JamesBass

[quote name='Downdown' timestamp='1488035362' post='3245245'] Interesting point. What's the situation with covers? I've heard that you don't need permission to cover a song but you do need to pay royalties to the copyright owner. is that actually the case? If so, perhaps the promoter CAN sell his recording of the concert (and it certainly is his recording) but he would be legally obliged to pay royalties? I'm not sure, just guessing. [/quote] Legally, you are supposed to hold a PRS licence, or play venues that do. When you play said venue, you are supposed to fill out a PRS form and provide your set list to them with the form. However enforcement of such rule is very lax currently, and hard to do. Your explanation of the recording and the song is spot on. Songs are considered Intellectual Property, so once it's created, the copyright is held with the creator. If you can prove you created it, normally by either registering an account with PRS/PPL with a recording, and/or you score said song with melody line, and post it, this is usually enough to show your IP. No one can sell or use your IP without permission.

I have an elite Jazz V and it's a wonderful bass, had I not traded a bass for it, I wouldn't have bought it at that price, I got mine last year pre-brexit and pre-price increase! At the same time I tried Ibby's but the neck always feels wrong to me, it feels like somewhere between a guitar and a short scale neck! And as you say, the finishes felt, plastic-y and cheap! Which is a shame as they certainly offer lots as a brand!

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1487932786' post='3244229'] Surely if you're noticing the height of the frets you're pressing too hard. [/quote] I don't press hard at all, I have a very light touch. I just genuinely noticed the frets were higher than on my MIM P and the Am Std P's I have played. What really has most likely happened is that I was looking for the frets to be higher, there was a noticeable difference between that Am Pro and the MIM I played side by side though.

[quote name='Lw.' timestamp='1487931791' post='3244216'] I played on one last month - honestly didn't notice the frets at all & I was specifically looking out for them. This was a jazz & it was very similar to my American Standard jazz - nice bass. £1500 is a lot of money though. [/quote] I really noticed them, especially on the E and G string, and when doing slides and other techniques. I definitely feel £1500, like you, is a lot of money for those basses, £1100-£1200 and I'd be more interested in buying one for sure!

[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1487929578' post='3244173'] I don't understand the use of the taller frets on a bass. It could help with guitar players, but bass, don't see the point. Bizarre. Possibly the most content I've been with my gear for a LONG time. [/quote] They felt terribly odd on the bass I played yesterday, I really can't see what they add to the bass and playability. The neck profile was really comfortable and lovely though, so them sticking silly odd frets on has really made them definitely loose a potential customer in me.

Thank you everyone! [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1487874366' post='3243824'] I'm here... sorry was on another call... I have a Moollon Classic P which I ordered last year. Faded Sonic Blue with a Mint guard... Like you I had P GAS but wanted something a little different. Not sure how much I read into the bumpf about emulating Pre CBS Fenders but it is an exceptional instrument. Light, beautifully crafted, with a lovely purity and resonance to the tone. I'm also very fond of the clay dots and dark ebony fretboard... it has a wonderful figure to it. They are made in small batches so you have to wait a little while for them to be put together post order. Very easy process though, communication was great throughout. When I ordered mine (around this time last year I think) It was $2299 and then the import duty on top, so they are not cheap but it's a wonderful instrument and I don't begrudge a penny of the cost Interestingly of all the basses I've been through over the years it's this one that has generated the most interest by far... I've had Three BCers over for a test drive, chat and cup of tea over the past year. You'd be more than welcome to come and try it for yourself if you find yourself at a loose end in North London of an evening any time soon... [/quote] Hey Rob, thanks for the info, sadly I'm not due north London way for quite some time, if I am up that way I shall drop you a PM and see if we can maybe meet. Would you say dropping them an email is the best course of action? James

So I managed to play one today, instantly I wasn't keen on the tall frets, they felt very strange under the fingers. I often "squiggle" to imitate a pitch bend on a keys bass and the tall narrow frets don't suit this technique that well. I also felt the bass side of the V mod pickup was lacking in richness and articulation, also the tone pot seemed to bleed the volume as well. On the plus, the neck profile is spot on for me! However the bass isn't worth £1500+

So I've been hearing more and more about these guys lately, yet it seems like nowhere sells them! How do you go about getting one, and how much does it set you back? I'm gagging for a new P currently so these guys could be the ones for me, if I can find out more info!

So I've recently purchased a Gibson Les Paul bass and I'm looking to clean it up a bit. It's a 1995 model and the owner previous to me, seems to have not kept the bass in the best environment, he lived in a static caravan, so guessing that's what has damaged some of the chrome work and turned bits rusty. Is there any tips or tricks short of buying new pieces to remedy the rust?

Thank you Lozz!

