Mykesbass

[quote name='TheRev' timestamp='1423783702' post='2689122'] Welcome back to[b] real[/b] bass playing Dave [/quote] Wow, Dave, that is one exceptional answer! I know this is a great forum but you have really gone the extra mile and I am truly grateful. Many, many thanks!

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1423755728' post='2688686'] , my favourite, Musicians Only!! [/quote] Mine too - great publication with all teh details of what everyone played - the internet of its day!!

[quote name='lowlandtrees' timestamp='1423777747' post='2689037'] Solid Air John Martyn..........not to forget Danny T's wonderful bassing [/quote] Ooh, yes!

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1423766533' post='2688850'] Tutor-Jakenewmanbass on this very forum? Bass-I suppose like anything depends what you want to spend? Amplification- some amps work fine, some will need a preamp like a plat pro to even get close to a feedback free sound! I've given up and fitted a mag pickup Go for it [/quote] Thanks Pete - yes, Jake is on my radar but a bit of a hike. Budget - part of the attraction is the excellent things people on here are saying about the Thomann/Strunal and Gedo basses, making it much more realistic. [quote name='Rabbie' timestamp='1423768652' post='2688889'] What budget? There's a cheap Chinese for sale in the forum now. There is also mine which is a professional instrument specifically built for the genres you mention but it may be too expensive for what you want to spend as a starter. Generally speaking, DBs are like shoes: buy cheap, buy twice. [/quote] As above Rabbie - and yes, the Duke is lovely but more than I'd want to spend (and as for the petrol costs.....)!!

[quote name='Beer of the Bass' timestamp='1423746403' post='2688513'] Not liking it is something I can totally understand, and I often find myself flicking between stations when that happens. I think the thing that bothered me is his suggestion that a publicly-funded broadcaster shouldn't be playing anything that's a bit "out". To my mind they should absolutely be playing this stuff, as commercial stations are unlikely to. It's the John Peel approach of flinging it all out there and seeing what sticks, which is a style of broadcasting I approve of. [/quote] Total agreement from me!

I didn't like it at all, and would have switched station if I was listening, however, I'm all for the BBC playing tracks of this nature and feel your friend is very wrong (although entitled to his opinion) and that the track is very valid musically.

My bass playing started 38 years ago with double bass lessons at school. As with many people, guitars and life in general took over, but for the last 8 years I have been playing bass guitar regularly, and had an EUB for a while, but it never felt quite right. Popped into a shop on Tuesday where they had a double bass on display, and thought as this is such a rare occurrence I'll go in and see if I can have a little play. One of my big worries was that a medical condition has weakened my grip, to the extent that I can't play barre chords on guitar anymore, however I found holding down the strings to be remarkably easy and the bass was very comfortable to play. The bass was a budget model (Cremona I believe), and although it played nicely the bridge looked very nasty, and it was incredibly quiet. So now looking for some advice - I'd be playing folk and blues styles, with amplified bands so would need to use a pick-up. Questions are: Do DB's amplify nicely through standard bass amps (I use a Carvin head)? In the shop I was told laminates can be better for pick-ups as they are less resonant (this was despite the shop selling two more expensive solid top and all solid models)? If I was to go for the highly rated on here Thomann or Gedo basses, which model and what strings? Are there any recommended tutors in the Brighton area to refresh my 38 year old technique?! Thanks in advance, Mike

Bob Marley Exodus - probably more associated with hit singles but for me this really works in album form (and hate to say it as a lover of vinyl, actually works even better on CD with no interruption being turned over)!

I'm lucky in that I love Mozart, Led Zeppelin, Weather Report, BB King, Donna Summer, Old Crow Medicine Show, Little Feat etc, etc, just as a quick cross section. I have ended up playing Blues and Dylan as my main two musical outlets but do have a hankering for a bit more folk/bluegrass. So in answer to your question, sort of!

Fantastic news Bilbo - really pleased for you.

When I got my Carvin BX500 (well in budget) I A/B'd it with the Tonehammer and much preferred the Carvin, even without taking the price differential into account. I did see Molan post that they are not going to carry on stocking them at BassGear but worth checking one out if you can.

[quote name='Skybone' timestamp='1423476781' post='2685099'] Make time to eat decent food at least once a day, instead of stuff that's "easy" or cheap. [/quote] This. I tour managed a two week run and ended up with gastritis - wouldn't wish that on anyone. Expensive, but if you can't get to supermarkets make sure you get the occasional healthy meal from motorway services - Waitrose/M&S. Not very rock&roll I know but....

[quote name='lurksalot' timestamp='1423316884' post='2683435'] This month Lurksalittle has gone one better and filmed .........the making of TRAIN... I think it will eventually have a different title, but as a working brief I give you ........ [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJP313RkF3c"]https://www.youtube....h?v=NJP313RkF3c[/url] Ed to confirm , this isnt actually my entry , it is a trailer for it made by Lurksalittle [/quote] [quote name='ras52' timestamp='1423318063' post='2683463'] Not misled, the Wow! was entirely for Lurksalittle's video skillz. Although I'll take special note to lower my expectations anyway [/quote] And another wow - some great talent in the Lurks household (and just a little wicked humour)!!

I've got the baby of the family, the BX500 and love it! Can't imagine how loud the bigger ones must be. Great warm, clean sound, easy to find your right tone and loads of control to tweak from gig to gig.

Whereabouts in Cornwall - I don't have any contact details, but the head of music at Cornwall College nr Penzance is an amazing player and plays in various combos. (Long story why I know this, I have nothing to do with the guy or the area)!!

Many thanks Bill, using the two cab outputs it is for me then.

I played the California Social Club once - in Ipswich!

[quote name='Bill Fitzmaurice' timestamp='1423057247' post='2680082'] Electrically the result is identical. The only advantage to connecting the cabs indepently to the amp is that the current going to the second cab doesn't have to also go through the cord to the first. If your cords are of sufficient gauge that won't matter, but if they're undersized it might. [/quote] Hi Bill, If I can borrow this thread for a moment, if you are using good quality leads does the length make any difference - just thinking the lower cab will need a long lead, whereas if you daisy chain you can use two shorter leads? Thanks, Mike

Beautiful bass but can I suggest this version of the song for the stunning, muted string bass tones: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DuWOMqc9-M"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DuWOMqc9-M[/url]

[quote name='Clarky72' timestamp='1423133237' post='2681092'] Coarse European grass I think. Love how this has turned into a gardening thread already! haha!! [/quote] Sorry Clarky72, yes the bass is stunning!

[quote name='Clarky72' timestamp='1423133072' post='2681086'] I think the pics were taken at Yamaha in Spain. [/quote] Ah, posts crossed, so yes, probably is! (artificial turf)

[quote name='waynepunkdude' timestamp='1423132951' post='2681081'] I'd say, look at the size of his garden. [/quote] Is that artificial turf?

Solo, or bass-centric stuff - nah, not for me... Modern heavy rock styles, ditto.... This? loved it!!!! Amazing track - brilliantly played, excellent production and melodic and musical - oh the joys of an open mind

Possibly get some insight to the more general things that get discussed on here - image being one (including the use of specific basses for that reason), there are probably some crackers Pro/Name bassists could add to the Strange Things People Say To You At Gigs thread. Not sure what value they would be on here on the gear front though, as they are playing in such a different setting from most.