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[quote name='macmellus' post='759529' date='Feb 27 2010, 11:45 PM']Okay. I'll let you into a secret. It's all slightly tongue in cheek.[/quote] Dont worry macmellus.... A lot of pennies will drop at some point. It's a bit like this post... [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=80167"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=80167[/url] Garry

Doing the rounds over the pond........ " I'm a great pro bass player looking for a new band, and have a lot of experience playing in all kinds of bands. I don't like to brag, but to be honest I'm the best bass player in Nashville. I am picky about the kind of music I play. I don't like playing in original bands, because most of the players in those bands aren't good enough to play covers, and I don't like country because it's for morons. I'll play any style except reggae, ska, country, originals, classical, hip hop, rap, alternative, jazz, punk, new age, classic rock, or metal. I play current rock, and only current rock, even though most of it sucks, so I'm extremely particular about the kind of music I play. Think Nirvana meets Eric Clapton, with a touch of Motor Head thrown in (I know they're not NEW, but that's the style of music I prefer). I f that is the kind of music you play, hit me up, otherwise don't waste my time. I'm ready to play immediately. I just need a little help financially to get my bass out of the pawn shop, and it would be great if you can loan me a little for strings, just until we get paid from our first gig, and I'll pay you back. I'm going through a messy divorce, but fortunately I get my kids part of the time, usually on the weekends. That won't be a problem though, because I can get a babysitter if I have enough notice if a gig comes up. I don't have a phone right now, but I'm planning to get a prepaid one as soon as I get a job. I'm staying with a friend right now and writing this on his computer, so you can contact me here. He says I can stay here one more month before I have to find a new place. I'm hoping to move back in with my Mom, but for some reason she's not returning my calls. My car got repossessed recently, so it would be great if someone in the band can give me a ride and haul my bass, just until we get things going and we start making some serious money. My brother knows a guy whose sister is dating the ex-drummer of a band in Fargo,North Dakota that used to get some bookings from an agent in Detroit who cousin is the wife of a lawyer that who was hired to put together a deal for a band that almost got a contract with a big record company in Los Angeles before the deal fell through. Bottom line is, I've got great connections. Yes, I am in RECOVERY, and part of recovery is admitting you have a problem, but I haven't had any significant relapses since my last stint in rehab, I onl y smoke a little 420, and only on the breaks, and I'm always careful nobody sees me in the parking lot. All other form of recreation wait until AFTER the gig! Besides, unlike some other bass players in Nashville that have on-going "issues" (you bass players know who you are) you know you can absolutely count on me staying sober and NOT HAVING A SUBSTANCE ABUSE OR ALCOHOL PROBLEM because my doctor says any of that stuff will interfere with the effectiveness of my medication. I'm ready to play, so if you want the best bass player in Nashville , hit me up! " Garry

[quote name='GM10' post='765410' date='Mar 5 2010, 05:16 PM']Update - I've fitted 7 4x2 (absorbsion) rockwool panels and 2 5x2. The 5x2s are diagnal across the corners, sitting on the desk. 2 of the 4x2s are on the ceiling. I've fitted the others where I thought was the best spots, reflection points etc. I've got two more to fit. one of those diagonally floor to ceiling in one of the remaining corners. For a small room it now sounds tons better, and I mean tons. I did use some acoustic foam (corner bass traps) between the ceiling and the walls (above the absorbsion panels) but not on the corners where I've taken the absorbsion panels to the ceiling. I've got a quilt in front of the door but it's messy and p*****g me off. I'm going to put a nice heavy curtain there. If there's any interest I'll take pictures Question is: have I overdone it for a small room. From my recordings I'd say not but I sometimes question my ability to hear the little naunces.[/quote] Yer..lets see some pics.... Always good to see how others go about it. Garry

[quote name='51m0n' post='763811' date='Mar 4 2010, 11:53 AM']Errrr hey bud you need your ears cleaned out I think [/quote] Perhaps he needs these...! Great Video..... Garry

I see this post is going well! Good prize as well. Garry

[quote name='Bilbo' post='758020' date='Feb 26 2010, 11:23 AM']A new one to me. Pianist Eugene Maslov is a fiery player but the record is astonishing. Boris Koslov is the bass player and he is so on the money - I have never heard of him but WOW!!!!!. Think Michel Camilo and Anthony Jackson and then some!! Highly recommended.[/quote] Boris Koslov is a serious player.... Eugene Maslov aint arf bad himself. Great stuff.. Garry

