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[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1449755820' post='2926529'] Tune your bass down a full step & use a capo for the half step & standard tuning stuff. [/quote] Just wondering but why would he need a capo unless he was playing open-string chords?...

[quote name='No lust in Jazz' timestamp='1449752655' post='2926486'] Ah.. My issue is with a bass that has a Maple neck - A Roscoe its currently retro fitted with gaffa tape fret markers at position 3, 5, 7 etc.. its effective just not elegant. [/quote] Oh really? Fair enough, perhaps I've never played on a stage that was THAT dark then haha I've always found my maple neck Ray really visible.

Thanks for the advice everyone! Sent some enquiries out and will be looking into learning to do it myself for in the future Will ring Coda now.. Fingers crossed it'll ready soon and I won't have to bother taking it elsewhere

A maple neck

[quote name='Rumple' timestamp='1449744244' post='2926382'] Oops I didn't know it had closed down, I used to work almost opposite Coda but I left that job over 5 years ago. There used to be a Luthier in Luton that made high end custom basses [url="http://www.luthierdirectory.co.uk/luthier/rim-custom-basses"]http://www.luthierdi...m-custom-basses[/url] but I'm not sure if he does set-ups, could be worth giving him a call. [/quote] Thanks, I'll give him a shout!

[quote name='Rumple' timestamp='1449743409' post='2926373'] Have you tried [url="http://www.coda-music.com/servicing?oscsid=ddc243f826767d4263de5fe74b893447"]Coda[/url]? I can't vouch for them as I've not used them, just remember the shop from my days working in Luton. [/quote] Coda is the shop that it's in haha! The Luton store closed down, so I was forced to drive to the Stevenage store as it's the closest shop that I know of.

[quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1449742243' post='2926359'] I'd say learn to do it yourself - you know what you like your bass to feel like better than anyone else and there are heaps of guides out there. Save time and money, get satisfaction from being all self-sufficient. A fortnight for a setup - ridiculous. [/quote] Others have said this to me but a lot of guides give very varied advice. I'd assume all you need to adjust the neck and bridge would be an allen key and a screwdriver but most guides I've looked at say you need a load of tools.. I've also been warned that doing it wrong and messing up the truss rod can cost £££ to fix... Any truth to this?

My bass is currently in a certain guitar shop in Stevenage.. On the phone I was told it would take 1 week to get it set-up, it's now been 2 and I'm getting a bit lost without it in my life. I called at the weekend expressing that it's not a big job and that I'm hoping it won't be much longer, but it has. I'm considering just taking it elsewhere if I don't hear from them today... Anyone have any suggestions of good places to take it? Preferably outside of London for convenience but any suggestions welcome.

[quote name='colgraff' timestamp='1449675579' post='2925872'] Help, please. I get McCartney, but not Pastorius. Do I continue to play bass or not? [/quote] Nope you must immediately put down your electric bass guitar or be deemed a troll and an unworthy bass player for all eternity!

I've always used a TU-3, night bright display and as others have mentioned has the silent switch which is great. Looking at most pro boards, Boss tuners seem the most popular.

Looks like you've already found some luck but I think you posted in the wrong thread, ''Bassists Available" is probably what you were looking for

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1449618095' post='2925351'] Saying you don't recognize one of the world's top bass player as a bass player is either trolling or straight up ignorance . If you can't feel Paul or recognize him as a bass player, you really should consider dropping bass and trying another instrument. [/quote] Hahahaha he said almost the exact same comment word for word to me because I said I wasn't a fan of Jaco. This guy is like a broken record, trawling the forums accusing people of trolling and telling them to stop playing bass. What a joker.

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1449602223' post='2925101'] It's trolling, no back pedaling. Blue [/quote] How is clarifying my point 'backpedaling'? I haven't gone back on a single thing I've said... [quote name='blue' timestamp='1449603783' post='2925129'] I've read all the replies Maybe not as blatant as mine, but my sentiment is shared by others here on this topic. Blue [/quote] And the same goes for me, plenty of people who agree. It works both ways. I'm not sure why you've gotten so uptight about the fact that I heard 'aimless noodling' in his music. That's my opinion and I have every right in the world to express that. And (as I've already reiterated) I asked for people to give me examples of his music that might [b]change my mind[/b]!! What more do you want?! I'm openly admitting I want my mind to be changed!!! If you disagree with me then that's absolutely fine, that's actually what I wanted! It'd be boring if everyone agreed with this post, I wanted people to challenge what I said and to prove me wrong in the name of musical exploration! But show me why, give me examples like I asked for, don't just sit there repeating yourself over and over again calling me a troll for voicing my opinion. Check my other topics, I ask a lot of questions, I haven't set out to get anyone riled up. I had no idea that a simple post like this would cause such a 'crap'storm to be honest, it's quite baffling to me why you'd get so upset about a difference in musical opinion. But for the sake of being mature about this, I apologise if my honest current opinion of Jaco's music has upset you or hurt your feelings. As someone who is about 40 years my senior I hope you can do the same now and just respect my opinion. Thanks again to everyone who has debated/discussed this topic maturely and constructively! I have a lot of musical research to do this weekend

