SpondonBassed

Yup. Basschat definitely needs a fetishists section.

I remember progressive rock. IIRC live performances were attended in part by lots of, let's say zoned out individuals with extraordinarily pungent cigarettes. We will never witness the likes of that again. Not sure if it's a good thing or not. Anyone else know the album Visitor 2035? I lost my copy of the LP but found it again on yooboob recently. Wow, the memories that brought back.

[quote name='chriswareham' timestamp='1463153988' post='3049135']A friend also has the two part goo for making moulded ear plugs, I'll find out where he got it from because it was a fraction of the price of the branded kits. [/quote] Yes please. I might even be able to take my own impressions and make some DIY dentures by up-cycling teeth from local road kill. Anyone fancy running over Tom Cruise for me? Seriously though, yes please.

[quote name='timmo' timestamp='1463183619' post='3049436'] I want to hear what it sounds like in capable hands [/quote] I know that feeling well. I also want to be the one to get those delicious sounds from my instrument at will. Just now I get aural "glimpses" of the extraordinary things the Steiny is capable of. It's bringing me on to chase those sounds.

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1463182182' post='3049427'] 4 hours is the standard for bar bands in the States. Blue [/quote] Yes quite. I was just making the point that you are asking in the wrong country since we are merely allies of your nation, not clones. It is interesting to hear how you go on though. Thanks for that.

[quote name='DiMarco' timestamp='1463123836' post='3048734'] I can hold my own pretty well but when at a jam session or playing songs within a band I usually hold back, reinforcing the kickdrum and letting the snaredrum breathe with what I do. I am very concious about making the drums work well with whatever it is I am doing on the bass. No flashy stuff, just breathing air into the music. [/quote] I like your style.

[quote name='Blink' timestamp='1463143389' post='3048974'] I'm not an expert but I thought that Tinnitus and hearing loss are different things. [/quote] That is correct. My last hearing assessment showed a healthy hearing response across the frequency range well above the average. I have always thought of Tinnitus as hearing too much rather than being deaf. It is why I never mention it in conversation because folk then tend to speak at you VERY loudly. I have inherited it from my mother's side of the family and I believe that many years of motorcycling at motorway speeds for hours at a time has conditioned my brain into wanting to listen for sounds above the background noise. Trouble is, without wind noise my brain seems to want to introduce fictitious sounds... Everything I have looked at says that my sort of Tinnitus is incurable. Other types can sometimes be treated by severing the main nerve associated with the ear. I feel more sorry for those sufferers than I do for myself however. I don't always have it and sometimes I can take control of a situation to avoid a full blown "attack" when I see it coming, so to speak. I always used the hearing protection provided because of the regular noise from jet engines where I worked. I have no hearing loss other than being unable to hear bats as I could in my youth but I believe that is normal. One of the very high frequency noises that I am still aware of is from televisions. I believe it is made by capacitors but I have never measured it to determine its value in Hz. Can anyone elaborate please?

er... you do know I pointed to the Urban Dictionary as a joke don't you? It looks like you've been to an equally reputable site that uses the term "Wiki" in its address. I used to watch Mythbusters but the little chap looks too much like Chris Evans for my liking. Brown Noise has a true definition. It is here: http://www.livescience.com/38547-what-is-brown-noise.html

[quote name='owen' timestamp='1463128935' post='3048781'] I REALLY love LF! [/quote] Don't we all! I would limit my appreciation of low frequency noises however by making one exclusion - "brown noise" as defined here: [url="http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=brown+noise"]http://www.urbandict...erm=brown+noise[/url] Heeheehee..

[quote name='owen' timestamp='1463125131' post='3048746'] For me, with these basses, I can play below E and not get cross inside [/quote] I'm very glad you found a solution that works for you. I am curious about extra long scale but I am happy with my 34's for now. At 53, I am unlikely to get the work to make me improve enough to [i]need [/i]such an exotic instrument as a fanned one. If however, I came into some silly money, I would definitely try to demo one. I think once you are comfortable in yourself you sound better. If you are constantly questioning the worth of your instrument however it brings to mind the old cliche of the workman who claims his efforts are undermined by his own tools. I ask you all though... Does the audience even notice?

I have never heard of a four hour pub booking in the UK.

The OP asks for opinions on 34" and 35" scale lengths so forgive me if this is an inappropriate question. It looks to me as if the reason for fanned frets is to let each string have it's "ideal" scale length. Does this not make it difficult to span four frets at first position on the fifth string? If so is it actually a problem or is it of little consequence given that the lowest notes are seldom used?

[quote name='Twincam' timestamp='1463059753' post='3048186'] I'm embarrassed at how nice my bass is compared to my lack of talent. [/quote] You needn't be. I see lots of folk who buy nicely made instruments just for how they look and feel. They have no intention of learning to play them, they just like to possess such a finely crafted thing as a musical instrument and decorate their homes with them in much the same as antique collectors would. If you pretend that you are in that category then whatever your ability, you are one up on them without really trying. Enjoy your instrument. No need to feel guilty or embarrassed.

[quote name='EvilSmile' timestamp='1463053414' post='3048094'] It should only take ~20-25mins. [/quote] That should be okay. Talk to my agent. I only charge £65 per minute.

