geoffbassist

If I was using one I would much prefer a shorter cable than supplied and a female plug but wouldn't want to do it myself. If it was a bit more straight forward I'm sure more people would try them.

[quote name='spike' timestamp='1347789639' post='1804886'] I'd recommend you get in touch with Steve Lawson ( he has a thread in the Bass Tutors forum ) , I had some very good lessons from him a few years ago. [/quote] +1. I havn't had any lessons from Steve but he has a great reputation as a teacher and is a monster player.

I would ask (and expect not to get) for a full cancelation fee. I doubt you would want to work with him again anyway. You may be able to cause him a bit of hassle even if you don't get paid for the gig.

[quote name='kennyrodg' timestamp='1347518871' post='1801824'] I thought the the seperate songs on "Live" were taken from different nights, not seperate parts of each song as it were, especially snipets of "that" solo being spliced and joined together. Surely not ? [/quote] I know it sounds unlikely but I'm pretty sure that the solo was spliced post production. I think it was in the Bass Player mag which had the full transcription of the track. I could be wrong, but Im pretty sure. I can't belive they could do that as its not to track and the tempos would have to be bang on. However I'm pretty sure that was the story. I will try and check the mag.

[quote name='chardbass' timestamp='1347486960' post='1801649'] It's pace and structure remind me a little of the solo on Everything is Everything. [/quote] Yeh well spotted. Both are real master classes in improv. The Everything is Everything wasnt one take though and was spliced together from different nights of the tour.

Amazing. So well paced and compelling thoughout. Thanks for sharing.

Cool house. Cool dog. Cool playing. Thanks for sharing.

... another +1 for Martin. I'm sure he would do a good job.

One thing that confuses me is the different lengths of cable and adaptors. Bob G in the US has different ordering options and there's a lot of different approaches on Talkbass. If the cable is as microphonic as they say it would make sense to have it short. It also seems like a lot of extra cable to have to tie up behind the tail piece. What do you guys do?

I'm a bit late to the party but if it's not been drawn please put my name in the hat. Geoff

After my August break I'm about to start teaching and have space for private bass students in Leeds. Lessons on electric or upright bass, just PM me or visit: http://geoffchalmers.com/bass-guitar-double-bass-lessons-leeds

Great video and what a fantastic player! I also really liked the Warwick.

It would be a great reason to transcribe all Flea's bass parts and get super fit!

I wouldn't worry if it's fitted properly. Not all bridges are symmetrical so they have a front and back. I can't see any reason why if it was fitted the other way it would matter. It would be a problem if it was fitted one way and swapped around as the bridge feet may not be cut the same shape on both sides. As long as the bridge feet are flush with the top, it's in the right place and the bass sounds ok then I wouldn't worry.

[quote name='ash' timestamp='1343917330' post='1757300'] I thought that the writing had to be facing toward the bridge? It happened to me recently and frightened me and the cat out of our wits! Perhaps that's where I'm going wrong however - http://www.musictrader.com/fittingabridge.pdf I read that in the above article which is quite useful. [/quote] The writing is on the bridge. It faces towards the fingerboard/neck. Not the spike/tailpiece. It may not actually have any writing on but normally it's the name of the person who fitted the bridge or the maker of the bridge.

Check the bridge is the right way round. Usually with the writing facing the fingerboard not the tailpiece. To align the bridge properly the middle of the sides of the feet should be lined up with the cuts in the f hole. Use rosin under the feet to help it stick and lubricate the bridge slots where the strings rest with pencil lead. If its still not right I would take it to a luthier but I'm rubbish with sandpaper etc.. I have never had a bridge come off. I bet it sounded terrible. Good luck.

[quote name='daflewis' timestamp='1343860825' post='1756638'] Depending on which side of the old country you are, Tim Toft just outside stoke might be worth a try... Not used him myself, but heard only good things from others... Just google him. [/quote] +1 Helen who works there does good work.

I see it all types of players with endorsements and think that a lot of these artist deals have nothing to do with brand exposure. IMO it's often just a way for the manufacturer to make a sale direct and offer the saving to the bassist. They still get the same price for their product by cutting out the retailer and the player feels good about being endorsed. Of course there are still guys out their who are endorsed in the traditional form, but there seems to be many levels of endorsement. All good for the player though.