I've been offered a 1995 Gibson Les Paul bass and the owner has said name a price, now I've done some research but most of those sold are stateside, what should this be worth? It's in good nick and plays well, case is in good condition too

I've been offered a 1995 Gibson Les Paul bass and the owner has said name a price, now I've done some research but most of those sold are stateside, what should this be worth? It's in good nick and plays well, case is in good condition too

No ones ever asked for my second job, luckily my first job is a teacher so my insurance is low as it is.

This year, after doing a few pit gigs using a 4 string P, and tuning up and down in other bands, I bought a Fender Elite Jazz V. I nearly always take both basses to practices, be that originals or covers. I feel more than comfortable on my Jazz and I feel even more comfortable on my P. I'm happy to switch between the two forever and always! After all it's what suits the song more than anything!

[quote name='therealting' timestamp='1482447610' post='3200763'] If you're going the vintage replica route, I'd go with Bravewood over FCS 7 days of the week. I have three from him, one a restoration with a replacement neck and two built from him by hand. They blow the FCS away and are much cheaper to boot. [/quote] I'm not going vintage replica route per se. What I'm after is a P with the vintage sound but modern playability, think compound radius, neck heel contour, 21 frets and possibly a modern hi-mass bridge. The closest off the shelf I can get is a Fender Elite P, but I don't want another elite the j pickup. I'm also after a custom colour. I'm fairly sure Bravewood don't offer such options.

So I'm looking at possibly taking the Fender CS route for a new P bass I have in mind, but before I make any decisions, I want to find out how easy they are to deal with, what options there are etc. All help is much appreciated!

[quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1481840115' post='3195675'] Auto-uncorrect more like [/quote] Haha, yes! It certainly wasn't accurate, unlike music notation

[quote name='Bass Culture' timestamp='1481817972' post='3195435'] I'm guessing you probably mean 'mnemonic'?... [/quote] I do, I was on my phone at the time which has clearly autocorrected it!

[quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1481800458' post='3195212'] I I meant being too old isn't the only excuse;my combo approach comes from lack of time [/quote] With ya now! I do appreciate just how lacking in time a lot of people are, and most combo notation and tab does come from reputable sources. My issue is with the tab only sources that aren't accurate. [quote name='cheddatom' timestamp='1481801115' post='3195231'] I've tried to learn to read twice, once during music GCSE, once during music tech Bsc. Both times I managed to figure out the rhythm fairly quickly, and I could find out which note was depicted, but it would take me a while, starting at a definite point, then counting the lines, then checking the key signature. I really want to be able to do it, and I will try again, hopefully soon, but it's definitely not "quick and easy" for a lot of people [/quote] I'll send you my easy to remember pneumonic, however can you clarify first, how easily offended you are, my pneumonic is definitely an adult one.

[quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1481797472' post='3195168'] Have you tried doing so whilst having small children ? Not always easy to find the time [/quote] No one has said anything about families and children etc. But of course I appreciate not everyone is in the music for a career like I am. I make time regardless of what else is going on in my life as playing music is my career. Learning theory and learning to read is, or at least can be, a quick and easy process. It's all about smart and relevant practicing!

[quote name='pfretrock' timestamp='1481743125' post='3194818'] The Leonard Motown Classics book is quite good. It has tab and dots. I can read the tab (failed guitar player) and read the rhythm from the dots (failed keyboard player). Don't think I'd be able to do any Jameson from dots alone - too old to learn stuff like that! Bit like learning a foreign language, it just does not register. Tab you find on the internet, without dots, is just useless, best avoided. [/quote] I agree a combination for most, is the best/most effective way. Internet TAB only is notoriously woeful. Especially when lots of them can't communicate the nuances in lines as well as the obvious rhythms. Also, never say you're too old to learn a new thing, no one is ever too old!

[quote name='riscado' timestamp='1481647503' post='3194022'] Cool, yeah I'm sure I'm also doing something wrong technique wise, will have a look into that. Thanks Quite happy to talk about that as long as you pay for it [/quote] Damn, you saw through my plan. Back to the drawing board...

I'll take the P off your hands

[quote name='scalpy' timestamp='1481469152' post='3192467'] 'Quoting' is favourite pastime during some musicals, especially with one guitarist. On one run of 'Grease' we had a Led Zep contest. I managed Dazed and Confused, a bit of ramble on and whole lotta love but he wasn't as subtle and opened up the guitar solo to Grease Lightning with the Black Dog riff at full pelt- game set and match to him. [/quote] Exactly! It's so much fun to work lines in somewhere, even if it's just for my own amusement! I often drop a bar of Snarky Puppy in whenever I do the chain! I use some aspects of Jaco's continuum in Isn't she lovely by Stevie Wonder too! But I never approach bass playing or music from the stand point of how can I sound like 'said player' or 'what would said player do here' however I have been heavily influenced by a vast number of bass players and everyone of them feature a little bit in my playing to help make me, me!

[quote name='Tee' timestamp='1481542241' post='3193018'] Hmm, the Olive green reminds me of bad 70s bathroom suites though. [/quote] Well I guess you could call it a vintage colour then...