ARGH

Major what?

[quote name='dood' post='490986' date='May 17 2009, 11:10 PM']Defintely EMG dude ;o) You can see the logo and the pickup shell is 'that EMG shape' too ;o) /geek[/quote]
I aint got my spex on....it'll be the 18v active (why do so many extreme bands use actives...Passive on a 4 is far thicker and nastier) 3 bnd super eq (Ive never touched mine save maybe a bass boost)...

Saw the lad from Choasanct play summat like that last night...seemed ok...

(Steps up to the plate,asbestos suit clad in....)


JIM FLEETING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[url="http://luthiery.co.uk/"]http://luthiery.co.uk/[/url]
Why bother anyone else?......If you have to cross the waters try [url="http://www.aries-basses.com/"]http://www.aries-basses.com/[/url] if you seek the total one off,and never before seen.

Failing that..Get a sh*t hot rig....You can get the Complete Bass art Glockenklang rig for that wedge...
Or get a Jazz,and just mod it.....its your money..dont just hurl it at anyones pocket..think real hard....sleep a month on it.

What Dood is saying....They are either EMG or Barts..but knowing Metal its EMGs in there

Its an ESP/Ltd Bass...and thats the neck P/U...or rather (given the 2 octave neck) a mid P/U...solo'd....a bit of Amp cranked as DI,with maybe a line out for grunt through something...

The strings look as if they are Coated..could be DRs..But Im not a Behemoth fan...How many companies are making 'Black' strings??

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNBixcsaOF0&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNBixcsaOF0...feature=related[/url]
This was one of my Fave Black Metal tones...B-War (Yes his stage name is typical NEKKRO!!) Gibson T-bird or Ricky into a Metalzone.

[quote name='The Bass Doc' post='490518' date='May 17 2009, 01:38 PM']Living in the area where Gordon Sumner grew up I thought I would check the loft for any Sting memorabilia - -

Close - -

I found a wasp's nest.[/quote]What did you do ...run away??

I guess you could call that cowardice.

Played Holloway rd,Londoncestershire...The Gaff.

Turned up REALLY early,it played to our advantage,Only band to get a full soundcheck....asked if the soundguy wanted a line out from the house rig,or the DI..(His eyes lit up).."The Sansamp man..Best thing for Metal"...so 1: nil there...

Soundcheck...

Scott brought the geetar I had Jim modify...Invader P/U...and a set of 12s,it made a big (read--better) difference. Had a half hours worth but was all done in 20 mins,we work fast us northern WMC types...

GIG...

Took the room by the balls and squeezed.....We took the place apart,the sound was phat,I am SOOOOO happy that Larry DiMarzio and Tech 21 exists,the Sansamp did its bit and my sound thundered....Tight,heavy....good..and most of all entertaining.

Aftermath...

Lot of nice words...definite rebookings promised...sow'd the seeds of a fanbase in London....

In short ...JOB DONE!

[quote name='Golchen' post='489536' date='May 16 2009, 08:20 AM'][u]Don't believe the hype[/u]. Most of them just think they are tough in the same way that black metal bands think they are in league with the devil.[/quote]
I refer you to the open few words upon the rest of the statement......

There are a few that are 'For real' but mostly its kids out to shock...

[url="http://www.notreble.com/buzz/2009/05/15/pearl-jam-bassist-mugged-in-atlanta/"]http://www.notreble.com/buzz/2009/05/15/pe...ged-in-atlanta/[/url]

Hello....Good evening and welcome.

[quote name='thisnameistaken' post='487935' date='May 14 2009, 02:28 PM']Actually I've never slagged off anybody for learning about music or being able to read or any other attributes that require commitment and hard work. I only ever turn up when someone makes generalisations that if you don't play prog rock on a 9-string bass then you're a less talented musician and you must by extension hate the people who [i]are[/i] playing prog rock with their giant basses.

I honestly don't mind what other people do with their basses, I don't have to listen to it. The assumption that I'm closed-minded or can't play because I think Wooten's plinky-plonky slap technique sounds like arse does irk me though. Can we not say that something sounds bad if the guy doing it's been on a magazine cover? [/quote]
Ok..so where the f*** have I or anyone said that?

