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[quote name='Lowender' timestamp='1366103352' post='2048249'] If you're thinking of giving up, do it now and save yourself a lot of trouble. Learning an instrument should be about discovery, growth and enjoyment. You will get as good as your ability will take you. If you aren't experiencing those things, it's not for you. If you are, you don't need to be encouraged by anyone else but yourself. [/quote] I'm sorry but this is a load of cack. It's very irresponsible too. People need encouragement and reassurance, not this ill-advised depressing drivel.

[quote name='SteveK' timestamp='1366104782' post='2048262'] Learn to play and understand the C Major scale - It's the first and most important key (sorry, unavoidable pun) to breaking the code of music. It's the centre of the musical universe.[url="http://www.jazzguitar.be/music-theory.html"] C Major scale[/url] Don't forget to have some fun while learning, picking out the bass line to your favourite songs, playing tunes from your head etc [/quote] And C's relative Minor scale A. Same notes, starting from the sixth note of the major scale.

[quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1365886737' post='2045752'] I saw this on Facebook - great stuff. Unfortunately I won't be at your gig, but good luck, sounds like it'll be fantastic [/quote] [quote name='krysh' timestamp='1365890603' post='2045800'] sounds great nigel, wish I could make it. good luck with the gig! [/quote] Thanks fellas!

[quote name='ped' timestamp='1366019868' post='2047252'] Did he play on the latest record? [/quote] No mate. Not for the last two.

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1366014980' post='2047164'] While the idea of the 3-bolt neck and the micro-tilt adjustment system was in principal a pretty good one, the problem was that the production tolerances and quality control being implemented at Fender in the 70s simply wasn't up to the task. The micro-tilt works by having the tilt screw push against a round metal plate in the neck. However unless the plate had been fitted perfectly flat with the bottom of the neck, when the tilt screw pushed against it, instead of just pushing up it would tend to push sideways as well. This wouldn't have been too much of an issue if it wasn't for the fact that at the same time Fender neck pockets were less than a snug fit (and becoming even larger as the decade went on) which of course meant that the sideways force of the tilt screw actually had somewhere to go. Every single 3-bolt Fender instrument that came into the shop where I helped-out in the late 70s had necks at various jaunty angles. It isn't a problem for other makes because they were using new tools and jigs for production instead of the very worn ones that Fender had in the 70s, and modern basses are made to much higher tolerances these days. [/quote] Fender had a punch press for the discs and if they were punched off centre which happened often, they'd use a hand router to widen the neck socket. That's why so many you'll see have the G dropping off the neck.

This is really sad news A great player in a great band and a great guy.

[quote name='KevB' timestamp='1365777772' post='2044405'] Has the Warwick gone for good Nige? [/quote] Yep. It's been polished and set up and it's asleep in its case waiting for its new owner to pick it up at the end of May. I do have a lovely German Warwick neck on my Electra though so I still have that feel if I need it. I just need to get it all fixed up at the Gallery as the new neck doesn't quite sit right in the pocket (which needs some fettling), and I need a new East pre for it. Toying with getting a J-Retro for this Jazz too. I've been playing the Jazz so much! It's wonderful! Played for 4 hours last night setting up POD patches for it. Been an eye opener in terms of eq It's also inspired me to practice as I've achieved quite a lot in terms of my technique and fluidity over the last week, I realised what I might be capable of if I really do some work.

[quote name='ZenBasses' timestamp='1365779104' post='2044436'] Re read my post and it doesn't make sense does it lol I'll try and explain Due to the fact that my GB IV is still the best bass I have ever played (in my opinion). I am not knocking the quality of the craftsmanship at all. So they deserve a vote... Same way lots of people adore Jon Shukers basses but his build times can be slightly advantageous but still doesn't detract from the finished product. hope that helps [/quote] But 'GB = worst customer satisfaction'? I don't understand.

[quote name='ZenBasses' timestamp='1365777322' post='2044393'] For me it's gotta be Jon Shuker and Bernie at GB. I must say this I must be one of the lucky ones who has has impeccable service from Mr Shuker over the years GB however get my vote for the worst customer satisfaction I have encountered.. But that's a different story. [/quote] So why are you voting for GB?

[quote name='Rumple' timestamp='1365771401' post='2044247'] Out of interest do you get a volume change going from passive to active? [/quote] No, the East has a micro adjuster inside so you can set the A/P levels how you want.

