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This is an ace bass tone. Ace line aswell.

[quote name='SteveK' post='872303' date='Jun 19 2010, 11:51 PM']That'll be Michael Rogers. IMO Guitar & Bass have really scraped the barrel with that interview. Apparently, on stage, he is completely overshadowed by the bass player of the band (whose name escapes me) and far more worthy of an interview. And, if you're reading this Mickeyboro, I'm available a week next Tuesday. [/quote]

Same here, not found.

Oh, and since I see Mickeyboro is here reading, I really enjoyed your interview with the guy from Manfred Man in Guitar & Bass. Great mag that, the reviews in there are very good too.

Really enjoying the new issue and urb's (Mike Flynn) interview with Mike Mondesir is really interesting, sounds like my kind of bassist. In terms of quality, the proofing seems to be a lot better these days, the writing is much better too. It feels like there is more varied content and as I said in a separate thread, I love Alex Claber's new column The only issue for me really is the product reviews read in a stilted and boring way. They don't really ever convey any passion and I doubt they would help me much in choosing a product. The rating system is pointless as all instruments are going to be around the same rating. I think a new fresh approach is needed, although I'm not sure what yet. Still, the way the mag is going I will, without doubt, be renewing my subscription. I think the quality and professionalism has improved hugely since this thread was started over a year ago.

As long as you get the correct truss rod, you can do it yourself with some care and research. There's a lot of knob talked about truss rods and it scares people. Have a go fitting it yourself, if you can't get it to work, then spend your £100 (which is a LOT for a truss rod replace I reckon :/) to get a pro to do it.

[quote name='Macka' post='870903' date='Jun 18 2010, 04:25 PM']Dont tell mum....... are you mad what happens in Bass Club stays in bass club!!! P.s Funny you should mention the for sale section i can see the bass i want in your profile pic:)[/quote] Sit down, make yourself comfortable, and enjoy the chat. I don't bother even going on holiday these days, I just come here Cheers.

[quote name='flyfisher' post='870858' date='Jun 18 2010, 03:16 PM']Dead right - that's the most difficult part of the recruitment process. But there's no fixed answer because one's own characteristics and the company (band) they are joining are part of the equation. It's the interaction that counts and is difficult to define but I think most people could tell if they liked someone after a couple of hour-long interviews, with the second one being rather more informal than the first because the decision has almost been made.[/quote] Apparently it's all in the handshake at the start of the interview.

[quote name='GreeneKing' post='869641' date='Jun 17 2010, 08:04 AM']Do you normally have a dislike for people you don't even know?[/quote] Mussolini.

I just had an idea while fitting a new PG to my new Squier Classic Vibe '50s Strat (yes, I know that's a guitar ) I had ordered a Fender '50s reissue PG for it with eight holes and although one middle hole was about an inch away from the Squier's, it all fit perfectly. Since it's usually guesswork (I've had nightmares in the past) with an older Fender, Jap, Mex, USA, different Squiers, vintage reissues, non-export, all the different models, etc. I thought it would be a good idea to start a thread on it. Maybe it could even be pinned if it works. I would suggest including the Fender Part number. I don't even own a Fender bass now!

Weird, I was watching that two days ago on the Jaco tutorial video a mate lent me about a year ago. I thought I'd finally have a look. Pretty interesting vid.

[quote name='robdowall' post='868319' date='Jun 15 2010, 07:43 PM']I am going to be in Bass Guitar Magazine soon, just answering the email interview questions now. Its focused on me more so than the band but im using the interview as promo for my band Im finding the self reflective-ness hard lol! my band btw for some shameless promo! www.myspace.com/starsofthesearchparty cheers[/quote] Cool! Did they approach you, or the other way around?

[quote name='EdwardHimself' post='868323' date='Jun 15 2010, 07:47 PM']It is quite annoying. Also i think it's quite childish to pretend that you're actually better than someone else on the bass just because you use your fingers and not a pick.[/quote] Exactly. Chris Squire is much better than James Jamerson and Chris uses a pick.

[quote name='EssentialTension' post='868294' date='Jun 15 2010, 07:16 PM']Ah, but have you actually tried it? [/quote] Only on coated strings

[quote name='EssentialTension' post='868154' date='Jun 15 2010, 04:46 PM']No, it's not always a pick at all. Four of the five guitarists I've played with in recent months don't use a pick even on guitar. Only one of them claims to play bass, which he does - with his fingers - very effectively. Not that it would matter one bit if someone did use a pick to play bass.[/quote] I use both on bass. I used to be a guitarist, I play both styles on my guitar too. I would play with a fried chicken drumstick if it sounded good to me.

It will have "Ped" next to it too, so be careful who you show that to.

