Pete Academy

[quote name='RhysP' post='587869' date='Sep 2 2009, 07:54 PM']With regard to carbon Fibre Steinbergers being "fragile" - I once used one as a cricket bat & it didn't even go out of tune. The mate I borrowed it off went apeshit when he caught us...... As someone else has said, you may chip one, but you'll never break one.[/quote] I can promise anyone, this bass is unbreakable.

Just thought I'd post something about the original Steinberger experience. I discovered the bass at a trade show around 1982. It was on a Rotosound stand, as that company was producing the double ball-end strings for it. There was an immense buzz about it. I had a play and instantly thought 'I have to have one!' I wasn't too concerned about the sound - it was more the way it looked. I ordered one ( I was in the trade) and waited patiently for it to arrive. At that time the basses were coming into the UK at about 6 at a time, and they were getting snapped up straight away. Status Quo and Sting were among the customers. I ordered mine through the Bass Centre and was told it would be at the Frankfurt Music Show. A friend of mine, who worked fopr Ohm Industries, offered to collect it from that show. He turned up on the Bass Centre stand and took it. Not long after, a representative of Tears For Fears turned up, asking for the bass. The bass my man took was ordered for that band. Oh well, my man got in there first. I gigged it throughout most of the 80s, and changed the single tone pot for an EMG bass/treble boost. I can happily say it's a lovely and clean sound, great slap tone, and balances and plays beautifully. I still have it.

[quote name='lowdown' post='587235' date='Sep 2 2009, 10:09 AM']If You are talking about Randy Jackson. He is more than the guy from American Idol... (As musician) •Jean-Luc Ponty, Civilized Evil, 1980. •Jean-Luc Ponty, Mystical Adventures, 1982. •Bobby McFerrin, Bobby McFerrin, 1982. •Jean-Luc Ponty, Individual Choice, 1983. •Journey, Frontiers, 1983. •Whitney Houston, Whitney Houston, 1985. •Aretha Franklin, Who's Zoomin' Who?, 1985. •Eddie Money, Can't Hold Back, 1986. •Journey, Raised on Radio, 1986. •Aretha Franklin, Aretha, 1986. •Kenny G, Duotones, 1986. •Whitney Houston, Whitney, 1987. •Michael Bolton, Hunger, 1987. •Bob Dylan, Down in the Groove, 1988. •Madonna, Like a Prayer, 1989. •Bob Dylan, Under the Red Sky, 1990. •Celine Dion, Unison, 1990. •Elton John, To Be Continued, 1990. •Michael Bolton, Time, Love & Tenderness, 1991. •Cher, Love Hurts, 1991. •Michael Bolton, Timeless: The Classics, 1992. •Mariah Carey, MTV Unplugged, 1992. •Bruce Springsteen, Human Touch, 1992. •Bruce Springsteen, Lucky Town, 1992. •Tracy Chapman, Matters of the Heart, 1992. •Mariah Carey, Merry Christmas, 1994. •Aretha Franklin, Greatest Hits 1980-1994, 1994. •Kenny G, Miracles: The Holiday Album, 1994. •Dionne Farris, Wild Seed--Wild Flower, 1995. •Bon Jovi, These Days, 1995. •Tracy Chapman, Collection, 2001. •Various Artists, American Idol: Greatest Moments, 2002. •Kelly Clarkson, Thankful, 2003. (As producer) •Trisha Covington, (with Marc Nelson, Kyle West) Slow Down, 1995. •Truth About Cats & Dogs soundtrack, 1996. •First Wives Club soundtrack, 1996. •Rahsaan Patterson, (co-producer) Love in Stereo, 1999. (As producer and musician) •Eddie Money, Right Here, 1991. •Richard Marx, Flesh & Bone, 1997. •Gladys Knight, At Last, 2000. •Jesse Powell, JP, 2001. (As producer) •Trisha Covington, (with Marc Nelson, Kyle West) Slow Down, 1995. •Truth About Cats & Dogs soundtrack, 1996. •First Wives Club soundtrack, 1996. •Rahsaan Patterson, (co-producer) Love in Stereo, 1999. (As producer and musician) •Eddie Money, Right Here, 1991. •Richard Marx, Flesh & Bone, 1997. •Gladys Knight, At Last, 2000. •Jesse Powell, JP, 2001. Great Bassist, knows how to groove. Sorry i cant help with the strings, but i am curious about them to. Garry[/quote] Not forgetting his bass DVD, of course.

[quote name='rb4001' post='587104' date='Sep 2 2009, 06:21 AM']I just saw one of these Alembic 20th anniversary basses at the Guitar Center in Hollywood today. They were selling it for 5500. I was curious as to if this was considered a good price.[/quote] Is that dollars?

I have a 1983 L2. I'm thinking about selling it.

[quote name='bumnote' post='586859' date='Sep 1 2009, 08:30 PM']Jim Rodford, also played with the kinks, currently playing with the zombies[/quote] Beat me to it!

I haven't seen then video but I think it may have been Jim Rodford. He used to write for Beat Instrumental and whenever he reviewed something he would always say something like: '...and I employed my thumb technique' or similar.

