Cliff Edge

Nice interview etc in the Grauniad with Ron Carter, who at 86 is still working and touring. Long time Miles Davis collaborator he’s also played on some big hits in the pop world as well as his own albums. Well worth a read even if you never listen to or play jazz. 
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/nov/03/ron-carter-jazz-bassist-miles-davis-aretha-franklin-roberta-flack-interview

On 27/10/2023 at 18:09, kristo said:

I ended up going with the end of the neck. Sounds pretty awesome at home so looking forward to trying it with the band. 

 
 

Advice  I got some years ago was play over the 12th fret above the fretted note. So playing the fifth, pluck over the seventeenth. Not very practical though. If I want a DB ish tone I play as far up the neck as possible. 

That hook at the top of the headstock would be useful for hanging on the wall. Just need big screw. (sorry matron)

2 hours ago, NancyJohnson said:

 

Good grief.  F a n n y.

She was a virtuoso on the electric gas stove. 

On the Graham Norton show last night. An impressive bit of bass playing by John Taylor on what I presume is their current single. 

On 25/10/2023 at 11:54, Lozz196 said:

In the last few years I`ve discovered that I`m better than what I thought I was, this realisation came when learning some classic rock basslines from bands such as Rainbow, Led Zep, Dio, Whitesnake, Kansas etc, stuff that five years ago I would have thought was way beyond me. I`ve always thought I was good at what I did (root note punky stuff) but thought my limitations were much lower than what they actually are. 

Similar to me. Moving out of a long established comfort zone and made to play stuff I would never have considered playing has made me realise I am a reasonable bass player. Well more reasonable than I thought. 

I’m sticking Apple AirTags in everything these days. 

That is a great venue, I only played there once but recall it being very well organised, the landlord was a big music fan. It was packed for us despite being totally unknown in the local area. 
I’ve seen a number if great music pubs around the country close, and I’ve just found out another one local to me is facing the same fate. It’s very sad. 

On the plane ride home last evening I listened to 2 albums of covers I made over 20 years ago with the last full band I was in. I was surprised at how good they are. At the time I wasn’t really sure. 
Never commercially available except at gigs so don’t ask. I don’t even have the CD’s any more. 

17 hours ago, tauzero said:

"All Right Now" was used in a Wrigleys advert IIRC. In current adverts, "I can't see me loving nobody but you" is in use in one (showing how effective it is, I have absolutely no idea which advert).

I fail to recall what most adverts are about immediately after they finish. Murray mints, too good to hurry mints. Now that was a class act I’ll never forget. 

2 hours ago, NOODS said:

What would you recommend for a  newbie staring on a electric 4 string bass? 

 

Private tuition?

Self teaching via books ( titles please ) ?

TubeYou for tuition? 

None of the above … 

 

Thanks 

All of the above can be useful, but don’t get too hung up on YouTube videos about proper playing technique. You play whatever way works best for you. Many BCers here started off before the internet existed and all we had were a few thin books, probably now out of print, and our eyes and ears. You therefore have it relatively easy, but use it wisely. If you want a teacher, get a proper bass teacher, not a guitarist. Learn how to set up your own instrument, and this is where the internet can be useful, but also confusing. Again, eyes and ears. Good luck, stick around, most don’t bite. 

On 13/10/2023 at 16:17, paddy109 said:

Shirley Bassey of course.

Ok you win. 

I don’t know what the strings are but those silks are blue to my eyes. Hope that helps. 

I don’t have a P bass but here is my experience with the 4 different instruments I do have. Jazz bass has had La Bella 760 FS on since so long I can’t remember. Except at one point last year when I tried a set TI Jazz Flats. And very soon reverted to the La Bellas. I put the TI’s on an Ibanez SR900 with Nordstrand Big Singles and that sounds and plays very nicely. A set of TI’s on an old medium scale Aria TSB 650, not so good. La Bella DTF’s on the other hand quite amazingly thumpy. TI’s on the Stingray 4HH sound and play very nice indeed. 
These are my ears and I’m keeping them, yours may give different results. 

Can’t help with conditioners etc. except what I use on the car seats, probably not what you’re looking for. But I’ve used a leather strap  for many years and I can’t say I’ve noticed a problem like you describe. Is there something special or unusual about the straps?

3 minutes ago, Grahambythesea said:

There is another issue with buying in the US. If it’s new you are not protected in the event of it going wrong by your retail purchase rights, i.e. no guarantee. Had this problem with an iPad bought over there, it died, Apple wouldn’t do anything about it. If bought in U.K. it would have been returnable for 2 years.

The Apple Care warranty is worldwide and covers repair and replacement anywhere on products bought from Apple or an official Apple Retailer. That includes the initial free 12 months. 
Many moons ago I bought a G4 MacBookPro in the Apple Store in New York which developed a fault a few months later back home in the UK. The Apple Store near me fixed for free despite it being a couple of months outside that initial 12 months. 

1 hour ago, BillyBass said:

Is it possible to avoid paying sales tax or get a refund if you are taking the object bought abroad?  Like VAT in this country?  

I did ask that in Manny’s when I bought the Stingray but they wouldn’t oblige   It does depend on the retailer and which state you’re in

Teenage girlfriend of mine I was very close to, who will remain nameless, went on to have a number 1 record and made a couple of really good albums.  We lost touch with each other during that time. A fine actress and singer with a good reputation in the business, she didn’t want the fame and turned down some good opportunities. I have no idea where she is or what she is doing now.  Sometimes you have to kick yourself for not persevering with a relationship. 

11 hours ago, Downunderwonder said:

So let's recap.

 

No graphic designer, check.

No website, check.

 

Anyone want to give these guys actual money?

It is a small freight forwarding company. Records show it’s been in business since 2018, 2 directors. Appears to be profitable although not hugely so. 

I did this and chanced the nothing to declare route and got stopped with a brand new Stingray. Import duty plus VAT plus the fine for even trying meant I didn’t save anything over buying the damn thing in London instead of New York. 

1 hour ago, TheGreek said:

404 failure when I try to log on the website. 

They are on LinkedIn which I hate using. 

It’s not unusual to have a domain name and use it for email without a website. 

Noted thanks. 

Not a bass but I sold my Merc SLK to an elderly gentleman who turned up to collect it with 12k in notes in a Sainsbury’s carrier bag. All good:-)

19 hours ago, Gary Bloomfield said:

Thank you  turned the bass over to begin undoing to see if bad connection  lokked at 9v baterry did the tongue test nothing put new one in up and running thanks again for your time 🫶

Don’t feel bad, it’s a common error with people new to active basses. And those who don’t even know they’ve got an active bass. Don’t leave the lead plugged into the bass when not using it. 

Hastily arranged almost last minute booking at a local sailing club to celebrate a birthday. Although walk ups were allowed in free. Despite a lot of other venues in the town having live music last night we got a reasonable crowd. Small room, no stage but a good sound. I gave the Stingray its first gig despite its initial reluctance to intonate properly, I had the Jazz on standby just in case, but it behaved itself, stayed in tune and sounded great. Free parking right outside the front door always a bonus especially so with the room being upstairs and no lift. Can’t have everything. 
No more gigs until the end of November due to holidays to get some sun before winter comes. 
No pics, we’re not that good looking.