[quote name='Mog' post='867580' date='Jun 14 2010, 10:36 PM']What is the definition of correct playing? Is it something got to do with technique, ability, how basslines are structured in a song.......? Just curious, this "correct way to play thing" always gets me muddled. As someone who started out on guitar I can honestly say that to play both instruments to a high standard is far from easy. Fret w***ing may be annoying but it is something that takes a lot of practice to do well. Any musician who puts a lot of time and effort into his or her chosen instrument and becomes proficient should be commended IMO. Its kinda like asking the fat kid who plays prop why he doesn't play centre. Misconceptions can sometimes stick and become accepted over time.[/quote] Good one, man. I think people get all dogmatic and think there are certain mentalities involved that can't change. I was a guitar head, now I'm a bass head. What the f*** does it matter. I changed priorities. It takes a lot of work and spirit to do anything well. The trick is deciding what it is you want to do.

Super! Bikers are like that. Nice one

In a world where, in a minute, you can find an unknown kid bass player on Youtube who is so much better than you are at operating the instrument with the requisite level of feel, what importance do you place on soft skills in the quest for musical success and longevity when playing in a band, or as a session player? Why are you different to the kid? Why could the kid not deliver the goods in your band? Reliability is a given I think, what about the other stuff?

[quote name='Starless' post='867291' date='Jun 14 2010, 06:58 PM']...and a fairly light-hearted thread finally descends into condescending holier-than-thou finger wagging... Shame.[/quote] Oh dear, I [i]am [/i]sorry. You'd better call the mods to ascend it.

[quote name='Davetbass' post='866409' date='Jun 13 2010, 08:55 PM']A couple of guitarists I know swopped recently to bass and informed me that they were now bassplayers. My reply was "No... you are bass OWNERS!!" You never see someone that's gone from guitar to bass play with their fingers do you? It's always a pick.[/quote] Jeez. Mate, that is such sh*te. I'm assuming you're a young fella though so hopefully you'll learn. There's a lot of guitarist-bashing going on here that is simply untrue, unenlightened and unfair. It's not light-hearted rivalry here, it's just damn ignorant. I just can't believe some of the arrogant bass bollocks here. You are either a good, supportive musician - or you are a crap, non-supportive musician. It doesn't matter what instrument you play, or how you play it if it fulfills the band's vision.

It's on! It's wickid! Thanks for your help, guys.

[quote name='REDLAWMAN' post='866187' date='Jun 13 2010, 05:20 PM']A little bit beyond the scope of my ability at this point, I fear...!! Do I just play the notes as indicated for the guitar and then panic when it says A7 or D7...??? [/quote] That's right. Chords like Am7 or D7 or Em9Add11 don't matter to you, all you need is the big letter at the beginning of the chord name. Play that note on the bass, ie. the "root" note. Thus [b]A[/b]m7 or [b]D[/b]7 or [b]E[/b]m9Add11 It doesn't matter whether the chord is major, minor, suspended, augmented or diminished. If you play the note at the beginning of the chord name, it will always be the right note. This is pretty much how we all start on bass. Then you will start adding the octave, like it is in the song. Then you'll play about with fifths. After that it gets more tricky and you need to know some theory, or rely on having good ears. Preferably both, and you should really attempt to learn how to read too. When you start graduating to playing other notes in the scale, that's when it does start to matter whether the chord is major, minor, suspended, augmented or diminished, as the notes in the scale will be different, so if you play the 7th note in A minor that note is G, whereas in A major it is G sharp. Normal Minor scale has flat 3rds, 6ths and 7ths. Learn the major scale and pay attention to the intervals, ie. the distance between the note and the next note. Whole tone or a semi-tone. Then learn the minor scale in the same key and see how those intervals differ from the major. When you've done that you'll really have learned something very useful that will springboard you to the next step. EDIT, I meant to say intervals like flat this and sharp that are derived from the major scale. So if I play an A major scale with a sharp 4th, that means I am playing D# instead of D, which turns it into a the lydian mode (don't worry about modes yet). Lydian is just a major scale with a sharp 4th. I might suggest you look at this when you start learning a bit of theory [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=74284"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=74284[/url]. It's amazing!

[quote name='REDLAWMAN' post='866169' date='Jun 13 2010, 05:03 PM']Hi Everyone, I'm a complete beginner having just bought my first bass two days ago. I've managed to learn where the notes are on the fretboard and I'm practising some major chords. I've looked everywhere for the bass tabs for The Everly Brothers' 'Ebony Eyes', but all I can find is the guitar chords. Would anyone be able to help me and advise me just how you figure out the bass line from this please? Many thanks[/quote] Welcome pilgrim It's fairly straightforward, mostly root notes and octaves but with little scale runs connecting the main root notes together. All simple scale note runs, nothing chromatic going on. It's the youtube medley at the reunion gig I just watched. Try playing along with the song and get the root notes first. Then try figuring out the scale runs. You will learn a lot that way and develop your ears. Try singing along with the bass line and then learn where they are on the bass and try to remember the note names. With the chord chart for this it should be quite easy to figure out the scales used in the song and from there work out the little connecting runs. Good luck man, it's a lovely song.