fault. [/quote] I too would have thought that the 410 combo would have been enough for the average pub gig. As Paul S says, check out the positioning and/or EQ. Here is a link on your specific question : [url="http://www.tunemybass.com/bass_amps/bass_guitar_amps_faq.html"]http://www.tunemybass.com/bass_amps/bass_guitar_amps_faq.html[/url]
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    I use DR Sunbeams and TI Jazz flats.
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    Personally, I like to get fairly close to the original bass lines, but I can also see the argument for the opposing view. After all, it is a [b]covers[/b] band, not an [b]imitation [/b]one. The former would suggest putting your own mark on a song if you so wish. I doubt if Joe Cocker's version of "I get by with a little help from my friends" would have been so popular if he had stuck strictly to the "Beatle's" version. I'm sure there are lots of other examples too. To name one...Coltrane's version of "My Favourite Things." A "slight" deviation from the original there, and no less popular for it.
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    That's fair enough Joe. I wish you every success with the book.
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    [quote name='Faithless' timestamp='1329316398' post='1540525'] you get that information into your ears and fingers by [b]practicing [/b]it extensively, not by listening to a play-along recording. There are hundreds of playalong tracks made by different tuition services, like Aebersold, so it's up to you to get that track or program one yourself, and practice the ideas in the book with it. Another good idea is to take those ideas in the book, and write out some lines on popular forms/standards. As a fellow Joe's student and book owner I can say that the information provided helps your playing and harmony understanding no end if you really spend your time with it. easy Laimis [/quote] I accept your points. However, IMO playing along to a CD which puts all the lessons learned in the book together, can only but speed up the learning process. If Ed Friedland, Ed Fuqua and Jay Hungerford can provide accompanying CD's, with their Walking Bass books, why cant Joe ? They obviously see the benefit that a book's own CD can provide.
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    AFAIK, Scott Devine, who posts here from time to time, does Skype lessons. A great teacher too, judging from his videos. [url="http://scottsbasslessons.com/"]http://scottsbasslessons.com/[/url]
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    [quote name='bass24' timestamp='1329123785' post='1537273'] Being able to listen to the tracks on a CD is a great help I find. [/quote] +1. OP, I have no doubt that your new book is excellent. However, I find CD's a great help. With walking bass, all the pros seem to agree that the idea is to get the sounds into your [b]ears[/b], as well as under your fingers.
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    No accompanying play along CD ?
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    Blues?

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    [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1328977921' post='1535581'] Basically you plod along playing a walking bassline whilst a load of guitarists w*** on endlessly over the top of it, pausing occasionally to sing some bollocks about how tough their life is before playing another solo on their £5000 private stock PRS or similar. [/quote] True, but not just for blues !!!
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    Blues?

    Coilte replied to a topic in General Discussion

    All good advice so far. I'll add one more important suggestion. Blues is as much about the "feel" as anything else. It is all well and good knowing the structure, chords, etc, but without feel, it will sound just like an exercise, especially on the slower songs. This "feel" can be an elusive thing though.
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    Is there a pattern as to [b]why [/b]you were kicked out ?
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    [quote name='spencer.b' timestamp='1328405033' post='1526633'] what's with all this good old days stuff, when I was getting into music as a teenager all that was really available to me was a really limited selection of overpriced albums at the local our price. Now I can get near enough any album for 5 to 10 quid, it's brilliant. [/quote] I doubt if people are talking about price when they say "the good old days." Agreed, prices and choice have changed dramatically in the last twenty years or so. The fact that things were dearer back then, made people enjoy the hunt for a bargain. Plus, it was much more appreciated when you did come across a gem , not like now, when you can get your music at the click of a mouse. There are positives and negatives in both arguments. [quote name='flyfisher' timestamp='1328392727' post='1526479'] Now that is some seriously impressive dedication! I'm guessing this was after the advent of cheap flights, but even so. [/quote] Yes, generally it was in the cheap flights era. However, prior to the advent of CD's, the flights were not so cheap, but the pilgrimage was still made, just not as frequently.
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    [quote name='flyfisher' timestamp='1328387992' post='1526391'] I used to spend hours on Saturday in my local record shop (Opus in Southgate, north London) rummaging and listening to obscure album [/quote] +1. As the record shops here in Dublin never had a huge selection, I would frequently catch an early flight to London on Saturdays with the sole purpose of browsing and buying, at first vinyl, and later on CD's. I never seemed to have enough time before I had to hurry to catch my return flight. I'm sure that the present generation would think I was mad. Maybe I was, but it was heaven to me.
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    [quote name='charic' timestamp='1328097199' post='1521647'] That bottom picture actually has quite a lot of character. [/quote] Nah !! Give me the lacquer any day.
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    [quote name='geoffbyrne' timestamp='1328117561' post='1522139'] So why do you need to be so loud at rehearsal? Seriously. G. [/quote] In the average band with say, two (or even one) guitars, bass and drums, even with everyone playing very low, this is still enough to damage your hearing. I cant remember the exact amount of decibles required to cause damage, but I know it is comparatively low. Even the drums alone, played reasonably low can cause damage. If you doubt this, then do some research.
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