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Mikey D

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  1. Any particular style!? I know you have mentioned jazz a bit on here before, so maybe check this guy out [url="http://www.erikfriedlander.com/"]Erik Friedlander[/url], classical/jazz cellist. He has some tunes for both and you can get scores from him, for a fee, but he has a few ones available. On a side note, its a great resource for listings of cello in jazz.
  2. [quote name='Bit-Crusherrr' post='218583' date='Jun 13 2008, 09:48 PM']So then I ask, will any new learning help this? Have any of you ever reached the point where you feel as though you have to stop and think hard? I'm trying to get into the habit of reading about music when I'm not playing it, looking up new techniques, scales, chord passages, but I tend to become lethargic about it all as time goes on. So to you all out there, what have you done to overcome your plateaus and your obstacles? What method of self-teaching worked, or what changes to your solid hour a day improved your playing tenfold?[/quote] I have been there many times. As you say you get frustrated. You need to learn not to (easier said than done) and accept what you can do. It's probably better than most but you are blinded by the fact you feel you should be better. Accept the fact that it is not a competition and it has nothing to do with time. As has been said above, make yourself some achievable goals and work towards them. If you don't make them!? So what, its not the end of the world, frustrating yes, but you aren't going to die (even if you feel like it sometimes). Stop and think why you actually play bass. For me it is because I enjoy improvising. And it wasn't until I stopped and changed my way of thinking that I felt improvement. One book I would recommend is Effortless Mastery by Kenny Werner. He deals with basically everything you have said in your post. You can normally pick it up quite cheap on ebay, or your library may have it.
  3. [quote name='bassjamm' post='216360' date='Jun 10 2008, 06:29 PM']That's interesting mate...mind me asking where that work shop was? I personally quite like Hadrien's playing, he's got it together, although...i don't feel he's quite excelled! I'm in no position to comment to greatly on that though, i guess, like myself...he's still young and inexperienced to a large extent! So i really look forward to seeing him grow as a player and what not![/quote] It was part of the Sligo Jazz Project over in Ireland. This year they have got Reggie Washington teaching. Regarding Hadrian, I don't think I have given him much of my listening time, how knows, maybe I would love his playign if I really checked him out.
  4. [quote name='bassjamm' post='215953' date='Jun 10 2008, 10:04 AM']It was supposed to be Hadrien Feraud doing the tour, but he busted his hand in...not an ideal injury when you play bass really From what Urb was saying when i spoke to him at the Garrison gig, it sounds as though Dominique was on fire, Mike said that he thinks Dominique is at the top of his game right now, that's pretty awesome![/quote] I'm not really into Hadrien's playing, but I really regret not going, it's not often that Dominique is about, I did a week of workshops with Dipiazza last year and his playing totally floored me, one of the most musical players I have witnessed-but all he kept saying was, check out the other guys in Paris, they are the real deal! May have to get over sometime.
  5. [quote name='bassjamm' post='215821' date='Jun 9 2008, 11:08 PM']Did they come before the GWB1?[/quote] After.
  6. So I missed Dominique (Possibly my overall favourite!) aswell as Matt...great! I didn't know he was going to be with Mclaughlin!
  7. [quote name='XB26354' post='215432' date='Jun 9 2008, 01:50 PM']The 1005 has apparently sold literally a handful worldwide since it was released - one has been floating around in the UK for the last year or so but at such a ridiculous price no-one wants to touch it with a bargepole![/quote] You know how much or who was selling it!?
  8. Apart from ear training and theory, you can do some visualization. Basically think of anything you play and see in your mind how you would actually play it. Scale practice is good for example. It is all about your mind teaching your body and not the other way around as you are probably used to.
  9. Didn't somebody on here have a very nice fodera!? Like an AJ presentation model...that has to be the most expensive rrp.
  10. I sent my custom hybrid 8 string to spain and it was fine. All in a hardcase and packaged nicely it cost about £70 with interparcel with insurance for £1400 or something. I always make sure i have a few emails and their contact details and speak with the other person on the phone (A land line if possible) and when going through paypal i get them to send an invoice through first.
  11. Bumparella... Also, I may trade the desk for an ibook/powerbook/macbook/macbookpro...with cash either way depending on what it is! Who knows...someone may have two, or for some crazy reason want to get rid of theirs!
  12. Finally got this bass from Parcelforce...WOW! A few more chips on the bodywork than i was expecting...but it's not about looks is it!? The electronics upgrade has turned this already fine instrument in a BEAST! I'm not sure if it the Nordstrand Dual Coil pickup or Bee Pre is the main contributor, or just a combination of the both, but the output is much higher than the stock electronics. And the tone is lovely and full, and very very quiet in noise terms. When rolling the bass (or any control for that matter) full on, the tone is every usable. Personally I'm not a fan of the setup and strings but that can be easily changed. Just having the extra tone control options on the bass is very nice. I always liked having a very simple volume, tone layout, but the additional features the previous owner has added has only enhanced the sounds you can get out of this bass. The only thing left to do now is buy a pack of Warwick Blacks w/high C and a nice low setup and I'm back in business...I may have to let my Spector go to get another one of these with the same upgrade and replace the fretboard for a fretted one I like it so much! I would definitely recommend this upgrade to anyone with a GWB35 who feels their bass doesn't have enough oomph! Note: I forgot it even had push/pull for passive and for a different mid freq...I'm off to try that now!
