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BC members don't get any better than Carl. Hes a gent and was a pleasure to sell a bass too. Even though it wasn't exactly what he wanted.(a fault of mine) he was courteous and patient. Dont hesitate to deal with this guy. Hes a good egg.

For someone who doesn't read music.!!. This guy is sometimes accused of over playing. My take is when the notes hes playing are this creative I really dont care. As long as the cat can groove. And groove he can. Musical director for Chaka Khan. Some of his fills are soooooo gospel/shout and just magic. I also love that he really emphasises on finger style. Rarely double thumb and slap are used. When he does slap, its just thumb/slap and its used in context and for a certain part. He dwarfs that MTD 6 string. What a fantastic bass player this guy is. a joy to watch and hear IMO.

Well the story starts from my Sei. Some might know that I sold it. To Carlsim on BC who is a total gent and a very cool guy. Said bass was posted too Carl. Carl then got in contact with me. I posted in my advert that the preamp was a a UNI Pre. I meant to say it was a U Retro Deluxe but I advertised it wrong. My fault of course. Well after a few PMs back and forth Carl worked out that it wasn't either. It was actually a J Retro Deluxe. BUT the bell plate when it was fitted was not installed, so I presumed it was a U Retro Deluxe. Confusion much so. Anyway it was a pain in the derrière for Carl because he had paid for a bass that wasn't what he expected. So I sent him some money to get the Preamp that he wanted which he wanted being the UNI pre.lets hope it fits we/he said.But all was cool. John East sent him a Uni pre and bless Carl. He un installed the J Retro and then fitted the Uni pre which he is happy with. Carl after a few PMs sent the preamp direct to John I spoke to John East about this situation through numerous emails and on the phone throughout this situation which he always answered. I then spoke to John about getting a new Jazz bell plate for said J Retro. He said on the phone that he had a plate no probs. Now this is where John East is not just one of the greatest designers of possibly one of the best preamps for a bass on the market, but one of the most easy to get hold of nicest guys and one on one its like talking to your next door neighbour . I spoke to him and he said to send him the preamp, he would give me a free plate from his stock that has a slight blemish, he would then rewire the preamp and fit new knobs.! FOR FREE.!! all I have to do is cover the postage.. I don't really need to add much to this. I dont want want to endorse asking John to give away free stuff, but what a guy and what a gesture. For me first off this is what BC is about . Honesty, communication, and wanting other bass players to be happy with what you have sold them. But really its a big up to John East. What a gentleman..

😂 Not one of my best moments. Lets let it slide down the forum out of sight. Bad day and a few beers.

Superb musicians. Both of them.

I didn't watch it until the end. And I have to admit and feel bad now. !

Yes I'm hating, im usually loving music but this is my pet hate. Drummers like this muppet. Im sure he's a great drummer and maybe doesn't do this for his normal gigs and just keeps it for his YouTube wxnk bank. For a start if anyone starts flinging there drum sticks around their fingers it puts me on edge. Then there is the overplaying. Its like me playing a fill on every bar. If you listen to the original the bass is very subtle but you know its there. The programmed drumming is subtle but you know its there. IMO its a great record. Thats all it needs to let the music and his vocals come through.I understand this is YT and people want to show off, but Ive played with drummers like this and i just stopped playing, because after years of playing you tend get bored of it and just think, here is an ego that I want no part of.

Did i say perfect. Still a little wonky. No big deal ill just put it up for £300 and then haggle for a few months.😆

Thanks Ped, Lurksalot. Perfect.

Am i missing something. Im going to be selling an East J Retro Deluxe preamp. So i want to get an idea of the current price values etc. So... I go to the correct forum and put in the search magnifying glass and type in East J Retro Deluxe. Then it brings up everything from the whole of basschat. Why is this.? Am i doing something wrong.

Put Flat wounds on the Sire. That bass will do anything you want it to do. Its a jazz with a very powerful comprehensive pre, super versatile. Ive had 3 and you can get a really old school tone out of it. Marcus Miller knew this when he had input in designing it.

I meant to post this take. Its a master class in groove playing. .

Just to remind. His playing on this LB track is insanely groovy.

Sold... .Loius Benedetti also. Hes part of what keeps house music with real instruments alive imo.

Dont get me wrong I love contemporary music. But these guys are proper seasoned...Freddie Washington on bass, Boz Scaggs on guitar, Micheal McDonald and Donald Fagen on keys. Micheal's piano intro alone is superb. As is his iconic voice. Met him many years ago. The nicest man you could ever wish to meet. I just love what Donald is playing.!!!!

Cant remember what vid it was that I posted but this is some of the baddest bass playing ive heard. The guy is a monster bass player. This vid is old. I messaged him and he told me that he went to music college and is a reader and plays the piano. But what a feel of a groove this guy has got. And his fills!! 😮 Thanks for resurrecting such a great thread to a great bass player.

sorted thank you.