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I'm sooo there.....

I tired one a while back in Southampton..... thought it was a pile of crap which is a shame as I really wanted one.... still may suit others but not me.

[quote name='Doddy' post='698136' date='Jan 1 2010, 05:26 PM']Yes-because a drop tuner gives you notes that were previously unavailable-a capo takes away notes that were previously available. I don't really see the need for a capo on bass,but then again,I don't for guitar either- I've never used one and neither do most of the guitarists I play with.[/quote] Not necessarily depending on how you tune.... you could easily drop to a D on a 4 string... I used to drop the E to a C quite regularly when I was on 4 stringers...

Absolutely.... is it really any different to having one of those Drop tuners fitted to your bass?

Music Maker used to be great but most of the informed staff have now left...... There's a great Coffee bar opposite though and a great shop for buying Jack Jones clothing opposite Grafton St multi.

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='697838' date='Jan 1 2010, 12:14 PM']They use the hairbands to stop excess ringing from the strings much like Carole Kaye uses masking tape at the bridge. [/quote] Tis true.... I still do this.... Odd seeing as I have no hair

Hi Guys I have an old de-fretted Jazz, I really like the sound actually sounds better than some fretless instruments I've tried. I want to change the pick-ups as they are real cheapo's and was wondering what people would recommend. I want to keep it Passive as all my other basses are Active. Not wanting to spend loads of cash so let me know what you think. J

Just a heads up that Mike has updated the Purple Chili site - [url="http://purple-chili.com/"]purple-chili.com[/url]

kool!

[quote name='Pete Academy' post='695028' date='Dec 28 2009, 06:32 PM']Here's a track from Tower Of Power called 'It All Comes Back'. Rocco is playing one note throughout - his 'E' string detuned to 'D'. What a groove![/quote] It was great......

Just out of curiosity which AKG is it?

Just Lucky.....

Yes I have the Bendwell on both my basses.... it's basically a gap between the nut and where the string are retained..... it allows you to push the string back and forth to create Vibrato type effects... can come in handy.... I mainly use it on playing harmonic chords then bend one or two strings up a tone/semi-tone to create a new harmonic chord.... works quite well. Bear in mind that if you go for the Bendwell you will end up with a 32" scale instrument... which you may or may not like.

Hi Mark Can only give my experience from playing Status basses as that is what I'm using currently. My experience is no problem at all with balance, they sit pretty much how you need them to. Obviously no head dive either. I was playing a Warwick Thumb 5 string through neck before these which was a weighty beast, great sound though. I switched pretty much due to the weight issue and my back not liking heavy basses. Can't recommend Status enough. J

I used to play in a band that opened the 2nd set with Synchronicity.... took the singer the whole first set and the break to warm up enough for that one....

Is this for recording with? If not I wouldn't worry

have you tried all the usual web sites - ukstarnow, uk music jobs, finding muso's etc etc etc

:lo

[quote name='andyonbass' post='690378' date='Dec 21 2009, 08:40 AM']I see thrre's a video of [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UvHsr6Zi-4"]Rhythm stick[/url] from the Live in Colchester DVD available on you tube now, good for an insight on Norms technique. Dylan Howe is a great drummer too![/quote] Great comeback on the Youtube thread - this sucked if you ask me, Ian is much better ye well ian's dead so suck my dick

Or just don't look at your hands ;0)

Dunno but that's a bit cheeky, though clever web marketing

[quote name='Pete Academy' post='689509' date='Dec 20 2009, 08:47 AM']I would, but there's no steering wheel at the back of the minbus. [/quote]

Heads up... Mark has made this a free download from level42.com