  13. [quote name='crez5150' post='207100' date='May 27 2008, 10:30 AM']yeah it was the series 2 xd I was referring too.... I have the series one and was after a series two.... thanks anyway[/quote] No problem. Cheers.
  14. Hi, it is this one: [url="http://www.soundcraft.com/product_sheet.asp?product_id=38"]Spirit 328[/url]. I believe there was only one series of 328, the one they released afterwards was the 328XD (Which was blue). If you are referring to software, it is 1.something, although it can be upgraded no problem to 2. I never did this as the situation was if it's not broke, don't fix it! Unless you mean something else about the series that I don't know.
  15. I'm moving now; so I've decided to sell my recording setup as I don't use it as much as I now have access to a studio when I need it. Everything is in good or great condition and has only been used in a non-smoking environment. [size=4][b]Spirit 328 Digital Mixing Desk[/b][/size] [i]Condition:[/i] Cosmetically Good, everything else excellent and fully functional. [i]RRP:[/i] £3000 or so quite a few years ago... [i]Price:[/i] [s]£700[/s] £650 +Collection (or courier if required) [i]Comments:[/i] Very easy to use automated desk. Some of the best mic pres available on a mixer. Still one of the best digital desks that has been available. It has flying faders which people seem to like! [size=4][b]M-Audio Lightbridge Interface[/b][/size] [i]Condition:[/i] As new with box and 4 additional optical cables. Used twice. [i]RRP:[/i] £260 or something [i]Price:[/i] [s]£200[/s] £190 +p&p [i]Comments:[/i] THE best interface for connecting the 328 to a computer, or other devices that need optical connection. [size=4][b]Electrix Filter Queen[/b][/size] [i]Condition:[/i] Excellent, fully working in box with manual and psu [i]RRP:[/i] ? [i]Price:[/i]SOLD [i]Comments:[/i] This filter is the absolute shiznay!! Great on bass, guitar, keys and drums...SOLD [size=4][b]MOTU Midi Timepiece MTP AV[/b][/size] [i]Condition:[/i] Excellent, fully working in box with manual [i]RRP:[/i] £550 originally, but that was a while ago [i]Price:[/i] [s]£100[/s] £95 +p&p [i]Comments:[/i] It lets you connect lots of midi things to your pc thing or use without a pc and use it on the road with a lot of midi gear [size=4][b]Yamaha G50 + B1D Pickup[/b][/size] Product info: The Yamaha G50 MIDI Guitar Converter is simply the fastest, most precise, and frankly the coolest leap in guitar evolution since the solidbody electric. Used with the G1D Divided Pickup Unit for guitar, or the B1D Divided Pickup Unit for bass, the G50 is much more than a "patch" that lets you sort-of play synthesizers from your chosen instrument. It seamlessly integrates your guitar into the world of MIDI for unprecedented musical freedom and scope. What Do You Need? If you play 6-string electric or steel-string acoustic guitar, you'll need the G1D Divided Pickup Unit; if you play bass (4-,5- or even 6-string), the B1D Divided Pickup Unit. Both pickups provide a number of attachment options that allow optimum installation on a variety of instruments (e.g. you can use special non-marring adhesive pads if you don't want to drill even tiny holes in your precious axe). The B1D can be set up so that you can remove and replace the pickup whenever you like without having to readjust the pickup height. You'll also need the G50 Guitar MIDI Converter - the "brains" of the system - and a MIDI tone generator or synthesizer for sound. Possible systems range from simple to very complex, according to your individual musical requirements. * Memory: 128 * Guitar Setup: Playing Style, Note On Level, Note Off Level, Velocity, Chromatic, Transpose, Pitch Bend Range * External Tone Generator Setup: Program Number, Program Bank MSB, LSB, Volume, Pan, Assignable Control Number 1, 2, Assignable Control Value 1, 2 * Real Time Control: Split, Split Memory 2 Number, Memory Location, Picking Position Control, Picking Front Position Value, Picking Rear Position Value, Touch Control, Touch Sensitivity, Sustain/Hold Pedal * System Setup: Input Gain, MIDI Channel, Tuning Pitch * Other: G1D & B1D Up/Down Button Function Settings (Data Entry, Program Number, Octave Shift) Chromatic Tuner, Demo Program Type (User, MU series, VL70-m, VL 1-m Version 2), MIDI Bulk Receive and Transmit * Operation: Union jack LED x 1, 7 segment LED x 3, Mode LED x 3, Panel Switch x 8, Power Switch * Connections: DIVIDED Input Jack, MONO SYNTH Input Jack, GUITAR DIRECT OUT Jack, MIDI IN/OUT Jack, SUSTAIN/HOLD Jack, DC-IN Jack * Power Supply: KPA3 AC adaptor * Accessory: 13 Pin Cable: 7 m * Dimensions (W x D x H): 482.6 x 201.8 x 44.0 mm (19" x 8" x 1-3/4") * Weight: 