The Jaywalker

[quote name='Marc S' timestamp='1505133684' post='3369671'] Well then tell Pete Turland! As I had already mentioned - he was suggesting it as a simple, inexpensive method for swapping between string types and gauges.... He states that he knows several famous players who employ this practice, and I'm sure such an experienced professional DB player wouldn't recommend it if he didn't think it was acceptable he was after all voted as being among the top 10 rockabilly DB players of all time..... [/quote] I'm not dissing the guy, because he's a great rockabilly bassist. No doubt about that. That vid you posted was great. However, being in the top 10 of some readers' poll means precisely jack for this discussion. As does "some famous guys do it". Famous = correct/knowledgeable is a BS non-sequitur. Trust me - as an experienced pro bassist myself - plenty more famous guys DON'T do it. Also, we need to remember the requirements in terms of instrument quality/tone and setup for rockabilly/slap are way lower than for pro jazz or orchestral music. That's just the nature of the beast, not a value judgement. What works for one set of players in a specific and limited style doesnt work for all - especially if it's a compromise/bodge. I'm certainly not going to suggest setup bodges to a beginner.

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