thebigyin

Hi Folks, Just started playing Bass again.....Not ready to take the plunge just yet gigging wise.....although I did play about 10 years ago.....Ideally i'd like to play Blues, Rock/Blues, RnB, Soul ect.......So looking for a decent Combo for future.....currently playing thro' a Marshall Bass State 65w.....which I bought for Home use and possibly Rehearsals? Any help would be greatfull and much appreciated......I don't really fancy a half stack as i'm limited to space ect.....hope to hear from you, Thanks Bob.

[quote name='Johnm93' timestamp='1383689958' post='2267834'] Hi thebigyin - yeah, light it isn't but has a nice sustain, at least. [/quote] You'll find a lot of those old 'Jap' copies on the heavy side....but still good as most stuff that comes out of Japan. I'm playing a mid 80s (I think) Jap Fender Jazz but it's quite light and has a lovely tone.....a tad high on the action but nothing that hinders it's playability it's a tad battered but it's my pride and joy at mo'.....as I've just got back into playing again after a break....I bought a nice Squier cv Bass a couple of years ago but sold it after a few months.....but missed the Bass and hopefully make a big effort this time to get gigging again maybe next year....Cheers Bob.

[quote name='crag42' timestamp='1383496740' post='2265040'] Great album that mate [/quote] Sure is......although I must admit I love Roger Glovers Bass Tone on 'Machinehead' .....but that whole 70s vibe does it for me.

Welcome.....I had a nice old 70s Colombus Jap 'p' Bass gigged it regular weighed a bloody ton lol....enjoy.

Come taste the Band......Deep Purple.

Welcome Ben.....To the Wonderfull and Totally Mad Bass Chat Forum, You can't beat it.

Welcome Aboard the World of Bass.

Excellent anyone want to buy some gear off me....lol.

[quote name='norvegicusbass' timestamp='1383067296' post='2259802'] I seriously need to up my theory knowledge all this mode/chord tone stuff leaves me baffled. [/quote] Me too.....but I still enjoy, must admit tho' i'm a massive 'Blues' fan and like yourself find myself jamming round a twelve bar with different styles....be it Shuffle, Funky....lol.

Welcome Aboard Andy.....it's a great Forum......Cheers Bob.

[quote name='louisthebass' timestamp='1382386378' post='2251638'] Saw this posted on Facebook originally, great bit of footage of Paul Turner and his band Shuffler tearing it up on a couple of groovy covers: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhemzPTYdJE[/media] [/quote] Amazing.....prefer it to original.

[i]Welcome aboard Rob....great Forum.[/i]

[quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1382201082' post='2249256'] yes Willie Weeks on this live album. my opinions are subjective of course. there a great band on this album. "Little Ghetto Boy" is some of the best bass playing ive ever heard, not just from Willie but from any bassist ever. oh f*** it, here it is. his playing is just wonderfully musical. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLUh70zp0LE[/media] [/quote] I couldn't agree more the Bass Playing blew me away....great album.

[quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1382141132' post='2248714'] For as long as i can remember Donny Hathaway's voice has been in my memory. i personally think as subjective as this subject is, he has the best voice ever to be recorded. he has power, control, subtlety, he never EVER, misses a note, or goes off key. pure perfection.. and this recording is live. to think this man threw himself out of a building and killed himself from depression.? [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jyf4Eq3fkY[/media] [/quote] Willie Weeks on Bass i believe.....correct me if i'm wrong.....never the less Beautifull.

Paul Rodgers.....greatest Rock Vocalist.

Thanks Guyz probably this is an individuals issue.....Jamerson was great but his lines were to me tastefull and melodic not just a blear of notes, bends and trickery.....each to there own on this one........but thanks for the comments.....I agree that sometimes 'Boundaries need to be pushed' but not playing it like a Lead Guitar......just a no, no for me....Cheers.

Hello, Forgive my Rant just a personal view......but what's your opinion on the roll of the Bass Player.....to me it was always and still is to keep it all together??? So why is it the need with so many Bassists today to 'Be so Flash' Just an example watched a clip of Rhonda Smith don't get me wrong she's amazing....but the clip shows her with the band.....another Bass Player doing the Roll of Bass Player....while she's out front playing Bass like a 'Lead Guitarist' loads of effects and so on.....not just her but so many out there....why this need to 'Push the Boundaries' eh Rant over.......Just 'Keep the Groove'.....Cheers.

[quote name='Dev70' timestamp='1382092876' post='2247747'] Cheers bigyin [/quote] Pleasure.

[quote name='thebigyin' timestamp='1382092093' post='2247734'] Hi Dev, Try General Topics under heading Help Needed or Wanted i'm sure you'll get lot's of advice, it's a great forum welcome aboard. [/quote] Make that General Discussion....sorry.

[quote name='Dev70' timestamp='1382090687' post='2247704'] Hi everyone, this is my first time posting on the forum was wondering how to get into categories as I bought an eden WT 550 but can't afford eden cabs, I have bought 2 sovereign pro 500s 12" speakers to run in 2 separate H/H cabs what would ur advice be to me go easy on me tho ha cheers . Dev70 ps playing a MM stingray [/quote] Hi Dev, Try General Topics under heading Help Needed or Wanted i'm sure you'll get lot's of advice, it's a great forum welcome aboard.

See Chas n Dave first time back in '79 when they were first on the bill at Knebworth they was great....seen them a few times since, top geezers entertainers and musicians to boot....and not forgetting Mickey Burke on Drums......geertcha.

Brilliant Bass Player one of my all time Fave's along with Jamerson and Willy Weeks and a few others to boot.

Nice Read mate i'm just venturing out into the world of Bass again after a few years off...in no real hurry...got a lot of catching up to do....but feels good to pick the Bass up again....cheers for the read....Bob.