Mrbigstuff

I’d trust someone who has studied in a renowned workshop over a college any day!

An epiphone Thunderbird. Bought it after seeing The bassist from The Darkness and Cliff Williams playing Gibson equivalents but with the exception of the hard case, everything about it was rubbish.

Have a look at the spec sheets on the Fender website. The B width neck is my preference too and my 2006 MIM model has one.

Just play like Jaco and the guitarist will shorten their solos! 👍

There’s a flamboyant 6 string fretless that has come up on FB today. I don’t play 6 and don’t need another fretless but I’m sure someone would love it. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HK8rWTmbW/?mibextid=wwXIfr

I wouldn’t ask for much in return, just a few thousand vouchers for Andy Baxter’s store 😂

Has to be one of these, it’s just iconic. Not a fan of the other bass specific shape they did though!

Some of the guys I know who tour are so relaxed they could be punched in the face and it not phase them 😂 I lost a few gigs for the opposite approach!

But to be moved by music, you need to connect with it whether through lyrics, arrangement or culturally. If you don’t have any understanding you’re less likely to connect with it. That’s the same for all art or language not just music. I’m not at all more or less intellectual than anyone else on here, but I like funk and some jazz because I’ve learnt elements and I can connect with it. As above your connection could be different.

How are you defining a song or solo as emotion? Is it that it provokes emotion in you? That doesn’t necessarily mean it wasn’t written or played without emotion. Theory (intellect) is just a tool to help you get to ideas quicker or understand the ideas of others (including their emotion at point of writing/ playing).

Listening to music you’re not familiar with is a bit like watching a film in another language. If you cant interpret what’s going on, you’re less likely to enjoy it.

I think there’s some confusion creeping in on the definition of a session musician. My understanding is it has always been someone who is hired to play on a recording at a studio. There are touring guys and TV players that do this too, but not many where it’s their main income.

I did wonder if this would find its way into your hands. It was a good price too!

Forgot about the mono bag! Mine must be 15 years or so old now and has housed many different basses. Most recently my Sire V5.

Puts into perspective how lucky we are to have these luxury items so easy to hand! Still sad that you had to lose the bass in the end.

Must be hell of a bass for you to not have GAS Mr Travis!

Audio technica headphones - must have had think 10 years and hopefully they’ll keep going. I did have to replace the ear pads. Cakewalk Audio Interface hasn’t failed since new in 2009! Fender P bass - bought new 2006 and not going anywhere Straps - was surprised to learn recently some folk get GAS for these! Music stand is probably 15 years old now but still fine. Korg tuner only replaced my old one because I left it in a rehearsal studio or venue

Normally depends on the type of band. If it’s a big function band, big band or theatre work then it’s not uncommon. Less common for a pub band or unsigned artist.

Blimey, not bad for a kitchen! I’ve heard them be Stack knob slab board pre cbs jazz played by Pino expensive 😂

I don’t think your supposed to sit on them like that 😬

Probably different with headless but how do you find the ergonomics between original and flamboyant? I prefer the original shape but flamboyant I expect to balance better?

Low action mostly. Sounded like it could have been a stack knob to my ears as there was more tone on the bottom end than the top.

Yep smaller body and active only. It had a trans red finish with a maple board and was a real stunner!

I bought an American Dlx off eBay for £450 just over 15 years ago! The preamp wasn’t the best so I’m it moved on, but in hindsight I should have just changed it and kept will the bass because it was a beauty to look at!

Telling a bunch of addicts there will be gear available is a bit cruel. My first thought was how good kick drum mics can sound for recording a bass cab. I neither have a drum kit, bass cab or the need for any recording but I still wanted it 😂