thebassist

My only real critique is the incorporation of a string tree.

I personally prefer having the jack on the front for the very reason that it gives me the option of sitting or standing. I don't have an issue with the look of it either actually. I've just commissioned my first Fodera build - it's costing a fair amount but I'm obviously comfortable otherwise I wouldn't have proceeded. I play 6ers and my tastes are generally quite conservative/boring - I find they're one of the few builders who make extended range basses that I like the look of - I've gone for an Emperor 6 by the way.

Yes a Gruvgear duo is a great choice. Also maybe one of these? https://www.amazon.co.uk/SoloStrap-4-0-Inch-Guitar-Strap-Black/dp/B00V8299XS/ref=sr_1_sc_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1526296667&sr=1-1-spell&keywords=gruvgeat+strap+4

Part of it is that he's obviously able to command that amount because people are prepared to pay it.

And there I was thinking this was going to be a discussion about the song.

I bought a pair of secondhand SL112s for £800 from somebody on here and imported two brand new TH350s from Los Angeles for £630. I acknowledge that they are expensive but I do love them.

Walnut body - here we are. https://fodera.smugmug.com/Newborn-Gallery-Vol-IV/Newborn-949

Nice one. I thought the beginning sounded quite Rothko actually.

My new bass arrived today. I'm super pleased with it.

Any recommendations for a 6-string bass stand? Anybody use the Hercules GS414B Guitar Stand successfully with a 6-string bass? https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000EEHKVY/ref=ask_ql_qh_dp_hza

You could open them up in Audactity which is free and then export as .aiff, .wav, etc., etc.

BOURNEMOUTH 2005 I answered an ad for a local band called SYSTEMA - they were playing originals that were heavily influenced by Rage Against The Machine - brilliant guitarist, excellent drummer and a very decent singer. It was between me and a guy I knew well called Fab. I'm a very technical bassist relying heavily on theory, scales, modes, arpeggios, etc. whereas Fab had a more natural feel - he just had something, he could pick a tune up and create a cool bassline almost on the spot - just a superb bassist... but I also knew he was very, very flakey and never stuck with bands long. The band gave us both a CD of the material to learn a week before the audition - the CD didn't have any bass on it which I liked because I was able to write the parts myself of course. Anyway the audition came, I played my basslines to all of their tracks, played in key, played in time, etc. I generally felt I wouldn't have changed anything and I also like to think I'm very reliable and a pretty laid back, easy hang. I didn't hear anything from the band and figured they'd gone with Fab - it wouldn't have been a problem if they'd just told me straight - I don't get hissy about these kinds of things - it's far more irritating not being told. About a month later, the singer calls me up and tells me Fab hasn't shown up to any of the rehearsals, didn't actually learn any of the tracks and jammed through the audition - he then tells me he wanted to go with me originally, the guitarist wanted Fab, the drummer was ambivalent and would I be interested in coming in now. Even though I took what he said at face value, I just figured it'd be more agro than it's worth joining them - they're either at odds with one another or telling lies.

I saw some guy had a 2015 US Jazz Bass on here for £750 - I know it’s a little beyond your budget but if you could stretch I’d go with something like that. If you decide to move it on anytime I can’t imagine you’d lose anything either.

Name and shame, name and shame, name and shame...

I’ve gone stereo bass!

I only switched to a 6 from a 4 because Ambient and I were working on something together. Now I would never not have a 6.