jmchich

Something tells me this thread has run out of useful discussion Still hilarious though.

Hi BigJim, I dunno if that event is private or what, but I can't access it. It's asking me to log in to FB (which I don't use). Any chance you could copy-paste a summary of the details?

Lee Scratch Perry http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvd71HyoNbk

Maybe I'm just dumb, but I find a lot of written or video lessons difficult to follow. An example is when they briefly describe the notes in a scale, then the next lesson assumes you have all the notes and patterns implanted in your memory and shoots so far ahead that it's completely disheartening when I realise I have no idea what the hell they're talking about. I've found lessons with my teacher so much better, as he can break things down to the infinite levels of detail my mind requires in order to learn.

I think the relief is set right. Basically it now won't buzz when playing, and the bridge saddles are set as low as they can go without getting buzzing on the high frets.

I imagine the tradeoff is worse in cheap basses? Time to start saving for a Fender P Bass I use fingers, not a pick. It is slightly noticeable through the amp, but mostly when playing unplugged (how I generally practice at home).

Some of the pick wear would be due to horizontal movement rubbing the pick on the ribs of the roundwound string, but I imagine a fair part is due to using a soft object on a (fairly solid) metal object. If I had any rubber picks I would compare and contrast for you, but anyway, that's my 2p...

Hmm, so I adjusted the neck relief. To get rid of the buzzing, I had to make it a little over the thickness of a credit card. The tradeoff is that the action is now higher on the higher frets than it was, though it *seems* no more difficult to play than before. I think I've got it sorted, but tbh I'm still fumbling in the dark a bit (as the actress said to the bishop).

Oops, your message came through after I posted, cameltoe, will check what you said and get back to you.

After putting in a big old wodge of match (about 2/3 width of a match) it has solved the buzzing. So basically, I'm looking at getting a new nut cut, aren't it?

Hi, I bought a Tanglewood p bass copy a few months back. Action was insanely high when I bought it, so sent it to the shop with a new set of fender flatwounds. They did a really nice job setting it up, but apparently had to file the nut to get the strings seated (they are pretty heavy gauge). It played lovely when I picked it up, with a nice low action, but as the strings settled in, it has developed an annoying buzz on the 1st 2 frets of the E string. I raised the bridge screws on that string, which has reduced the problem but not eliminated it. If you play really softly it is possible to avoid it, but who wants to do that? It doesn't happen on any of the other strings or frets. Is it where the nut was cut, or is it just because it's a cheap bass? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

"Hand-hot"? Oo-err missus...

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1385474724' post='2288641'] Bass has always been cool. It's our secret. I’d prefer if it was kept that way. [/quote] Who wants to be "cool" anyway? Personally I'd rather have fun.

[quote name='Phil Starr' timestamp='1385455798' post='2288357'] Now as an incredibly ancient person who actually remembers the whole of pop music from the early days of Rock'n Roll and who plays predominately stuff from the last 10 years with his bands I'll stick my neck out and say [size=4][b][color=#444444][font=arial, sans-serif][b]plus[/b][/font][/color][/b][color=#444444][font=arial, sans-serif] ça [/font][/color][color=#444444][font=arial, sans-serif][b]change[/b][/font][/color][color=#444444][font=arial, sans-serif], [/font][/color][color=#444444][font=arial, sans-serif][b]plus[/b][/font][/color][color=#444444][font=arial, sans-serif] c'est la même chose (“the more it [/font][/color][color=#444444][font=arial, sans-serif][b]changes[/b][/font][/color][color=#444444][font=arial, sans-serif], the more it's the same thing”)[/font][/color][/size] [color=#444444][font=arial, sans-serif]As a teenager in the sixties it is easy to look back on them as a golden age with so many iconic songs, look back at the charts though and it looks awful. You find the iconic songs barely scratched the charts and the sixties equivalents of Simon Cowell dominated what was broadcast. It's pretty much the same, old blokes like me who used to get their music by sharing with mates at school now only listen to the radio, and radio 4 most of the time too, we only get to hear the mainstream stuff. (unless you are lucky enough to have a music obsessed daughter). You can't kill creativity and young people are just as driven and imaginative as they ever were, but the good stuff only rarely becomes mainstream so my generation don't get to hear it so much[/font][/color] [color=#444444][font=arial, sans-serif]T[/font][/color][color=#444444][font=arial, sans-serif]here's a slight grain of truth though. A lot of Indy uses a fairly steady eight beat root pump as part of the overall sound, just as Rock'n'Roll used a lot of major triads and pentatonics, and bands at the beginnings of their careers often write simple I,IV,V songs moving on to better things as they mature as musicians. I don't think many bands get the chance to mature nowadays.[/font][/color] [color=#444444][font=arial, sans-serif]I've often thought it would be fun to put up an old and good bass player and challenge someone to come up with a good modern player. I'm sure I'd learn something.[/font][/color] [color=#444444][font=arial, sans-serif]Have some Martin Turner [/font][/color]nice tone, check out Argus by Wishbone Ash for more. [/quote] While not in the same style, this is some incredible bass playing, and one of my favourite songs. Heavy yet melodic. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3B7yf6c3mY Oh, and Wishbone Ash are still pretty cool

I agree with a lot of what's been posted here. There are significantly more highly technical (and fast) bassists, both in bands and not, than there used to be. Though do a lot of the more elaborate basslines support their songs well? I would argue no. Youtube has set the bar high, but I don't see that type of playing to be a target for me. I happen to believe that the vast majority of slapping on bass is unnecessary and gimmicky. And it is true that each generation dislikes the previous generation's music. That's likely to always be the case, IMO.

[quote name='tommorichards' timestamp='1385071933' post='2284269'] what about having the logo in the shape of a famous bass, and it said "bassenchatter" across it ? [/quote] I think BC is in enough trouble with an certain evil capitalist guitar company as it is. Personally i fancy a BC balaclava for semi-legal cold weather excursions.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqTYkp6QVqQ

[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1384545305' post='2278081'] +1 I'd vote for him. [/quote] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOOTKA0aGI0 You don't vote for kings!

Louder is good. More distorted, even better...

[quote name='GrammeFriday' timestamp='1383996216' post='2271634'] The drummer is rocking those glasses! [/quote] He looks like my Dad, circa 1970 [quote name='phil.i.stein' timestamp='1383999193' post='2271684'] aye. looks don't mean much. and to continue with my hangover cure .. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vSbI7gTx8E[/media] [/quote] That is great, perfect for my hangover too

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQmrChMHfr0 Ridiculously simple bassline, but underpins the song so well. Also heavy as all f***...

xildx, are you sure it's not for a michael jackson costume?

Good stuff. Angelic Upstarts vibe to it. If I was any good I'd audition.