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[quote name='Musicman20' post='1131704' date='Feb 17 2011, 11:34 PM']Maybe it's just for European Distribution?[/quote] Nope,Fender bought Kaman Music who owned Genz Benz amongst others.

Genz Benz were owned by Kaman for a few years and Fender bought Kaman as of January 1st 2008 (i think). So,Fender basically bought Genz,Ovation,Hamer,LP and Toca percussion,Gibralter hardware and more.

[quote name='spongebob' post='1131378' date='Feb 17 2011, 06:31 PM']I've always been a good instinctive player....I've played a little jazz in the past....tend to just gain the basic note structure and kind of fill in the gaps....![/quote] Unfortunately,it's not as simple as just filling in the gaps instinctively. You really should understand what works over what chords. Just busking it from the root note alone isn't enough.

Do you understand chord structures? You'll need a decent knowledge of arpeggios,as you want to be outlining the changes. Using scales will also help you make a flowing walking line. You don't necessarily need to read dots,but it will help you big time,because you'll be able to check out the Real Books and play the melodies. It'll also help you to follow the changes,at least while you are learning the tunes.

[quote name='Bilbo' post='1131111' date='Feb 17 2011, 02:56 PM']Is the problem about monitoring or other players being too loud?[/quote] Normally,monitoring is the problem. Even if the other guys are too loud,as long as I have decent monitoring it's not a problem. Even if I'm just using my amp,as long as I can hear it clearly things are fine as I can play lighter.

I find that I tire quicker if I've either not been playing it enough,or more often than not because I'm having trouble hearing myself. If I'm struggling to hear what I'm doing,I naturally start to play harder,and I tire out a lot quicker. I'm the same with electric bass,but it's not as obvious.

The biggest factor in getting more attack is right hand technique.

Every pedal,except one,that I own gas the input on the right,and to be honest I don't think it's a big deal. The only pedal I have that gas the input on the left is my old EBS Octabass,and even they swapped them over after a couple of years. If a major company like Boss produces their pedals with a right side input,it makes sense that other companies will follow suit.

Yes you can. In fact pretty much all off my pedals are not bass specific.

[quote name='xgsjx' post='1129307' date='Feb 16 2011, 10:07 AM']That's my prob with the Bassclef YTS. Mouse isn't fast enough Here's a thought, why when they're talking about rhythm do they always use A on the treble clef?[/quote] I think it's about convenience. I always write it in the second space which ever clef I use-no particular reason though.

[quote name='Roland Rock' post='1129002' date='Feb 15 2011, 10:18 PM']Just putting feelers out at this stage - not a paid gig so not sure whether you would be rewarded financially for your work. We'll get through the audition first![/quote] Not paid? Really? A couple of bands that I used to play in did it after I left,and got paid nicely for it.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='1129056' date='Feb 15 2011, 11:03 PM']F lines up with the pips in the clef[/quote] Which is why the bass clef is also called an F clef

Ouch.

[quote name='chilievans' post='1128807' date='Feb 15 2011, 07:59 PM']Surprisingly its my Shuker that's giving me the problem. When I play an open e or a I get a vibrating noise coming from the bass. The vibrating goes when I apply pressure behind the nut and play the same note. I've stopped the noise by placing some tin foil in the nut slots.[/quote] Sounds like you need a sharper break angle over the nut-the slots could be a bit too low.

There is a new DVD out by the great drummer Pat Petrillo,called 'How to Read Rhythms Better'. It's purely rhythmic but it goes from the very basics up to more complex patterns. It's really good as everything is explained really clearly and demonstrated with on screen notation and with a PDF e-book of all the examples. I like it because rhythms are the downfall of many players-there are only a certain number of notes after all.

