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"We need at least one guitarist,a bass guitarist,a drummer and a singer." So, what does he do????

[quote name='Grand Wazoo' post='825973' date='May 2 2010, 10:33 PM']go for a Fender High Mass Vintage bridge, cheaper than the Badass and you won't need to dig in the body to fit the Badass too which is way too high for a standard jazz bass and needs to be sunk in deeper and can't be fit flat on the body surface.[/quote] The Badass II is a direct replacement and doesn't require any modification to the bass. I fitted a Badass II to my Jazz years ago,and really like it.

[quote name='Pete Academy' post='826609' date='May 3 2010, 05:02 PM']The best funk/fusion album ever IMO.[/quote] I think I've got to agree. Everything about the first Yellowjackets album is just awesome.

I'll always recommend taking lessons. Having someone explain things to you will help you so much more,and you will progress quicker,without falling into bad habits. Modes are cool and everything,but to be honest I think you would be better off studying arpeggios-They will be more useful to you as a bass player. Also,how's your reading? If it's not happening,I'd recommend that you at least try to learn the basics. It is alot better for your playing and musicianship than tapping. As cool as it is to be able to tap,you will open up the potential for far more work if you work on your reading chops.It will also allow you access to a lot of study material that might otherwise be unavailable to you

Basically,if you look at chords,you will see that they are generally made by stacking thirds- 1,3,5,7. (Obviously this isn't always the case,but often it is). In the key of C this would be C,E,G,B. Now,a diminished chord is made up of the chord tones 1,b3,b5,bb7. So again,in C this would be C,Eb,Gb,Bbb. Although the B double flat is enharmonically the same as an A it has a different function. The A is the sixth(or 13th) of C which in this case, would generally be used as an upper extension. The B is the 7th,and because it is the seventh note that is double flattened in a diminished chord,it is written as a Bbb and not an A.

[quote name='Pete Academy' post='825758' date='May 2 2010, 06:47 PM']I would just start with simple octaves in a disco style. This way you'll practise a clean thumbed note and a precise popped octave at the same time.[/quote] Good idea. What i do is take a simple pattern and expand on it. Start by thumping a G and plucking the octave on he D string, drop to an open E string,plus octave, and move up chromatically to the G again. Then repeat it starting on C on the A string. When you get comfortable,try adding more rhythm to it. Try playing two thumped notes and a pluck in a two semi quavers, one quaver rhythm,or one thump and two plucks in a semi quaver,quaver,semi quaver rhythm. Then start mixing it up. Another thing is to play things you would normally play,only with your thumb. Try playing scales using just your thumb,or just plucking,or alternating. That way you won't be getting stuck into just slapping octaves.

[quote name='woolz' post='825966' date='May 2 2010, 10:20 PM']ok cheers. would Bb Db Ab Db Gb work or not really?[/quote] If you go the 5 string route I don't see the need to tune it that way. In standard tuning you would be going a tone lower than your current low C#, so you will have all the range you need with out dropping it any more. Plus,you won't be losing any of the upper register, which you do when you detune.

[quote name='Faithless' post='826205' date='May 3 2010, 09:14 AM']Just wait for the main theme.. It's a wicked groove.. Janek's da man.[/quote] Ah,'Four Brothers'-great tune. I've jammed with Janek on that tune. Here's a great groove,proving that Jimmy Haslip is indeed,ace. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWsE97scAhQ"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWsE97scAhQ[/url]

I started out with slapping by being shown some basic octave exercises,using a 'thumb down' position. This was cool for a bit,but I found the hand position very limiting. After seeing Marcus Miller play,I moved to a more 'thumb up position and everything opened up. I could play faster, more accurately,and didn't feel limited to just alternating thumps and plucks. I also made an effort to not just play in the key of E minor like many people do.

I'll hopefully be there. I'll bring my sheep with me,but we might be a bit late.....you know what dates are like.

Take a look here. They've got some super Ashdown ex endorsee deals at the moment. [url="http://www.theacademyofsound.co.uk/"]http://www.theacademyofsound.co.uk/[/url]

Euphonic Audio used to make a the CX-310 which is a vertically alligned 3x10. I don't think it sold well,so it was discontinued. [attachment=48656:7081cx310.jpg]

I'd go for a solid body personally. Which ever you go for you'll need to amplify it as soon as you play with someone else anyway. You've got a lot more choice with electric basses too. Electro Acoustics are cool and everything (I own one myself),but they are more of a niche instrument than a solidbody.

[quote name='Duarte' post='822315' date='Apr 28 2010, 07:01 PM']And he inspired this GENIUS tune! Sends shivers down my spine...check out Jim the bass player![/quote] Love that band. They're not the same since Steven Page left.

