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[quote name='4000' post='450926' date='Mar 31 2009, 10:15 PM']Why is it a guitar player playing bass? More notes? Different technique? Why can't you play more notes or use those techniques on a bass? What would a bass player play it like? So far as I'm concerned it's all valid, as long as it fits the context of the music. When you're playing on your own, [i]anything[/i] is valid. It's a musical instrument; do with it what you will.[/quote] That's probably true. I'm not saying it's a bad thing either, it's very much a player's prerogative how they perform. However, despite this I would describe his playing as not particularly serving of what a bass's main function is, and probably not a good indicative of how a Fodera sounds.

[quote name='Spoombung' post='450858' date='Mar 31 2009, 08:40 PM'] Do they all sound like this? He's not going to charm anyone with a tone like that.[/quote] As impressive as that clip is, that's a guitarist playing a bass.

Their Emperors look fantastic, but aside from that I wouldn't say they were the best looking of basses. I would however, love to try one. I saw a couple of their NYC's in the Gallery and they were hellishly overpriced. It's fine to charge what you want I guess but I don't think it's fair charging people over the odds for a name.

I think aesthetically they're very 80's... remind me a lot of Steinbergers in that respect. But what do I know, I was only born in 1989. And honestly, as much as I believe a lot of the guys that have said 'I don't care about looking cool on stage', there really is no denying that most popular music has everything to do with fashion, and that means right down to the axe you've got in your hand sometimes as well. Aesthetic has everything to do with popular music nowadays.

[quote name='EBS_freak' post='449528' date='Mar 30 2009, 03:04 PM'] ...sorry...![/quote] Joking aside, I really want an SH-101 at the moment!

Surprises me the amount of negativity she provokes. I happen to think she's a marvelous player. I read some of the idiotic comments that some people had posted up on the video itself. Some people shouldn't be allowed the internet...

He's had a lot of practice, I'd guess he's probably one of the most widely recorded bassists of all time. When I had the opportunity to talk to Paul Turner from Jamiroquai a while ago he told me that when he filled in for Will Lee with Paul Shaffer, Will turned up at the end of the night and was really complementary of his playing, despite how nervous Paul was when he spotted him in the wings. His new Sadowsky looks great... I bet it plays like a dream.

[quote name='DanOwens' post='447585' date='Mar 27 2009, 06:41 PM']Night & Day for 'Good'* bands Matt & Phreds for Jazz 42nd St for 'Cool' Indie Satan's Hollow for Punk and Metal Paradise Factory for Dance & Electro Tom's Chop House for Bitter Dan *Subject to personal preference[/quote] Paradise Factory's closed now I think

The Roadhouse sometimes have decent bands on. I do love Manchester!

I'm a bit of a labelhead at times, although I try not to be so snobbish with gear because I'm adamant that good gear is good gear, no matter what the price or label.

I have had similar problems, but the skin on my fingers is now so thick, all that happens is the skin peels down really deep into my fingers so it's like a deep cut. I say a good balance between amp/monitor volume and a more controlled technique can often help. I like to dig in sometimes, especially if I'm playing heavier stuff... just preferable to have a nice balance, especially at practices.

I saw them play a couple of years ago... really not so much my bass playing but the music was great and Doug strikes me as a very open and nice guy.

I for one hear a massive difference in tonal variation in alder and ash basses specifically, I don't really care so much if there aren't that many people who agree tbh. But I understand also that throwing active electronics and different pickups in a bass will have a huge effect as well. I hear difference in maple and rosewood also, and bolt-on and neck through design. I generally Fender style ash/alder basses with maple fretboards and usually passive electronics, because a. there's less to go wrong, and b. I think that that specific style of bass is completely honest, which I love. The whole 'exotic top' thing doesn't really excite me massively, although I do love spalted maple, I think it works great as a top. I've also got to agree with an earlier post... conversation about bass construction on a bass forum? Sacrilege! Come on, if you're not interested in the convo, don't get involved!

Yeh mate, I'm with you on the Liverpool thing, although chances are slim for us I think (even I'll admit it). Have a good gig

Yeh I'd be cool putting a Chaka Khan tune I've just got through transcribing called 'Fate'. Bass provided by Anthony Jackson... i'll proof-read it later on and send it to you if you're interested mate.

Great session player from over in the U.S. He's a bit of a monster... check him out. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PQKZuMdLDE"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PQKZuMdLDE[/url] (him playing with Abe Laboriel Jr. on a session for Taylor Mesple) And I'm not usually one for solo bass playing but this kind of blew me away: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmrEQwWjsYI&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmrEQwWjsYI...feature=related[/url]

Great stuff Simon... will check it out asap. Hope everything is good with you, haven't spoken in a while!

I guess they've got to pander a bit to their audience so suggestions like Teen Town would be out of the question. Actually off the top of my head, I can't really think of any!

I good way of getting back on it I would say is joining a band. You get money from it, and have a damn good time playing live too. Other than that it sounds like you just need to explore some avenues of playing that perhaps you haven't been down before. You've only been playing a year, so you should stick at it. Woodshed, get some practice in and just generally get inspired!

Yep, pretty important this actually. Check ours out at www.myspace.com/bikergroove

Mee-shell Ne-dejeo-chello is how I would say it. (I'm not great at that phonetic spelling!) Great player.

[quote name='Stuart Clayton' post='429073' date='Mar 9 2009, 09:12 AM']I reviewed a Celinder J4 for the bass mag about 6 years ago and it was just utterly awesome. It's the only bass other than the GB Rumour that I reviewed in the first issue that made me want to sell everything I have in order to get one! I never did, but I know damn well that at some point there will be a Celinder in my collection. Really great basses. Stu[/quote] I remember that review, it really made me want to look further into Celinders. There seem to be quite a few companies offering boutique Jazz basses across the water but I like the idea of supporting a European builder like Chris, who seems to have a great outlook on the whole uber-Jazz bass thing.

I don't think the 'Sweet Child of Mine' bass line is straight forward at all, especially not for a player getting on their feet. It's pretty involved. Having said that, it's probably a good one to learn by ear. If you're into that picked thing, check out some Smiths basslines, Andy Rourke had some pretty great melodic chops.

I thought that too I used to have problems with both of my hands where they would seize up with cramp and I literally couldn't move them whilst playing, although I haven't had it recently. I think it's actually a very good idea to warm up before playing, I usually have a bit of a warmup with the sound check.