Marvin

Andy Fraser's line in Songs of Yesterday, re-ignited my wish to pick up the bass again. Before that the major reason I played bass was because it was the only slot left. I really wanted to play guitar, oh the shame of it.

Great array of different sounds. And gives plenty of food for thought. Liked the rosewoods a lot. I like that riff, i might pinch it for jamming purposes only of course. Good clips of the band via 'see my basses'. Do you always play with no socks on? If so perhaps you should consider 'branding' yourself WoT the Barefoot Bassist.

I've always sought a deep warm mellow tone, may be slightly dub. Over Christmas this has changed radically. I've started playing near the bridge and developing a sharp attacking and with more treble tone. (a result of getting an fx box). So virtually overnight my whole sound has changed a lot. And I like it. It's probably the tone I've been looking for for ages and not realised that I was looking in the wrong place.

[quote name='ViaceslavSvedov' post='707786' date='Jan 10 2010, 03:53 PM']To be precise, that was the Middle East mode called "Ahava Raba". This is obviously a difference ... in my language, we call "oriental" not only what came from Japan, China or India for example, but also the all things, that concerns to Israel, Egypt, Turkey or Greece. [/quote] Hope I didn't offend you. Thanks for the explanation, I'm now a slightly less cultural and musical idiot. Watched the clips again and am even more impressed. Absolutely fantastic playing. Feel free to post some more. Cheers

[quote name='Linus27' post='707693' date='Jan 10 2010, 02:22 PM']He's actually been playing this bass and the Streamer on the latest 360 world tour along with a lot of promotion shows like The Brits so its certainly being used, along with his Streamer. As for his playing, having worked with one of U2's producers, I can tell you that Adam is a very good player. Maybe not the most technical but he is though of as one of the most solid tight bass players around. He certainly keeps the bottom end holding together.[/quote] Sorry just being predictable. I don't actually mind his playing, it's alright. In fact you hear other bassists lauded for their playing and I find myself thinking it doesn't sound any different to Adam Clayton. That is, if it is him playing. Live U2 have an awful lot underneath those stages. Drummer mate of mine maintains that Larry Mullen is very limited, and doubts he could do all of U2's output! U2 do give the impression they are there to support the Bono world band wagon.

[quote name='Wolverinebass' post='707651' date='Jan 10 2010, 01:46 PM']I bet Clayton will barely use it.[/quote] Some say he can't play, so that might be a safe bet! But I would never say such a thing, it was just a rumour I heard

Looks like they got the popcorn in and been watching Spinal Tap, before coming up with that.

[quote name='silddx' post='706882' date='Jan 9 2010, 06:45 PM']You do realise this is Prosebass's new model? [/quote] That's why I'm not voting or saying anything

Not really a Bass shop, Soundpad in Barnstaple (n.devon). very off the beaten. Quite competitive on price, used to have a rep for being expensive. Very good so far - but I'll tell you if they fall down if the replacement battery compartment box, for my Ibby, doesn't turn up in the next 10 days! Fingers crossed Used Gear4Music a couple of times and had good experiences, so far. Never really had the cash to buy loads of gear so never really had an awful experience so far.

[quote name='thisnameistaken' post='701740' date='Jan 5 2010, 03:39 PM']Yeah I'm always picking those up off my garden, bloody kids, there's a bin on the corner they could be putting their unwanted piano parts into.[/quote] [quote name='silddx' post='702646' date='Jan 6 2010, 11:42 AM'][/quote] Had me laughing as well. Don't buy a pedal just yet. The posts about technique are well worth listening to. (if listening to a written post isn't a contradiction). If you buy a pedal you will spend more time fiddling with it than playing, like I've done for the past few weeks. It's a distraction. Spending vast quantities of time on Basschat is not a distraction, that's educational.

[quote name='Mykesbass' post='706318' date='Jan 9 2010, 09:47 AM']Of course there's the other musicians (oops, sorry, you said drummer) prejudices - I didn't get a gig because I didn't have a traditional Fender![/quote] Their loss. Seems a little extreme though, not to get a gig because you don't have a particular bass. Very odd. I really like my Ibby and the strap (mainly because the kids got it for me). I point blank refuse to not play any genre that tickles me fancy.

That is nothing to be ashamed of Clarky. Although I've just been if informed by the wife that that would probably get me kicked out of bed just as quick as if I were to break wind.

