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[quote name='hellothere' timestamp='1427259676' post='2727960'] Maybe it seems weird because it is something that has only recently became possible and you didn't grow up with? [/quote] [color=#0000ff]Almost certainly true! Definitely a touch of curmudgeonly old twat in me![/color] On top of that, if you stop and think, it actually can serve a purpose in several ways-Unlike facebook, etc you can make money off youtube based off your views, subscribers, etc. Now of course most people make nothing or just beer money but some people make a living far better than minimum wage. [color=#0000ff]Which is a perfectly valid reason, though I can't think many people make any significant amount.[/color] It can be a learning tool for other people. Arguably doubly so with bass, when I started (and a lot of other people I've talked to as well when they started) found it hard to make out the bassline in songs, especially if the bass isn't clear in the mix or is very complicated. Plus just seeing/hearing someone else play something can help. You can argue about "do it the hard way, you will learn more" and that may be true but for the vast majority of bass players they are just doing bedroom playing or small gigs for fun so learning the easy way isn't really a big deal. [color=#0000ff]I agree that it could be a useful tool, and I have no problem with people learning this way - I have used it myself. BUT I don't believe that "helping others" is uppermost in peoples mind when they post these things, or they would be structured as a lesson/slowed down etc., rather than just a video of someone playing.[/color] Some people use youtube as a social network. Nothing wrong with that. [color=#0000FF]Still seems a funny idea to put in in a completely public arena to me.[/color] This isn't like people who endlessly post on facebook about every activity they do. This video is of a specific thing that arguably is of interest to other people. [color=#0000FF]True[/color] She can show her friends/family/whatever she doesn't live near how her playing is coming on. [color=#0000ff]I would have thought Facebook would be more appropriate[/color] What harm does it do? So what if she feels better because someone says "nice playing". I'm sure you can think of people from your own personal life who are far more harmful to themselves and others in their attempts to find love and validation. It's a human thing to do. Everyone does it, the only difference is how noticable and how damaging it is. You are lying to yourself if you say you have never done anything with the intention (counscious or sub-councious) of soliciting some validation. [color=#0000FF]No harm at all, but it still strikes me as an odd thing to do.[/color] If you are convinced they are all sad people doing it for petty reasons then, I hate to say it, but I feel like that reflects worse on you than them! How can you judge someone off the fact they uploaded an online video of them playing a musical instrument? [color=#0000FF]Very easily. Since I don't know these people its the only way I have of judging them.[/color] Now don't get me wrong it isn't my cup of tea either but I don't really think it is weird or struggle to see the point. [color=#0000ff]Not even a little bit weird? [/color]

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1427226926' post='2727626'] Don't be forgetting our friend Mr. Diagonally..... [/quote] Ah, but isn't diagonally a simple combination of forwards and sidewards? To be honest I was going to add "What about moving in circles?", but of course this is only a combination of forward and sideways as well

[quote name='r16ktx' timestamp='1427111029' post='2725788'] Just noticed the bit about the plasterboard being on battens. Could you secure a plank across battens and then secure the hangers to the plank in order to get the desired hanging position? [/quote] This is what I did screwed a 100 x 18mm batten across a couple of Studs, and then screwed a couple of these very hangers onto that. Works well in the practice room, but you might not like it in a living area. A word of warning on these hangers. They are brilliant, but make sure that the retaining arms have come down properly. Had an accident where some one had hung a coiled cable on one, which managed to stop the arms moving. Fortunately the bass fell vertically and landed on the strap stud, and no damage was done (other than to my nerves).

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1427123144' post='2726019'] On the other hand I'm not entirely convinced by the value to practicing in a room with a mirror wall. While it's fine for working out if your stage moves really are as cool as you thought, I've found that being able to see your hands in the mirror gives you a false sense of confidence when it comes to being able to play while looking at the audience. [/quote] I imagine that a mirrored wall also sounds terrible.

