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[quote name='bassman7755' timestamp='1359581332' post='1957115'] Whats all this sudden obsession with "tone", have I accidentally logged on to guitarchat.co.uk ?. I just saddens me that people will spend the rest of their lives obsessing about something which quite honestly makes sod all difference to the vast majority of people who will ever watch them play when they could be putting the time and energy to much better use. [b]I mean really its almost hard not to get a decent sound from modern kit so why waste time chasing some ultimate unobtainable super tone.[/b] [/quote] I'm looking forward to hearing yours man May we?

[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1359594277' post='1957415'] +1 which is all part of how it sits in the mix. I am going to hunt through your posts to work out what that "one" is [/quote] Warwick Streamer ChromeTone with an ebony fretboard, mate I f***ing adore it!

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1359593211' post='1957406'] Bass, guitars, drums... All done. Now tablas, there's an art form I could spend a second lifetime on (and one needs to in order to be 'great'..!). [/quote] I play with a wickid tabla player called Mital. It's incredibly complex! If you need a tutor, I can have a word with Sheema and see if she knows of any good French tutors, or perhaps how to locate a recommended one.

What do you wish you could be brilliant at?

It's not just tone that we're after with kit though, the attack and release, and the envelope, are as important, or even more so, than tone. Tone is a misleading word. True that a lot of our sounds come from what we do with our hands, but if your bass, amp and effects are not reacting to your hands in the way you need or expect, or in a way that pleases and inspires you, or in a way that fits your musical vision or the music you play, then it's time to change that kit for something that does. Of course, there is a lot of inexperience or ignorance around too, which the industry likes to capitalise on. I change my sounds quite often, I am on a journey of improvement. But because I have a POD X3 LIVE, I dont need to spend loads of cash buying and selling amps and effects to get what I want. And I have the ONE bass which delights me.

[quote name='casapete' timestamp='1359536580' post='1956132'] A wise local muso once told me that most people spend 6 months trying to get their new guitar/amp to sound exactly like their old one. Many a true word etc................ [/quote] Excellent! Although I'm not convinced this is true

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1359496152' post='1955826'] That's [i]you, [/i]that is. [/quote] Ah I see

[quote name='bremen' timestamp='1359496055' post='1955821'] bizarre. [/quote] You missed a couple out mate. It won't make it any less bizarre though

PC weirdos?

This is usually the sort of thing I turn up my nose at. But I really like it! God help me innit.

[quote name='bremen' timestamp='1359468814' post='1955182'] I wouldn't worry, Wayne is definitely not a scammer/rip-off merchant. [/quote] Wayne's a stand up bloke.

[quote name='The Dark Lord' timestamp='1359467422' post='1955146'] Team Asian looking guy ! [/quote] Possibly a contender for weirdest post of the week. What does it mean?

And neither of them have sold any way near the records Guiggsy has. So what the actual f*** does it all mean? This subject matter and discussion is all bollocks, there is no more point to it than debating whether King Edwards or oak floorboards is better in blackcurrant blancmange.

I've heard about similar companies, some are fairly legit but many are not. Ouch mate, that's crap.

[quote name='Chrismanbass' timestamp='1359397655' post='1954186'] hi guys so i've just been contacted by a cruise ship agency asking me to provide them with a music resume/cv anyone have any idea what to put in this or anywhere there are any guides to writing a good one? the offer is for a showband job so a reading gig any advice welcome cheers chris [/quote] You have a serious tour coming up. What would YOU want to hear from a prospective new guitarist in your band before you auditioned them?

[quote name='paul j h' timestamp='1359389774' post='1954006'] Hi All, As the title says i'm going to jack it all in and sell all my stuff and buy an acoustic. So watch the for sale fora for some bargains, selling both my Roscoes, SWR amp, cases, double gig bag strap locks etc. Regards Paul. [/quote] [quote name='leschirons' timestamp='1359406009' post='1954358'] The OP hadn't intended it to be a classified ad. He was just posting that he's had enough and wants to move on to something else. Fair enough if he gets nothing out of playing bass any more. Sounds like he's thought it all through to me. [/quote] The OP is a flyer for a sale really, I can see that now. But most of us blokes always jump in to try to find a solution to a perceived problem, it's our nature. I bet we have all done this numerous times with our partners. I believe they find it very annoying So to paul j h, sorry darllin', I should have realised you'd made a decision and you were just telling me about it

[quote name='paul j h' timestamp='1359395079' post='1954116'] Hi I don't play in a band, six string fretless playing along to yourself/CD's is;nt going anywhere. I am going to buy an acoustic gu**ar and learn all the songs from my youth etc i am even going to take lessons. Cheers Paul. [/quote] Get your guitar, keep you favourite bass. Get some recording software for your computer and start writing and recording. Very little is more satisfying than doing this, you'll enjoy your bass again. Music should be fun really shouldn't it.

