Ruarl

I love the way the bass sounds in this recording. Warm and round at times, and then really crunchy and rich when the player digs in a bit. How is he achieving this? Is it just great technique and compression? Are there some custom pickups in that bass? Is it a 60s P? Effects? Something else?

The dudepit! What a place that was.

I’m an Apple Music user. I like that there are other apps that use the Apple Music database, such as LongPlay and MusicHarbour. Perhaps there are similar things for Spotify?

Thanks for the offer Rob, but I don't think an SC is for me just now.

I think I've heard that too. I was thinking about running a Super Mini T(nee Midget) with a BB2. Having heard SCs at the weekend, I don't think I consider the SC and BB interchangeable. But, that's all down to my uses. What I'm really interested in is how close the SM is to the BB. The absent low end you mention is not surprising. And that might be the thing that means I don't bother with the SM. I think I'd prefer an even more compromised sound for even less money. Or, just stick with the BB, which is lighter than my previous 150W practice combo.

I have been wondering about this set up. I already have a BB2 and would like something a bit smaller for small gigs & practice. How do the two compare?

I think Saturday is probably better for me. But then again, I don't gig. Does a Sunday draw in folk who have playing commitments most Saturdays?

This is an interesting perspective. I am learning a lot about the degree of control the luthier has in general, and how much Martin and John have in particular. I'll bear that in mind when I'm trying things out.

I guess I probably am. But I've never tried one of their jazzes. How do you have it set up?

If you mean, I can strap them to the underneath of my boat, to use the extra buoyancy, then yes please! She sits a little low in the water under the weight of my colossal ego. Joking, of course. I don't own a boat.

Yes, I apologise for my part in that too. Thank you all for your indulgence! It was very interesting just how different the cabs were.

I do love the Flamboyant shape too. Mine is an Original, which is still pretty nice... Interesting that you mention neck stability. I have noticed that too. My loft-based man-cave varies in temperature quite a lot, and I do notice surprising shifts in tuning and action. (Not serious, but more so than other basses in the same room.)

Thanks all for the education. It's really something to see how well they both serve the music, across a whole range of genres.

I'll echo what the others have said. Thanks so much to @rwillett for organising, and him and his family for taking care of us so well on the day. I had a fantastic time meeting everyone, and trying out all sorts of gear from the classic to the esoteric.

I'm considering having a new bass built. Last time I was in the Gallery, John told me the instruments they made today were quite different (ie, better) than my old one. (No. 9!) I've had a long chat with Martin about options, but I'd like to see what they're building now for myself. So, does anyone have a Sei built since, say, 2010? Could I pop over and have a noodle on it? Other fancy brands also welcome. I'm in Manchester. In the first instance, let's say an hour or so away? If I don't get much help within that area, I'll think about casting a wider net. Ta!

I still have the 5 string Musicman-style thing built for me by the Bass Doc in Newcastle around 1996-97. Lovely Wenge Fingerboard and a Bart pickup.

After lurking for a long time it looks like I can probably come along. Will have to leave at 4. @Frank Blank - Jabba short scales, fretted and fretless, Ibanez SRC6, QSC K12.2, Grace Design preamp. @rwillett - Ibanez short scale, Fender Jazz bass, Fender Mustang bass, Telecaster, Westone six string, 3d printed guitar, small practise bass amp, small practise guitar amp, Mod Dwarf, various guitar/USB interfaces and quite a lot of software and a fair few laptops as required. I live next door Probably cake as well. @ossyrocks- '73 P bass, '73 J bass, '78 P bass, '87 MIJ P Bass, Fender Bassman 50 (rebuilt from the ground up by Gartone), Bergantino Forte D, TE Elf, Barefaced Super Compact and One10, Fender Rumble 100. @sifi2112 - Vigier Excess 4, Mas26 (x2) sfx D3 preamp Koch ATR4502 poweramp @neepheid - Some and hopefully all of Epiphone Jack Casady, G&L L-1000, Epiphone Les Paul Standard, G&L Tribute LB-100, Sire D5, Reverend Triad, Yamaha BB1200, Harley Benton HB-50, Soloking MJ-1, Epiphone Explorer, Markbass Mini CMD 121P IV, Markbass NY 121 cab @ead - ACG SLG 32" 4-string; "Lee Sklar bass"; Ibanez Grooveline GS104; Yamaha Attitude Special; SBMM Pete Wentz Stingray sig bass; practice amp (with headphones) @Muzz Three or four various Shukers, Dingwall ABZ4, modded BB414, modded Rumble 100, modded Westone Quantum, Helix Stomp, possibly Walkabout and BF cabs if I've got enough room in the car... @peterjam - ACG J-Type 4-string (0096), ACG Finn Fretless 4-string (0122), ACG Harlot 6-string (0240), ESP Ltd B-208FM 8-string, Michael Kelly Firefly 4-string acoustic, Chapman Grand Stick 10-string (deep matched reciprocal tuning), Ashbory Mk2 4-string, Phil Jones Bass BG-110 Bass Cub Combo ... and cake. @GreeneKing - ACG B Retro 5 35”, two Zoot Funkmeisters both 32” scale, one a P with a Noll preamp and the other a J with a John East Uni Pre 5 knob, Cort Elrick NSJ5 35” with Noll preamp, Eich T900, Accugroove Tri 112, pedalboard (?) @Ruarl - Sei Original Headless 6, Ibanez GWB1005, JV Precision modified into an active PJ, Ibanez EHB1506MS (for sale!). Barefaced Big Baby 2 & Quilter BB800. Maybe the Tacoma fretless acoustic if there's room in the car. I might chuck the G&L ASAT (non-bass!!) in too.

You lucky devil. What a beautiful instrument. I am in the same position as you, having wanted one for 20 years. But I didn’t buy the first one I saw, as it was in a Cash Converters, and there was no chance of a (relatively) sensible price. Thanks for the update on the Bass Doc. When I lived in Tyneside he was a great asset to the scene.

The first one of those youtube links is dead for me. What's the album? Trio in Tokyo is great! Thanks!

Had a listen to about half of that last night. Amazing stuff. I was kinda hoping for/expecting more small ensemble stuff, but there's nothing floats my boat like a jazz big band, and the rhythm section is clear as day in that recording. Thanks!

I watched an old vid the other day where Steve Gadd is getting some lifetime achievement award, and Anthony Jackson is doing the bit where he talks up how great Steve is. He mentions that the two of them had worked together on a lot of projects. Anyone know of any recordings with these two greats working together? (Or, a place to search for this kind of information!)