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    To J Bass or not to J bass!

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Something I didn't notice anyone mentioning is that your teacher may have some useful advice on bass choice once they have seen you play. They may also have a few basses you can try which would make your choice of next bass (because it's a when, not if!) a more informed one.

    So I would wait until you have had a few lessons before you decide if you think you can resist!

    Cover band bass tone

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    Posted

    [quote name='drTStingray' timestamp='1501144410' post='3342755']

    Not worrying about tone and how the bass contributes (in the case of a cover song, contributed) to the tone and feel of the song to me is accepting approximation which may spoil some listener's experience.

    [/quote]

    Even for the original band though there is approximation. Which is the definitive?
    The studio version or the live version?

    There is nothing wrong with trying to replicate the sound from a record exactly if you think that is a fun thing to do. If you can incorporate that effectively into a live set that's great. But I think being happy with your core tone is more important, and I think most listeners would enjoy the experience more.
    If a marching band were to play Superstition it wouldn't sound the same as Stevies original recording, but I'd still be dancing!

    Can nowadays pop perform at this level?

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    [quote name='Barking Spiders' timestamp='1501488802' post='3344893']
    Despite pants like Bananarama and Timmy Mallett etc the 80s was a good time for pop. Much more varied than what's on offer today what with most writing and playing their own stuff e.g. Wham, Spandau's, Duran, ABC . Quite a lot of pop acts were on independent labels so weren't at the mercy of avaricious manipulators like Cowell plus there wasn't this TV culture of endless crap singing competitions spawning vanilla chart fodder. No, I'm not a rose tinted bespectacled old fart but Olly Murs isn't in the same class as George Michael.
    [/quote]

    Sorry, but I have to disagree with almost every assertion in this post.

    Bananarama weren't that bad.
    Music is more varied now, and there are tons of artists playing their own stuff.
    And Olly Murs might not be as good as George was, but Laura Marling probably is.

    I do agree about the TV 'talent' shows but I think that is a very narrow window on the modern 'pop' world. It staggers me how much variety is out there now. Granted, a lot of it is not to my taste at all. I can't get with any of the booty shaking stuff, and grime is another world entirely, but then I'm in my mid 40's so it wouldn't be right if I was into it! :lol: Doesn't detract from the fact that variety is out there. Take a look at some of the Mercury nominees over the last few years. Even just some of the artists who have been in discussion on this forum. Thundercat, Royal Blood, Rag n Bone man, Field Music. All current, all pop, all different!

    Thundercat

    in General Discussion

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    [quote name='fftc' timestamp='1491034052' post='3269957']
    I've no doubt the guy is incredibly talented, but it's not bass IMHO.
    If that is what it takes for bass to be relevant then I'll be happy with obscurity.
    And I'm 43, so no baby boomer.
    Obviously YMMV and all that. <_<
    [/quote]

    While I still stand by what I said above, 6 Music have been playing this track a fair bit recently.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrQMIlJbgs8

    And I'm loving it, but not from a bass perspective. Still, that doesn't matter when music makes you want to groove, and this music does. :D

    NBD! Harley Benton MB-4

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    [quote name='Twincam' timestamp='1498165815' post='3322962']
    These look pretty cool shame about the baseball bat neck though.
    [/quote]

    Site says 42mm.
    https://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_mb_4_sb_deluxe_series.htm

    Best Acoustic Guitar sub £500

    in Guitars

    Posted

    I have a Simon and Patrick 12 string that is very nice.
    I wouldn't hesitate to buy another guitar from them.

    That said, I think it's probably harder these days to buy a crap acoustic for £500 than a good one. A day spent going round Glasgow guitar shops trying out what's in your budget would not be wasted.

    12 string guitars

    in Guitars

    Posted

    I have a Simon and Patrick 12 string. Cedar top and a lovely full ringing sound. Not the easiest to play, though I expect if I spent more time playing it would get easier.
    Decent mid priced guitars though and well worth a look.

    Recommendations and reasons please!

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    If it was me I would hold on until you find a good deal on a MIM Precision. Deals do come up every now and again. But I'm the sort of person who, assuming the spec I want is available, would rather have a Fender Precision bass than a copy of a Fender Precision bass, licensed or not. YMMV.

    Delivery date for the new TE Elf head

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by fftc

    Part of the problem is that companies want to announce new products at NAMM, so if they think it will be out within the year then that's where they announce. Other industries that have a big trade show suffer the same problems.
    The answer is, if you see something you like the look of, note it, but order nothing until they are available. This is always a possible issue with pre-orders.
    Not that that negates your frustration this time around. Just a tip to avoid it in future! ;)

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