[quote name='Oxblood' post='42027' date='Aug 6 2007, 03:16 PM']Reminded me of HS too at first, but the longer I listened, the more I realised that she leaves that[b] one-note honker [/b]drowning in her wake. Next to Dorsey, HS sounds like bleedin' foghorn. What a range! [/quote] Fantastic...... I could not agree more... GAD is superb. Garry

[quote name='Rimskidog' post='748971' date='Feb 17 2010, 09:21 PM']The tannoys are probably the best of the bunch you mention. But for just a little more you could get Adam A7s or Dynaudio BM5a which are a BIG step up from the ones you mention. As mentioned above dont leave room treatment out of the equation. You can buy a big bag of rockwool from Wickes and make some DIY panels for about £50. (believe me, it'll be the best 50 you ever spend.)[/quote] Big +1 for the Adam A7'S.A bit more above your budget, and as mentioned above..a step up. And the rockwool panels a must.Just google anything on home studios and there is plenty of Info on putting panels together.Its not hard at all. Garry

[quote name='Huwberry' post='747211' date='Feb 16 2010, 01:44 PM']Loving the Brothers Johnson - been really digging 'Stomp!' recently. Massive tune. On a similar note, one of my favourites is Louis Johnson's line in 'Get on the Floor' [/quote] Yep, he is right on the nail with that groove.And another great Quincy Jones production. Garry

[quote name='velvetkevorkian' post='747658' date='Feb 16 2010, 07:24 PM']The folder you're looking for is probably something along the lines of C/Program files/Acid pro/VSTs then, assuming its installed on drive C on your PC. Cheers.[/quote] Or sometimes there is C/Programme files/Steinberg/VST's,or C/programmes/VST'S, and then you have to set the path within Acid Pro to scan, Pointing towards that folder.You had to do that with the older versions of Acid.The newer versions have a VST folder within the Sony/Acid folder. I do remember last year some time that there was a post started for free VST'S.Quite a few links within that. Garry

Not sure what the best slap groove is. But Louis Johnson on 'Aint we Funkin now' is a great groove. A greasy funky 70's Stingray in all it's glory.... And as someone above said...all that Marcus stuff from LV. Garry

[quote name='crag42' post='747076' date='Feb 16 2010, 12:07 PM']I use Acid Pro mate[/quote] Does that clear blocked drains? A couple of good one's in there. Garry

For me it was some of the George Benson tracks, and a lot of the American soul stuff. And i did like Scritti Politti. Garry

[quote name='jakesbass' post='731468' date='Feb 1 2010, 11:09 AM']I'm laughing to myself because my poll questions were so ill thought out that I can't for the life of me extrapolate out a single conclusion [/quote] I was just thinking that myself... I just put it down to a spot of Monday morning glue sniffing! Playing for me - then again that might be the glue kicking in. Garry

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='726869' date='Jan 27 2010, 08:54 PM'][b]I love this KingBass Mk-II 5-string...[/b] [/quote] Bit of an old slapper, that one... I can see that propped up in an Essex bus shelter and surrounded by chips, white shoes and rubbers. Garry

Fantastic Bassist with a real feel for Music. He's done a bit, aint he?.. Garry

Very sad indeed.... RIP Garry

If i need anything Music related... I always ask my wife if she needs a new pair of shoes... Works a treat...... Have you seen the price of flip-flops these days? Garry

Not sure what constitutes 'Best Bass Solo', but i like this one for being musical and melodic. Marcus Miller Fretless solo on 'Friends & Strangers'.. I believe he was in his late teens when he played it. Its from the Album 'Mountain Dance' with Dave Grusin. Not a hundred notes a minute, but it is incredibly Lyrical. Bass solo at about 02:50 Bit of a bum bandit album cover though. Garry

Another MFSB classic. Garry

Ahh... [b]T[/b]he [b]S[/b]ound [b]O[/b]f [b]P[/b]hiladelphia Big Disco city in the 70's. You tube it - tons of good stuff. The rumour had it that MFSB = Mother F##ker Sister Brother.. Or is that just Myth? Great track above. Garry

[quote name='4 Strings' post='711200' date='Jan 13 2010, 12:47 PM']I can start off: An obvious one is Blockhead legend Norman Watt-Roy, who has been playing regularly with Wilko Johnson ( [url="http://www.myspace.com/wilkojohnson"]http://www.myspace.com/wilkojohnson[/url] ) for some years now. He's fantastic, so much energy, innovation, sweat, commitment, talent, all for a tenner![/quote] I am sure you did not mean to say NWR is a small time Bass player... But i do understand your drift, and a good idea. A thread worth watching. Garry