SteveK

Volume knob..? To adjust volume..? in my world, it's either fully on or fully off! In fact, on a couple of basses I have considered, in the past, replacing the vol knob with a simple on/off switch. EDIT: Doesn't really answer your question, does it? I guess the only real answer is... try it!

Can't decide on my favourite, but I'll nominate Trapeze - 'You are the Music... We're just the Band'. Featuring, of course, the wonderful vocal and bass talents of Glenn Hughes. IMO Deserved of far more recognition than it receives/received (as the lack of mention in this thread would testify).

I don't generally do deps, but on the rare occasions that I've done them, I've found that the hardest part is figuring out what is [i]actually[/i] being played! 20 years or so ago I was asked to dep for Bucks Fizz (regular guy was off doing Cliff). Even though it wasn't my kind of thing, I thought, "That'll be a doddle". Most of it wasn't a problem - until I came to this one... [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePFLHPs4zLA[/media] I had one week to learn the set from CDs, spent most of my time on this one track. Never imagined a Bucks Fizz song could be so tricky to nail.

[quote name='gjones' timestamp='1385310935' post='2286706'] Since we're on the subject of [b]Abbey Road,[/b] I only realised this week how crap the bassline is on [b]Long and Winding Road.[/b] [/quote] ?? ?? Good to read so much positivity re PM. Like it or not (I know ther are many in denial), we bass players have a lot to thank Paul McCartney for.

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1384951684' post='2282651'] Is this as bad...etc? Yes it is. It's a shame that music is so polarised in the US these days. [b]KW is a mega star in Hip Hop and his intended audience is Black America, so it's no surprise that we wouldn't like it[/b]. [/quote] You're basically saying that we're just not [i]getting it[/i]. You're probably right! However, I find merit in, do [i]get[/i], and in many cases [i]like[/i], a lot of music that wasn't intended for a white, English, heterosexual, male. Maybe music in the US is polarised, I don't know, I haven't given it much thought... or, just maybe this track falls neatly into that hugely popular genre of Country RAP... or, as I affectionately call it... C-RAP!

Just had this brought to my attention. Now, I usually look for the good in all music, always trying to be positive, but this just has me scratching my head. [media]http://www.ellentv.com/2013/11/19/kanye-wests-new-video-bound-2/[/media] I know very little of Kanye West...! Is he considered 'up there' in his genre?

There are some writers out there that virtually hear the completed song in their head, and if what they are actually hearing doesn't sound like that, then, to them it sounds wrong. Don't know if that is the case with SD, but it's their baby, they call the shots. If I've heard about SD's reputation, you can be sure all the US session guys know about it. In which case, if you don't like it, don't take the gig. IAC Their reputation, and how a record was made, really shouldn't make any difference to anyon'e enjoyment of the end product.

I absolutely agree with his point that tone starts at the bone. And I don't wish to pick fault with this video, but... I do think that this vid may confuse beginners. I find it odd that he's ignoring the effect that his fretting fingers have on the sound of the notes. Even in this video you can see that when demonstrating the "round sound" his left fingers fret the notes for a much longer duration than when he is demonstrating the Staccatto and "R&B type thing", he is lifting his finger from the fretted note much sooner. For all you beginners, try playing a simple, slow 4 or 5 note phrase, firstly letting the notes ring by keeping the note fretted. Then play the same phrase, but this time lift the fretting finger almost immediately after plucking - hear the difference? Maybe this vid is only part 1 and Scott D is planning a part 2

And another depressing BC thread! If musicians won't stick up for musicians, then there is no hope. ... Or, have those advocating free access to music come to the realisation that they don't stand a hope in hell anyway, so couldn't give a toss?

Bit late to the thread, but anyway... Whe methods mentioned above have their merit - what about the majority of time when you don't have an instrument to hand? The beauty of relating intervals to two notes of a known tune is that it can be used anwhere, while walking the dog, sunning yourself on the beach, driving, on the train, pushing your trolley around Tesco's etc. Using this method [b][u]in additon[/u][/b] to those above and you will be recognising intervals in no time.