[quote name='project_c' timestamp='1449585443' post='2924874'] Ok, I'm happy to argue this out. If you post a deliberately troll-ishly worded post (labeling someone universally renowned for being one of the most important musicians of the last century as "not all that") and then saying he sounds like someone noodling in a guitar shop, don't be surprised if you get called ignorant. It's the same as walking into the Tate and telling everyone about how you think Picasso just looks like a bunch of random crap done by a 2 year old. Or going into a theatre and telling everyone about how Shakespeare is just a load of weird words. It comes across as deeply naive and provocative. That's how you normally choose to start a 'mature discussion', is it? You are entitled to your opinion, but it just comes across as trolling. For the record I am not a big Jaco fan either, but it doesn't take too many brain cells to figure out that there was a lot of talent and ability there. [/quote] Well firstly, I didn't say 'he's NOT all that', I asked 'IS he all that', which is a question rather than a statement like you're suggesting. It was intended as a means for people to either come and say 'yes, he is *insert explanation*' or 'no, he isn't *insert explanation*'. The best headlines/first sentences are meant to spark debate, for those who are capable of articulating their opinions without the use of insults. Yes, my opinion is that the tracks I've heard reminded me noodling you hear in a guitar shop. I've not listened to every track of his, nor am I saying that everything he's done sounds this way. If you read through this thread, there are others who agree with this opinion of mine, would you go as far as to call us all ignorant trolls or simply people with opinions? I often go to galleries and I almost always hear people criticise classics or pieces I like*/appreciate, and that's perfectly normal in my mind because I'm capable of processing opposing opinions without employing insults or put downs. Finally, at no point did I claim he didn't have talent or ability. Overall I think you're over-exaggerating what I said massively whilst you've misinterpreted a question and an opinion for statements... Which simply is not the case.

Thanks to everyone who gave genuine helpful responses/suggestions, I plan to check all of it out at some stage! As to [url="http://basschat.co.uk/user/3700-project-c/"]project_c[/url] and [url="http://basschat.co.uk/user/34882-blue/"]blue[/url] it's a shame you feel the need to respond in the aggressive and self-righteous manner that you have, it's people like you that tarnish forums for others. Before I even said anything I stated that music is subjective, ergo, this is purely my opinion. I've been completely honest about my opinion and then as you can see, I've asked for suggestions that might change my mind because I'm always open to a fresh perspective. I figured this was the best platform to express my current point of view in the hopes that it might be changed, not for people like you to say I shouldn't be playing bass or that I'm deeply ignorant because I'm not currently a fan of one specific player. This is a place for friendly discussion and exploration, not for people like you to climb onto your pedestal in an attempt to put others down. Perhaps you both need to learn how to maturely disagree with others.

Of course all music is totally subjective but what I've heard of Jaco Pastorius has been a total let down compared to what I've heard other people say about him* Granted, I've only heard some of the most well known tracks and to me it was just disjointed... It sounded like I'd just walked into any guitar shop in the world... Aimless noodling... Anyone got any suggestions that may change my mind?

I do at home and when jamming with people, but in bands I've generally just used one or two drives/distortion for a bit of growl. Except my first band where I used a delay on one section and a wah on another.

" I plan one the bad creating a youtube channel so we can create cover video untill we have a fan base, and then the next step is getting signed!" Bish bash bosh, simple as that !

Hi! Looking to get back into playing live, last time I was in a regular gigging band playing weekly around London/South England was early 2013 but I probably practice more now than I did then! Current gear is in my sig. I enjoy playing music ranging across rock, electronic, hip-hop but I'm flexible and enjoy playing and listening to most styles and like experimentation. People around my age (22) would be good but this isn't a requirement. Feel free to PM me for more information (or email if you're not a member: [email="[email protected]"][email protected][/email]) Cheers!

Ok so since being on here I've seen 'gas' used a lot when talking about wanting new gear etc, I get what it means and what context it makes sense it, but where does the word come from? Is it an acronym haha? Cheers

Thanks for all the suggestions, I took the Ray to get set-up (hadn't been done in the 5 years I've owned it and the action was getting a bit off..) and just ended up getting some standard D'Addarios from the shop, next time I'll try out one of the suggestions here for sure though!

[quote name='AntLockyer' timestamp='1448876583' post='2918694'] Can I ask what sort of music (other than GnR tributes) you guys are using Chorus on? Any examples? [/quote] Bands like Warpaint use a soft chorus on bass, as do Tool in a more prominent way, as they do with a lot of effects on bass. For me, I wanted it for spacey ambient playing. Bands like Rage against the Machine used modulation on bass in a heavy way, it's just all about what sounds good to you I guess!

Just received a Boss OC-2 from Gaz. Came nice and quick, well packaged, fully functional and in good condition. Trusted seller

The shape... The finish... The price... Looking at all that gave me heartburn..

[quote name='such' timestamp='1448726334' post='2917690'] What would you guys recommend as a rather bright. shimmery chorus? I'm more into smooth than any sort of warble. More air than water. The first chorus (first fx pedal in fact) I ever tried, DOD Deep Freeze, is still my favourite sound-wise. I did have two however, and both kept having problems with the footswitch. Now I'm kind of looking for one to have it rehoused, but they go for crazy prices and the rehousing can get expensive too. Anything currently in production that can fit what I'm looking for? [/quote] The Earthquaker Sea Machine V2 can make some very nice shimmery sounds, it's perhaps the best chorus I've used for both guitar and bass I think.