Copied from the other thread: I can't see the point in always using the Gigging kit (drums or any instrument). It just makes life hard work and wastes valuable rehearsal time while lugging in and out and setting up. Lets face it, although some of us get very fussy about our sound, at the end of the day any bass amp sounds 90% like any other bass amp. After all you're not rehearsing in the room you'll be performing in, and there's no audience to modify affect the sound: It's not going to sound like it will at the performance, so why be precious about the kit you use? On the drum kit specifically: The drummer is probably the one who has most reason to use his own kit, as he will have the combination and layout that he is used to, but if the he's happy to hire the resident kit (I presume we're not talking much) I would say all chip in, and enjoy the extra rehearsal time and lack of hassle. If you want a full rehearsal with your full blown kit then do that on an occasional basis (we do, in a village hall), but I wouldn't be bothered every time.

I can't see the point in always using the Gigging kit (drums or any instrument). It just makes life hard work and wastes valuable rehearsal time while lugging in and out and setting up. Lets face it, although some of us get very fussy about our sound, at the end of the day any bass amp sounds 90% like any other bass amp. After all you're not rehearsing in the room you'll be performing in, and there's no audience to modify affect the sound: It's not going to sound like it will at the performance, so why be precious about the kit you use? On the drum kit specifically: The drummer is probably the one who has most reason to use his own kit, as he will have the combination and layout that he is used to, but if the he's happy to hire the resident kit (I presume we're not talking much) I would say all chip in, and enjoy the extra rehearsal time and lack of hassle. If you want a full rehearsal with your own kit then do that on an occasional basis (we do), but I wouldn't be bothered every time.

Actually its sort of weird, looking at some of the official Ibanez pictures on the web My eye keeps wanting the frets to look parallel which gives the illusion that the main neck is twisted throug almost 90 degrees relative to the head. Shame it's still 34" on the short side, I'd love it if it was 32" like the Dingwall. Tried a Dingwall didn't have a problem with the fanned frets, but the neck was altogether too chunky for me.

[quote name='jassbass' timestamp='1427113248' post='2725833'] Whats the preamp like? [/quote] And what are the handles like? Oops, sorry, wrong thread.

I know it's not a P, but it sounds like time for an Ibanez SR of some sort!

Didn't see that coming. Always wanted to be able to play like him. He will be sadly missed. RIP Andy.

[quote name='72deluxe' timestamp='1426588079' post='2719494'] I stand corrected! My lack of knowledge trips me up again. But an entirely different tone and style nonetheless :-) [/quote] Bugger me, there are musicians playing who don't even play bass. What are they thinking of?

I'd also have a look at Vanderkley.

[quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1425933946' post='2712541'] What are you doing on here posting all your thoughts on a subject then? Or is it a matter of degree for you? The woman in the OP is a professional bassist. I am sure she posts and interacts on FB, YT, fora, face to face, on a stage, etc etc, just like most of us. [/quote] Well, that's a slightly valid point, but at at the same time we are discussing things and interacting, which is not quite the same as a 'one way' posting of a video of yourself performing something (which p[size=4]uts me in mind of the old Bonzo Dog line "Look at me, I'm wonderful. I'm not a bit like you, or you, or you").[/size] [size=4]Having said that I am trying very hard to wean myself off BassChat for that very reason (and failing dismally, as you will have noticed)[/size]

[quote name='jonnythenotes' timestamp='1425913545' post='2712116'] So what's the diffence between someone performing or playing a song on you tube, and playing the same song at a gig..... viewers or an audience...its the same thing. Unless its the the original song writer playing it, it's always going to be someone else trying to re-create the original as best they can. Whether you are male female, old or young, you are basically saying..."look what I can do... And I love it.." So all you folks who think its not right to show others what you can do, what is it that you do at gigs then...hide behind the drummer ? One of the key things about music, is the sense of achievement at having learnt something, and then wanting to share, or show this to other people. Scott Devine is the bass player I have learnt more off than any one on You Tube, as have thousands of others...this is because the signs over his door say 'lessons' or 'learn.' If this girl had used a similar title, would she still be the cause of such debate. For all the folks who are saying its nothing special, remember there are hundreds of players who are no where near this skill level yet, and at some stage in the past, none of us were. If I was trying to learn this song, I would be glad it was available. [/quote] Well, quite a lot really. A gig is a real time social occassion with direct interaction with othe musicians Possibly) and an audience. Also you are doing it live - One take only. Sitting in a bedroom playing into a camera with a backing track seems (to me ) to be the antithesis of social interaction. And, for the record, I freely admit that the player in the original posting completely knocks spots off anything I'll ever be able to do. But I still can't understand this compulsion people seem to have to post everything on the bloody net (Other than the money thing, or the publicity thing - but even then you'd surely be better off gigging, for both the money and the exposure).

