Kiwi

Slaps just a technique like any other as far as I can see. If the music you play doesn't need slap then there's probably no need for you to worry about not being able to do it. (However every drummer I've played with likes the bass player to slap it up a bit during a jam.) Loads of name bassists out there who don't slap too Anthony Jackson Jeff Berlin Francis 'Rocco' Prestia James Jamerson Carole King Donald 'Duck' Dunn Bob Babbit John Entwhistle Jaco to name but a few.

I'd love to be able to play with the facility of Dood. But it must take an astounding amount of self discipline and tenaciousness to reach that level, and then the standard has to be [i]maintained[/i] at that level by frequent practice and gigging. Much like slaphappygarry and OBBM say, I see "being good enough" is about having sufficient technical and musical facility to play what the song needs. The style of music I play isn't particularly demanding in terms of speed but I have to be super accurate with my timing (because often a neo-soul bassline I play won't come exactly in on the first beat in a bar) and make sure I don't push other musicians out by overplaying. I'm developing an ever greater awareness of what makes the song strong and playing bass is getting easier and less frustrating as a result. That involves using the notes to define the feeling and shape of the spaces inbetween (if I'm not riffing in time with the guitarist).

I find the prospect of creating my own custom bass daunting, having already done it once and ended up with a bit of a lemon which I progressively modified into... ...a modified lemon. One bass would have to be all things to me and my tastes range from Jaydee to Smith to Musicman. Clearly an unreasonable request, so I haven't bothered. In terms of the sound in my head, only one bass has hit the spot (and its not a Smith) but the maker has told me he's not interested in making custom instruments unless he's commissioned on an hourly rate. I think I'd be more comfortable tweaking an existing design rather than starting from scratch.

Is it REALLY bugging you that much?

if there enough of these factory tours around, lets post them here and i'll turn this thread into a sticky

I'd say go with the Yamaha out of those you've given, if its the only bass you're going to use. Its a solid, well-built workhorse that won't let you down in a variety of gigging situations. Also consider the Status Groove 5 if you are considering a Stingray, they're outstanding value for money secondhand.

I don't think it makes much of a difference personally, but I've done it anyway

I remember posting this one on BT. Great vid, I moved it to Build Diaries BTW.

Hey, you were the one who had been drinking the shirley temples, not me.

[quote name='ped' post='8744' date='May 29 2007, 07:10 PM']I was playing musical chairs mate, I think it can be attributed to wishful thinking and a vivd imagination on your part.[/quote] I believe you were going commando under those chaps and threatening to sit on laps if they didn't give you a seat.

It was your impersonations of the rape scene from Deliverance that did it.

because you got me into the cowboy clothing thing.

[quote name='ped' post='8735' date='May 29 2007, 07:04 PM']Kiwi has a jaded sexual appetite. Perhaps with your kind donations we can have him neutered[/quote] Yes please, neuter me. It would be the kindest cut with my rampant sexual appetite.

[quote name='ped' post='8731' date='May 29 2007, 07:00 PM']and Kiwi tried to touch us too but we were anticipating that, so could run away.[/quote] You anticipated it because you asked and said there was fifty quid in it.

[quote name='tinyviking' post='8311' date='May 28 2007, 09:00 PM']hee hee, haa haa, woo woo jibber <twitch>.[/quote] I like you, you're going to be my new best friend.

check with walbassist to see if he still represents them in the UK, he could offer some advice.

Why not talk to john east? His designs have pick up buffer preamps with individual gain trimpots. So not only can you set levels for the instrument but also account for differences in level between pick ups

[url="http://www.warmoth.com/gecko/gecko.cfm?fuseaction=passive_active"]http://www.warmoth.com/gecko/gecko.cfm?fus...=passive_active[/url] Have a look at this link, it might help clarify things a little?

[quote name='The Burpster' post='8137' date='May 28 2007, 04:03 PM']kiwi, Before you rush off and use letraset, another option I use on model aircraft (that would be ace for what youre doing) is :- Get yourself a sheet of waterslide transfer paper (available from specialists but also on ebay....) You can then draw, letraset or better still use your computer printer to produce the words- cut out the transfer and put it on your amp- just like you used to do with Airfix kits...... Looks well trick![/quote] Thanks Burpster, unfortunately I do need white lettering. Good call with that German company Oxblood. I haven't looked at it in any detail yet, but would it require the user to map out the control layout before the labelling could be completed? The mixer is essentially complete, apart from the lettering.

or use the BT search function? [url="http://basstalk.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=18864&hl=modelling"]http://basstalk.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...mp;hl=modelling[/url] Download the app from here: [url="http://www.linearteam.dk/default.aspx?pageid=winisd"]http://www.linearteam.dk/default.aspx?pageid=winisd[/url]

All done [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showforum=35"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showforum=35[/url]

Members seemed to be used to making posts and using a reviews section seemed to be less popular. So on this forum we just made a forum into a reviews section. Its easier to search as well.

If I read all the forums you mods would have even less to do