Burns-bass

Fundraising. I love that people are inspired by something and want to raise cash, but in a lot of cases, the amount of money raised is simply that which would have been taken by the bands. That’s ok if the band gets the plaudits but it’s usually the organiser on local radio or with their picture in the paper. I don’t do free gigs but I do give some of my spare time to charity (always have), so my conscience is clear.

I work on a commercial basis with lots of the UK’s largest charities. Work organised by the charity mostly on commercial terms with a small (and discretionary) discount. We offer 25% off for example. There’s a big difference for fundraising events. These are typically organised by people to raise cash for a charity. These are often where you’ll be asked to work for free and organisation may not be as good.

I see them like Yamaha basses. But particularly fashionable or desirable but rock solid build quality, great sound and quite quirky looking.

It’s a hand made artisan product. That’s probably a fair price. Well done got following through on something like this and doing what you. Best of luck with it!

I assumed so, too. It honestly can’t be worth their hassle to bother with it. I have experience of small claims court and have advised I’ll be charging storage and disposal fees.

He said it was likely to be structurally sound because he tuned the bass up and checked for movement, and to let them know the fault and see what they say. When I told them they advised me not to use it and return it (which was when the fun started).

Update on this. Took it to my friend (who is a luthier) and he noticed a crack in the neck. Not a small crack, a monster one. It’s under the finish so it existed before the bass was painted (i.e. I didn’t cause it!) Bax admitted this was a fault and agreed to a return. However, they refuse to pick it up. So I’m stuck! They suggested I took it to a pickup point but couldn’t tell me of one that would accept it. After a week of discussion, we’re nowhere further forward. Thankfully, I enjoy these interactions to some extent and will be filing a Moneyclaim with the court on Monday if they fail to provide a solution. I’m charging storage (at £15 per day). Will update in the fullness of time.

I know. Appreciate the clarification.

I’ve heard this before so good to have it confirmed. If it’s good enough for one of the greatest guitarists in the world, it’s probably ok. I’d also point people to videos of all the greats. I’ve seen enough Jaco clips to see he’s not always super smooth and there are mistakes in his live playing, same as all of us.

This is an interesting one. I’ve worked with several producers of big bands who’ve told me stories of musicians whose tracks are all composites of takes because they literally can’t play it all the way through. In the 60s they’d smuggle studio musicians in to redo parts etc. Stitching together takes isn’t the same as plagiarism. Danny is making cash and we’re all contributing to it, so he’s currently winning.

Two guys who’ve done nothing in music not talking about much music while holding basses. And Danny Sapko has a truly terrible feel. Scott can play, obvs, but it’s typically the same show-offy modal licks you get taught in the latter part of a jazz course.

Good set up is the key to unlocking most basses.

Crikey I watched 38 seconds and that must be one of the worst things I’ve seen.