Kiwi

Well I will actually have Saturday's back if I've left the band, so I might be able to make it. God knows what I will be bringing. Hopefully a brand new Shuker headless 6! If someone has something particular they'd like me to take let me know. The shame is regardless of what I bring, there are always some instruments that people miss out on because they're left behind... ...noones down for bringing a Genz Benz Shuttle 6 yet so I could bring that with the EBS cab.

Yeah, i suspect he just lost confidence. I just replied saying 'its up to you mate'. In some respects it appears I've set him a challenge if he's not totally comfortable with the aesthetic side of things. I'll post the photos of his 4 string up here later. Feel welcome to tell me if you think my expectations were too high!

[quote name='jakesbass' post='249478' date='Jul 28 2008, 11:58 AM']This is endemic in the genre at the moment as far as I'm concerned he is not alone. I can't think of 1 'bass' album I would listen to twice. No music, just playing. I don't include bass players as composers/leaders in that, notable example of good stuff, eg Bass Desires Marc Johnson[/quote] I'd be inclined to exclude Michael Manring, although the more I've listened to him, the more I've become aware that he recycles phrases and licks a fair bit. I'd like him to move onto other things too though. There have been quite a few successful producer/bass players out there though, Trevor Horn, Youth, Don Was, Bernard (and Nile)...

[quote name='bilbo230763' post='249462' date='Jul 28 2008, 11:35 AM']Did a function in a tin shed and it was HOOOOOOOT! I have never felt so ill - blinding headache, nausea but I still played the gig. When it ended, I collapsed with heat exhaustion. Never felt so ill in my life. Went to bed feeling like s**t, woke up fine. Hardest gig I have ever done.[/quote] I've had heat stroke, it really knocks the stuffing out of you. At least its easy to get over though if you have enough rest.

[quote name='bilbo230763' post='249403' date='Jul 28 2008, 09:58 AM']I think Berlin has kind of become a parody of himself.[/quote] OK, the $64,000 question is : do you think he's still developing as a player? (I think I can predict the answer)

[quote name='Catalin' post='249435' date='Jul 28 2008, 10:48 AM']Hello guys ! I have a Trace Elliot V-Type all tube head. The head have 4 preamp tubes: 2 are closer to the power tubes and the other 2 are lower situated and closer to the input - i think these are preamp tubes and the others are drive tubes, i'm right ? The preamp tubes are Tronal, what do you knoe about these tubes? Tnks ![/quote] Is it possible for you to take a photo of the tubes? It might help people to help you better.

Well this is a bit interesting. We were discussing body shapes this week and he sent me a picture of the 4 string he had been making for someone else. The lines were a bit awkward looking and so I tried to offer some delicate constructive feedback in comparison to what I was hoping for with examples from other manufacturers (Shuker, Thompson and Fodera). With the result that the guy lost his bottle and has backed out completely from the project!

Do you have the V4 head mate? If so, I'm a bit surprised that you don't have 2 channels and a preamp gain and preamp volume on the second channel. I've been well impressed with the rawness of the Danelectro FAB tone pedal. I'm not sure if thats the kind of grit you're after though.

[quote name='ARGH' post='249320' date='Jul 28 2008, 08:10 AM'](Will people GET OVER THAT as well)[/quote] Sure, if the criticism bothers you then just write and play something that will shut them up. If you can't walk the walk, don't talk the talk. In the meantime I think you should get over it. Most mature players learn to stay within their limitations and, like Amy Winehouse and her singing technique, they make the most of what they have. Limitations can add distinctiveness, just look at Jamerson and his hook. But thats off-topic and the rest of the membership has probably had enough of your 9 string rants already I suspect. I wonder if Jeff's problem is that he cares too much about what he does and loses perspective sometimes? I've seen the same thing happen in my own band with a certain individual.

[quote name='6stringbassist' post='249007' date='Jul 27 2008, 05:44 PM']I thought it was the other way around, people on here criticizing them publicly.[/quote] probably a bit of both to be honest mate, I couldn't tell who was to blame for that.

any serials?

[quote name='bass_ferret' post='249058' date='Jul 27 2008, 07:01 PM']Maybe you should have put it in the wiki [/quote] I can pin it if I want. And I just have. Oooh, feel the power... [quote name='bass_ferret' post='249059' date='Jul 27 2008, 07:03 PM']And how come when you edit your posts it does not show?[/quote] ...1 4m 4dm1n, ph33r m1 3d1t1ng 5k17724x0rrrrr

this has been covered before, I remember writing a lengthy post on it. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=21840"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=21840[/url]

Im not important enough for anyone to endorse, and even if I did endorse anything I'd have to publicise myself which I'm not that comfortable with TBH. Its not like my playing represents any kind of example to others. Anyway, I'd much rather pay for something I liked rather than get something free that I didn't like. However if companies want to chuck stuff at me simply because of my forum prowness, then who am I to refuse...? I won't be checking my mail box tomorrow in anticipation though. Heheheh.

Fair enough I guess but to play devils advocate, are you not painting him with your own prejudices against fusion when he's also branched into rock and jazz? I think your points about craft could probably stand on their own merits regardless of style.

