Jump to content
Why become a member? ×

ezbass

⭐Supporting Member⭐
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    15,044

  • Joined

  • Last visited

  • Days Won

    44

 Content Type 

Everything posted by ezbass

  1. ezbass
    The Ballad of Bonnie & Clyde - Georgie Fame
  2. ezbass
    When I scroll through the likes of Instagram, a lot of what I see is various players up at the dusty end, noodling away through various modes, or some noisy slappity, poppity nonsense (the kind of thing you hear at bass shows). That kind of soloing leaves me cold. This, however, is great because, although all the elements mentioned before are present and correct, he’s actually playing a tune. Proper structure, melodic ideas and rhythm, interspersed with some tasty fills. That’s how it should be done. Any solo that doesn’t reference the actual song, or isn’t a tune within the tune is pointless willy waggling. Thanks for sharing.
  3. ezbass
    Another voice of appreciation for what is natural colouration in the wood. I’ve had PRSs with more prominent discolourations in the top and the ebony ‘board on my Rob Allen has all sorts of changes in hue, they’re all part of being from a natural resource. Embrace the uniqueness.
  4. ezbass

    Allo'

    ezbass replied to drippy cat's topic in Introductions

    Sshhh! You don’t want the rile up the locals and have them digging out their flaming torches and pitchforks. Head over to Guitar Chat for skinny stringed talk, there’s a few of us there too, but keep it on the QT. 😉
  5. ezbass
    Do tell. Wilcock basses have obviously been reading my mind and have made one of their MMs in a trans, ‘burst finish. Nurse, nurse, the screens! I have raging GAS!
  6. ezbass

    Allo'

    ezbass replied to drippy cat's topic in Introductions

    That’s how we lure you in, wait until we fire up the pot with aromatic vegetables for ‘Ex-guitarist Stew’. What, we don’t do that anymore? Look, just because I peed in the broth when you tried to poach me is no reason not to try again with others who might not ‘leak’ as much; no fair! 😩
  7. ezbass
    Ooh, I shall make myself comfy and enjoy this at a suitable time when I won’t be interrupted.
  8. ezbass

    Allo'

    ezbass replied to drippy cat's topic in Introductions

    Plenty of skinny stringed refugees have made their way to the lower clef to find the joy of bass.
  9. ezbass
    This is very true. Similarly, but nothing to do with bass guitars, we now have our groceries delivered, which is something I would never have contemplated before moving up here. It's cheaper for me to pay the delivery charge, than it is to drive the 52 mile round trip.
  10. ezbass
    Yes, it's great when a tone control has a decent taper and isn't either on or off. I find the JMJ's tone control very similar to my old '63 P Bass, which is a good thing. Continue to enjoy your new purchase but beware, these little things are addictive.
  11. ezbass
    Strip the paint off (it'll only go shiny and drag on your hand) and seal it with Danish or Gun Oil. A light knock back with some very fine wire wool afterwards and it'll be silky smooth. Any dents can be streamed out with a wet cloth and soldering iron prior to sealing.
  12. ezbass
    Not - one - bit. 😆 My daughter would have been about 1 when I first heard Pino on ‘Hat’.
  13. ezbass
    I’ll get my coat.
  14. ezbass
  15. ezbass
    For those with vintage, Fender type instruments that normally need a screwdriver and neck removal to adjust the truss rod, rather than laying out for the Stewmac tool that makes this much easier, get yourself down to B&Q. @mcnach discovered this cheaper alternative that, with a bit of fettling, works a treat:
  16. ezbass
    Personal influences, but hopefully highlighting some lesser known bass warriors, rather than just the famous names. On that note, a player who impressed my greatly back way before I ever took up bass was one Joe Fagin. He played in a local organ, bass & drums trio at a local boozer. A great player with an even more impressive voice (your may know him from the theme tune to Auf Wiedersehen Pet and some ads around that time). He was the the first person I heard use tritones and double stops. My chums and I got him to show us what he was doing after one show, which he was gracious enough to do. He told us that he’d learnt them from Stanley Clarke, who he had met.
  17. ezbass
    Ah, but the problem there is that OP asked who it was that turned them onto bass. None of the many exceptional female bass players did in my case (my age and timing being a contributing factor). That is not to say that I’m not aware of them, or that I’m not mightily impressed by their work, it’s just they didn’t turn me on to bass at the time and no offence or bias was implied by their omission. However, a list of female bass players whom I really like since taking up the 4 stringed beast would include: Rhonda Smith Yolanda Charles Tina Weymouth Gail Ann Dorsey There are, of course, others but these would top my list.
  18. ezbass
    I’m afraid not, at least not my one. He’s an Essex boy. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Childs_(bassist)
  19. ezbass
    Pino, notably his ‘80s fretless work. Tony Levin, his work with Peter Gabriel Roscoe Beck, he worked with Robben Ford & Eric Johnson, 2 of my all time favourite guitarists. Chris Childs, better known for being a member of Thunder, but I used to see him regularly at a local music venue playing with Bad Influence.
  20. ezbass
    🤞 Let us know how it pans out, but only when you feel up to it.
  21. ezbass
    Screw it! Get a Stingray 🤣
  22. ezbass
    No issues with mine at all. Sounds like a rogue, or damaged in transit.
  23. ezbass
    As I was in B&Q today, I bought one of these today to give it a go as it’s significantly cheaper than chips. After a bit of fettling with a file and a pair of mole grips, it’s the perfect tool at a bargain price. Thanks for the heads up @mcnach.
  24. ezbass
    Close to the Edit - Art of Noise
  25. ezbass
    Suspended in Gaffa - Kate Bush
×
×
  • Create New...