Marvin

Welcome to the world of basschat .

[quote name='Pete Academy' post='759310' date='Feb 27 2010, 06:28 PM'][attachment=43709:sleep_bass.jpg][/quote] WAKEY WAKEY!

A very short list. Westone Spectrum II. - truly awful, the mate I sold it to is still trying to get me to by it back after over 10 years. Hohner B2A. - defretted. Really good bass, didn't realise it at the time and sold it for way too little Ibanez SR300 - my weapon now. Brilliant.

I applaude you for your honesty. Having seen the clip you posted on Youtube, playing a Frank Zappa number (assume it was a Thunes line), and thinking ' my word he's tasty, and the bass playing isn't bad either', it's courageous to say 'you know sometimes I f@ck it up, even after playing for a fair few years'. Also it shows you're not arrogant enough to ignore what others say to you. You've recently been praised for your playing on the Kit Richardson material so are regarded as a fine player by fellow Basschatters. So for someone like yourself to say I screwed up a bit and could do with practising some more, will be encouraging to lesser players. Well alright then, me. I played between the ages of 17 and 21 and then sold my gear. When I 'played' it was all short, simple riffs. Not too much stretching all the riffs stayed within comfortable little boxes on the fretboard. Very old style punk and Pixies inspired stuff. I'm now 37 and last year bought a new bass. I get incredibly frustrated with myself for not being able to play simple stuff. But I am lazy and don't practice enough or the right things. I'd rather try and play a track I like, which more often than not is too complicated for the stage I am at. When I say lazy, I should like to clarify I do have 3 kids, a full time inconvenience (sorry job) and a list of jobs to complete the house that makes me weep. However, if I were to spend as much time practising as I do on here I'd be giving Wooten a run for his money. Cheers, you're a top geezer. Also agree with the others, don't beat yourself up over it. Disclaimer: apologies if this makes no sense and sounds a load of sh!t.

[quote name='Doddy' post='759121' date='Feb 27 2010, 02:17 PM']As I've said before,I don't think that consciously avoiding looking at the 'board is a good idea-you are really just limiting yourself. As you play more you will naturally become more aware of the 'board and stop looking at it as much-it comes with familiarity. Everyone looks as the 'board at times. Purposely looking away is just another variable that you don't need.[/quote] Doddy wins, hands down.

You think we may have chosen unwisely?

Excellent. Must be true from the other thread. Maple for looks, rosewood for playing A good choice, you won't be disappointed

[quote name='Christophano' post='758168' date='Feb 26 2010, 01:19 PM']Hi there! I have noticed a few other people on here that have joined from the south west too.... Maybe it's because theres nothing else to do but to watch porn and play bass down here.[/quote] Indeed.

Crickey there seems to be an a sudden influx of bassy types from the South West joining. Welcome, you'll be glad you've joined, although it may interrupt your practising. I'm from just up the road in North Devon Cheers and enjoy.

[quote name='Deep Thought' post='757453' date='Feb 25 2010, 07:14 PM']Dunnee listen to 'ee. 'Ee's from over the bleddy bridge, be buggered. [/quote] I love the 'bleddy'. I used to know a lovely maid from S'nozzle.

That is truly bizarre Nigel. My regrets. Selling my B2A and Peavey amp 10 years ago for a ridiculously low price. But I was skint and needed the money and I didn't know it's true value - there was no basschat back then. Also not being able or ever having had a lesson. The result is my playing is frustratingly poor, to the point I sometimes just think I shouldn't bother.

Still sounds like something an English degree student might use, or a certain brand of incontinence pant

Now I don't want to get all pedantic but across the border here in D'bun I would need to correct you [quote name='Deep Thought' post='756764' date='Feb 25 2010, 09:19 AM']Welcome from S'nozzle, boy.[/quote] Boy would be bu'y, whereby one pronounces all 3 letters especially the y as in yu. [quote name='Hubster' post='756984' date='Feb 25 2010, 12:44 PM']cheers moi 'andsome...nice to see someone local (ish) [/quote] cheers moi ' andsome. Tut tut moi is French surely. Over here it would be cheers me 'andzome. Your appalling grammar aside 'us be plaized to zee 'ee' Did I see you post that you are studying in Plymouth? Uni per chance? Does the Student Union still look like a blinged version of Macdonalds?

[quote name='skankdelvar' post='757331' date='Feb 25 2010, 05:29 PM']Here's How: [list=1] [*]Move along side wall of venue until level with the front of the stage. Turn through 90 degrees [*]Raise your hand and wave, as if to someone across the room [*]Proceed smartly across the front of the stage, continuing to wave. [*]Keep your head pointed forwards at all times while [i]swivelling your eyes [/i]to track the gear. Moving your head is the mark of the hobbyist. [*]If someone on stage notices you, ignore them. If challenged, produce a card bearing the following words: [/list] [font="Courier New"]"I cannot speak. Barbary pirates cut out my tongue. Can I have a go on your bass, mate?"[/font][/quote] I can't stop laughing

[quote name='skankdelvar' post='757251' date='Feb 25 2010, 04:30 PM']Ah, yes, my favoured approach. The old 'Gear-Cruise'. Subtle, yet entirely effective.[/quote] Brilliant imagery. I've tried this approach but on occasion failed miserably.

Rather embarrassingly I've only ever played a Maple neck on a guitar. So for looks mainly a maple, but from my limited experience I prefer the feel of rosewood when playing

[quote name='Hubster' post='756372' date='Feb 24 2010, 07:19 PM']Hi all... Complete newbie to the bass and nice to find a forum where I can find out a bit of info!! I used to play drums many moons ago and sat down one day when my brother taught me a bassline to play just so he could practice his guitar...loved it!! that was about 16 years ago and I finally have got round to getting a bass look forward to chatting to anyone and everyone...but please excuse me if I [b]come out with some dumb questions[/b].. [/quote] That's actually my job Welcome to basschat, it's treasure trove of knowledge. Not me but a lot of the other members are the fountains of knowledge.

Not abass player? It's alright we won't tell the mods. Welcome!

Dashed again. You're 250 miles and about 4 1/2 hours too far away. Best of luck with your search.

Agree that it's probably not used much in mainstream. However, alternative and the likes of metal probably used more than is often assumed. In the right place it does its job

Welcome to basschat. If you're looking for advice on anything bass related this is definitely the place. It's a great place with some truly talented and helpful folk. Enjoy, I know I do.

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[quote name='jakesbass' post='750942' date='Feb 19 2010, 02:45 PM']Hi Marvin, sorry for the delay, only just noticed this... I usually say that i will try to hook up with long distance folk when I have a gig their way but I don't get down your way too often, although I gave Silverfoxnik a lesson recently and he is convinced it could be done with Skype so I will look into that and let you know the results and see if you think that would suit. Jake[/quote] This time I'll apologise for not getting back to you . Unfortunately North Devon doesn't attract much of anything, well maybe apart from retired business folk and former civil servants these days. If you do happen to do a gig around the Barnstaple area flag it up. I'd definitely do my best to come along. It's not often we see Noam Chomsky reading bass players in this neck of the woods. I would be interested to know what the results of your investigation of Skype lessons come up with and then maybe discuss afterwards. Thanks for your reply Jake. cheers Rich

Drummers, handling proper instruments should be reported the appropriate authorities as soon as. There's definitely one drummer who will never be going anywhere near my bass. Calls himself my mate, he's a ...........

[quote name='witterth' post='755413' date='Feb 23 2010, 08:17 PM']Tell you what Pete Academey, Isn't that"Steely Dan" of band name legend? who's is the one on top? yours or Walters? [/quote]