Bilbo thats one of the most interesting critiques of Jeff's playing that I've ever read. In some respects it sounds like you're painting him in a very ironic context.

hi samuel, I've seen you posting a bit. welcome on board.

No gig this weekend! I still ended up going to a BBQ at the percussionists house and jamming until 2am with other musicians who weren't in the band....

[quote name='ARGH' post='248527' date='Jul 26 2008, 05:34 PM']I wouldnt change him for the world. He's an atypical brash New Yorker,and I love him for that,where I live they are the same...Straight up ,honest.....hard working people.[/quote] Unless you're trying to buy some pain killers in a 5 and dime store when one of the cash registers breaks down and it takes 4 of the check out chicks to supervise the other one sorting it out, leading to queues out the door. And noone's prepared to speak out just in case someone else pulls a gun... ...and you can walk down any street and witness a homeless person screaming and lashing out at a traffic barrier to stop harrassing him, to the amusement of a nearby mounted cop. And a sales person behind a counter in an electrical hardware shop refuses to sell anything to a clean cut, yet decidedly straight friend of mine because they "don't sell to faggots." Yet you can buy some of the most amazing steaks anywhere on the planet and there is no end to a cocktail barmans inventiveness. Nooo Yawk - its my favourite US city for the sheer variety alone.

Everyone taking notes? "Chordal", "note orientated fashion", and lets not think about the Peavey Palaedium Jeff Berlin model that looks almost identical (and actually was a fantastic instrument even by today's standards) Don't know about you but I'm getting the impression that his mouth is playing slightly ahead of his brain in this clip. and to cut Jeff some slack, respect to him for having an admirable level of self awareness. [i]"[b]Was your attitude and determination a product of your upbringing?[/b] Yes. Both of my parents had tough upbringings. My father is a Holocaust survivor who twice escaped death sentences, and my mother endured her share of problems. As a result, much of their pain was passed on to me and my siblings. My problem was I couldn't relate to people--they were the enemy. I was uptight, angry, and competitive, and that came through in my playing and my attitude. Throughout the '70s and '80s, I paid a great price for lacking social skills; it cost me work, and it cost me friends. It wasn't until the '90s that I underwent intensive therapy to sort things out and make peace with myself and the rest of the world. I realize now that had I related better to people, my entire history might have been re-written. But that's 20/20 hindsight."[/i] [url="http://www.keyboardmag.com/article/jeff-berlin/jan-98/5930"]http://www.keyboardmag.com/article/jeff-berlin/jan-98/5930[/url]

[quote name='ste_m3' post='248237' date='Jul 26 2008, 01:52 AM']I still want to start a "Basschat Steve Club" Im a Stephen, and ive messaged five steves in the last two weeks! [/quote] On Bassworld, we ran a poll for the most common first name and Steve was a winner by a long way. I think we had about 9 Steves then, but it might have changed since. In my experience, making generalisations about any culture is iffy, particularly in the case of the USA. Some people have a hard time getting to grips with the overwhelming diversity of the place. I've stated that I don't generally like American culture but I also count a number of Americans as my friends. I even worked (briefly) for an American company this year and met all sorts from the very self centred to the selfless. As an aside, I don't think any country or culture has a monopoly on assholes, they crop up everywhere. Probably the country I've had greatest difficulty with is England. People are too quick to judge, they jump to conclusions too easily, can be complacent to the point of apathy, can be cold and distant, blah blah. Having said that, most of my experience has been in the south where I was born...

[quote name='Rayman' post='247770' date='Jul 25 2008, 01:06 PM']He's a wicked player, and a nice bloke too. He's one of these irritating (in a good way) people who can play loads of different instruments, and play them well.[/quote] FWIW, I remember he and Steve Lawson both seemed to rub some people up the wrong way on this forum and Bassworld.

[quote name='niceguyhomer' post='248276' date='Jul 26 2008, 09:08 AM']Never really thought about the Shuttle. Reading about all the availability problems and comments about their sound - 'nasal' seems to crop up a bit. I like the sound of the 750 on Basstasters and as I'm just off to Brum for the day - I may give Mark a call en route and leave the missus shopping in Brum while I demo a few amps assuming Mark's about today.[/quote] Well I guess everyone is entitled to their opinion. All I'll say is that I've spent the last week running all my basses including the Alembic, Celinder J, Celinder P (with flats), Musicman Stingray, Cutlass 1 and Cutlass 2 and both Smiths. So I probably have a reasonable idea about how the amp responds to each type of bass. If someone is used to playing an Ashdown then yes the Shuttle is probably going to sound nasal to them, especially if they have a nasal sounding bass. I've found a tighter sounding head works better for me on small stages with the warm basses I play. I've gigged the Shuttle and it doesn't sound any less legible on stage than my Trace V8! You can definitely make the Shuttle sound warm with the Celinder P if you want to using the mid scoop and low boost feature. Trying some out at Marks place is exactly what I did, I recommend you take your cab and #1 bass with you so you can make a direct comparison.