Get a John East U-Retro Deluxe 4-knob. They are amazing and John will advise you over the phone about your specific requirements and specs, as he did with me for my home build. They are dead easy to fit too. [url="http://www.east-uk.com/"]http://www.east-uk.com/[/url]

[quote name='' timestamp='1365721302' post='2043637'] Should say "Double Hernia" not double neck [/quote]

[i][b]'An April Fools joke from Vintage Wings Of Canada:[/b] [url="http://tinyurl.com/c2eafek"]http://tinyurl.com/c2eafek[/url][/i] [i]The story includes this not-so-hilarious (to Vapor Trails fans) caption to the Geddy Lee airplane photo: "The production of the RUSH album Vapor Trails has been criticized by critics and fans alike because of the album's “loud” sound quality. Albums such as this have been mastered so loud that additional digital distortion is generated during the production of the CD. The trend, known as the Loudness War, has become very common on modern rock CDs. When asked why the album was mastered so loud, Lee shouted and answered: “What? I can't hear you. Ever since my Hornet ride, I've had hearing troubles.”'[/i] Canadian Humour, eh?

[quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1365662997' post='2042409'] Nice pair Nige. I like that Jazz more every time I look at it. It's made me want another Jazz, even though I'm a P bass player through and through. [/quote] They are both superbly made instruments that play and sound gorgeous. They are wonderful things mate

[quote name='TimR' timestamp='1365712112' post='2043456'] Same for Reggae. There's even sub genres of Reggae that I've heard of but wouldn't know what they were if I heard them. How many of us would be able to carry off 'Lovers Rock'? I have no idea what it is, but there's a guy at work who listens to it at home. [/quote] Now read that in an Alan Bennett voice

[quote name='peteb' timestamp='1365706199' post='2043341'] Jon Shuker [/quote] Of course! He made a fab mirror pickguard for me. His basses are superb. Sei

I want a German flag Corvette $$ now

ACG is a glaring omission

[quote name='arthurhenry' timestamp='1365701060' post='2043241'] Sounds more like a technique issue to me; the note is [s]mi[/s]sh*t (mispopped?) [/quote] Fixed for you.

Another teaser for the new EP I love Sam's tasteful carefully crafted parts, my kind of guitarist. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYzeNBlcYOA[/media]

[quote name='onemanband' timestamp='1365694006' post='2043076'] It's always been my policy to buy/use good quality leads and connectors, in the belief that you can have the best instrument and gear in the world but it's only as good as the cable that connects them. That said, I recently purchased a Neutrik "silent" right angled jack and fixed it to my bass lead, in order to avoid the terrible popping that occurs when I inadvertently forget to mute the channel before disconnecting; (the plug has a small outer sleeve that shorts the hot and earth the cable when removed). I have also fitted these to my spare cables that I also use for my acoustic guitars, but have found them to be a bit hit and miss, sometimes not silencing the cable (the outer sleeve sticks on the plug shaft), or remaining silent on re-inserting the jack (when swapping guitars etc). I have now tried lubricating the jacks with some very light shaver oil and am waiting to see the long term result, hopefully that will cure it, but it's bloody annoying on a live show when your main instrument cable is hit and miss!! Question is, has anybody else ever tried these Neutrik "silent" jacks, if so how have you found their reliability; I must confess, I was expecting better from Neutrik. [/quote] I have EXACTLY that problem on my angle Neutrik. It's always a bit hit and miss.

[quote name='KevB' timestamp='1365697999' post='2043176'] Can you recall how they measured the differences in actual sound? were they in a group context or in isolation? [/quote]lab conditions with about 40 sets

[quote name='Spoombung' timestamp='1365696287' post='2043131'] I just went over to have a look. I think I've seen him in other vids; he's an excellent player. But he looks and sounds trapped with that non-variable loop going in the background. There's no modulation going on with the sound, unlike many examples of electronic music, so it's a bit like going back to early sampling when people just looped and that was that. Nowadays listeners want more and demand more textural variation because they've heard looping music that modulates from electronic musicians. There's no way out the loop too: only a few options which once again people are too familiar with. [/quote] Very well said man.

[quote name='KevB' timestamp='1365695641' post='2043112'] After using god knows how many different brands of varying prices over the last 20-odd years of playing I'm frankly not convinced they actually do make that much of a difference (as long as it is a sensible comparison eg roundwound vs roundwound not roundwound vs flatwound). I'd be interested for someone to set up a blind audio sample test with different manufacturers strings all of the same style and gauge and on the same bass run through the same rig played by the same player. Could we tell the difference between the £6 set and the £30 set?. Each set would realistically be run on the same bass for 6 months and played as often. One sound sample when freshly strung and another 6 months down the line to see how each set wears with equivalent use. Probably been done but not seen or heard the data personally. [/quote] Bass Player mag did it four years ago. Lots of differences. But feel and durability are immensely important too. You'll not find me playing Rotosound or Elites for those reasons.

[quote name='charic' timestamp='1365693784' post='2043068'] They have a uk branch [/quote] Shuddup shuddup shuddup la la la la la etc.