There I was, happily perusing this delightful thread, when suddenly I'm confronted with this nonsense... [quote name='Conan' timestamp='1378459025' post='2200496'] Hmmmm. I can't help feeling that there might be a smidgeon of racial superiority in some of the comparisons made between Mex, US and Jap Fenders. Maybe some people have a rather stereotypical image of Mexicans in mind when judging an MIM bass? Not only is this view insulting and racist in some cases, but it is ignorant as how many of us actually know the make-up of the staff in Fenders US factories? How many of the staff might be Hispanic or Mexican? Controversial maybe - but possibly a small part of the truth? [/quote] I mean, really! BTW my MIM Strat looks, feels and sounds (EMG pickups added later) as good as any other Strat, regardless of origin.

My mate's a mechanic - he gets loads of different cars that need fixing - he says the percentage of Skodas he gets is very small. Reckon that proves beyond doubt that Skoda is the most reliable car.

Not a famous bass player - a fairly famous artist (in her day) - most definitely a famous show. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07sL2kjJqc4[/media]

[quote name='the boy' timestamp='1375803000' post='2165878'] About to head out. Can anyone recommend an album quickly. [/quote] Seconds Out (live album) Dance on a Volcano is sublime

It was Two Tribes that left me in no doubt that you really can 'polish a turd'. Awful song... great record!

You're talking about two different things here. "A couple of hours at volume" is guaranteed to play havoc with your ears and brain, it can be quite exhausting and is something that everyone will suffer from in various degrees. Your second problem is also common - Hearing the subtlest discrepancy in tuning, adjusting intonation accurately can be quite tricky, even for those with years of experience. EDIT: BTW there's nowt wrong with using a tuner.

Yorkshire AC/DC tribute: Highway to Hull

[quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1373454459' post='2137714'] What would be the point? [/quote] If the chip only showed a code identifying the owner (similar to chipping dogs), then I guess that would be of limited use. However, I can absolutely see the pointif thechip/device was able to show its location.

Dire Strats - genius!

[quote][size=4]Lyrics - Are they important to you?[/size][/quote] They can be! Although, for me, it's first and foremost the music, arrangement etc... but, if there is also thought provoking, interesting lyrics, as in many of Peter Gabriels songs, then that can turn a [b]good[/b] song into a [b]great[/b] one.

[quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1372593318' post='2127464'] As I said, I am also a fan and they were more than decent. Their age didn't seem to be an obstacle to being on stage for over two hours, so that's not really an issue is it?[b] I just wish they would trim the fat on a few of the songs to make space for others from what must arguably be one of the best back catalogues in the history of music[/b]. At the prices they charge for tickets, I don't think that's too much to ask. [/quote]Haven't seen it yet, I'll watch it later, but... A live (as in, being there) set, is a whole different thing from a telly set ( ). A song that feels long and drawn out while sitting in front of our tellys, may feel like it's only just got started when actually in the audience.

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsCyC1dZiN8[/media] With ex band-mate and wonderful drummer Clive Bunker on drums.

Par for the course, you'll find yourself in good company. I'm sure this will have happened to Pino, Mark King or any other musician you care to name name. This is possibly the kind of scenario responsible for the Carole Kaye/James Jamerson 'who played on what' dispute. As for the suggestion that there may be 'a court case somewhere in there'... not a chance!

[quote name='bassman7755' timestamp='1371305089' post='2112378'] I think the point is that much of what people perceive as "tone" isn't really - its nuances of technique timing and phrasing. [/quote] And the "nuances of technique timing and phrasing." can absolutely effect the "tone". And by "tone" I'm not talking [i]treble and bass[/i].

[quote name='Lowender' timestamp='1371247868' post='2111848'] If you want to sound like Flea and you're using a Squier 50's P -- it ain't gonna happen. [/quote] I bet Flea could make a Squier 50s P sound like Flea.