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If you're looking to capitalise on the Marcus Miller 70's Jazz sound as well as looks then I'd avoid putting 60's style pickups in there and just opt out for some Dimarzio Ultra J's. I also happen to love Nordstrand NJ4SV's but they're a little pricy.

Maple both sonically and aesthetically.

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='1002064' date='Oct 27 2010, 09:28 AM']I didn't watch it, but your description sounds about right. Macca plays a 1963 500/1, mine is a 1964 - the only significant difference is that mine has a one-piece back. Played live, a 1950's technology shortscale with flatwounds is never going to "cut through" anything. If you watch any live footage of The Beatles in their early days Macca's sound is more woolly thump than penetrating melody. That wonderful sound we all associate with Macca's Hofner is courtesy of studio recordings under the control of George Martin. It's a real sound, and I can (pretty much) replicate it, as can anyone with a genuine 60's Hofner, but you'll struggle to hear it when played live.[/quote] I can't see McCartney putting up with a mediocre live sound from his rig and basses, he'll have the best techs available that I'm sure will have looked at his Hofners. Whilst I've not seen last night's show yet all the other live footage I've seen from him his sound has been mostly very good indeed.

I used a friend's old '67 to do a recording of Live and Let Die a while ago, it sounded absolutely incredible.

As above, Fender were keen to get big names photographed playing their instruments, regardless of their actual affiliations with guitar or bass. Elvis was also photographed with a P-Bass a little earlier on.

[quote name='thisnameistaken' post='1000723' date='Oct 26 2010, 02:19 AM']Yeah but it's albums like that that put a whole generation off jazz and fusion. Kind of Blue it ain't.[/quote] I've got to say Miles's later output was pure trash, really clutching at straws. 'You're Under Arrest' made me want to cry. In fact I did a bit.

[quote name='skej21' post='1001331' date='Oct 26 2010, 04:47 PM']I agree. However, these cabs look to me like they will be an instant classic. In 30 years, people will be looking at these "vintage" cabs and drooling.[/quote] But isn't this just a copy of a design that's been used with guitar enclosures for years? I dunno. I love Aguilar gear but I'm not getting the looks of these thus far. Will have to try one and see if I change my mind... usually if it sounds good I care considerably less what it looks like!

[quote name='lowdown' post='3262' date='May 21 2007, 12:19 AM']Forgot to mention..... I asked him 'when you are producing...who do you get to play Bass?' His Answer..... Anthony Jackson........some dep..!![/quote] Figures. Anthony Jackson and Jimmy Haslip are two of the sickest bassists I've ever heard.

I really hope Aguilar don't start offering multiple variations on the same thing like Markbass do so well. Aesthetically not up to Aguilar's usual standards either IMO!

Most dance purists (especially the tech and house variety) aren't interested in performing in a live context, they're much happier behind decks because that's how their music is best relayed to the general public. That's my opinion also. Mixing dance music with live instrumentation doesn't work for me and I haven't seen a successful undertaking of it that has made me think otherwise. Just my opinion.

[quote name='BottomEndian' post='1000615' date='Oct 25 2010, 10:57 PM']That is a cracking shot! Looks superb. You seem a little over-energetic with the slapping thumb, though. [/quote] Ha cheers! Considering I don't slap, god knows what I was doing here!

Me at a fairly recent gig in Manchester!

[quote name='lojo' post='998962' date='Oct 24 2010, 03:58 PM']One of the guys who plays guitar at our church sometimes played in some Xfactor shows so they must have a live band sometimes?[/quote] I can't say I watch the show too much, however I'm very aware for most of the live show apart from one or two episodes there is no live band. ITV doesn't hold a candle to the BBC in house players anyway.

