Geek99

One sound (ampeg svt ) on my zoom and a p bass. I do everything else using the onboard tone and playing in a different spot as needed. It works for Plectrum too on the rare occasions that I need one. Keep it simple

Tal Wilkenfield does a few solo numbers on youtube, maybe inspiration to be had there?

My 0.02 is to hold out for a VM or CV, never seen a bad one of either

[quote name='SpondonBassed' timestamp='1500467563' post='3338011'] Doh! (Thanks again) [/quote] See, told you so

[quote name='ConstantineIsslamow' timestamp='1500488800' post='3338239'] It's always a treat to gets messages from my friends in the U.K. Cheers everyone. Constantine [/quote] Keep up the good work, Constantine

[quote name='SpondonBassed' timestamp='1500458870' post='3337882'] Thanks G99. That being so, I would like to say thanks also to Constantine for doing all those video clips. It helps to see someone else using an instrument that is under consideration for purchase. Cheers chap! Keep up the good work. [/quote] you can tell him yourself, he is BC member "ConstantineIsslamow" and responds to PM [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?&app=forums&module=extras&section=legends#"][/url]

[quote name='SpondonBassed' timestamp='1500445794' post='3337740'] Mr Isslamow doesn't always get it right either but like JaccJazz suggests, I ain't about to start an argument with him. Heeheehee. Is Constantine a member of BC? He has a lot of clips out there. I remember him from the time I was looking for clips of my Steiny being played before I put my money down. He seems to have unlimited access to basses of all sorts. I think of him as being in music sales and noodling to the cam during quiet periods at the shop. If I could be ar5ed, I'd follow up. Sorry, slight derailment. As you were. [/quote] Yes he is a member here - a very polite and humble man too

i had one of these and it was [i]awesome[/i].

No I don't think it would make any difference it was all a bit mix and match then. If you've got a good one- that's the important part, there were plenty of boat anchors made

I know nothing about being a blacksmith but if I watch a video about how to make horse shoes, how would I know if the guy was a master or a charlatan or a talented amateur ?

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1500073740' post='3335533'] You really have to pick the clips where someone is doing it right. [/quote] Sure, but how would he know that ?

[quote name='dood' timestamp='1500041367' post='3335314'] F#..... F# ..... F# ..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfvfT14VUXk [/quote] I just used a capo, not very rock and roll, but it worked

[quote name='bassace' timestamp='1499177674' post='3329721'] I wouldn't have a problem with a singer wanting to go up or down a tone from the written key to suit their vocal range. You even get plenty of instrumentalists wanting a different key and I don't quite understand that. [/quote] I fitted in with someone wanting to sing in F# - it wasnt difficult.

you can use headphones for silent practice - i plug an i-rig into my phone. bass -> irig .... irig into phone ... headphones into irig ... run amplitube/fender app on phone [b]https://www.amazon.co.uk/Zepthus-Guitar-Instrument-Interface-interface/dp/B01MTUBJVS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1500030627&sr=8-1&keywords=irig[/b] The app will import songs so you can play along silently, slow the music down, repeat parts etc if you can find an electric guitarist/keyboard player you can use a mixer and two sets of headphones -not perfect, but work-able regarding a collaborator, ask local music teacher or put a card in a music store window.

in my view, the best mix for a older beginner is 1) an instrument that youre comfortable with - i) it looks like the ones you see on tv (fender, gibson, rick etc) so you feel the part. ii) its not too big or small for your hands or reach iii) it sounds familiar 2) some lessons from a teacher to start with so you get some good habits - so youre not fighting the instrument. 3) an accommodating partner or housemates so you can find time/peace and quiet (kids and chores are the death of hobbies) 4) a willingness to learn rhythm notation so you can access tab plus and learn about space. 5) the will to practice.

I bought a jazz bass from Leigh Gordon of morcheeba and it had exactly this wear

Yes but what if they have poor technique and he copies it ?

[quote name='mac1012' timestamp='1499965700' post='3334891'] Hi there i joined this site a few months ago but due to work comittments and blah blah blah i never got going on the bass as i had intended to. Someone from my local church has long trem loaned me a squire jass bass and very nice it is , although i wouldnt be the colour of my choice being blue and white but i figured it would be ok to get me going. i have been playing around with it the past couple of weeks and been enjoying it very much , getting used to fretting a bass , building a few simple riffs and practicing the C scale and E Minor penatonic. So time to get serious and i am on the look out for a book , a member on here has kindly sent me a idiots guide for bass download which is good. i am wanting a book that is similar to when i learned flute a few years ago in such as a progressive book that builds note by note etc and eplains were the notes are on the staff in relation to the fret board etc and builds on good fretting technique etc. I have been looking at the alfred series that looks good and has been mentioned on here as being suitable for beginners. i have seen a couple of other basic books in my local music shop but one was teaching the C scale with open d note etc and the other was teaching using fretted notes higher up , so i couldn't decide on either lol What is the general consensus for a beginner is it the standard scale pattern i leant on the guitar for the C scale or is the fretted note pattern more advisable ? i know its prob both but wondered what would be best for a beginner. Or any other bokks that may be suitable for a beginner. Thanks Mark [/quote] I really rate Stuart Claytons "100 things" https://www.amazon.com/Tips-Bass-Guitar-Should-Have/dp/1844920046 He is also a member here

[quote name='GuyR' timestamp='1499802136' post='3333758'] I must have misread the title. The content is far less exciting than I had anticipated. [/quote] I'm sure this was originally titled "end of cash in hand jobs" - I read it very briefly before it refreshed

True but equally he is less likely to have a tantrum about it

[quote name='pnunes76' timestamp='1499772558' post='3333465'] Unfortunately, I don't have a fellow to play along and teach me the basics. So, I have to try by myself. [/quote] No, not as a teacher - more helping each other along You could advertise - maybe other wannabe musicians feel the same way