[quote name='Lowender' timestamp='1359385829' post='1953899'] This could be a thread in itself but there are a lot of guys who are considered "great" who just don't move me. This may ruffle some feathers, but... I'd give my left leg to have John Patatucci's skills but I can''t think of a 4 measure phase he ever played that was memorable. Victor Wooton -- sorry. He plays some lovely solo stuff but with the band, I don't hear anything particularly interesting. Billy Sheenan -- same thing -- great "tricks" but other than that, he's a rock and roll bass player. Charlie Haden -- he's interesting and musical, but a master? I doubt he could play over the changes of most standards. Steve Swallow -- I think the fact that he's coming from a solid jazz background and decided to go electric and play with a pick makes him unique. He's fine -- just no monster IMO. Cliff Burton -- I like him. And Master of Puppets is a great album. But one of the greats? I think that's a stretch. There are thousands of guys who play as well, they're just not in Metallica ! LOL So a lot of it comes down to WHERE and with WHOM someone plays. [/quote] It's music. It's a matter of taste and the individal listener's emotional connections. I can't stand almost all the jazz I've ever heard, but I doubt your critiques of Steve Swallow and Charlie Haden would bear any scrutiny. The fact is, we are all beginners, just that some are more advanced than others. Another general thing that always pisses me off is that awful brainless statement that most of the players on Basschat could do what (insert name here [usually Adam Clayton] ) does. But they didn't. We can all play that one magical note or phrase, or learn the whole of Portrait of Tracey, but I very much doubt many would have been able to COMPOSE them. The trick is to stop listening to bassists so much and listen to MUSIC. Then form your musical philosophy, develop your skills to match, and do something with them. I mean, if you don't like hearing John Pattitucci, just stop listening to the c***.

If he's a pain in the anus now, what's he going to be like in 6 months?

I'll be at the Borderline with friends, really looking forward to it!

[quote name='soul deluxe' timestamp='1359254409' post='1952240'] this guy is amazing.. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XyTKjtL65o[/media] [/quote] See this guy is not sure what do play, he repeating licks and not really feeling the music. Whereas this guy REALLY is .. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pATcvr3zAhg

That's a very good review Rob!

[quote name='flyfisher' timestamp='1359141010' post='1950735'] Thanks for that - exactly the sort of info I was looking for. Thanks. Actually, I recently downloaded a decibel meter app for my phone. Haven't had a chance to use it at rehearsals yet, but I will next time. I doubt it's particularly accurate but it'll be interesting to see what readings it comes up with and should be a rough guide anyway. [/quote] Mmm, I wouldn't trust it too much. But it will be about right, there should be some documentation with it saying how out it can be and not to use it for professional purposes. A quick search found this simple noise exposure guide. But the lower action level in the UK under the Noise at Work regs is 80dB(A) I think this is old, or American or summat http://www.dangerousdecibels.org/education/information-center/decibel-exposure-time-guidelines/

[quote name='rogerstodge' timestamp='1359137006' post='1950612'] Not everyone wants to be out on the road and playing in bands and driving up and down the Country .. Me included.. Been there and done it, YUK!! [/quote] True enough, and I suppose most people would rather be having fun in the bedroom. There are certainly a lot of w***ers playing bass on Youtube that's for sure.

[quote name='Doddy' timestamp='1359136988' post='1950611'] I totally agree. In the opening post it says 'these guys are pros,no doubt',yet I never hear about the majority of Youtube players doing any form of pro gig (or any gig really). I don't get the whole Youtube playalong thing...I really do think 'so what?'. Everyone plays to records at some point but what's the point of putting it online? Also,the majority of 'lessons' are really poor. Taking a couple of popular Youtube guys-DavidSinRocks,to me,sounds like a poor copy of Flea in everything he plays (including the Maceo vid above) and is really unimpressive. Marlowe DK can play but,for me,his lessons don't have enough substance or information. He demonstrates everything clearly enough,but I'd like to hear him explain what he's doing more and why,rather than just mostly playing the licks at a slower tempo.I've not seen his website (I'm not interested), so if he does this,great,but I'm going off what I've seen on Youtube. [/quote] Yep, certainly can't argue with that. Lydia on Bass gigs though, she's got a half decent voice and plays pretty well, but it's just tired old funk really innit. Mind you, she just has fun on YT, she's not done any lesson vids AFAIK.