Badass

Guys a Guitarist friend of mine has just put this up for sale on eBay. A Fender Vintage Reissue 57 Preicision Bass Fiesta Red (1982 Fullerton) It was offered to me a few days ago, but I am not a fender guy. I may go over to his house in the next week to have a play though. Images and sale can be found here: [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180757333599"]http://www.ebay.co.u...em=180757333599[/url]

[quote name='lozbass' timestamp='1321209827' post='1436528'] [b]Badass[/b], thanks too - the electronics on Alembics are mainly filter based - there's a really good explanation of controls at the link below. Take a look at Threads on Series I and II controls. The electronics are very powerful and provide a great deal of flexibility. The bass with the cocobolo top in my photographs is a SII - it's stereo which adds to the complexity - essentially, there's a volume, filter and continuously variable q for each pickup. Anniversary and signature electronics are similar but not quite so variable. [url="http://alembic.com/club/messages/16271/16308.html?1307664475"]http://alembic.com/c...html?1307664475[/url] [/quote] [b]lozbass[/b] Massive thanks for the heads up. I'll be checking that link when I get home.

I love the Alembics shown in this thread. I've always wanted one since learning Stanley Clarke had one. I got his album 'Stanley Clarke' back in 1974, and I was sold. Still saving up I envy you guys.... Slightly off topic...Can Someone tell me why these basses often have so many knobs and switches? I think I've read about some unique filters on Alembics. What are they all for ???

[quote name='RockfordStone' timestamp='1320760994' post='1430937'] in the bottom left there is an icon that says change theme click this and select "basschat" and it will go back [/quote] Ah that's better, thanks !

hehehe not just me then. Thought I'd hit some theme change or something

Yeah let's hope so...

A quote from his gear page:- [quote] While on tour, I use a Boss GT6B for most of my effects. I also use a Boss RC 20XL or a Boss RC50 Loop pedal when I’m touring or doing clinics.[/quote]

This one looks interesting [url="http://www.fishman.com/products/view/fission-bass-powerchord-fx-pedal"]http://www.fishman.c...rchord-fx-pedal[/url] And a first for Fishman [media='']http://vimeo.com/28984579[/media]

And finally, we have an interview with the guy in this months BGM !

Me too, looked everywhere and I cannot see an option to mark 'All read' EDIT: Mark Community Read Bottom left of home page for anyone interested.

Five was the smallest, just out numbering the band by one, and 10,000+ on support gigs, and I had a ball at both extremes. Never really bother by the crowd size, although bigger the better.

Thanks for that review [b]Grand Wazoo[/b]

Take a look here, I find this very useful for the odd sample.... [url="http://www.findsounds.com/"]Findsounds[/url]

For some reason, and incorrectly, I always thought this was a Jeff Beck track. I'd seen him cover it and thought it was his...I now know it's not his. Thanks guys, I love this site !

[b]chris_b[/b] now that a great riff, love the track and I never knew he was on bass.

[b]crez5150[/b] thanks for that. I see they have the DVD for £8 on [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Falling-Between-Live-Toto/dp/B000RLCSH0"]AMAZON.[/url] Think I'll take a punt on this one. Oh and there's nothing wrong with a bit of facial hair, ask Lee [b]Crazykiwi[/b] 1 week? Now that takes so doing.

Anyone know of any DVD / Video I can buy that has Leland Sklar on bass duties. He is one hard dude to track down for such a great talent.

Nice one, checking out a bass player, and I've found a drummer will supreme taste and feel. Cheers guys !

[b]Crazykiwi[/b] thanks for that, never thought to search for an interview

Thanks for the heads up. Some nice stuff for me to take a listen to...That video shows a real tight rhythm section. Abe Laboriel Jr, he related to the great bassist Abe Laboriel?

If i wanted to hear this guy, Leland Skylar, at his best what you recommend? I am interested in his sound over the years, and his best grooves. So what would you advise I listen to from his massive catalogue to hear him at his best?

I was just about to post on this. Yes they are all gone now.

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