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    Ibanez AGB-200?

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    I had the AGB-140 very briefly a couple of years ago, briefly as in 3days or so, i took it back.

    To me it seemed massive....i mean really really long, if i was to purchase either of these two again i'd go for the short scale one. I also got a weird kinda hum from the 140's pickup, and thats a problem when the electronics on these basses are really hard to get to....no control cavities, just the f-holes.

    I'm all for hollow basses for sure, but i didn't like the 140

    Good luck
    Si

    session playing

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by Sibob

    Theres a few different views on this! I've seen interviews with big session players who say "If i write the bass line, i want a writing credit. Justin Meldal-Johnsen actually covers his views on writing credits in his seminar over at www.bassplayer.tv
    The musicians union will have guidelines on this.

    Certainly at the level it sounds like they're at it would be prudent to secure a fee before you play anything. Saying that "I'm signed" doesn't really hold much weight nowadays, unless you know theres a decent amount of money and marketing machine behind the artist. I'm signed in Japan, but i wouldn't offer you a royalty lol.

    Good Luck mate

    Si

    Tutor In High Wycombe (South Bucks) Available

    in Tutors Available

    Posted

    Hey all, just wanted to put this out on BassTalk seeing as i've been doing it a while.

    I offer Bass Guitar lessons catered for your individual needs at very competative prices in the High Wycombe (South Bucks) area. Give me a message and we'll sort something out. Beginners to Intermediate.

    Cheers, see you soon

    Simon

    First Signs Of Frost recordings

    in Recording

    Posted

    If you wanna take a trip to www.myspace.com/firstsignsoffrost and have a listen to a couple of tracks, i'd love to hear peoples comments!

    The first two tracks are me playing (from our new 5 track EP 'THE LOST CAUSE'), the last two are from the old EP recorded 3 years ago......that isn't me.....before my time :)

    Listen on decent speakers/headphones please

    Cheers
    Si

    p.s.
    If you're a glutton for audio punishment, also take a listen to my solo type meanderings, link in my signature

    Bass Institute London

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I've got friends who have done VocalTech, Bass Tech, Guitartech & the drummer in my band came away with 'Best Drummer' for the degree course at Drumtech. Strangely i haven't really spoken at length with my basstech friend about it, but both my Drummer and my vocaltech friend have both said that they wouldn't necessarily recommend it to everyone. My drummer said that they don't really teach you how to play as such, just afford a more focused environment and a fair few contacts! So a lot of the work is down to self-motivation.

    Both my drummer and vocaltech friend have said that going for an open day is essential and both recommended the Diploma over the degree course!.

    Cool, good luck

    SI

    What would you do?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    +1 for the above post

    +1 for if you get a job put the money in an account for uni!!!!

    And perhaps just spend the time playing and practicing, maybe a part time job instead of a 'life-killer'.
    What kinda gigs are you doing to warrant a 1000watt head???? Not many people do gigs that need that, thats like stadium onstage volume lol.

    Si

    South East Bash

    in Events

    Posted

    Am definitely interested in a 'southern' bash. Anywhere in or around london, or in Bucks! I'd say Essex is fine as well because it gives an excuse to see my parents, but again, am so busy that it might not be so practical!

    Cool

    Si

    70's Fenders

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by Sibob

    Its probably been said before, but Marcus Miller seems to be happy with his '77 jazz bass!

    I played an amazing '72 recently, beautiful instrument, sounded awesome with loadsa character, tight neck pocket etc. Needed a slight setup and the (original) nut was a bit buzzy, but just beautiful. If i had £2500 cash i woulda snapped it up. Probably priced over the odds for what people think a '72 is worth, but i loved it, and with vintage stuff u just can't shop about, if thats the one, thats what u pay!!!
    That same day i tried a '66 Jazz (albeit a refinished one), and it was sh*t IMHO, wouldn't have payed £500 for it, so i think its a lot to do with the player as well!

    Might try and pickup an '83, my birth year, and see how it ages lol.

    Si

    Top five.

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Just to clarify Kumalo's bass break in 'You Can Call Me Al'... The first half is him, the 2nd half is reversed.
    He plays it in full on the GraceLand Live DVD.

    Sweeeeet player!

    Si

    Smoking Ban in Ireland / Scotland

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by Sibob

    Just thought I'd lend my thoughts on the matter.

    As a non-smoker I'm definitely all for the smoking ban in the UK, cannot wait.

    As a player, like it has been numerous times before, my clothes, hair and gear will no longer stink to high heaven. Like a few people I'm generally against 'censorships' and 'bans' and the adopted tag 'nanny state', but thats because I'm pro choice! My choice not to smoke is taken away from me when i choose to enter a pub or any public place and cannot avoid breathing in probably as much smoke as the smokers themselves. Something has to give, and since its easier to stop smoking inside public places then it is to stop the smoke entering my lungs in a smokey pub, we have the ban. I'm perfectly happy with standing outside with friends who smoke as long as theres a bit of a breeze :huh:.

    With regards to 'Non-smoking areas' in restaurants etc pre-ban...... does nobody else see them as completely r-tarded?, if your sitting at a table right on the boundary of a smoking area, with it drifting over, how can that be the no-smoking area?????? Never got that!

    Dwindling numbers don't really bother me either, playing to a few less punters is fine by me if it isn't having a negative effect on my health, if smokers don't want to watch live entertainment thats their [b]choice[/b] :huh:.

    My personal experience is based on my nan dying from a combination of mouth and throat cancer caused directly from smoking. No-one else in my immediate family, and a large percentage of my extended family, smokes. I predict my parents will go to more gigs after 1st July too :)

    I just had a thought actually about something Stewblack said earlier, "non-smokers drink less". Now being addicted to smoking is the same as being addicted to anything, if you have an addictive personality, its gonna happen. I wonder what percentage of alcoholics are also smokers.............hmmmmmmmmmmmm...........google here i come!

    Now, as with everyone else, don't wanna piss anyone off, just my thoughts :huh:

    Cheers

    Si

    Top five.

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by Sibob

    Richard Bona (Fodera, Fender, Bassworks, others)
    Justin Meldal Johnson (Fender, anything old)
    Lincoln Anderson (Fender, Warwick)
    Ryan Martini (Warwick)
    Janek Gwizdala (Fodera)

    twas a toss up between Janek and Jaco, i love Jaco, but i've seen Janek live so that kinda edged it for now

    Si

    p.s.
    just a lil edit for the interesting "what they use" post below

    Your bands tuning?

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by Sibob

    Functions Band - E,A,D,G (although we did once experiment with down a half-step, but only to see if the singer noticed :) ) Tis my Jazz Bass.

    First Signs Of Frost
    - Older Tunes D,A,D,G (before i joined, we still play a couple of them though, so i have my Corvette $$ in D)
    - Newer Tunes C,F,Bb,Eb (since i've joined, Basically drop C standard). My 'ThingRay' is setup for this, with Newtone Strings she sounds awesome!.


    Si

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