Mykesbass

Sorry for the hijack B5, but I thought you (and other funk/Prince fans) would be interested: http://funkatopia.com/funk-news/a-revolution-reunion-without-prince/ That should be a fine gig!

To my eyes there's probably a very good reason

Nothing to do with me, just flagging this in case any of the restorers on here fancy it! [url="http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/marshall-vba-400-valve-bass-amp-head/91688826"]http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/marshall-vba-400-valve-bass-amp-head/91688826[/url]

[quote name='thunderbird13' timestamp='1321443677' post='1439106'] Actually I should have said - its not the B string that gives me the problem - its A, D and G !! [/quote] our posts crossed - I should add a further caveat - I very rarely venture as high as the G!!

OK, first caveat - I am not, never have been, bever will be a teacher - this is purely how it worked for me - I started off with 5 string concentrating on the fifth position and working on simple stuff like walking bass lines until comfortable effectively transposing stuff. From there I found it fairly straight forward moving down the neck, although I must admit, using open position did take a while longer. This may stem from the fact that I am not very happy playing in the open position in the first place having spent many years as a rhythm guitarist in a Big Band so playing a lot in Bb, Ab and Eb.

[quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1321436131' post='1438995'] I think the moral is, don't buy stings in dribs and drabs, get a full set at a time then there won't be any confusion. [/quote] Agree with this - I had to replace a D string on a gig once - the difference in tone and volume from the new string was so huge and so off putting I changed the rest of the strings in the break.

[quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1321356805' post='1438101'] Me too, posted a thread about this tone recently and am now about to add it to my repertoire. [/quote] [quote name='Len_derby' timestamp='1321357177' post='1438107'] I saw it! It inspired me to 'pick' it up. It's all your fault that my drummer said 'sounds too f****ing Nashville to me'. He is a miserable git though. He makes George Harrison seem like Timmy Mallet. [/quote] Drummers, bless 'em!

[quote name='Len_derby' timestamp='1321356269' post='1438093'] I've just started going the other way! After playing fingerstyle since about 1974 I've just started experimenting playing with a pick. I've always done a bit on guitar too, so (trying to do)the technique isn't new to me. I'm loving that 'clicky' sound with a roll of felt under the strings by the bridge too. I'll give you a wave as our trains pass going in opposite directions! [/quote] Me too, posted a thread about this tone recently and am now about to add it to my repertoire.

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1321217551' post='1436683'] Keep them in their (hard) cases, micro-climates ftw Si [/quote] +1 to this - but I'd add a decent plastic case. I had a customer bring in a Les Paul that had been in his loft (no he wasn't an Ebayer ) for over 20 years. Was the first time in all those years that the case had been opened - one of those big old ugly 80's Gibson plastic jobs. The guitar was immaculate and ebven the strings were fresh. Also, I'm pretty sure it is sudden temperature changes that do the real damage.

IMO it doesn't have to be one of the well known guys doing the job - I know an excellent luthier in East Anglia - he's on the reccomended list here - who would do an exceptional job. Don't think it would be cheaper but certainly a bit quicker (and possibly nearer). PM me if you want contact details. Mike

Free listing this weekend - time for the chancers to try it on perhaps?

What chutzpa - £3,000 for an original work of art by an artist that doesn't come up on a google search! Filed down machine heads on a £999 bass instead of a new set and out of date condoms. And by the looks of teh feedback the more expensive items don't sell!

[quote name='JohnFitzgerald' timestamp='1319362859' post='1412983'] just the way the younger audience will follow the 40 somethings onto the flloor when you're playing young hearts. [/quote] You play "Young Hearts" at weddings? As in "What's the use of sharing this one and only life, ending up as someone's lost and lonely wife" Tell me you don't do "Band of Gold" as well?

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1320845500' post='1432159'] Good call.. love this tune from that gig: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZegjDaDsu9Y[/media] [/quote] That is beautiful WoT - thanks for posting.

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1320842847' post='1432107'] Weather Report - 8.30 [/quote] Hate this album but only because I'm the Schmuck who had tickets for the Hammersmith gig on this tour and forgot to go

Either this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=If6DYi95UYk or Frank Sinatra "One For My Baby" or for personal reasons Paul Simon "It's Been A Long Day"

[quote name='51m0n' timestamp='1320834459' post='1431933'] Amazing and informative, one of the best doc on a recordiong I've seen I think. [/quote] That's pretty much what I was thinking as a layman - nice to hear that someone with your reputation agrees Simon!

Nice "Imagine" documentary on BBC1 last night, based on the making of Bridge Over Troubled Water and the 1969 tour. Decent amount of interview time with Joe Osborn, but most interesting was some of the background information on the production techniques. Well worth catching on the IPlayer.

[quote name='Musky' timestamp='1320602670' post='1428865'] I think the seller means Cornell only made one bass amp [i]model[/i]. [/quote] He's not exactly a mass-manufacturer, and just thought it might be like a lot of luthiers dip their toe in the bass market only to quickly run screaming to the hills! p.s. original comment was firmly tongue in cheek, I'm sure it is an amazing piece of kit which I thought should be shared on here.

How rude of us all - two days and now welcome! So, belated welcome to Basschat Dave! Sounds like some good stuff is going on in your bass playing world.

From someone who usually (quietly) sits in the anti-bass solo camp, that was lovely! Very melodic, very original. Great stuff - I may well be a convert

I know they are highly rated as guitar amps but does the fact he only made one bass amp tell us something?! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-legendary-Valve-Bass-amp-2-cabs-/320788113545?pt=UK_MusicalInstr_Amplifiers_RL&hash=item4ab0762889

[quote name='zero9' timestamp='1320325825' post='1425315'] It might be easier to get your band on 'come dine with me...' (other shows are also available). ;-) Wil [/quote] [quote name='crez5150' timestamp='1320325993' post='1425319'] This.... and Don't tell the Bride.... ;o) [/quote] Or James May's Man Lab - anyone see "Love Fungus"? They were way too tight for a band that claimed they hadn't played together for 10 years.