Marcus Miller is without doubt my biggest influence,although lately I've taken alot from Janek Gwizdala. But that's just two of many,I've taken inspiration from so many players- Jaco, Victor Wooten, John Patitucci,Jeff Berlin,Jimmy Haslip,Bryan Beller,Billy Sheehan,Mike Gordon,Christian McBride, Ray Brown,Paul Chambers,Will Lee,Les Claypool,Tom Kennedy,........ There are too many. I'm just as likely to take inspiration from other musicians as well..... Mike Keneally,Chick Corea, Steve Vai,Herbie Hancock,Steve Gadd,Dave Weckl,Mike Stern,Michael Brecker,Buddy Rich, Miles Davis,Ween,Trey Anastasio,Frank Zappa,Bela Fleck,Jojo Mayer,Gene Krupa...... again there are just too many to list.

[quote name='Ian Savage' post='821079' date='Apr 27 2010, 08:11 PM']Bloody hell, it's nothing compared to drummers - Keith Moon, John Bonham, Jeff Porcaro (Toto - bizarre gardening accident, Nigel Tufnel would be proud ), Razzle, Eric Carr, The Rev (Avenged Sevenfold)...I'm sure there's more, I just can't pull them to mind right now...[/quote] Joe Morrello,Ed Shaugnessy,Hal Blaine,Joe Porcaro (Jeff's Dad),Roy Haynes..... all still going in their 80's.

I really like EMG's and Bartolini's. Although possibly the best ones at the minute are Nordstrands.

I agree with Bilbo. Reading is probably the most valuable tool you can have as a musician. It opens up so many doors that are simply not available to non readers-from educational material to gigs. It seems that lately,the vast majority of guitarists,bassists and drummers lately have chosen to disregard the skill completely for some reason. That's why an electric bassist who can read is like gold to an MD.There are a million players,but only a small percentage can sit down and play the pad straight off.

Check out the Hartke stuff. The new HyDrive cabs are cool,and their LH series heads are simple and good. You could also look at the Ashdown gear. I prefer the Hartke,but a lot of people like Ashdown. Don't dismiss buying secondhand either. However,if you want new stuff I'd look to buy the head and cab together. I wouldn't like to run a nice head through the Behringer cab. I had a student who bought an Ampeg B-2R head and a Behringer 4x10 against my advise, and the cab broke after a couple of months. Plus you will get a better deal if you buy both together.

All my instruments have been gigged,but I do take into consideration what the gig is when deciding what bass to take. I don't want to use my Roscoe in a dingy little pub where some drunken prat might knock it on the way to the toilet,and I wouldn't use my Shuker in an over crowded pit where the trombone player might knock it or something gets thrown off the stage and may hit it. On gigs like that I'm more likely to favour my Fenders. I was doing a theatre show last year(using my Ibanez BTB 6),and during the first night,some prat on stage dropped a cup filled with blackcurrant juice into the pit,splashing myself,the drummer and guitarist.As you could expect,none of us were happy-especially the guitarist,who now had a wet and sticky PRS!!! That's why I keep my 'boutique' basses at home for those gigs.

I'll always recommend Bergantino cabs,but you already said no so.......... The Genz Benz stuff is great-I've been using one of their heads for ages. Other than that,I really like the Hartke stuff. You can get a really good 'full' rig,well under your budget.

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='818695' date='Apr 25 2010, 11:41 PM']I forgot the most impressive one! Bela Fleck and the Flecktones did their own version of the "Twelve days of Christmas" the other year... It starts with 1 in a bar, increasing by a beat per day up to 12/8 time for the twelfth day. Oh, and it goes up a semitone each day as well![/quote] Wynton Marsalis did a similar thing on his version of 'Autumn Leaves' on 'Marsalis Standard Time vol.1" The first 8 bars increase by a quaver each time until it's in full swing. And yes... 'The Bill' theme tune is in 7.

The opening track on the current Steve Vai DVD is in 25/32!!! The Mike Keneally song 'Choosing to Drown' is in 17/16 Both tracks have Bryan Beller on bass. Coincidence?? No-he's ace.

[quote name='Grand Wazoo' post='818003' date='Apr 25 2010, 12:41 PM']Jaco, Marcus, Victor, and many many more artist gave them an individual voice but at the end of the day it was the same instrument.[/quote] Victor? Wooten or Bailey? Because Wooten's main Fodera's have pretty much always been P-J configuration (with the notable exception of his tenor bass). Victor Bailey has always been a Jazz Bass player. I love Jazz Basses-that's why I've got 3. My main 4 string has been my 'go to' instrument for years,and goes on pretty much every gig I do-even if it doesn't get used,it's on a stand,ready for action.

It's not a stupid idea-you may drop lucky and find a band that is cool and will help you, but it's worth considering the transport issues. Unfortunately it is often a very big negative. An amp can be sorted out dead easily. It's still worth following up with-you never know what's out there.