Here we go: [url="http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2010/sep/13/mani-peter-hook-twitter-rant"]http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2010/sep/1...ok-twitter-rant[/url]

[quote name='Alfie' post='998935' date='Oct 24 2010, 03:40 PM']I don't know if anything ever came of it, but weren't Mani, Andy Rouke and Peter Hook working on some sort of bass only project?[/quote] Yeh, Mani posted something about hating Peter Hook on his Twitter recently so I can only assume the Freebass project has gone down the pan.

I'm hankering after a B-15 for in the studio, was not aware Ampeg were bringing out a re-release, it's the only product I've ever liked from them!

It's all the same guys on rotation at the BBC, put together by the same people and it's incredibly competitive to get into. Don't know about ITV but X-Factor don't have a band (although a friend of mine mimed playing a guitar once and got paid for doing so).

[quote name='J.R.Bass' post='997697' date='Oct 23 2010, 01:23 AM']Haha, Well "TKenrick" has helped me out with a couple. This one was definitely going to be the hardest one so i'm happy i've got it out of the way.[/quote] If I wasn't gigging for the rest of the weekend I'd honestly help you out, I haven't transcribed much since I've got out of college and I know the tunes like the back of my hand. Also I'm currently minus a copy of Sibelius.

[quote name='J.R.Bass' post='997694' date='Oct 23 2010, 01:14 AM']Just finished my transcription of "Man In The Mirror" If anyones interested. It's here, [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=107697"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=107697[/url] I started it acouple of months ago, just never got round to finishing it.[/quote] Nice, used to play this one on synth bass when we did it live. Only 11 more to go.

[quote name='steve-soar' post='997367' date='Oct 22 2010, 06:12 PM']Two Against Nature is superb.[/quote] The problem I have with Two Against Nature is the production. It's so ruthlessly clean, it makes my eyes water.

[quote name='lowdown' post='997325' date='Oct 22 2010, 05:28 PM']Easy Peasy and wrong. Garry[/quote] Was going to mention that before after clocking it. Delberthot, that chorus doesn't contain a single correct note unfortunately (and a flat in a sharp key if we're being picky). Nothing is easy about most of Jackson's tunes, especially not the bass lines which are 60-70% synth intensive thanks to the wonders of Greg Phillinganes' left hand. It's intensive stuff.

[quote name='J.R.Bass' post='997252' date='Oct 22 2010, 04:22 PM']Pretty much yeh.[/quote] What college are you at? I have absolutely no idea about the content of your course but if it was like my time at LIPA any reasonably impartial lecturer won't mind giving you at least some artistic leeway. Besides, you'll need it to nail the likes of Man In the Mirror for example, due to the complexity of the synth bass line!

[quote name='J.R.Bass' post='997245' date='Oct 22 2010, 04:14 PM']I know i've already posted this in the T&T forum, but as alot more people post in here, i hope the mods don't mind me doing it here also. I've got 12 Jackson tunes to learn for monday, so if anyone has transcriptions of any of these, please please please will you post them up for me I'll send everyone who helps a virtual pint Michael Jackson 1. Rock With You – Off the Wall (1979) 2. Wanna Be Starting Something – The Essential Michael Jackson (2005) 3. Don't Stop ‘Till You Get Enough – The Essential Michael Jackson (2005) 4. Billie Jean – The Essential Michael Jackson (2005) 5. Black or White – The Essential Michael Jackson (2005) 6. Thriller – The Essential Michael Jackson (2005) 7. I Just Can't Stop Loving You – The Essential Michael Jackson (2005) 8. Beat It – The Essential Michael Jackson (2005) 9. Workin’ Day And Night – Off the Wall (1979) 10. The Way You Make Me Feel – The Essential Michael Jackson (2005) 11. Bad – The Essential Michael Jackson (2005) 12. Man in the Mirror – The Essential Michael Jackson (2005) But yeh, any help would be great Jake[/quote] You've got to learn these note for note? As in under complete scrutiny?

They're the ultimate muso band. To be honest I don't care much, Chuck Rainey is one of my favourite bass players of all time.

Simon Merrick who runs the Zender site might have one. He's a top guy.