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[quote name='Faithless' timestamp='1327172600' post='1507471'] Is it just me, or this [i]sort [/i]of music sounds so much better when performed Live rather than the 'studio' versions with programmed drums, effects, etc? But then, I wonder why do most of artists stick with this 'synthetic' type of sound approach in studio applications - keeping in mind, that they certainly are in command of what's needed - the right money and right musicians to do the [i]real [/i]thing... [/quote] I expect most people's answer on a site like this would be the same, but I think everything in pop music should be done like this. Live musicians is always where it's at. If you've got the money behind you like Beyonce has then it would be totally shameful to be singing live to tracks. There's no musical integrity to be had from it and your everyday Radio One listener has become totally numb to this fact. They're much wiser to it in the U.S than they are to it here though. You just don't get the same level of importance placed on live musicians in the U.K anymore, and it's so very depressing, considering our popular musical heritage.

Great stuff, that's the kind of effort that should go into all pop music. Really enjoyed watching it!

Great stuff RRX!

Tony Levin also played this particular tune with a pick on the original record, as well as on fretless and with an octave pedal/nice dash of chorus. I regularly play it out live for covers work. It's always a first set tune, but it usually gets people dancing, plus it's a hell of a lot of fun to stretch out and play around with my sole effects unit... my Boss OC-2!

Weeknight lessons available still, just drop me a PM.

[quote name='molan' timestamp='1327105083' post='1506636'] 1963 Fender Jazz, refinished in, the original colour, Seafoam Green,everything else 100% original and has a lovely tort guard and dark rosewood neck - . Looks like a beauty and from a guy who knows his vintage Fenders. [/quote] It's my birthday in April

[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1327067982' post='1505977'] One thing I have learnt is that for a standalone cabinet, the RS210 covers quite a lot. An RS212 covers even more, but it is deeper and heavier. Not ridiculously heavy though. I don't know how they got the weight down, but they are quite easy to move. [/quote] I don't think anything could be as heavy as my Eden 410XLT. Nearly 100lbs it is. The RS212 is just over half of that, which will make things a hell of a lot easier for me!

Cheers for the useful info Musicman20, I know you like to champion the TC gear! Like I say, the whole thing doesn't bother me and I'm not interested in the facts and figures, just the end result. I'm in no doubt that the amp will be sufficient for my needs so I think I've made up my mind. Just deciding which cabs to get now, I fancy the RS212's x 2 or maybe just the one paired up with the RS112 so I can utilise the acoustic tilt for monitoring purposes. Exciting

I honestly don't know enough about it to really have an opinion on it, but I would say that consumers who buy products that have been made up of materials sourced from conflict areas or areas with human rights violations are largely unaware of what they're buying into. It should largely be the companies that we buy the products from making a real effort into sourcing materials, parts and labour fairly. Of course there is no excuse for ignorance either, and I think it should also be up to the individual to know more about these kinds of issues as well and to look into individual company ethics based on whether their products interest you.

[quote name='Prime_BASS' timestamp='1327056534' post='1505675'] Have to say it though. Depends how many real watts you want....... Also I think the TC heads go down to 2.6 ohms which can be useful (IIRC) [/quote] The real watts part doesn't bother me. I read the thread concerning all the hoo-ha about the TC gear not publishing the correct RMS ratings and wondered what all the fuss was about. It's just not the reason I buy gear, I'll buy an amp if I'm happy with it and I can get good amounts of level from it live, which I know you can with the RH750.

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1327012366' post='1505359'] [size=6][sub]I’d recommend an RH750!![/sub][/size] [/quote] I was wondering when you'd be along to recommend it Chris! Thanks for the feedback everybody. I think the TC rig is the one for me, I suppose I just needed a bit of assurance. It looks like a quality piece of gear, I'm looking forward to having it in the studio and out live as well.

[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1327005445' post='1505192'] The TC stuff and Aguilar stuff you mentioned in your thread is probably the nicest most slick looking bass gear out there. [/quote] I know! It's a bit wrong of me to judge amps on looks, but actually it's as crucial as anything to have an aesthetically pleasing bit of kit as it shows a company that are in touch with design as well as functionality. Aguilar and TC are slick. I especially love the minimalism of Aguilar's DB750/751's.

My advice on top of all those who have posted is don't throw money into gear expecting it to make a specific sound you might have heard on Youtube or from perhaps your favourite bass player's bass, it's a very big waste of money. Stick with your Squier Jazz (which I happen to think is an excellent first bass) and work on getting your playing together. The sound of your bass will come later on, but for now, practice makes perfect. Enjoy playing, worry about your sound a bit later on.

