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I'm a big Primus/Claypool fan-have been since I started playing. The vibrato in the video was done via a Kahler Tremolo. I've never seen him use a Geddy Lee jazz-i've seen him use a couple of '70's jazz basses though-maybe that's the confusion. As far as Claypool doing covers,both Primus have released 2 collections of covers-Miscellaneous Debris EP and Rhinoplasty. A studio version of The Awakening was on the Album-Les Claypool and the Holy Mackerel presents:Highball with the Devil.

*Points at 'poll' and laughs at how pointless NME really is*

[quote name='Pete Academy' post='545535' date='Jul 20 2009, 05:53 PM']Just thought I'd mention this: A young girl came into our shop last Saturday looking for a beginner bass pack - bass, amp, etc. I gave them at least an hour of my time, which included: A detailed run through 3 basses - a Squier Affinity P, Yamaha RBX, Cort active. All around £200. I explained the difference between single and dual pickup configuartion, and the active tone controls on the Cort. Ran through the features on the amp - an Ashdown Tourbus 10w. Showed her the correct way to hold the bass, right and left hand positioning etc. Because her Dad was into Cream, I gave an impromptu lesson on how to play Sunshine Of Your Love. Demo'd the difference between playing with fingers and pick. While she was practising the aforementioned bass part, I showed the parents some books and explained how to read tab. The parents commented on fingerprints being all over the bass (!!), so I took ot and polished it. When she chose a strap (chucked in for free), I adjusted it to the correct length. Answered every one of the million quiestions they threw at me (Secret Shoppers?). The whole sale came to £244. Nuff said.[/quote] ..........and then you gave them my number for lessons? Hopefully.

I've got the original Rockschool book.

[quote name='chris_b' post='551994' date='Jul 26 2009, 07:22 PM']Signed Sealed Delivered I'm Yours by Stevie Wonder, bass by James Jamerson[/quote] I believe that Signed Sealed Delivered was actually played by Bob Babbitt

[quote name='Clarky' post='534145' date='Jul 6 2009, 09:07 PM']Tech 21 now do a "Classic Relic" version of the original SansAmp, complete with battle-scarred, stomped-on-with-hobnail-boots appearance. Now I can understand relic'ed basses - the audience sees you playing what appears to be a vintage instrument - but has an audience ever stared at your pedals? Absolutely ludicrous. Where will it end? Relic'ed plectrums (sorry plectra) and guitar straps, relic'ed cables .....[/quote] You wouldn't believe how many people actually do come to the front of the stage to peer at your pedals. It happens all the time,usually either before the gig or in the break........they are collectively known as 'pedal spotters'. Oh,and relic'ed straps are available.

It is the Milkowski book that Metheny is referring to. I think that one of the main reason he is unhappy with the book is because it focuses on the many stories about Jaco's erratic behaviour-not all of which being true or correct. The Paperback edition of the book rectifies some of the errors that were in the original edition,as well as some newer information. It's still a good read though......I've got it in both hard and paperback.

[quote name='Clarky' post='550624' date='Jul 24 2009, 09:50 PM']Aha, was just playing Jessica by the Allman Bros a couple of days ago when on holiday - cool bass line in that one[/quote] I think original Allman Brothers bass player Berry Oakley played on 'Jessica'. The Allen Woody 'Deep End' tribute CD's are really good. There is a live version available too in a CD/DVD package,as well as a 'making of' DVD by Mike Gordon of Phish.

There are so many great upright players around. But some of my favourites are guys like Christian McBride,Ray Brown,Paul Chambers,NHOP,Ron Carter,John Patitucci,Eddie Gomez....there are just too many to mention or think of right now. I nearly forgot.......Edgar Meyer is particularly awesome.

[quote name='iamapirate' post='550698' date='Jul 24 2009, 11:13 PM']try 3 solid days of 9am-5pm rehersals before a new year's eve gig with a drummer who doesn't want to be there! bahh![/quote] I wouldn't be happy with that. I don't see the need to be honest. I've done theatre rehearsals at 9am,and had to drive for an hour.

I'd suggest having the thumb pointing up towards you or perpendicular to the string. I find you can be more accurate this way. If you point your thumb down(Flea style) you will, for arguments sake,be hitting,say, the E string while slapping the A,as your thumb will be in a position where this is unavoidable. Playing perpendicular to the string allows you to play each string cleanly.

No band should be made to pay to play-it's bulls*it. I don't care if you think it is experience or an opportunity to be 'spotted'-it's neither. The only experience you really get is in being ripped off. The problem is,if bands are willing to pay to play in a venue,the venue will continue to rip them off. If all the bands refused to do this then things would have to change. If you want to play for free that's your prerogative,but by actually paying to play you are ultimately hurting every other band

I know Doug as well-done some repair work for me. He's got some good ideas -like the 'Answer' sliding pick-up guitars-,and he makes some nice instruments.

It is a great letter.... The best thing in the new issue. The latest BP is the really lame.

I can't see how Jaquo III-X can argue with the facts that were stated in the thread. The Driver of the tour bus was in the wrong and the police fined them. It's not difficult is it? Oh wait,it is,because obviously SMV are famous and were stopped because the police wanted money-Jaquo III-X said so. Let's be honest the Spanish police probably didn't give a crap who was on the bus,they were just doing their job.

I believe that it's a Yamaha Silent Bass,and I'm guessing that it's being played by Chris Minh Doky-who is ace.

Why not take lines that you play with your fingers and play them with the thumb instead? Too many people view slapping as a style of itself,when in actual fact it is just another way of hitting the string. If you approach the technique in this fashion you will be able to construct lines without the confines of alternating octave thumps and plucks. Don't let your plucking hand dictate what notes you play.

Brilliantly! Check out Keith Horne for some awesome upside down slap.

They were-I think-only about 27 issues between 03-07. I found the mag to be a bit too Rock orientated at times,and I really hated the fact that all the transcriptions were in tablature with no notation.Other than that it certainly had its moments.

My favourite Envelope filter is the Emma DiscumBOBulator. They're about £120. The EHX Micro Q tron is decent and about half that price.

[quote name='tombboy' post='546411' date='Jul 21 2009, 01:35 PM']He used to use Stingrays but he wanted a signature model and EB said "No. We don't do signature models"...... apart from the Steve Morse, the Albert Lee, the John Petrucci, the Steve Lukather..... the (erm) Ali Bongo. [/quote] But they don't make signature basses. They don't need to-the Stingray sells itself.

Yeah it's a Modulus Fleabass. Does anyone remember that bass before Flea used it and was known as the Sonic Hammer?

[quote name='Faithless' post='546096' date='Jul 21 2009, 10:26 AM']Heavy sh1t, bubinga.. I just love Christian - saw him about a year ago with McLaughin and Korea - he was bangin' his black fretted Pedulla 5 - beasty thing, and there was some beasty groove... Monster player.[/quote] I thought McBride played a Pensa? He's an awesome player.

They stopped making it two years ago-the last issue was July 07 with Geddy Lee on the cover. Shame really-it wasn't the best bass mag,but they had a few good articles-I've got every issue.

I mic my rig and have my bass slightly louder than everything else in my in-ears. That way I can hear myself comfortably and find that I don't have to hit the strings as hard as I'm not fighting a volume war with the guitars. The bass sound is also exactly how I want it to sound as I use a mic rather than a DI. Using in-ear monitors has made life so much easier for me on stage as I can get a good consistent stage sound on every gig.