Because you have.....and we did have a whole thread on YOUR generalisation over 'Covers and tribute acts'.

[quote name='thisnameistaken' post='487885' date='May 14 2009, 01:43 PM']Your sarcasm-fu is weak. Focus.[/quote]
Look lad..lets level this here....

Ever since you basically implied that anyone that plays in or works in a covers band is a sh*t person/Musician,anyone with better gear than you is the same (its called hard work,effort,and want)and anyone who makes money whilst playing an instrument in a band is a 'breadhead'......You have bemoaned how everything would be perfect if you found a drummer (in defence,Ive winged for a good month or three,over that I couldnt find a band that needed a Bassist,so you have my sympathy on that front)..Claimed that gig life was SOOO better in the USA,enough,I think or if I recall,for OldGit and Rich* Jakesbass and OuttoplayJazz, to effectively say "Why dont you just f*** off back there then"....Slagged off 'Technical' musicians and those that read notation or generally anyone that might be musically more educated or literate or plain more capable than yourself (the mating call of the lesser spotted jealous bastard IME).

I needled you over Grunge (sorry,if you were a Nirvana fan..peace on earth,I just didnt think or feel it was a mindblowing experience to grow up around a bunch of shower avoiding teens that saw feedback and bad sound as a means of original expression,and then spend a miserable half decade plus over Cobains suicide,comparing him to genius when ....he was not!!!..my opinion) You needled me over 'Elitism' and competition' (music ISNT a competition..its just that some want it to be..I dont,nor have ever1)

To top this you have called me 'Dickless',and 'Unbareable Cock',accused me and a few others about the relation of string number to Penis size (oh how we have not heard THAT one before on here...)....and until this point in posting,Ive not actually done the same....

Sticks and stones fella,but its getting f***ing stupid and childish....

Now you either sort it via PM or you sort it here,its getting tiring,for me,and the others reading the threads,and it isnt putting neither you or me in a great light...it aint a popularity contest,its just a footnote to be a man about stuff and clear the air.









*Brilliant moderation there

(sighs)


Do people need a landing strip?..A floodlit stadium of obviousness??? Another smiley so people (cough..*Mods*..cough...) can actually understand what you write on here...

(Im currantly on a screenwipe marathon..Charlie Brooker is a new god...hense Im in a gittish mood..and thick people can f*** off)

[quote name='BigBeefChief' post='487788' date='May 14 2009, 12:35 PM']I read ARGH's post slightly differently. I think its more a dig at people's attitude than ability.

...and my penis is tiny, but I hate anything above a 4 string. Work that one out.[/quote]
Once again Sean,You are right.

ok..I admit,its not awfully clear...

Its me having a stab at the tiny minded...

[quote name='BassMunkee' post='487729' date='May 14 2009, 11:51 AM']...aaaaannnndddd...?[/quote]
Try again....re-read.

[quote name='BassMunkee' post='487674' date='May 14 2009, 11:02 AM']Hmm...
...#3 - according to whose criteria? Also why is not seeing the point of a bass with more than 4 strings indicative of not being a good musician...?[/quote]
re-read

[quote name='51m0n' post='487677' date='May 14 2009, 11:03 AM']1. Naturally, and when I'm Emporer I will have anyone who suggests otherwise shot at the first opportunity

2. Who says a critique is only valid if given by someone on an equal musical level. Thats nonsense, I am not on an equal musical level to Mozart I'm sure, but I am on an equal human level and therefore feel my appreciation or not of his music allows me to have an opinion on it and comment accordingly

3. My reading sucks, my walking sucks. So what. Its not something particularly at the forefront on the requirements for what I do do well. I groove like a b@stard thanks. Given that I'll comment on anyone's playing as I see fit, if they are too busy, or can't take another opinion then fine they dont have to listen. Frankly I can get what I need from a person's playing, all too often if I get to hear what they have to say about it it loses something for me.[/quote]

I like a man that admits he's sh*t,gobby and proud.....are we related??

