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For me it would have to be.... Frank Zappa (circa 1974)

[quote name='skankdelvar' post='607290' date='Sep 24 2009, 12:31 AM']I'd be terrified of blowing my nads off, mid-set.[/quote] Nah, I used to stick it down the back of my trousers near me arse. I think the bass was more worried than me!

I used to have this problem with an old P-bass (wish I still had her...early 80's jap) and to get around the problem I used to use a spare instrument cable,one end tucked into my trousers so it was touching my skin with the other end touching the metal on my amp (held down with some gaffa) sorted!!

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='585545' date='Aug 31 2009, 02:42 AM']Do you mean ultra violet? [/quote] Ultra violent me thinks

[quote name='littleal' post='605565' date='Sep 22 2009, 01:44 PM']£400 For that Some people have all the luck, Good score for a lovely bass [/quote] Thanks, yeah she is lovely. And you're right, I just got lucky. Bought it off Carrie Melbourne who is Mike Oldfields bassist and I don't think money was an issue for her. She just wanted shot of it. Right time, right place I guess. I'm not usually so lucky as I've bought some right dogs in the past!

I get played on a Sunday afternoon funk/soul radio show quite a bit. But my brother is the DJ so does that count?

In fact Zappa was a very good bassist

Scott Thunes (pronounced Toon-es) - Frank Zappa (late 70's early 80's)

Roger Waters - Pink Floyd.

Here's my Corvette Proline 6 fitted with Bartolini pups. paid £400 for it coz it crackles in active mode. Not had it fixed yet but it still sounds great in passive mode. [attachment=33274:24032009_001_.jpg] Maple body and ovangkol neck

[quote name='iamapirate' post='603973' date='Sep 20 2009, 09:34 PM']it was only a matter of time... dunno what you class THAT as...[/quote] This is possibly the best thing I've ever seen! Are they all playing different songs?

I always practice at home/rehearse standing up as this builds the strength needed to gig with a 10lb bass.

[attachment=33211:PIC_0205.JPG] This is me at 3 in the morning in a dark, dank studio desperately trying to get my sh*t together to record.

[quote name='chris_b' post='602743' date='Sep 19 2009, 10:05 AM']Most players "mess up" simple songs because they're thinking about the notes and don't get the groove/feel right. Hence all the bass players that don't like 1,5,1,5 numbers, also I've never heard anyone cover Superstition properly.[/quote] I know what you mean about Superstition, bassists usually follow the clav instead of grooving out on a beefy Eb with the occasional chromatic run. I guff up on Fleetwood Macs' Need Your Love So Bad. I always forget the bridge...But it's only music so no big deal

Chapter 3: [b]A[/b] A is probably the most important note you'll ever play, ever, and can be found on as many as three of the strings. A is a mournful note which is why it's so important in 'cod' blues. I discovered the A by accident one day in the studio. After 8 hours of playing E (see chapter 1) I grabbed the neck of my bass due to burping issues and, hey-presto, the A was born! It would be another six years before I grouped E and A with B (another accidental find, see chapter 7) but that chance discovery set me on a path from which I never strayed. It was the first time since owning a bass that I'd wandered onto the neck with my left hand and my finger got a bit sore but I'm glad I found that beautiful little note. I think of it as Gods note.

[quote name='skankdelvar' post='601670' date='Sep 17 2009, 08:25 PM']I've got a copy somewhere. Here's an extract from the opening chapter:[/quote] Inspired stuff.... I'll have a go at a chapter tomorrow, in fact if everyone did a chapter we'd have a proper book on our hands. Just in time for the christmas market.

[quote name='Pete Academy' post='600647' date='Sep 16 2009, 07:54 PM']Shall I get me coat?[/quote]

My schaller strap lock button on the horn of my Spector has worn away on one side and I find the little flat nut which tightens onto the strap keeps coming loose...but I still swear by them and use 'the cup' method as mentioned by Lorne. My Warwick has recessed strap locks which work fine too. I couldn't think of owning a bass and not having strap locks as when I was younger I had a nasty incident with a Fender when the strap failed.

[quote name='gnasher1993' post='601424' date='Sep 17 2009, 04:25 PM']Whatever it is, I'm happy to keep passing it on. I think that's a great idea. Anybody else fancy a look at it?[/quote] I'll make it happen!

[quote name='bilbo230763' post='601425' date='Sep 17 2009, 04:26 PM']Just make something up on the spot [/quote] scooby-doo whaaaaaaaa dooop dooooody bahh bahhhhhhhhh frump bahh widdy wahhhhhhhhh

I was going to say something really profound but I've lost track of this thread!!!!

[quote name='Kev' post='601407' date='Sep 17 2009, 03:51 PM']how about this becomes another BC library book, rather than someone keeping it??[/quote] Haha, if only it were a real book!...the charity shops would be full of 'em!

[quote name='Low End Bee' post='601387' date='Sep 17 2009, 03:23 PM']That books been my inspiration for years. I particularly like the Chapter on 'D' with the Mandy Smith anecdote.[/quote] A particular favourite of mine too!

[quote name='gnasher1993' post='601345' date='Sep 17 2009, 02:37 PM']I'll take it please? PM me with details.[/quote] You won't be disappointed!

A cracking read with every root note you could possibly ever want to play and more!! Only Fifteen pages long (except the forward by Brian Blessed of course!) Contains such chapters as 'E', 'A', 'C#' and of course 'B'. Also contains a three page explaination of how Bill found those two elusive notes, The 'H flat' and the 'J bitter'.