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[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1390218081' post='2342616'] JD seems to be standing infront of Ampegs most of the time, but I don't know if that's what were hearing. In his live shows he seems to be using an Ampeg cab with a GK 800RB. ....and there's more....... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Mk7XuB25hOk"]http://www.youtube.c...d&v=Mk7XuB25hOk.[/url] [/quote] Might be biased but I think those are Aggie 112s, on top of good ol' fashioned good time grooves, naturally! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bm7DwRrKxQM

[quote name='BigBeatNut' timestamp='1390062563' post='2341079'] You may want to listen to [url="https://soundcloud.com/vulfpeck/tone-chaat-joe-dart"]THIS[/url] . Interview with the bassist, focussing on gear. [/quote] Thanks for this! Waded through this for breakfast. Not sure what was lumpier, the porridge or the conversation. To conclude, MIM Jazz, 70s style Seymours, Badass, dead 45-105 rotos. Basslines bass? Flats Squier Classic vibe, flats Cheap, cheerful. No hint on amplification or recording techniques, although I'm pretty certain in recent live vids it looks like he's using a certain 2 112 rig of an alphabetically premium New York manufacturing location.

[quote name='Bloodaxe' timestamp='1389817292' post='2338326'] I always assumed that this was the original: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMxyE9nuXy4[/media] But apparently not. As luck would have it, I do have what seems a pretty accurate script for the Erma Franklin version - dots only though. [url="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/8453031/Piece%20Of%20My%20Heart%20-%20Erma%20Franklin.pdf"]https://dl.dropboxus...%20Franklin.pdf[/url] Pete. [/quote] You've got to love Basschat, a cracking transcription and a great version of a tune I've known and loved for years but I've never heard. Nice one!!

[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1389437504' post='2334097'] Excellent idea. My favorite cab ' tone' comes from the Aguilar DB212/DB112. If you can get close to that tone in a lighter smaller box it would be amazing! [/quote] Ditto, but make it a 412!

You're spot on with where the handle is, and there's no need to worry, they are super study. Only one though, although you could fit another if you really wanted to take a drill to your new cab! I carry mine two handed anyway, being bit of a racing snake myself. The cabs are small enough to easily get another hand round. Up to you with regards to the tweeter, doesn't sound like you've got that long a wait. Personally I'd have the tweeter one first only so I could have it should I require. Mine's hardly dialled in at all, but you might want a more top end tone. Very jealous with regards to the DB750 in your possession. My number 1 source of GAS!

[quote name='grahamd' timestamp='1389193534' post='2331150'] This isolated bass track shows how in the pocket his phrasing really is… jeez… [/quote] My bass is now being used for firewood, that feel cannot be be learnt.

The LM Tube does not do grind/overdrive/ distortion at all without clipping playing some part. It does do vintagey warmth well, and mine has been ultra reliable too, but the presence of a valve does not even give you a sniff of any tonal heat at all!

Anybody know a) what his single humbucker bass is and how he gets that hot fat sound please? Their top tune in my book... My First Car, complete with the grandest cowbell solo ever!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUyuGjLy4BQ

[quote name='BobVbass' timestamp='1264683727' post='727508'] Absolutley forst class and inspired playing in Abba's tunes - I learnt many for a functions band I was in and was so surprised I hadn't noticed how great the lines were. Other surprises - Kenny Loggins - Footloose - cracking bassline (sounds like a synth to me) but great laugh and (preparing to be shot) Alan Lancaster's stuff for early quo <bang> really great solid and unusual in places [/quote] Footloose- Nathan East. Right, back on topic...!

How do you narrow it down? At this precise moment... Any of the James Brown drummers- you choose! Steve Gorman (Black Crowes) Ringo (would always figure)

Enjoyed breakfast. Just lost it.

You're more than welcome to try out my rig if you wish. Very similar solution- LM Tube, 500W version and two Aggie DB112s. The cabs aren't particularly light but the size is ok and they certainly have some heft for a small rig. They do colour the sound but hey. this is a personality led art form!

Grunt, snort, heavy breathe, swear. bounce up and down, stamp foot, gurn, bite lip. Just in the groove, y'know!!!

Music made by session players is lifeless and not proper music. You should listen to Stax and Motown and Zeppelin. Not exactly joined up thinking.

Have gigged and sessioned one bass for 13 years now, despite the constant GAS after joining here! However, I only use a fretted. In your shoes, I'd stick with two.

Just had a very eye opening revelation as to how good Pino is. A few years back I did a session for a private client, a songwriter that had made some cash in property and wanted to hear his songs given the full studio treatment. I knew the producer that was being used and got the call. I did my thing, gave it a good go, came away thinking the guy was polite, happy with the job I'd done and paid up but he wasn't bouncing off the ceiling. Well he can't have been because he got Pino to do it instead, apparently it took him half an hour and everybody loves it! Lesson learnt! http://vimeo.com/58208348

I always get mic'd and DI'd, just to give the engineer options. He uses the DI straight out the back of the Mark Bass I use, and takes it post EQ too! The most valuable piece of kit to me is just broken in strings, intonation's better than old strings.

Great letter, and I loved the record. Starts with Serve the Servants, later goes from Tourettes to All Apologies. The sound of Sixth Form.

Probably a well known fact by this community but I'll reiterate it anyway! Macca owns Bill Black's famous white binding bass.

[quote name='dub_junkie' timestamp='1379941589' post='2218454'] My silver flake L-2000 [url="http://s152.photobucket.com/user/dub_junkie/media/G%20and%20L%20L-2000%20silver%20flake/20130923_110551_zps41f3853e.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s152.photobucket.com/user/dub_junkie/media/G%20and%20L%20L-2000%20silver%20flake/20130923_110524_zps203e9ad0.jpg.html"][/url] [/quote]That's the style, love it!

A student of mine has a M2000, sounds great, the bridge pickup in particular. The neck is very playable and I've been very impressed with the build quality too. Tributes have the same pickups but the cheaper electronics do affect the ultimate punch and strength tonally compared to the USA models to my ears. Second hand American examples are the bargain of the century, in fact, I never quite understand why people would want to sell theirs! My ASAT is an absolute rock, I use it for everything from Ceilidhs and Pit work to balls to the wall rock and roll. I only use two sounds, active always on, everything full up, bass boost on, just toggle between neck and both pickups. Why you don't see more people playing the L2/500 series in particular (I understand a tele body is not to everyones taste) is beyond me. That's right, I'm a dyed in the wool G&L fanboi!

It's the biggest cliche in the world but- learn your scales and arpeggios. Not only are you learning the fingerboard, improving your dexterity and stamina, your ear will be becoming accustomed to the various intervals, especially if you make a point of thinking what they are before you start the exercise. Also, practising hearing the chord changes will really accelerate your learning of new tunes and your ability to memorise them. This means recognising chord I and mainly IV and V before learning the less frequently used ones. Going back to the blues is really useful, it has a tried and fully exploited chord pattern, but if you get into the jazzy versions afterwards you'll track the variations and your ear will spot the chord IIs and VIs etc much more easily.

Most at home playing Soul or Rock. When I try to slap it feels like I'm committing GBH. I imagine, I hasten to add.

Time to join in. Band head honcho posted this of a gig on Monday, quite pleased with it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dj70BuBk8Rw&feature=c4-overview&list=UU6GHrLKTYkrU5N6IqCUY9ow