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  1. greghagger
    Glad you sorted it @Geek99
  2. greghagger
    Hi @geek99 it’s in the description under the YouTube video. You have to view the video in YouTube rather than the embedded version. I think you click the YouTube icon in the video. let me know if you have any problems and I’ll send it to you.
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    That’s a great example of a a descending Blues scale @Velarian I’ll be using that as an example in future lessons! cheers
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    Whenever I transcribe and analyse an iconic bass line, I look for common patterns that might be there, and there's one particular scale that I see being utilised time and time again. This scale is the Blues scale. There are in fact two Blues scales and knowing both of them gives you many options for creating your own bass lines, riffs and fills. Find out more in my latest Greg's Bass Shed video lesson. Click the link at the bottom of this email to view the lesson. The lesson PDF contains the scales and fret diagrams from the lesson so be sure to pick that up from the video description. Have fun with this one. https://youtu.be/YGB1AjtYa-Q
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    Good photo! The bass looks amazing. I bet it has a great tone?
  6. greghagger
    Ok good to know.
  7. greghagger
    Sounds great @spyder does the impedance switch with the same way with the new pickup?
  8. greghagger
    Fully pimped! That’s a beautiful finish too. How’s the Mama pickup?
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    Fingers crossed! 😀
  10. greghagger
    Great, I’ll check that out.
  11. greghagger
    That’s good to know. I’d love to hear how you get on with the new strings.
  12. greghagger
    I only asked as the current strings which have rusted up a little on the bridge are a little lighter. Don’t know what they are but they have light green thread so guessing Fender strings. But I’ll like to replace with a better set.
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    Cheers @acidbass, I’ve also used it to track some Jazz backing tracks for my new course. I didn’t expect to use it for Jazz until I got it and then that tone made so much sense for Jazz. I’m liking the 250 setting, also with the tone rolled off and I’m thinking La Bella’s for replacement strings. I usually go for 45 - 105 on my P-basses but was considering going lighter for this bass. What do you reckon?
  14. greghagger
    Fantastic @Grahambythesea great to hear some history about this bass that I didn’t know. I agree, I think the variable impedance does a lot for this bass. It kinda looked to me like it might be a little light tone-wise but it’s certainly not!
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    This is great info @neepheid thanks so much, looks great.
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    Wow, you like them that much. Not surprised though! Hope you manage to keep this one!
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    Thanks @grayn just found out tonight that some people change the location of the strap nut to on the horn. I might do that as it will feel more ‘normal’ that way.
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    Looks great @Len_derby luckily mine came with a case. I don’t think I’ll have much luck finding a soft case though!
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    I recently got my hands on a Jack Casady Epiphone Hollowbody, it sounds great and is actually a pretty versatile instrument. It’s got a old-school thumping tone to it and sound good played fingerstyle or with a pick. I've been in the market for a hollowbody for ages and up to now I haven't found one that feels comfortable to play. But with its 34" scale fretboard, this one feels nice under the fingers and is a keeper. I've put together a short review video where you can hear what this bass sounds like and what features it has. I’d love to hear if you've got a hollowbody bass and what you think of this one. Or if you've been thinking about getting a hollowbody bass, what else you've tried out. https://youtu.be/t9ONW4dRw-M
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    Really great choices there @iconic The Positive Force track has the classic ‘Carwash octave pattern’.
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    Same here. it’s surprising the amount of bassists I see who have never thought about articulation though. But I get that just playing the right notes is the challenge initially.
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    https://youtu.be/n_QTUeyKYpQ Isn't She Lovely is a classic Stevie Wonder song which has a fantastic bass line that is challenging and full of gems. But did you know that the original bass line was recorded on bass synth by Stevie himself? Some of the fills are tricky to play on bass because they fall under the fingers more easily on keyboard but they are well worth trying to learn and you can get a lot out of studying this bass line. I've made a video lesson starting with a simplified bass line which will work for the whole song. I then go on to show you some of the extra awesome fills and licks in the bass line. There is something in this lesson for everyone, no matter what level you are at. You'll find the simplified version and full transcription in a free PDF booklet which you can download by clicking the link in the YouTube video description. I've got to say that this was a fun one to transcribe! I’d love to hear what your favourite Stevie Wonder bass line is and how do you get on with playing it?
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    Playing octave patterns can be challenging on the bass guitar because of string skipping and the speed at which you often have to play them. You've probably heard octaves grooves in loads of Disco tunes and these bass patterns are often the most recognisable part of the song. But as well as Disco, mastering octaves is so important for playing in many other styles of music. In my latest lesson I show you the correct techniques to use with your fretting and plucking hands to play different octave patterns. I also show you five classic Disco octave patterns in the video. Let me know your favourite Disco bass line and I’ll look into making a lesson on it.
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    Thanks! Yes I find that up to a certain level, a lot of players just don’t think about articulation. It really does make all the difference.
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    If you want to groove on your bass, lock in with your fellow band mates and cut through the mix then you need to be thinking about how you're articulating on your bass. This involves thinking about note lengths and how you're combining your left and right hand techniques. Focusing on these can make the difference between your bass lines sounding sloppy or sounding rhythmic and tight. In my latest Youtube lesson I show you how to work on your articulation with a bass groove that I've written specifically for this video. You can pick up a free transcription of the bass groove under the video.
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