Drummer I know said my Ibby was very hard rock/metal, and couldn't really see it fitting with some genres. Looks even more metal now, since I put a new strap on it [attachment=39650:_GS60_Tr...___Black.jpeg]

All turned a little sour. Friday night is takeout night. Mine's a curry.

[quote name='SteveK' post='703883' date='Jan 7 2010, 10:19 AM']Okay, no sniggering though [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tr3Usn3mFgI"]Embarrassing clip[/url][/quote] I'm not sniggering at someone who's achieved more than me. Good hip swinging.

[quote name='Geek99' post='705385' date='Jan 8 2010, 12:48 PM']Try [url="http://www.haax.se/basspatches/manualsite/index.php?unit=B2"]http://www.haax.se/basspatches/manualsite/index.php?unit=B2[/url][/quote] Cheers, now bookmarked.

I was roundly told off when I got my Ibby home. I placed it in the dinning room, and all through dinner I was found staring at it. I probably spend more time looking at my bass than I do playing it. Sad loser? yes I am.

I read and very occasionally respond to the posts of agoulding on BassChat. He being the brother of Ellie Goulding. To those outside the bass world agoulding is my best friend

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='704986' date='Jan 7 2010, 11:30 PM']Y'know, I'm not entirely sure.... I think he likes you, though.[/quote] Cheers, give him a pat on the head from me

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='704975' date='Jan 7 2010, 11:21 PM']Along with what;s already been said, it's strongly tied to groove, feel and dynamics, too.[/quote] Indeed. Please don't think I'm being rude, but the Camel, any particular reason or just fancied a change. Deep apologies for going way off topic.

You gotta start somewhere. And it depends what you do with the blues. I always end up playing a shuffle beat which p1sses the drummer I jam with off because he can't do shuffle very well - which I've always thought was odd.

[quote]I totally dig "Sub Dub" on my POD X3 LIVE. I think this a top idea for a thread and not silly at all. It's something I've always wanted to know without realising smile.gif[/quote] Thanks for that. Much appreciated. I've been noodling with mine most of the Christmas and new year (and this week as I'm on leave). Some of the presets I will probably never use, but the two I've picked out really do stand out for me. I know some regard these units as unnecessary, but they are incredibly versatile. Tonight for example, Bass, little box, headphones and I'm practising, brilliant. Did some scales and arpeggios and treated myself at the end with some heavy distortion and metal style beat from the 'drum machine', for some out and out hardcore style. Well pleased. Then all the other stuff, DI , USB interface and so on.

[quote name='Sarah5string' post='704712' date='Jan 7 2010, 08:22 PM']as is Christopher wolst.... wolsen... wolsethen..... uh this guy. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7la0SndoCI"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7la0SndoCI[/url][/quote] I've only recently got into Muse, I'd stupidly written them off previously as Radiohead rip off merchant's (I can be a monumental idiot). I don't know if he's over or underrated but Chris Wolstenholme has really changed the way I regard changing sound and tone of bass. I like his playing I like what he does, although I wish he didn't have to make it look so effortless. When I first read the OP's first comments, I thought John Taylor underrated bass player? he's boll0cks. But then I realised I have never actually listened to his playing so couldn't possibly come to such a ridiculous conclusion. As for the Wooten's of this world - massively talented. His solo projects do little for me though. I respect what he has done for bass, but I don't like the music he plays. So as to whether he or someone like Miller or Clarke are overrated I shall sit on my fence and say I don't know. Someone who I think is always overlooked and overshadow by others of his time is Andy Fraser from Free. I started listening to Free earlier this year just as I picked up the bass again and really enjoy his laid back slightly funky playing. He does though somewhat get overshadowed by the likes of John Paul Jones, Entwhistle and Jack Bruce.

I recently got a zoom b2.1u. Running through the factory preset's there are the lovely through to the strange. My personal faves are A3 auto wah. Great for a funky sound. and A5 Miller's Crossing. Emulates Marcus Miller's slap sound through a SWR amp For twiddling at home, great fun. As there are other similar pedals out there anyone else got any favourites?

[quote name='Hot Tub' post='703308' date='Jan 6 2010, 07:20 PM']bluesparky - Many thanks! Much appreciated![/quote] +1 cheers [quote name='99ster' post='703622' date='Jan 6 2010, 10:53 PM']That is superb! Thanks for posting...[/quote] another +1. Love that man's playing.