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[quote name='cheddatom' post='760921' date='Mar 1 2010, 04:44 PM']OK, the word "crap" is going too far, but it seemed like he just didn't get it at all.[/quote] Moffett totally gets it. You don't get gigs like that if you don't.

No way is Jonathan 'Sugarfoot' Moffett crap. The guy has got a major groove going on-that's why with the exception of a couple of tours which Ricky Lawson did-he's been touring with MJ since the Jacksons 'Destiny' tour.

[quote name='Huwberry' post='760641' date='Mar 1 2010, 12:42 PM']Pino Palladino with John Mayer, doing some groovy shiz on top of the bassline: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B462-3AhYYk"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B462-3AhYYk[/url][/quote] On that clip it's Pino and Dave LaBruyere. The Album version of that track(off Continuum) is Willie Weeks playing the bassline with Pino playing 10ths up the neck.

I've got a load of pedals and a couple of multi effects,and on the vast majority of gigs,I don't use any of them.Not even a compressor. For me,it's all about having options. If I need to use a particular effect,it's there. I'd hate to be asked for a certain sound on a gig and not be be able to do it,so I have pretty much everything covered just in case.

I think it's a great dvd. The only thing that I don't lie is Alex Al's popped note in the beat it riff-it doesn't work for me. Otherwise he plays great,as does the whole band. Oh yeah......... Orianthi is hot.

Oh dear what a shame. It's always a shame when a shop closes down,but I have no particular interest in them since they screwed me over.

[quote name='Jean-Luc Pickguard' post='759848' date='Feb 28 2010, 03:55 PM']A few people (who may or may not have seen or played one in the flesh) might chip in dismiss the Dean Pace as being nothing more than a vertical fretless bass guitar and therefore pointless, but in my opinion that is utter ignorant BS![/quote] .....and here comes one of them. I've played a couple of them,and although they a aren't bad instrument ,they are not an upright. I've used the 'vertical fretless' line about them before,because really that's what it is.In fact,the Pace has a shorter scale than most fretless basses. If that's what you want then go for it,but don't fool yourself into thinking that you are an upright player. If you want an inexpensive electric upright,I'd be more inclined to look at something like the Stagg or Palatino.

[quote name='OldGit' post='759501' date='Feb 27 2010, 10:44 PM']Hey hang on ... [/quote] I disagree......... Pete looks nothing like Eva Longoria

[quote name='silddx' post='759098' date='Feb 27 2010, 01:55 PM']They happen for reasons like I'm dancing too much, losing the arrangement, can't see my side dots on stage, taking musical chances, lack of personal practice and lack of band rehearsal. [edit] I only play bass when I'm inspired to or need to, and very rarely do any structured practice, even then it's less than half an hour. I probably play about an hour or two a week at most, unless I am writing or learning lines.[/quote] These two lines for me are both your question and answer. If you are only playing for a really short amount of time each week you are going to be out of shape,and lose familiarity with the instrument. If you know your bass well enough,you shouldn't need to see the side dots, and you should be able to still play while dancing. Band rehearsals are not particularly important if you all learn the songs before hand. It all comes down to your own practise. I have to question your motivation if you don't feel the need to pick up the bass that often.

As I've said before,I don't think that consciously avoiding looking at the 'board is a good idea-you are really just limiting yourself. As you play more you will naturally become more aware of the 'board and stop looking at it as much-it comes with familiarity. Everyone looks as the 'board at times. Purposely looking away is just another variable that you don't need.

[quote name='velvetkevorkian' post='758802' date='Feb 27 2010, 02:18 AM']Makes it nice and easy to double guitar lines. Not everyone's priority, but I like competing with my shreddy guitarists.[/quote] I've never had a problem doubling guitars on a standard tuned 6. I've even learnt full guitar solos on it.

I've been playing a 6 string for a few years and have never found a problem with the weight-My Tobias isn't too bad and the Ibanez is a bit heavier,but not a problem. I don't really get the point of stringing it like a guitar-I've never found it a problem to play chordally in standard tuning,but then again I try not to approach chords as shapes like most guitar players do. I've used the 6 in all sorts of situations,from Jazz to Rock to theatre shows.It's perfectly usably in any situation,and it has the advantage of being able to play in position longer as you have a greater range under your fingers. Once you get used to the middle strings being the 'regular' bass, things become pretty simple. Just because there are two extra string doesn't mean you have to use them.I've done gigs where I never even played a note on the B and C strings.

Nope...... 'Cucumber Slumber' was played by Alphonso Johnson. The only track on 'Mysterious Traveler' that Miroslav Vitous played on was 'American Tango-the rest was Alphonso.

The TC Nova Repeater is a great delay on both bass and guitar-I use mine for bass all the time.

Your palm shouldn't really be touching the neck,and you shouldn't be gripping it either. Try putting your thumb level with your middle finger,so your fingers can curl smoothly around the neck.Don't grip the neck though-you should be able to lift your thumb away and still play.Use the thumb more for balance and as a pivot. I'm going to suggest maybe taking a couple of lessons-then you will be able to see exactly where you are going wrong.

[quote name='JTUK' post='757643' date='Feb 25 2010, 10:05 PM']One reason why Miller..who was playing and slapping on everything else in New York at that time only appeared on one track of theirs..and that was on Aja and played fingerstyle.[/quote] Marcus Miller didn't play on Aja...... Walter Becker played on 'Deacon Blues' and the rest was Chuck Rainey. In fact,I don't think he played on any Steely Dan album-although he played on a few tracks on Donald Fagan's awesome 'Nightfly' album

No fret w***ing remarks from me. He's a great player-I love his tone. It's the track 'Chump Suey' of his album 'Pocket Fulla Nasty'.

I'm slightly confused....... If you only have three songs that involve the bass being tuned down a tone on all strings,surely you would only have to relearn those three songs and not the whole set? It's also another good argument for not just learning the songs by patterns-if you know the notes that you are playing,it won't take much to relearn them.

If you can find a decent 5 string Upright,then by all means go for it. Just be aware that the neck on a 4 string is significantly different than an electric,and a 5 string is even wider,so you'd probably be getting tired pretty quick initially.

My Marcus Miller bass is a little bit heavier than my Japanese Fender Jazz, but not by a great lot. I don't know the exact weights. My Shuker is made of ash,and it's lighter than my Fenders

Learning scales is majorly important..... but learning arpeggios is more useful,and just as important. Most of the time,as a bass player,you should,and will,be basically outlining the chords,so you need a solid grounding in how to spell them out,which is exactly what learning arpeggios will do. Scales should come later to fill in the gaps and expand on the harmony,but arpeggios are the basis of the majority of lines. Also,don't just learn the fingering patterns.Learn what the notes are. While it will be easy to just play patterns,eventually the gaps in your understanding will begin to cause you problems and limit your ideas once again.

I've had plenty of 'Pedal Spotters' at gigs. They are usually interested in the Singlecut or the 6 string,and I get alot of comments if I use my pedal board. I always get comments when I'm playing my electric upright. The funniest ones are those who hover half way up the room,and occasionally point and whisper,followed by a quick air guitar rendition. I suss every piece of gear the moment I walk into the room-not in a stand at the front of a stage staring way.I just take a good quick look as I walk past the 'stage'.

I tried the rig as well today,and it really is a great amp. It has a crazy amount of volume through the two 8x10 cabs,and the tone was really fat. It's Bloody heavy though. It looks like Ashdown have finally got their act together. It's definitely their best amp yet.

In all fairness to the guy in the video.....if you read his bio on Youtube he says he has autism.

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