Mikey D

I don’t tend to think about it now but when starting out Patitucci heavily influenced how I play so did consciously do the floating thumb thing. In between I was checking out a lot of Gary Willis and his 2 hand positions for muting with one being side of hand and the other with fingers when playing through the string. I now predominantly play 3/4 fingers including thumb so mute a bit with side of hand. All that said the left hand still plays a big part in taming other strings. 

2 other ways to check out if you’re u want to see options is Evan Marian sort of curls his ring and pinkie in and under strings. Think Damian Erskine does a bit of this too. The other is a bit like I mentioned above using side of hand but this is to get a more initial metic sound rather than playing cleaner and Kaveh Rastegar has a video of him playing a Stevie tune like that. 

The one thing that lockdown has done if anything is it has got me playing bass and recording again for the first time in like 10 or more years. Had good intentions of doing more frequently but at least I’ve got a few up. Some more to come hopefully.

A couple of my favourites:

Incognito-Talkin’ Loud (Randy Hope-Taylor)

Paul Simon-The Boy In The Bubble (Bakithi Kumalo)

Jamming along to Drummer JRose on Instagram in a Paul Jackson Style

I’m looking for a 5 string short scale. In a perfect world I’d get a Fodera Mini MG but no way to justify that much. Ideally around the £1000 mark but I wonder if I should try one of these and maybe upgrade pickups as options seem limited at best. 

Lovely. I'm on the hunt for my original blue trb 6 but if that doesn't come up I'd consider this.

Lapsed basschatter here getting back into it and wondered where to share this stuff and get links to other peoples' youtubes and instagrams.  The General Discussion thread said here...so here are 3 things I recorded over the past week or 2.

e.g.

Instagram: My 1st Bass Challenge Playalong on Instagram - I haven't publicly shared or recorded myself playing for about 12 years or so and this seemed a fun place to start.

Instagram:  Talkin' Loud - Incognito (Randy Hope-Taylor) Playalong - Coming out of bass hiberation this was the first full length playalong I did sight reading one of my favourite lines ever from when I first really got into bass.

Youtube: The Boy In The Bubble Bass Playalong - Most recent and trying to up my production values a bit  any tips appreciated.

I had hoped to do one every couple of days but maybe one a week is a better target.

All feedback appreciated.

Mike

Then I will head that way..many thanks.

Hi

Lapsed basschatter here getting back into it and wondering where is best to share content you're creating on this forum? Is there a thread with people's instagrams or YouTubes?

e.g.

Youtube: The Boy In The Bubble Bass Playalong

Instagram: My 1st Bass Challenge Playalong on Instagram

Instagram:  Talkin' Loud - Incognito (Randy Hope-Taylor) Playalong

The title should give an idea but I'm finally looking for a new combo. In the past 20 or so years I've had Trace Elliot BLX150, Mesa Walkabout Scout and PJ Suitcase and 4b extension. Currently own nothing.

After a recent bass purchase (piezo only Bolin NS5) which has now become my sole bass I need to consider the input impedance. 

No preferences but I like the 2*10 or 1*12 form factor. 

Any ideas? Would also consider preamp/buffer like Sunday Driver which seems to have good reviews to solve part of the impedance problem. 

20 hours ago, owen said:

The piezo sound to rule them all.

You're both not wrong. I spent some time balancing the potentiometers last night as the G and C were so quiet. But now it's all how I like I can't get over the how good the sound is. My GWB with Nordstrand sounded so good in a modern way but I'm now at least 1% closer to sounding like Steve Swallow.

Now I just need my 'perfect' combo to pair with it.

8 minutes ago, Paul S said:

Can't help flesh out any detail but so glad it seems to have landed into the lap of someone who is going to do this fantastic bass some justice.   

Whilst I had hold of the baton I had it refretted and, I believe, improved for that.  Still far too nice for me, though.

If this was still fretless I'd have not given it a second thought as I'm sorted for that. So definitely a good call. My wife however might not have same feelings...

As many others have since the dawn of time I've been on the search for 'my perfect' bass for quite a while.

I've been on this site forever but not really been active for years although I've looking for a fretted GWB to pair with my upgraded fretless GWB35 for what feels like forever so came to post in the wanted thread a request for one (along with a Promethean P5110). I thought I'd have a peek to see what's out there and this bass was listed.

It culminated in a few thoughts/realisations:

1. I've always liked the idea of a singlecut but don't like many singlecut designs, and I'm not affording a Fodera anytime soon.

2. I've always loved Steve Swallows piezo sound

3. I've always been really drawn to the Bolin headstock since I first saw it on this very site.

4. It feels like I'm never finding a bloody fretted GWB.

So I did a bit of research and ended up picking up this bass today. Best bit was on the call with Brian last night to talk details "it's got this bit of wood with it that I have no idea what it is". With the defret and refret that I found had happened to it I thought maybe a neck shim or something...even better than that, turns out a previous owner had a ramp made for it.

So here I am with 'my perfect' bass, restrung E-C, quick setup with the ramp attached (wasn't sure whether to go in centre or by bridge but for now this suites my playing position). Not the GWB fretted I expected to end up with but on initial impressions think something much better. And the Piezos...wow.

