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Sorry - my fault... didn't know how much you know. Why shouldn't you use those - it was merely a suggested starting point, as a lot of 'theory' is. That is just a combination of notes that works, and if you start at different places (for example on the E or D) you will create different intervals that will work together. There is nothing wrong with using majors and minors together... Its just you said that you thought there was something not right with the combination of notes you used, and from just looking at them (and not playing them) I thought this might be it? How do you tell the difference between major and minor? By ear, basically, major is happy and minor is sad. When you are playing, if you played a C on the A string for example (the 3 fret), you could move down 1 fret on the d string (fret 2) for a major third and down 2 frets (fret 1) for a minor third. That works all over the neck... next string up and down one fret for major, down 2 for minor. Does that help? ANy other questions feel free to ask! Alex.

Well there's work and theres work i guess!? All you've got there is a ombination of 5ths, 4ths and 3rds really. The reason in might not sound right is because sometimes your using a minor 3rd (i.e in the second bar) and sometimes your using a major 3rd (last chord before the repeat mark) - so you might get a bit of contrast that way. You could try thinking modally and in c major to start with. Basically, don't use and sharp or flats (black notes on the piano), so just A B C D E F G and that should shound nice(ish) as a starting point. But - i think your ear should be the thing you concentrate on most. Alex.

See - i think that may be the only problem with forums like this... as has been said, if you like your tone etc. just keep what youve got. You'll notice far more difference if you practice than with the never ending GAS cycle. Alex.

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Hi - just doing a bit of Promo for some gigs I've got coming up... Its a Guitar and Bass duo I play in. Check our Myspace here; www.myspace.com/jenningswilliams We have a French Tour between August 5th and 12th followed by 2 gigs in Cardiff; August 18th - Mischiefs Bar August 19th - Cafe Jazz Would be awesome to see some basschatters at any of these, if you can't get along check out the sites; add us on myspace/twitter/facebook etc. Any comments welcome! Alex.

You think finding one for an American Jazz is hard - try finding one for a Mexican Jazz 5!

I use all fingers on my fretting hand... I think double bassists don't use their middle finger in first position - maybe thats something to do with you not using it?!?

+1 I think you'r paying quite a lot for the name on the bad-ass. The Gotoh does look very nice, but i went for a schaller - more adjustable, looks good, high mass and it really works!

Bought my Bass Synth Wah... prompt payment, very polite and drew a nice little picture on the letter accompanying the cheque. What more could i ask for!?!

[quote name='bilbo230763' post='507375' date='Jun 7 2009, 08:55 AM']I got my fretless Wal in 1986 and have loved it ever since! It makes so much sense to me to find a bass that does it for you and then work on the music. GAS is a great way of kidding yourself that the problems with your playing are with your gear not with your competences as a player. I hope you and your 5 have a long and fruitful relationship.[/quote] So true - think that might upset certain people on here tho!

With playing... all experience is good experince I think. Although the semi-pro thing might sound daunting now, I'd go for it. But, be honest, don't make out you can do stuff that you cant