2.2 kg (4 lbs., 14 oz.) [i]Condition:[/i] Great except, the on switch is permanently on, fully working. Pickup as far as I'm aware has all the different types to attach to bass. [i]RRP:[/i] Alot at the time [i]Price:[/i] £180 (Price deduced by how much others I have seen go for, and a bit cheaper then) [i]Comments:[/i] Play midi from your electric bass. It really does work well. [size=4][b]ART Coolswitch ABY Pedal[/b][/size] [i]Condition:[/i] Excellent, fully working. [i]RRP:[/i]£28 [i]Price:[/i] Sold on eBay (For much more than I wanted on here-bonus! ) [i]Comments:[/i] 2 become 1! OR 1 become 2! Amazing...Y!? because I don't need it as I use a PJB which has two inputs. I would prefer collection of the items, especially the mixer as it will cost quite a bit. More than welcome for people to come and look at the items, I am based in Birmingham.
  16. [quote name='urb' post='202902' date='May 20 2008, 02:55 PM']Matthew Garrison band - with Tribal Tech keys man Scott Kinsey and drum monster Horatio 'El Negro' Hernandez - play Charlie Wright's International bar in near Old Street tube, Saturday 7 June - will be an amazing gig. Mike[/quote] Arrrgh I think I'm in Ireland!! What a crock of ****! Three of my favourite players, together!
  17. I can't wait to try one of these bad boys... Although, I'm not a fan of the actual look of the amp, including those handles on the front, but you just know it is going to sound mean! 600w at 4ohms and 9" wide * 8" deep * 3" high. Nice.
  18. Hey, [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=11325&hl=spector"]What about something like this?[/url] I've finally decided to take the plunge and get a GWB1 and get it fretted, but its no doubt going to take some serious funds. So prob gonna have to let this go. PM me if your interested.
  19. [b]Today: WORLD MUSIC[/b] 62 varied titles from around the world listed. Lots of of the Rough Guide series which is a great way to check out music from different countries. Also, lots of Colombian Salsa and other great music for bassists to check out. Check it out here:[url="http://search.ebay.co.uk/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZpumpandschnitzel"]My eBay Listings[/url] and/or add me as a [url="http://my.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?AcceptSavedSeller&mode=0&preference=0&sellerid=pumpandschnitzel&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.co.uk%2Fws%2FeBayISAPI.dll%3FViewItem%26item%3D230253861047&ssPageName=STRK:MEFS:ADDVI"]favourite seller[/url] as I will be listing every week as long as I can get to a computer. [b]Next Sunday & the following Sunday: THE MUSIC KNOWN AS JAZZ[/b] Yes, the j,a, double z. I have quite a lot so I doubt I will be able to list it all for one week, it might even be a month of jazz!! I have some pretty special box sets that will be going up and a very large part of the Atlantic Masters/Warners collection to go up. A lot of styles of jazz will be represented-who knows, maybe TBBC might find something he likes!? Bilbo...I know you have been waiting for this one!
  20. [quote name='kevbass' post='200863' date='May 17 2008, 06:35 AM']very tasty, I have considered getting one of these and having it fretted, has anybody on this forum done so before? Did it turn out any good?[/quote] That is my main aim, to have a fretless and fretted one. I have talked with a couple of luthiers and they don't think they will be able to fret the ebonal as they feel the fret wire won't grip properly. The only option would be to remove the fingerboard and replace with a new one. Or keep an eye out for a fretted gwb2 which I have been doing for a very long time now. Or buy a gwb1 with an ebony board and get that fretted.
  21. I absolutely loved my GWB35, as it is (was) the best playing and sounding fretless I had tried. Also the ramp and upper neck access etc made is ideal for my style of playing, but recently I decided to sell it to cover rent etc. It was this or my Spector Rebop5, but I need a fretted bass more for some projects and the fretless was more for my own thing....however(!) when I saw another GWB35 come up on talkbass I had to have it as I decided I couldn't live without my GWB...it only took one week! [attachment=8736:gwb_bass.jpg] [attachment=8737:bass_pre.jpg] I was going to upgrade my GWB before it went, but this was the easy option. Custom nordstrand pickup and bee basses beepre...nice! I should get the bass within the week, so will try and get some sound files or something up to compare a normal gwb35 against it. My landlord is more than likely wondering where my rent for this month is though!
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