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[quote name='Linus27' post='208139' date='May 28 2008, 03:53 PM']Bugger, I grew up playing U2 and I can play them like the back of my hand. Here is a You Tube clip of me playing New Years Day, [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCe2fba51EY"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCe2fba51EY[/url] Such a shame I am so far away as I would jump at the chance of doing this.[/quote] I didn't realise how lucky I was Playing in a U2 tribute band never sounded so good [url="http://www.youtube.com/vertigou2band"]http://www.youtube.com/vertigou2band[/url] Check out the Slapped Gloria Solo on an Alembic Series II we've just got back together after 6 months off...... If you TribU2e Boys ever make it north and need a dep... gimme a shout Good luck finding a new Adam, after learning the U2 songs I have a sort of respect for what he does, the bass is usually pretty integral to the song without ever being too in your face, his simple lines are quite melodic and seldom just "ape" the Edge's guitar parts. Technique wise he's not exactly Victor Wooten but would Victor's approach work in the context of U2 ? By his own admission he's a player of modest ability, however he does a good job of joining up the Band's metronome (Edge's delays) with Mullen's precise drumming, very little room for sloppy timing in a U2 trib !! Mark
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The thing about not starting a solo on the root is good advice, just becoming aware of some of this stuff myself ! Thanks for starting this thread I went to see Victor Wooten in Glasgow last year, I was bewildered with his solo-ing ability. One of the lads I went with is totally on the ball with theory and is an awesome player. He told me that any good player has a box of musical phrases that they can trot out in any key, most of their "improv" solo's are combinations of these phrases. Made sense to me.... I bet most of us could identify a Jaco, Clarke, King or Miller solo after a couple of note. I guess it's because of their "typical" box of musical phrases executed with "their" technique. The fact of it is, most of us will never invest the time needed to develop this approach. I'm just a copycat too.......
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[quote name='molan' post='206935' date='May 26 2008, 11:17 PM']There's a nice black Flea Custom up for sale at the moment [/quote] Hi Barrie....... but do you need an Aggie Rig ? that's the question PM's replied to...... Regards Mark -
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Right...... All PM's answered.... Fair bit of interest in an outright sale of the DB750 - how come when you advertise for a swap everyone wants to pay cash.... but if you need a cash sale everyone wants to swap / px something still hoping someone comes out of the closset with a nice bass for me........ Cheers Mark
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[quote name='warwickhunt' post='206343' date='May 26 2008, 08:48 AM']Not that he needs it BUT... Mark is a top guy to deal with so no worries on that score.[/quote] Thanks mate......
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[quote name='ChocolateTelevision' post='206344' date='May 26 2008, 08:49 AM']Is the DB410 4 ohm or 8 ohm? How much are you after for it?[/quote] Hi The DB410 is 4ohm I paid £750 for it and it's never been played at volume as it's never been out of the front room.... I believe you can actually get these for £699, I have the option to chop it back into the shop and get £650 as a credit note.... so selling it isn't a neccesity. errrrr....... I guess cash would give me more options so £550 (collected) would take it away Cheers Mark
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[quote name='NoirBass' post='206318' date='May 26 2008, 03:27 AM']Hi Mark - I would be interested in the head, would you be open to cold hard cash as I've nothing to swap? Best Chris[/quote] Hi Chris PM Sent Cash is always acceptable
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[quote name='mikeh' post='206196' date='May 25 2008, 09:29 PM']Not Golf BTW [/quote] Sailing ? -
Hi Guys, I have an Aguilar DB750 - Year Old Home Use Only, In Aguilar Head Bag with a Virtually Brand New (4 weeks old) Aguilar DB410 in Classic Black The Rig has a sound like no other..... it's just more than I need these days for 1 small pub gig per month with PA support Looking to Swap / PX Cash Either way for Quality 4 String Bass Fender / Fender Custom Shop Sadowsky Fodera GB Alembic Lakland etc etc etc........ May Consider Trade / PX etc for Smaller Rig (Mesa Scout etc etc) or even Bass & Amp combinations etc etc.... PM me with any idea's (even daft ones) or call me on 07828 168238 Cheers Mark
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Man..... you've got me thinking.... I soooooo need a Jazz right now !!
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PM sent Re Black Ray Guard
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oooooh ! what a lovely pair !!!
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PM sent re JO !
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Kubicki Factor........ possibly the best slap sound on the planet !
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I once replaced an Alembic Mark King coco with Green Led's for a Series II Alembic coco with Red Led's !! I claimed the pickup selector was an LED controller (like the GB's Darling) which changed the colours of the Led's She asked me to turn them green again...... game over !! I cooked the tea and did the dishes that night......!!
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Everyone likes a bargain.... me included but if you're not shopping on a budget then there are very few places you can go and try out a wide range of "vintage & rare" guitars / basses under 1 roof Places like V&R and the Gallery have tens of thousands of pounds tied up in stock (I know many will be on commission sale) premisis, staff and marketing to pay for. Unfortunately they can't operate and give the service they do and offer the choice they do without charging a premium for it. I guess we can either wait forever for a 1960 stack knob Jazz to appear in cash generators for £80 or look for an ellusive bargain on ebay..... if you want to buy something special today and have a choice, then we have to be realistic and expect to pay for it....... That said..... I don't expect to be shopping at V&R any time soon !
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some of their prime sites are being eyed up by other music retailers, however the chances of someone buying the chain looks poor (IMHO)
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[quote name='lee650' post='203907' date='May 21 2008, 09:26 PM']Heard about those, were do you get them in the uk cheers- lee I use Power Bugs. Boutique batteries FTW [/quote] Power Bugs have been discontinued !! [url="http://www.powerbug.com/"]http://www.powerbug.com/[/url] I use Duracel Ultra M3
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The SC in Stockton has a USA 5 in for £1799 !!! Grab a bargain Guys !!
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What a Crazy price !! USA sadowsky for less than a metro !!!
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I love Roger's Basses, this is bound to be a killer bass....... but you know if I never see another curly / quilted / Flame maple top in my life i'll be happy !!! sooooooo last millenium
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[quote name='artisan' post='200150' date='May 16 2008, 08:54 AM']according to Fender's website they both have alder bodies. just looked on harmony central & both get very good reviews.[/quote] Sounds like a good buy then......
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[quote name='The Burpster' post='200097' date='May 16 2008, 06:58 AM']The woodwork will be pretty much the same as a US.... The hardware maybe not be as good but its upgradeable..... If you like it go for it....[/quote] Might be wrong here but arn't they made from Basswood ?
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Bought Jakes Fretless...... nice guy easy sale ! Thanks man !!