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Most appropriate Bass for Country/Country Rock/Folk
SpondonBassed replied to Rocker's topic in General Discussion
I never thought of Country as being a spooky genre before. Thank you for changing my perception. -
Is it just me?! Bloody musicians...
SpondonBassed replied to AndyTravis's topic in General Discussion
[quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1502919571' post='3354449'] Well what went from a very promisingly & Keen singer last week has ended in a no show this week. So with a gig next Friday, me & him are taking singing duties. Neither of us can sing, but we both sing better than the drummer! Bloody singists! That's 5 this year. [/quote] You're not paying them enough in jelly babies. Try wine gums. Seriously though, I'm inclined to take lead myself in my next band rather than go through all of the time wasters like you are having to. It helped of course that Vintage TV interviewed Glenn Hughes the other night. He's an inspirational bass/vocalist. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BExpG10BH0 -
Twang ticky twang ticky twang - Boom boom!
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Welcome Boomboomboom. It is rare that a member will admit to having the fabled GAS before coming in here. Usually BassChat gets blamed for whetting appetites for new gear. (GAS - Gear Acquisition Syndrome)
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Welcome Kev. I've had a similar break before returning to it. It surprised me how common it is.
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Well, I had photos to share but the latest browser update caused problems at this end so they'll have to wait. I've drilled all of the pilot holes in the body and done some work to get the control knobs slightly recessed into the body curve along with some general tarting up. On to the sanding. In general the kit came with the body and neck finished close enough to size for there to be little shaping work needed unless so desired. The finish is rough sanded and there are little irregularities to be taken care of but nothing serious. I had taken the time to scrape flat where the bridge is going so that it makes good surface contact and a few hours of sanding has been invested to reveal the curves in the ash. I promise to put images up of the grain wetted before the final rub as soon as the browser plug-ins update.
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I never knew he played bass for Rick Astley!
SpondonBassed replied to iconic's topic in General Discussion
[quote name='GrandfathersStash' timestamp='1502867007' post='3353963'] many thanks --goodness grace, guess I am just too old, for successfully googling a person do you even have more to google with, please? Club? Name of Session Venue etc? [/quote] Welcome to the forum. -
Anyone else go slap-fest when they put on new strings?
SpondonBassed replied to Highfox's topic in General Discussion
[quote name='ped' timestamp='1502790237' post='3353514'] It made you who you are today! My dad used to keep a drum stick (Premier 5B IIRC) in the car so he could hit me and my brother with it when we were pissing about in the back. To this day my brother prefers sitting behind the passenger - contrary to popular belief it's much harder to whack someone at that angle when driving. Also fond memories of listening to 'Real World Live' (I think) by Peter Gabriel on holiday in Norfolk. Truly made bass my favourite instrument. [/quote] Ah the good old days. Back when parents could abuse their children with both rhythm and impunity. -
Anyone else go slap-fest when they put on new strings?
SpondonBassed replied to Highfox's topic in General Discussion
Who says you can't slap with flats anyway? -
[quote name='LZD56' timestamp='1502836625' post='3353914'] Had a brief exchange with Mark tonight on twitter - says the new 6 string Status is glorious, but sounds better with two of the strings taken off I said wondered if it was to hide his waistline better [/quote] Did he say why he has a six string now? I'd love to know.
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Pineapples banned by Reading and Leeds Festivals
SpondonBassed replied to SpondonBassed's topic in General Discussion
[quote name='bazztard' timestamp='1502859391' post='3353930'] I assumed it was because kids were injecting vodka or acid into them to ingest at the festival. They're bringing them just for show? kids are so lame these days. [/quote] Some of them are dressing up as pineapples. A question to all BCers: If you had to choose, what fruit would you dress up as at a music event and why? I'd have to go as a banana because everyone loves a banana. My second choice was going to be as a pear but I am in two minds about that. -
I never knew he played bass for Rick Astley!
SpondonBassed replied to iconic's topic in General Discussion
Rick Ghastly - sounds better with your eyes closed and an image of Lou Ferrigno in your mind; [url="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lou_Ferrigno"]https://en.wikipedia...ki/Lou_Ferrigno[/url] Er... he's a member here isn't he? I'll get my coat. -
[quote name='Bobthedog' timestamp='1502826795' post='3353830'] Coming from where I live I assumed the title referred to Milton Keynes in Buckinghamshire Gardening Magazine. Somewhat not surprised, however, to find out it is not the case. [/quote] I thought this was going to be about Milton Keynes too. Bummer.
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Pineapples banned by Reading and Leeds Festivals
SpondonBassed replied to SpondonBassed's topic in General Discussion
[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1502782313' post='3353409'] Well I guess we're reduced to the bear necessities then. Fig.1 - The Paw Paw [url="http://s1128.photobucket.com/user/h4ppyjack/media/Just%20Stuff/Sundry/2016_08_Flavor-Pawpaw_800x600_zpsacsslyyh.jpg.html"][/url] Fig.2 - The Prickly Pear [url="http://s1128.photobucket.com/user/h4ppyjack/media/Just%20Stuff/Sundry/81kXG1b9WLL._SL1500__zpsivulyjzs.jpg.html"][/url] [/quote] Cheers Jack! That's got to be the most appetising post I have seen on here. Well fruity. [quote name='FinnDave' timestamp='1502782680' post='3353414'] It gives them something to look forward to, it's a dull life being a pineapple. I think they deserve bit of excitement. [/quote] I have tears in my eyes and I'm not crying. Good one. -
Anyone else go slap-fest when they put on new strings?