Oh wow! That basement! I am so envious. [tongue-in-cheek] You whippersnappers don't know you're born. I used to have to get up at 3 in the morning just to use the bathroom for practice stood in a bucket to avoid being electrocuted whilst crammed into the bath because my rig took up all the floor space! [/tongue-in-cheek] @Si600, in all seriousness I think you've done well enough for practice. I don't need a lot of space - I'd [i]like [/i]more you understand - but unless your style involves a dance component how much room do you need?

Finally got it all down and stitched together... Very interesting. The interview is quite tense. The language barrier would be my first guess as to why but apparently not if what you say about his rep is so. One of the German interviewers breaks off suddenly to catch a plane and leaves the other one to cover their side of the gig. Priceless.

My Steiny is a 34. The low B is said to be "adequate" in other fora so I'm happy enough. When I got it first I felt the main difference was in the feel of the low B. It was slacker and I was inclined to run the string right over the edge of the frets when string bending. Nasty. I put some light intermediates on, kindly made by Newtone for me. Much better. Also I have subliminally learned how not to skate off of the low B frets now and I like it. How the hell do you get to trial one of those "fanny" basses though? I'd love to find out what they're like for myself.

Dang! Youboob have streamed it in ADP. I want to listen to it offline later but I can't get the mp4 version to stream so's I can save it locally. Looks like a belter though. Really clean sound at the start anyway. Cheers, I might break a rule and stream it later.

Fellow sufferer. I use those squidgy yellow ear plugs. I have found that tinnitus manifests differently from person to person so I can't comment on what specifically triggers your internal "orchestra". The thing that helps me most is being in control of trigger noises around me. I avoid crowds and events where I can't cherry pick the best listening spot. I even boycott shops that have overhead muzak. The Natwest have started playing tunes over the heads of their customers in the mistaken believe that it makes conversations somehow more private! I am baffled by that because now everyone has to shout their instructions to the teller. Needless to say, I no longer use them. Don't give up yet mate. There are many fine musicians with this exact problem. Some are technically deaf in fact but they can still knock out a good tune. Good luck.

[quote name='fleabag' timestamp='1462886688' post='3046632'] Thwacking out a beat in your bedroom is easy enough. The hard part comes... [/quote] Nyuk nyuk nyuk!

[quote name='ProfJames' timestamp='1462823964' post='3046083'] Would you recommend to learn on a fretless? [/quote] I see no need to recommend fretted over fretless or vice versa. There is an interview with Jaco on youboob somewhere where he answers a similar question. His answer, in my own words was that there is little difference in real terms because finger placement is the same. This is only true if you fret correctly of course, if not then you might need guidance initially. Let your ears decide, fretless is an excellent way of "getting your ear in" for some. Other methods are available. Hint: Give both a try and decide which one you have the most fun with before you put serious money down. Good luck.

I have wanted to try an extra long scale bass for ages but you never see them in high street outlets. I understand much of the technicality on this but there is no substitute for a good old grope and pluck!

[quote name='Count Bassy' timestamp='1462549552' post='3043993'] And, just to be controversial, he's worth 20 Jacos in my book. [/quote] I have to agree. I never really found Jaco accessible. Maybe it would be different if he'd come to my attention in the same way as Watt-Roy did - punctuating Ian's rasping lyric in Rhythm Stick on TOTP while I was in my teens. Before that, I'd never seen a bassist wear a guitar that high on its strap and I thank him for "breaking convention" else I might have felt the need to conform to Peter Hook's low-hung example of axemanship as a lot of players did. Thanks also to Mark King for that. Glad to hear Norman's still working. I do like Jaco at times, usually with a bit of Joni though. Weather Report isn't on my Easy Listening shelf

Welcome Mrbacco. I remember Dublin fondly as I lived there from 1980 to '88. We used rehearsal rooms just off of the Northside quays of the Liffey but they've likely been redeveloped thirty years on. I've just reminded myself how much of an old fart I've become... I'll get moi coat.

Andyjr1515 - Splendid fellow. I met him recently when he agreed to have a look at my B2A. By arrangement I took the stick to his place and we discussed what would be worth doing and what would be nice to have if time and money were of no concern. He's quite a pleasant chap to talk with and we settled on a repair/replacement of the seemingly inoperative pre-amp, a change of jack socket and a light polish on the fretboard. The pre-amp turned out to be okay when he put in the new battery that I had supplied. If memory serves, the last time I tried it and thought it had failed I had used a rechargeable battery. I read recently (elsewhere on this forum) that rechargeable batteries don't always work in B2As. He told me when he rang to update me that the amp was fine and needed no further attention. He did the job in slightly less than a week. He even dropped it off at ours and stopped for a chat. All he wanted was for his expenses to be covered. It was a relatively minor job and Andy may have a tendency to undersell his work so I made sure he could have a couple of drinks for his trouble. I am happy now that I have a crackle-free connection. The stick sounds good because I don't tense up in trying not to cause crackle. The fret board is nicely oiled and the frets twinkle when they catch the light - nice. Thank you Andy. I am happy to recommend you should anyone be looking for assistance with their guitar maintenance.