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Have a look on Gary Willis's website, he offers lots of advice on fretless bass set-up. Personally I have my action very low, and the fretboard almost flat with very little relief.

Why did you take your grade 8, and then not play again ?

[quote name='4stringslow' timestamp='1471042398' post='3110252'] Surely 'professional' means earning a living solely from playing music? Not sure about 'semi pro' - someone who earns some money from playing music? Though I'd suggest it would have to be a significant proportion of overall income rather than just 'beer money'. I'm in neither camp so I guess that makes me a hobbyist, but I'm fortunate to be able to play and gig purely out of love of doing so, which means I'm not obliged to gig or play anything I don't want to in order to pay the bills. [/quote] Teaching, writing (music journalism), composing, arranging. It's all still music.

[quote name='Jecklin' timestamp='1471070311' post='3110290'] This was excellent! I'd really recommend fans of understated, subtle, beautiful music check Clusters out! [/quote] Thank you !

What snobbery ? If you music calls for it, you use it. Anthony Jacks, who is without doubt one of the greatest living bass players uses one, as does Steve Swallow.

The favourite one with Bumtree is the buyer is ill or blind and can't collect the item, but they'll pay by PayPal and send a friend or courier. I've had this the last few times that I've sold stuff on there, despite me stating cash on collection only in the advert. The scam works because PayPal need a tracked method of delivery.

[quote name='Big_Stu' timestamp='1470735945' post='3107979'] Got any links? can't say as I've seen it - especially on BC. [/quote] There was someone only on Monday criticising Adam Clayton for being talentless. I thought to myself, well who's playing in one of the biggest bands for the last 30 years, you or him . Here, post #4, made me smile, [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/289636-want-it-try-it-dont-like-it/page__p__3107721__hl__clayton__fromsearch__1#entry3107721"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/289636-want-it-try-it-dont-like-it/page__p__3107721__hl__clayton__fromsearch__1#entry3107721[/url]

It's not a case of special treatment, and there would obviously be size limitations. Some instruments, violins etc can cost a small fortune, and are extremely fragile. They would easily fit into an overhead locker. Personally I would be quite happy paying a small supplement to enable me to carry my bass on board the flight.

It'll be nice to see you again .

Everyone has different tastes in music, that's the thing. People don't like Jaco's music, but give them someone playing 8ths with a pick on a P bass strung with flat wounds and they're in heaven.

I had a Zon Songs 6 string, I really wish that I still had it. Great basses.

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1470155097' post='3103677'] Now that really is setting the bar low. [/quote] Some single cuts work, and look nice, others are really ugly. Not mentioning which ones though, for fear of reprisals 😊.

No uglier than some other single-cut designs. Tom's basses are really nice.

I'm guessing it doesn't to many people, which is why there are so many P basses around .

From the outer realms of bass playing, 'Clusters'. This is what they sound like - [url="https://soundcloud.com/an-ending-ascend/65-20160727-01a"]https://soundcloud.c...65-20160727-01a[/url] [url="http://www.weareclusters.com"]http://www.weareclusters.com[/url] [url="http://championversion.com"]http://championversion.com[/url] [attachment=224716:13880335_537744056433860_7983175686163384190_n.jpg] Following their successful debut gig at Sonik in June, they're playing an event called Sonic Imperfections, at the Montague Arms, 289 Queens Road, London. £5 entry.

[quote name='Oopsdabassist' timestamp='1470063675' post='3103002'] I found that very relaxing whilst browsing through basschat, well done that man!! [/quote] Thanks 😊

[quote name='nashmonster' timestamp='1470057808' post='3102945'] I love giant soundscapes like this , very very clever use of instruments and techniques, the only minus comment i would make is its a little quiet on laptop speakers and headphones connected to it, and as we know a lot of people listen on portable units now, i do realise it builds, and it keeps the ears interested throughout, great job !! martin [/quote] Hi Thanks for taking the time to listen, it's much appreciated. I find it's a very fine line between being too quiet and being just right. It's a bit awkward, I know how I intend people to listen to my music, but I'm well aware of how people actually do listen to it. I find that if I have it too loud, then it loses its intimacy when played back through speakers or monitors. Thanks again for listening though 😊.

Phil is great at answering emails, he's also on Facebook.

I've spent much of the afternoon uploading a whole load of new music to my Bandcamp page. There's all sorts, more solo bass/ambient loopy meanderings, and piano based stuff. If any0ne would care to download any of it, in exchange for a small donation toward my MMus fees, then it'd be most welcome. Thanks . [url="http://an-ending-ascend.bandcamp.com/track/1802-20163107"]http://an-ending-ascend.bandcamp.com/track/1802-20163107[/url]

[quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1469920690' post='3102076'] I just don't buy this " it's all in there fingers thing". If thats the case all the brilliant bassists in the world would be playing the same bass.Of course they have there own style.but Individual tone is down to electronics. I think there is alot of confusion between how a certain artist plays, and/or the tone they get. Marcus Miller might sound like Marcus on a Hofner or a Ricky because of his style,and the way he plays. but he's not going to have that sound [/quote] Playing the same bass, but all sounding different. Doesn't that mean that a lot of a musicians sound is indeed in the fingers ? Otherwise everyone who plays a Fender Jazz bass through an SWR amp would all would sound like Marcus Miller, but they don't. Next time you're with another bassist, give hi your bass and have him play it, see if he sounds like you.

I'd love to release something on cassette. I've been fortunate to have a few things released on vinyl. I love it. I've had a Revox reel to reel for a couple of years, and record a lot of stuff onto it.