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I've just looked up The Major's Bass Bootcamp. That's exactly what I was looking for, thanks!

...and started to learn to read music I've been playing on and off for over 13 years and could read tab from the day I got my first bass, but never before did I have the desire to learn to read music. In fact I know a lot of people in bands around, and can think of only two of my peers that can read. Anyway, this year I decided I'd finally make an effort to learn to read. Last Monday was the first time I made an attempt to undertsand the notes of the bass clef, and I've since studied the symbols on my lunch break over the last week. I also got a really helpful android app called "Bass Cat" which helped me to remember the notes. On Saturday I was chuffed to learn my first song using notation, Try a Little Tenderness by Otis Redding (with Duck Dunn). While I in no way underestimate the challenge I will face to learn to competently sight-read, I'm really enjoying it so far! I now need to learn my key signatures inside out...suggestions are welcome Hopefully I'll have the confidence to buy "What Duck Done" and "Standing in the Shadows of Motown" soon...what better motivation

[quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1347011097' post='1795894'] I like it [/quote] +1 ...I've seen worse I suppose...

Twice in the last six months I found myself in similar sitautions. I depped for 2 very different bands and had to learn circa 30 songs for each band with 1 to 2 week's notice. My advice would be listen to the songs as much as can, either at home on mp3 player etc. Get familiar with the song structures and the basic chord progressions. Although I treid to learn all songs precisely, I got some advice here actually to stick to root notes if any doubt! 7 songs isn't an insurmountable challenge if you have some spare time. I'm a mediocre bass player at best, and while I doubted I'd be able to learn everything, I did manage to learn them all fairly well. My only warning is make sure you know what keys they play the songs in. Seems like an obvious thing to do, but it almost caught me out a couple of times! One of the bands played "Long Train Running" 3 notes down

[quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' timestamp='1346671369' post='1791667'] ...and I must say ,all of the people were great to deal with,) [/quote] +1. My experience of ebay (always as a buyer) has been really good. I don't get the whole "evilbay" thing. Excuse my ignorance, but is that due to sellers fees or something?

It looks fantastic....congrats!!

A few ebay shops specialize is aged new parts. Just put aged into the search bar along with the part type. They usually seem to be stupidly expensive though, so the diy route might be best!

[quote name='waynepunkdude' timestamp='1346588895' post='1790839'] Pics when you get it. [/quote] Should have mentioned it's a body I bought. It's for an upcoming assembly project. Pics will follow!

I just went for it anyway and won the auction, so now eagerly awaiting to see what it looks like in the flesh!

Thanks for advice. Auction ends over the weekend so time isn't on my side! Might just take the risk. The nitro finish is the real attraction for me to be honest and just hoped the finish wouldn't ruin the vintage vibe.

[quote name='Big_Stu' timestamp='1346509707' post='1790072'] Depends what made the finish, normal poly finish would be harder to keep matt than go gloss thru' use. On poly necks & gun stocks I've found daily polishing with WD40 can give a high gloss finish, but it takes a fair few goes at it. [/quote] The finish is nitro. It's a Highway One P Bass, in what's advertised as flat black. I usually have no problem buying online, just a bit more cautious with this one.

I'm goin for the vintage look though. Is it a bit on the modern side?

Hi all. Does anybody have experience with a factory finish matte black? Can it be brought up to look like a "normal" finish? Eyeing a nice bass online and just can't make my mind up and the clock is ticking!

[quote name='BassBunny' timestamp='1346343471' post='1788111'] OK Here it is but not sure how it will come out. It's a PDF File. Any problems PM your email address and I'll sent it to you. [/quote] Thanks for posting this

Hi, I'd be interested in the chord chart too, if that's ok?

[quote name='Bassman Steve' timestamp='1346340829' post='1788067'] The only other name I can throw in would be the late Bob Babbit. [/quote] Can't find anything to suggest Babbit either. What surprises me about this is, in IMO, it's such a great bassline, you'd imagine people (well..ahem...certain people anyway) would be queuing up take the credit!

[quote name='Zenitram' timestamp='1346341228' post='1788077'] Bob Holness? [/quote] I really hope I'm not the only one who just googled him

[quote name='Protium' timestamp='1346340480' post='1788061'] Carol Kaye [/quote] It's not on her list of credits on her website, credible and all as that is (sense my sarcasm and look at my avatar )....so nope, don't think it was her on that occasion either!!

For my own sanity I'm going to bump this just the once and see how I get on. It wasn't Jamerson, Felder or a Jackson. Please let this not be the first query I've had that BC couldn't answer

I always like playing interesting songs that I normally wouldn't listen to! Broadens the mind I suppose... Fingers crossed for you

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1346097703' post='1785297'] Ooops! [/quote] well I can hardly blame you for my poor decision!