I'm selling my Eden WT800 and my 410XLT to a friend of mine who has expressed an interested in buying it off of me. It's been a fantastic amp, stacks of tone and level beyond reckoning, but I've decided to plump for something a bit lighter, and a bit more 'Class D'. My budget is roughly something like £1200-1300. My main aim is to have something portable, something that sounds great, and finally within my price range. I'd perhaps consider second hand as well. I've looked extensively into the TC Electronic RH750 paired with 2 x RS212's. I played one at a gig in Sweden recently and although I really liked how it sounded, and how intuitive it was (not to mention incredibly light), I didn't get much time to hear it as it was a huge arena and I was actually too far away from the amp for it to be hitting my ears properly. I'd love to hear of BC'ers experiences with this amp, and how it suits you in a live capacity, both with just one RS212 and with two. Also I'd like to hear how well you get on with the RH450, and whether it provides enough in the way of headroom for you live. The other option I looked into was the Aguilar TH500, ideally paired with 2 x DB112's. This I have had no experience with whatsoever. It looks like a great setup, however, the reason I'm leaning a bit more towards the TC Electronics rig is that I really think I'd benefit from the extra monitoring from 2 x RS212's could offer me. Does the Aguilar rig kick at all?? And then finally, I'd benefit from a few suggestions from alternatives. It is my intention to take a trek down to Bass Direct when I get a chance and possibly the Gallery Camden, but I'm devoid of time right now and would like to hear of any experience you might have with the Aguilar of TC setup. Cheers guys, any help from those with experience would be greatly appreciated! All the best, Liam

[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1326987800' post='1504787'] Haha, style isn't their strongpoint! [/quote] Which is a terrible shame because if Markbass stuff didn't take their inspiration from caution signs then I'd get a Markbass rig because they sound so great. They are bloody ugly amps (no offense intended to Markbass owners!).

[quote name='The Bass Doc' timestamp='1326969312' post='1504359'] Are you sitting comfortably?....... Long, long ago...... I was contacted by exiled Geordie Alan Rogan (Guitar tech for The Who among others) who told me Pino Palladino was seeking a Precision bass in order to change direction after becoming aware that his fretless sound was being cloned in quite a few recordings at the time. Being based dahn sarf it was felt he would be paying a premium for a decent bass in the likes of Denmark Street and that better bargains could be had up North. That was true then (pre-internet and all) so I was asked to track down a pre-CBS bass as I had my finger on the pulse as far as North-east basses were concerned and had already done deals with Alan involving early Fenders so he knew I would be able to find the right piece. Sure enough, I found THAT one - a fiesta red re-fin, all hardware original and priced it at £450.00 IIRC. After speaking to Pino directly, it was parcelled up and sent to him after I re-strung it with La Bella flats. This was in the belief that he would be going for the 'old school' sound and those strings were best suited to a 60s Precision. It turned out that Pino changed to rounds pretty quickly but then reported a few days later that he thought I was right after all and put the flats back on. The rest, as they say....... Quite proud of the connection, but it's ironic that, being retired now, I couldn't even afford one of the tribute models based on the one we dealt. [/quote] Congratulations, you are responsible for one of my favourite bass players playing one of my favourite basses of all time! Great story!

Lovely bass mate!

Jimmy Haslip is a monster player. Not my kind of music but he knows every bit of his 6 string.

[quote name='leftyhook' timestamp='1326827506' post='1502517'] he used a squire for some recording. wow! [/quote] He is absolutely not one of those players consumed (or indeed confined) by gear it would seem. In fact, he seems to be virtually indifferent to the gear that he uses providing it gets the job done. There's something so very utilitarian about his gear choice, but this attitude isn't carried through with his bass playing. He is wall to wall pure class - an absolute giant of a bass player!

Slightly old but very informative interview with the legend himself: http://thepocket.multiply.com/journal/item/69?&show_interstitial=1&u=%2Fjournal%2Fitem

[quote name='jakenewmanbass' timestamp='1326745775' post='1501518'] I feel very privileged to have met him, and it was through Jimmy that I did. He (Jimmy) is a pal of mine and has invited me to gigs with James and Allan Holdsworth. I have always loved Jimmy's playing and similarly feel very lucky to have him as a friend. Lee was playing for the Carole King/JT troubadour tour, Jimmy has been JTs regular bass player since the early nineties. [/quote] Fantastic stuff Jake. You get the sense when you watch/hear Jimmy play that he really knows his way around his bass, from his low B right up the neck. Fantastically melodic and incredibly supportive all at the same time.

[quote name='lowdown' timestamp='1326721896' post='1500947'] I think with over 40 years worth of [b]World [/b]wide sales & tours, It's likely that its more than an American thing. [/quote] Quite, and being signed by Macca and George Harrison is usually an indication that you might be doing something right. His music isn't everyone's cup of tea (or coffee depending on what side of the Atlantic you're on) but he's had longevity (despite a terrible heroin addiction... not as sweet as some might think, he has had a very dark side) and loads of hits. He's great, I got brought up listening to him. [quote name='jakenewmanbass' timestamp='1326720754' post='1500911'] James is very sincere. One of the greatest songwriters of recent times in my view... and a band to die for! (I met him in July last year... he's lovely) [/quote] I'd love to meet James Taylor, he's a hero of mine. And his band are incredible! I saw him a few years back and Jimmy Johnson was on bass duties before he had Lee Sklar back... what an incredible bass player!

Pino Palladino!