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[quote name='Clarky' post='1159826' date='Mar 12 2011, 08:40 PM']The worst two offenders (IMHO) were the guy on the Rotosound stand with the Warwick Streamer, who was dong all this multiple finger tapping and slapping stuff,[/quote] I'm all for fancy technique,and I wasn't at the show,but if I'm thinking of the same guy he really gets on my wick. Mind you,his name actually is an onomatopoeia for the sounds he makes.

[quote name='jezzaboy' post='1159565' date='Mar 12 2011, 05:16 PM']I often wonder in what musical contex do they use it? Level 42 tribute band?[/quote] Well,I played 3 tunes last night where I was required to slap.

The active circuit is very likely a later modification,which is unsurprising if it also has a Fender decal added. That particular model,I believe,was only available as a passive bass.

There are tons of books on reading. It might be worth checking out some that are easier to get hold of.

[quote name='gizmo6789' post='1159321' date='Mar 12 2011, 02:16 PM']Where are you guys playing where people use each others instruments, i had 2 bands use my bass amp lastnight because the venue didnt supply one. it was tragic watching someone get all confused at a mute button, and one guy tried to play, without plugging the amp into the mains.... the mind boggles.[/quote] Other people don't use my stuff.

Instruments get dinged-it happens. I bought my Shuker on a Thursday,and on the Friday I twatted the headstock on my microphone. I was gutted for about 3 seconds.

I think you'll be lucky,most octavers tend to break up at around A on the E string.

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='1158448' date='Mar 11 2011, 06:52 PM']Creed are the second worst band in the in the behind Alter Bridge who have the honour of sucking and blowing.[/quote] I said something similar to someone a few weeks ago and he's been really sh*tty with me ever since.

[quote name='chrismuzz' post='1158616' date='Mar 11 2011, 08:39 PM']Depends on your definition of a breeze I guess I'd have to learn it beforehand, THEN it'd be a breeze. I'm not much of a reader [/quote] No you wouldn't,because for most shows you won't get charts until the first rehearsal,and you can't just learn the soundtrack album,because there will be a lot of differences and cuts and things.

That was the first pro show I did,depping for my teacher. It's a good show-not the hardest read if you've done other stuff before,but I wouldn't call it a breeze either.

[quote name='cheddatom' post='1157962' date='Mar 11 2011, 12:36 PM']Thankyou! There's another "comping" in recording. I've no idea what it's an abbreviation for, but it's when they stick together loads of different takes to get a good one.[/quote] The recording term is short for 'composite'.

[quote name='cheddatom' post='1157723' date='Mar 11 2011, 10:00 AM']What's "comping"?[/quote] It's an abbreviation of 'accompanying'. Mainly used by jazz musicians.

There are four cool solo piece on Bryan Beller's first album 'View' including a great take on Pattitucci's 'Backwoods'. The rest of the album is great too. One of the best 'bass player' albums around (his second 'Thanks in Advance' is killer aswell.)

[quote name='skej21' post='1153102' date='Mar 7 2011, 10:17 PM']Great band, fantastic tune... [/quote] Well...I was listening to Me'shell's 'Plantation Lullabies' but after seeing that I've put on 'Pocket Full of Kryptonite'. Spin Doctors were one of my favourite bands long before I started playing...they still are. Great band-shame pretty much nobody bought their second studio album.

[quote name='timtoomany' post='1157369' date='Mar 10 2011, 10:47 PM']Toots Thielemans on kazoo.[/quote] Ooohhh that's harsh.

Listen to Jaco's big band stuff,he's comping all the time and swings like mad.

Sounds like an easy choice to me. The biggest problem would be with regards to your daughter,but if the band only does a couple a week,you'll probably have more time to see her. If the rest of your band have got anything about them,they will in support of you,especially as you aren't out regularly.With a busy band you'll know your gigs way in advance,so it makes it pretty easy to balance both bands. If your current gigs aren't regular,they may be willing to work with your schedule.

Rockschool is ok,but RGT is more comprehensive I think. From talking to certain people RGT also carries more weight. Edit....I've not taken any but have taught both.

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='1156026' date='Mar 9 2011, 10:57 PM']Battle Of Who Could Care Less - Ben Folds Five[/quote] Great tune

[quote name='skankdelvar' post='1155306' date='Mar 9 2011, 01:42 PM']My dislike is redoubled when it is clear that a poster is simply using someone else's success to account for their own frustrated lack of progress.[/quote] This. Tribute band aren't my preferred thing,and I think some are waaaay over the top,but my main argument is with the fact that tribute bands aren't responsible for certain original bands not getting gigs.If that was the case,I'd probably be sitting moaning that all these rock bands are responsible for there not being enough jazz gigs...but I'm not,because it's not the case.

[quote name='chris_b' post='1155236' date='Mar 9 2011, 01:07 PM']I can. Tell me you can't play a 5 string bass after a year. Then I'll believe you.[/quote] Good point [quote name='martthebass' post='1155240' date='Mar 9 2011, 01:09 PM']I've had 4 goes at 5 string, my last one sold at the weekend. I have no problem with the SR5 neck, in fact I loved it, I came to the conclusion that my problem was swapping back and forward between 4 and 5's. I'd be playing fine on a 5 at a jam/gig and then relax a little too much (as I can/do on a 4) and suddenly start hitting the wrong strings! If I didn't enjoy playing 4s so much I would have made the transition but that wasn't the case so.....no more 5s for me.[/quote] If you were hitting wrong strings when you relax,I'd say you probably weren't familiar enough with the instrument. There really should be any problems caused by swapping between four and five strings,if yo are comfortable with the instruments.

I'm looking forward to trying these when Pete gets them in. The P/J one looks sweet.

[quote name='hellothere' post='1154835' date='Mar 9 2011, 02:43 AM']Ah no, that's not very close to me. I've been there a few times though. Last time was a job interview, which I didn't get So is it really learn to read music or forget about theory?[/quote] It's not a case of one or the other-both reading and theory work together,and make each other easier. Do both at the same time.

[quote name='hellothere' post='1154827' date='Mar 9 2011, 02:02 AM']South Derbyshire. Melbourne to be precise.[/quote] Oh right. I just wondered,because I've been spending a bit of time in Matlock.

[quote name='risingson' post='1154746' date='Mar 8 2011, 11:25 PM']Precisely! I never got the attitude that if you're stuck in an area with not much going on that it somehow becomes impossible to get a gig. It's not, it's just a case of a.) being able to travel a small distance with your gear b.) being outgoing and asking for the gigs in the first place and c.) turning up, being professional, play a set to the best of your abilities and maybe you'll find that doors start to open to you other places as well. Once you've done a few gigs things tend to snowball, but you'll never get anywhere if you approach the whole thing with a negative outlook on it, it's all about being outgoing.[/quote] That's it isn't it. Gigs for original bands(or any band) are out there,but they won't come to you and they aren't on your doorstep. As an example,a few years back,I started a cover band with a guitarist/singer,and we filled the diary for nearly a year in under a week. It was simply a matter of calling venues that we had either played previously in other bands or that we found on the 'net. Ironically,the most trouble we had was booking gigs locally. Every gig we did,except for maybe 4 or 5 in 2 years involved travelling- our first gig was 300 miles away! My last serious original band did some gigs locally and got a good response,so we decided to branch out of the area.....and went to America! We got a great reception,and kept getting gig offers(and some festivals),and eventually went out for a second time quite soon after. That's an extreme example-we could have done the same in Manchester or Birmingham,but we were cocky. The gigs for any band are out there if you look for them.