[quote name='BigBeefChief' post='487664' date='May 14 2009, 10:58 AM']So that's what Ali Campbell is up to these days.[/quote]
Ali....NOOOO you inbred....it was Morrissey

[quote name='51m0n' post='487652' date='May 14 2009, 10:33 AM']1,Just to let you know, if I didn't think much of someones playing and had the opportunity to talk to them, and they asked, I would see no reason to lie,I would say what it was I didn't like to the best of my ability, since they were kind enough to ask.

2,I am absolutely ENTITLED to pass comment, unless we are suddenly living in some other place where I don't have even the most basic freedom of speech and expression. Any suggestion otherwise is absurd.

3,If pros don't want to hear or ask what people here think they don't have to come here. If they do, then they should be aware that people have every right to politely state their opinions. If they don't like that idea, that's fine too, as long as they don't come here.[/quote]
1,Then you are a good person and you are allowed a stay of execution.......

2,Of course...My statement was madness,But how many here are capable of critique on an equal musical level???

3,They dont,but who can blame them? A quantity of people on here..are..not....very..good..musicians...(said at risk)....dont read/wont read types..The 'I cant see the point in 5/6/+ string Basstuned instruments...The sort that if these 'better' musicians attempt to give a hand too,would just end up being unable to see the aid being handed too them...

I think there's a lot to be learnt from and for all,me included.

Last night i was shown a great tip on 'Cleaning' with WD40...and 'Bore oil' is THE BEST for Ebony & Rosewood fingerboards.

This whole type of thread has been going for ages...The Trads hate 'technical' players for having ability...they either dont have or dont need.."Its a bass,play BASS" type of response...

The Technicals hurl laud the man and defend him to the bone,because he is really...very very very good.

Thing is this..Its solo Bassplaying.....what it says on the tin...There isnt anything else to discuss,apart from tastes,and then it becomes bitchy mindless arguing.

For the record....I like some,I dislike others..I dont mind Vic,Trip's amazing,Carbonne,Baudin,Manring is awesome.....Lawson does not do it for me.

BUT.....Fact is this,They can PLAY Bassguitar,and PLAY Bassguitar a shitload better than all of us...they also solo too....they are nice guys as well...good people first,good musicians to boot.

To be even more honest....

None of us..and that includes EVERYONE,is even fit to even pass comment on their playing,because most of you wouldnt have the balls to actually say it to their faces,nor have the intellect capable of explaining why you dont like it beyond "I think its sh*t.."

And you wonder why 'Pros' dont come on here......

We dont deserve the attention.

Manring Loves that vid

John Entwistle -Who's next (The Who) ROCK
Tom Angelripper-Persecution mania (Sodom) Thrash/Death
Roger Patterson-Piece of time (Atheist) Thrash/Death
Mick Karn-Tin drum (Japan) Proto New Romo
Percy Jones-Apollo,soundtracks & soundscapes (Brian Eno & Daniel Lanois) Ambient
Steve Digiorgio-Individual thought patterns (Death) Death metal
Terry 'Geezer' Butler-Master of reality (Black Sabbath) Heavy Metal

[quote name='Kongo' post='486549' date='May 13 2009, 01:16 AM']Can be a bit tough keeping 6-strings from ringing out due to harmonics everytime you lift off a string.
Think playing a root, 5th, octave, maj 7th (10th) along 4-strings.
Left hand plays root and maj 7th (10th) and right hand plays the 5th and octave. Run that up and down and you'll soon get annoying harmonics ringing out, begging to be muted only to find you just muted it on a harmonic and set yet more off...ARGH! Indeed lol!

Too much energy and concentration lost.
Then add 2 more strings......I think the Michael Angelo string damper would be good on a bass...even though I dislike the player that mute is a great idea.[/quote]
well I play 6s and dont have issues...The 9s a bit of an entertainment,but practice makes a learned one....

You just have to be aware of what strings you are NOT using....

Just be really aware of left/hand technique,and string muting isnt that much of a problem,Ive tried the scrunchie idea and didnt like it....
Sock under the bridge is a good thing though.

[quote name='lowdown' post='485678' date='May 12 2009, 10:13 AM']If you are strapped for cash because you are unemployed,
What about approaching a teacher and asking if they do concession days?
I know of a few [top teachers]who devote one day a week to concession days.
Children, jobless etc.


Garry[/quote]
+1

Nice distracting thread this.