[quote name='erisu' post='1128202' date='Feb 15 2011, 12:10 PM']I have a gig in Barcelona soon flying with Iberia and I'm going to buy a Hiscox hardcase to check-in my jazz bass with. I've heard the recommendations of don't lock the case but do put bubble wrap/old clothes in the case for protection and also to de-tune the neck.[/quote] I'm not really up on insurance,but I've flown quite a bit with my bass. The first couple of times I used a hardcase and checked the bass in,but since then I'll have my bass in a decent gig bag and take it on as hand luggage-it will fit it the overhead lockers easily. There are a couple of schools of thought regarding detuning the strings. Some people say you should loosen them so that there won't be any tension on the neck-but when you tune back up,you will probably need a slight tweak of the truss rod. However,I have read from some shops and manufacturers that it is better to keep the instrument at pitch throughout the flight. Personally,I keep the bass tuned up and don't slacken the strings,and I have never had any problems.

Of course you can slap on a six string bass. If you've got your technique together it won't be a big problem. The same with a wide neck-if you have a good left hand position it won't be that much of a problem,unless you have diddy fingers.You won't need longer arms either,just a good right hand technique. The greater range is great,particularly if you want to play in the upper register or chordally. Try to find a few to try out though,you may find that the high C is not necessary for you,and prefer a five. Anyway,Jaco played a four string.

[quote name='Hamsalad' post='1128622' date='Feb 15 2011, 05:32 PM']I am a fool. I meant he's taking a standard drop D tuning down two steps.[/quote] From standard guitar tuning it's drop D a whole step lower,but from 'standard' 5 string bass tuning it's tuned higher.

[quote name='JTUK' date='Feb 15 2011, 06:58 AM' post='1127901'] hmmm sounds ok if you are 22 and what does he really earn? It might support his current lifestyle but it is the lifestyle of a poor singleton, I'd say. Lives cheaply and rented, banger car and ok for a few years. I wonder what he will think when he sees his mate who has plodded along with the council fo 20 yers with a decent house, family, pension, ect etc.. a very young man's normadic game. [quote] When I see one of my old mates who has a nice job at a building society,nice-ish house,car family etc. he never seems particularly happy and is just plodding along. My dad has been a pro drummer for about 35 years now and has done really well out of it,and now I'm following suit. I've got a nice house,good car,ace gear.....I'm not a 'poor singleton'. More importantly,I'm very happy with what I do and how my life is. I get to travel all over the place and get paid for playing my instrument.Sure it can be hard at times,but it all equals out. It's only a young mans game if you are trying to make it with an original band or something.If you've got your sh*t together,you can have a good long career as a musician. I've got to be honest JTUK,but all of your posts have revolved around the money aspect of playing,and there is more to it than that. If you are a bread head,then you're better off getting a regular job. I may be earning less than the hypothetical bloke from the council,but at least I'm living my life and enjoying it-and everything I have is paid for. Too many people plod along and live for a piss up on Saturday night and a two week holiday in Benidorm.

Yes it is. If you want to do it well in a short space of time it would be useful to get a teacher because they will point out mistakes that you may let slide,and you will need to read alot. Start out simply and then start to progress to harder stuff. Also,nothing will kick your arse more than being in a situation where you have to read and get it right,because if you don't you get sacked.

[quote name='Sibob' post='1127806' date='Feb 14 2011, 11:22 PM']This is the video that put me onto her:[/quote] This was the video that got me.....

First Bass... Tanglewood Rebel Go to Bass.... Fender Jazz (usually a double gig bag with 4 and 5 versions) Your Bass.... Modified Fender Jazz

I suddenly have the urge to buy a meatbox

[quote name='Ou7shined' post='1127697' date='Feb 14 2011, 09:55 PM']Have you tried all those different nuts in one bass in one sitting?[/quote] No-only tried two of them on one bass,but I couldn't hear any difference at all. Once you fret a note, you're stopping the strings vibration at the nut,so it becomes pretty irrelvent.

[quote name='Ou7shined' post='1127688' date='Feb 14 2011, 09:46 PM']Have you researched this or is this just your opinion. I've done some basic testing with plastic, tusq and brass nuts and have experienced the tonal difference for myself and that difference is still audible fretted although to a lesser extent.[/quote] I've used Tusq,brass,bone,phenolic and cheap plastic nuts and honestly cannot hear the slightest bit of difference once a note is fretted,and very little difference in an open string.