As for the internetting...I've done some more today and found quite a few owners on here. If anyone else has any information on how it got from being built in the US over 10 years ago to today I would be really interested to hear.

Past owners:

Lastrega: ??
Bassmachine (thanks for the ramp!: ?? - Jan/Feb 2016
Pluckedout: Feb 2016 - Feb 2017 (defretted)
PaulS: Feb 2017 - Q4 2018 (refretted)
Sunfish: Q4 2018 - Apr 2019
MikeyD: Apr 2019 - ?

Just bought an NS5 Bolin bass from Brian. 

Exactly as described, drove halfway to meet and of course an exchange of bass stories.

I'm very happy with purchase and glad he didn't throw away 'the bit of wood'

 It's here. Number 4 of 300 (not 500).  And of course 1994, I got it for my 14th birthday when I wanted to play from Chappells music in Milton Keynes when I couldn't play a thing.

Needs a setup, has a few scratchplate screws missing and some new strings wouldn't go amiss. I'll likely upgrade the pickups at some point too. It's still great to play, very comfortable and fast neck. Can confirm its heavy, but that solid feeling translates throughout. Man I've missed this bass. It's no Moollon but easier to get another bass into the house by gifting than purchase

Excuse the stickers from old band, they'll be coming off imminently.

On 16/07/2009 at 20:42, silentbob said:

Does anybody remember a version of the Encore P-Bass released about thirteen years ago which featured a natural wood body, gold hardware, and (i think) a red tortoiseshell pickguard. I'm pretty sure they were a limited run of about 500. I do remember reading a review of one in a bass magazine from around that time and i've tried searching the net ect, but can't find any info. I'd really like to track one down as this was the first bass i ever owned, and even though it was an Encore, i loved it to bits. Does anybody has any info on one, or a copy of the magazine review? Cheers, Rob

Blast from the past. Funnily enough when I bought my 2nd bass (blue Yamaha TRB6 - Japanese built,which I let go many years later and regret, that is the one I want back and frequently search online for) I gave this to my niece. Maybe 15 years ago?! It's been gathering dust so they've just said they are bringing it back to me today. Can't wait to give it a play for old times sake as I've been solely fretless (GWB35) for past 6 years or so.

Anyone know what issue of bassist that review was in?

I've just been treated to one of these by myself (via wife) as an anniversary gift.

I don't play live much anymore so main goal was to have something I could practise through with headphones and bonus can have audio through usb.

Will be trying it out over next few nights and will comment then and maybe try and get a video or two as well.

Shame the tone central isn't live yet.though.

Really interested to see these in more detail: https://www.instagram.com/p/BPa83Hbh1-m/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BPa89SFh55B/

A couple of pics of TE from NAMM

As it's a bit niche, just incase you don't hear from anyone, I found the following resources helpful when I worked more on my synth bass (I've always played keys/piano, but wanted to learn a few more specifics as you say):

These Thor demystified articles are excellent in basic explanation of synthesis. Ideally you'll have Thor via reason, or if you have an iPad I thoroughly recommend the Thor synth on there. That's my synth bass setup with an oxygen 25 key controller. Although all the information applies to synths generally:
http://www.propellerheads.se/substance/discovering-reason/index.cfm?article=part19&fuseaction=get_article

Also, check out my synth bass playlist, some great stuff on there ('baby be mine' and 'show me what you got in particular'):

http://www.youtube.com/user/funkyniblet

I just put on the 100-80-60-40-20 set of warwicks and the nut was fine. I suppose the E has a little room to move when forcing it, but it doesn't budge when playing. Had to setup the truss rod and bridge saddles, but nut was fine.

A bit niche I suppose, but I've used Warwick Black Label [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/warwick_40310_ml_black_label.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/warwick_40310_ml_black_label.htm[/url] High C set for years on my Ibanez GWB35…I'm looking for alternatives out there, currently:.
[list]
[*]Fodera "Matt Garrison"
[*]GHS Bass Boomers
[*]La Bella Nickel Plated (Standard or Custom Light)
[/list]

Suggestions of other alternatives to check out or comments on how you found the above (Or similar for standard 4/5/6 strings)?

I like a sound/strings without too much "top" and quite a warm sound with pronounced mid.

Thanks Matt!

Bobthedog, thanks for your message, I'll give you a call tomorrow.

I'm based in Central Milton Keynes if that isn't too far 'North'. Feel free to send me a DM if you have any questions about lessons.

Edit: Actually, just looked at your profile…sounds like it isn't too far and I'm seeing you on Wednesday!

Anything with Gene Perez!

[url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/154871-gene-perez-master-groove-playing/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/154871-gene-perez-master-groove-playing/[/url]

Cheers, very aware of Sharay. Any new/unsung-type guys you know!?

I couldn't see a recent thread on gospel bassists..

I've recently been made aware of Thaddeus Johnson (@TJmusic21 on twitter) and think he's great. Big modern sound and great grooving chops. Any other newer gospel guys out there worth checking out?

A video with Thaddeus including some nice fills about 2 minutes in:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdbTxQDJRTo

Yep, my bad…amended notes in post to make it clear.

I'd like to see the Clifford Brown transcription!