SpondonBassed replied to Highfox's topic in General Discussion
[quote name='ped' timestamp='1502789155' post='3353491'] For me it was listening to Toto's Rosanna. I remember saying to my dad "it sounds like the bass burping" in the section right after the line "meet you all the way" [/quote] My Dad's way of responding to that would have been a LOUD botty burp. He didn't consider anything after Beethoven to be anything other than crazy gibberish. I still loved him though. We tried jamming; my semi-pro guitarist half brother, Dad on a double manual keyboard with pedals and me on a fretless. It was carnage. Heeheehee -
Anyone else go slap-fest when they put on new strings?
SpondonBassed replied to Highfox's topic in General Discussion
[quote name='Highfox' timestamp='1502785145' post='3353437'] Generally I'll pop and slap very rarely when playing live, here and there a bit. But stick some new strings on at home and I can't stop! sure I'm not alone with this? Drives the Mrs bonkers the clank clank [/quote] No. Never. No way. Not me Your Honour. You must introduce me to Mrs Bonkers one day. -
Pineapples banned by Reading and Leeds Festivals
SpondonBassed replied to SpondonBassed's topic in General Discussion
[quote name='Thunderbird' timestamp='1502781145' post='3353396'] I'm a bit clueless about these things but why would anyone want to take a pineapple to a festival anyway [/quote] Very sorry. I should have included the link in the OP but here it is now; http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-berkshire-40923473 -
[i]Glass Animals' drummer Joe Seaward said it would be a "challenge" to get in with pineapples.[/i] [i]"Anyone who wasn't bringing a pineapple definitely is now," he said.[/i] [i]"It's fruitist. Watermelons are fine, but not pineapples?"[/i] [url="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-berkshire-40923473"]http://www.bbc.co.uk...kshire-40923473[/url] You can't make this stuff up. Priceless.
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[quote name='Coilte' timestamp='1502725758' post='3353132'] If by this, you mean that tab is a necessity for you, then you could try to wean yourself off them gradually. IMO tab can be useful now and then when trying to learn a fast or complex song, or if the bass is not easily picked out in the recording. Even at that, they are invariably wrong. For easy songs, it's much more beneficial to try to work things out by ear. [/quote] Sorry. My fault, I should have explained. It's necessary because I have three different things going on with my sight at the moment. I can sit and read score and slowly work out what it means but I will never sight read. In fact my ability to read and play tab at the same time is gradually going away. That is not to say that I don't use script at times where a tab is lacking. Also, I have a real problem with ancient language and symbolism. Numbers speak louder to me. Thick aren't I?
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[quote name='Coilte' timestamp='1502715974' post='3353035'] OP...if you go for tab... use it VERY sparingly....if at all. Even with your limited time, it would be more beneficial to instead use it to develop your ear by playing along to songs and working out the bass lines yourself via trial and error WITHOUT TAB. Keep the songs simple to start with. Yes, it will seem frustrating at times, but in the long term it will pay dividends. If you become over reliant on tab, it can be a crutch. [/quote] In my case a necessity.
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[quote name='tantummenace' timestamp='1502643647' post='3352651'] Okay so you may have seen my other posts asking noob questions... I really want to get better but I don't know where/how to learn! Preferably I can do it at home for free as I don't have much money or time! I have been watching SBL's so far and I'm gonna be honest I havent learned much at all. All I have learned is the major and minor scale... Not even using his tutorials after discovering he doesn't make sense to me. He doesn't have a good playlist on which videos are good to start with and he doesn't seem to make tutorials that are essential to know what you are doing for that tutorial! I know he has his pay thing and it is cheaper that getting a tutor but still I tried out the 2 week trial and it is still not that good! He spends most of the time talking about random sh*t and never gets to the point! Anyway I gonna stop ranting about Scott. Does anybody have a youtube playlist or website that teaches you in order? Not having to find videos and piece together what you need to know? Thanks in advance! [/quote] Before I forget again, welcome to Basschat. May I ask if you play along to any tunes yet?
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[quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1502719893' post='3353077'] i still watch his performances in the Blues Brothers movies (particularly Funky Nassau) and hope one day to be halfways as capable. And to be able to "[i]turn goats p1ss into gasoline[/i]" of course. [/quote] I turned goat's milk into cheese a few times. Might explain my cheesy bass lines.
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Phat. Nuff said.
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[quote name='Arthur' timestamp='1502643876' post='3352653'] Ever?... tricky one that, quite subjective. My faves at the mo' though are any of Andy Rourke's early upbeat lines, driving and melodic. [/quote] I like his lines a lot too. He needed to be like that though. I'm saying no more than that.
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Cheap alternative for stage lighting
SpondonBassed replied to bonzodog's topic in General Discussion
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