In my never-ending search for the perfect bass string I wondered if anyone had tried the Dean Markley Alchemy ones, endorsed by the guy from American Idol?

[quote name='richrips' post='586149' date='Aug 31 2009, 11:03 PM']What day and where? sounds sweet as! cheers, rich and this is my idea of basstopia.... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgrOD4PZzuY"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgrOD4PZzuY[/url] and this [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64OcpQC25V4"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64OcpQC25V4[/url] (think my mind usually blows around 1m37) and this [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxKBnR_8LIM"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxKBnR_8LIM[/url] and this (in fact is this the best live performance of any song ever by any band?) [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T92py7wxcD4"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T92py7wxcD4[/url] and maybe this (prefer the studio version...) [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0edgQvX_MI"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0edgQvX_MI[/url] and of course this... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deP3olcStJs"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deP3olcStJs[/url] hell this too! [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KI2INBQVpwk"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KI2INBQVpwk[/url] and where would the world be without this? [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qj0KeBxLy9Y"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qj0KeBxLy9Y[/url] And i'd feel guilty for ever if this was left out... (from 2m18 you should probably be sitting comfortably...) [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3VMV4Tk8Lw"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3VMV4Tk8Lw[/url] and any way back to my original point which was something to do with... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ys6ZOT_eCdM"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ys6ZOT_eCdM[/url] mais bien sur aussi.... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-n-jZJhpT4"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-n-jZJhpT4[/url] um i have to go and play bass now.... ENJOY! Comments welcome....[/quote] Excellent choices!

Bubinga should know these. The David Bendeth track is a great line to play.

Another couple of old school classics: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROM3KTo_7UU&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROM3KTo_7UU...feature=related[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INSW12-771o"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INSW12-771o[/url]

[quote name='molan' post='585803' date='Aug 31 2009, 03:19 PM']The fast slap part in Car Wash [/quote] That's trickier than it sounds.

Bought my Roscoe from him - his first sale of one. My emails and phone calls prior to the sale were dealt with in a friendly and efficient way. Highly recommended...and a thoroughly nice chap, too

I was having the same problem. I know people will say play softer, but that doesn't help when you're used to playing a certain way. I hate compression, but I've settled on a Boss LMB3 limiter set quite low. Does the trick for me.

Nearly Dan will be appearing at The Sage Gateshead this coming Saturday 5 September. Onstage 8pm. Tickets £13.50. 0191 443 4661 www.thesagegateshead.org

[quote name='lowdown' post='584931' date='Aug 30 2009, 08:20 AM']Great Stuff.. Another band from that period was this lot. T-Connection Garry[/quote] We play 'Do What You Wanna Do' in a funk band.

Why not try the new Ashdown one? Haven't tried it, but my mate has and says it works a treat.

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeeOPR8bxac"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeeOPR8bxac[/url]

[quote name='Mokl' post='584745' date='Aug 29 2009, 08:26 PM']This is my favourite Fatback Track [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoCl3UkF_Kg"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoCl3UkF_Kg[/url] Some of this stuff is pure gold![/quote] The same few notes, but what a groove!!!

[quote name='bubinga5' post='584698' date='Aug 29 2009, 07:31 PM']Pete i think you have said before..we have the same taste in music...fantastic Fatback band tune!! good call Pete.......do you like "Change". first time i ever heard Luther Vandross was from change.. This is also what i live for...Maze...for me the best groove band of the 70's 80's Frankie B, is a master..check this out..groove central this band, very underated but up there with EWF easy.... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YG3_oS1ixM&feature=PlayList&p=F4B63E206E1B1DB1&index=10"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YG3_oS1ixM...B1&index=10[/url][/quote] This is a great song. There was a post on here a few weeks' ago where someone suggested funk basslines. It's not as easy as that. Like any form of music, you have to immerse yourself in it to play it properly.

[quote name='bubinga5' post='584715' date='Aug 29 2009, 07:50 PM']Just wanted to add this..i sh*t you not..for me the best disco funk groove song ive ever heard..the wonderfull Gwen Mcrae... for me it doesnt get any better than this.. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFprQKnvmwA"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFprQKnvmwA[/url] i love Gwen in more ways than one..foxy lady, awsome music..great solid bass playing.[/quote] Great track! Old school was my bass upbringing.

[quote name='YouMa' post='584723' date='Aug 29 2009, 07:59 PM']I prefer rarer stuff i collect 70s disco vinyl i have some french stuff which is very rare bands like cortex,which is french jazz funk from the 70s,i have a good album by a band called aquarian dream,the best producers at the time apart form rogers/edwards has got to be the mizell bros,they did some great stuff with donald byrd.[/quote] I forget the Aquarium Dream track but it was one of my faves of all time. I have the 12" single and wore it out playing to it.

I have a Masters Degree in funk.

This is 'Wicki Wacki' by the Fatback Band. Apologies to those already familiar with it, but it's an amazing bass part, and the way it's locked with the drums is incredible. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxwzjyDFSh8"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxwzjyDFSh8[/url]