Steve A

If anyone is interested in the idea of a folding double bass which isn't a gimmick and looks the part (because it IS a standard double bass!) then check this out: [url="http://foldingbass.com/"]http://foldingbass.com/[/url] I was lucky enough to tour Germany last December alongside an American bluegrass band whose bass player had one of these instruments. He has a 'nicer' bass at home but since owning the folding bass said he uses it more and more on the road and leaves the other one at home. After the neck broke away from the body of my own bass due to extremes in temperature and a weak neck seam, I was fortunate enough to be able to borrow his bass for the last two gigs of the tour. It was very comfortable, easy to play, had a big, woody sound and looked gorgeous. From the front you'd never tell it was anything but a normal double bass. The only thing that gives it away is the removable panel on the back of the body which cleverly enables you to store the bridge, end-pin, tailpiece, removable fingerboard and the hinged neck. The bass is sold with a tough hard-case as standard. It's a very clever idea.

Anyone else?

[quote name='RhysP' post='732055' date='Feb 1 2010, 06:50 PM']Jaco didn't play on "In France they kiss on Main Street" (or on anything else from "The Hissing of Summer Lawns" for that matter) - it was Max Bennett.[/quote] Jaco played on the live version as heard on the 'Shadows and Light' album. My girlfriend's dog has growl.

Thanks Simon!

Hi Mark, unfortunately the Musgraves album isn't for sale yet. I'm in touch with the band so will let you know if and when it's available.

Thanks a lot Colin, Happy new year to you and the family and hope you're well! It's about time we had an email/PM exchange! Steve

Remember whatever you sell you'll have to add to the pool and claim 100% Annual Invest.............

Thanks for the comment Bigjohn, appreciate it!

Check it out nooow. I edited about five tracks into one long track... hope you like it.

Anyone else from Merseyside here?

Ha ha! Thanks Nick! Happy new year!

Used a Moon jazz bass with Sadowsky onboard preamp for this band. Sadly I no longer own that bass.

[quote name='Telebass' post='720495' date='Jan 21 2010, 08:28 PM']Welcome![/quote] Thanks!

Cool! I also play bass for an artist called Sefton...

Anyone else here from Merseywide/Wirral?

Hi all, I am a professional bass player based in Birmingham but also spending a lot of time in the Wirral these days. I've been touring and recording with various artists in the UK and Europe over the last ten years in a wide variety of settings from club gigs to high profile venues and festivals to radio and TV at home and abroad. I believe in playing with consistency and authority whatever the project, whether a function/corporate gig or for an artist playing original songs. I've put together an edited version of some rehearsal sessions for a band I was in a couple of years ago if you'd like to have a listen to some of my playing. It's the first track on my myspace page called 'Purveyors of Fine Fusion (Baskerville)'. You can also find other examples of some recorded work on the page. Find it at: [url="http://www.myspace.com/steveamadeomusic"]http://www.myspace.com/steveamadeomusic[/url] If I can be of help please do not hesitate to get in touch. I am confident I will be an asset to your project. Steve

Hi all, I've put together an edited version of some rehearsal sessions for a band I was in a couple of years ago if you'd like to have a listen to some of my playing. It's the first track on my myspace page called 'Purveyors of Fine Fusion (Baskerville)' Find it at: [url="http://www.myspace.com/steveamadeomusic"]http://www.myspace.com/steveamadeomusic[/url] Hope you like it! Steve

Hi Everyone, I'm a Birmingham based bass player and teacher and have been touring and recording around the UK and Europe with various artists singers, songwriters etc over the past ten or so years. I offer bass guitar lessons in Birmingham (B67 postcode) and Wallasey, Wirral (CH44 postcode) but see my post on the bass tutors page for more information. I've put together an edited version of some rehearsal sessions for a band I was in a couple of years ago if you'd like to have a listen to some of my playing. It's the first track on my myspace page called 'Purveyors of Fine Fusion (Baskerville)'. There are other tracks for some of the other artists I've been working with too. Find it at: [url="http://www.myspace.com/steveamadeomusic"]http://www.myspace.com/steveamadeomusic[/url] Hope you like it! Steve

Just a note to say I've put together an edited version of some rehearsal sessions for a band I was in a couple of years ago if you'd like to have a listen to some of my playing. Hope you like it! Steve [attachment=41865:Baskervi...t_Edit_2.mp3]

Great stuff chaps, thanks!

Thanks chaps. Next question... double bass lying flat on its back in a Mondeo hatchback? Or, on it's side with the neck sticking between the front seats? Steve

Double bass in a Ford Mondeo hatchback anyone? Is it possible?

I think there's more to be said about Victor Wooten's playing/musicianship when listening to him in the context of his career as both a sideman and as a solo artist. All the youtube clips tend to show is the flash double-thumbing stuff, but a lot of his work, particularly on the early Flecktones albums is beautiful, in my opinion. His fingerstyle lines alone display a mastery of the instrument and of the music he plays.

Hi Jason, not far at all then. Any decent gig venues in the area?

It's ok, near the sea and river, not far from the city and countryside if you like a bit of both. They're soon to be developing the front at New Brighton making it a bit more attractive, with more entertainment, a cinema, new supermarket etc.