[quote name='obbm' timestamp='1425841579' post='2711362'] Had a chat with the TC Product Manager at the show today and it transpires that they did not appreciate that UK mains voltage can sometimes be much higher than the European 230-volts. Our mains supply of 240-volts was causing a resistor to blow in the power supply. They have assured me that this has now been fixed and that all new stock is OK. [/quote] All electrical equipment sold in the EU must be capable of working on a range of voltages that spans both UK and continental voltages. I think it's 230 +10% -6%, i.e. 216 to 253 volts. So it sounds to me like TC man was bullshitting.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1425857810' post='2711620'] By not endlessly agonising over your tone. [/quote] But then where's your excuse for buying new stuff?

[quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1425857483' post='2711613'] Despite the fact it's the way many of us learned how to play? [/quote] Well, I didn't learn that way (though many people probably wish I had). But seriously, it seems a really weird idea to video yourself doing something and then put it on the net. I have the same concerns with people reporting their every moment on facebook. To me it seems very sad, almost as if these people need to do these things to make themselves feel OK about themselves, or to justify their existence. I can't believe that these people do it out of altruism to help their fellow bassists learn stuff.

[quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1425832125' post='2711210'] What about this bloke? [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZK4gb-H_wY#t=31"]http://www.youtube.c...ZK4gb-H_wY#t=31[/url] [/quote] Irrespective of how good or otherwise she is - I just love that tone. How do you get that?

[quote name='Jenny_Innie' timestamp='1425819557' post='2711001'] I'm not a big fan of this playing along to songs on Youtube thang. [/quote] This, irrespective of gender or sexual/dressing orientation.

I have recently bought an LMIII, and all I can say is that I love it. With everything pretty well flat it gives me just the sound I want (into a Vanderkley 112MNT). However I've never played a rumble, so that's probably not much use to you.

I first used a metronome when learning melodeon. The number of times I'd stop mid tune to wind up the the metronome (yes the good old Wittner Pyramid) because "it was slowing down"! I almost took it back to the shop to complain! The thing with a metronome (IMHO) is that it's a tool that can be used to address specific problems, or learn certain techniques. Then you can cast it aside when it comes to a performance or band rehearsal, and "go with the flow" .... or not, but at least you will be doing it as a conscious or sub-conscious decision, rather than because you "can't play in time".

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1425316636' post='2706153'] I don't know of any combos that have one of the speakers at ear-level plus a built-in tuner, wireless system and all my effects (and can deliver 1kW if required). [/quote] Sorry, there should have been a smiley at the end of my previous comment! [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1425316636' post='2706153'] combos that have one of the speakers at ear-level plus a built-in tuner, wireless system and all my effects (and can deliver 1kW if required). [/quote] Coming soon to a Dragon's Den near you!!

The thing with the likes of Rhythm Stick, Hysteria, et al, is that, even if you don't like the songs much, they are great things to learn for technique if nothing else. I have dabbled with both the two mentioned above. Played Wisteria (sic) sort of out once (way before I was ready), but never Rhythm Stick. I would be very happy indeed if I felt I could play either properly, even if I never then played them out. Must work harder!!

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1425314565' post='2706132'] my whole rig would be fitted into a single flight case that could be wheeled into place and ready for use simply by plugging in mains power. [/quote] It's called a Combo!

I have a cover for my cab, but as its steel fronted and carpeted I don't really bother with it.