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    So I've got a nice fretless bass, and to protect the board I fitted it with TI flats. I had TI flats before and liked the lower tension compared to other flats. But on my P bass I have a similar aged set of Rotosound flats and they have so much more colour in tone than the TI's. Are there any other options that would have less tension that the Rotosound's, but still wouldn't mark the board, and have plenty of tone? I've heard of half-wounds and tape-wounds but never tried them. What's everyones experience?
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    For a few years rhythm was the weakest part of my playing, until a tutor showed me counting the subdivisions using “1e+a”. After a lot of work and repetition, my rhythmic pulse is now stronger than my harmonic knowledge. I don’t think anyone is not cut out for music, you just need the right tutor and to be inspired to play. Learning to read music is also a big part of learning rhythm.
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    Great coverage. He did a masterclass in 2009 in my first term at ACM and he was pretty similar to how he was here, although I think he might have been touring with VV Brown at that point. It's funny that during the masterclass I went to, he knew nothing about gear and was very bullish in his persona, a stark contrast to what we see in the YT vlog. Funnily enough these days, I find myself caring less about gear and more about transcribing and improvisation, so I wish his vlog covered more what he said in he masterclass as I'd appreciate it more now. Did you record any others? I wish it was something I had done, there were masterclasses from Ruphus Philpot, Laurence Cottle, and Gary Willis, all where I only remember bits.
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    Even on a fretted bass you should be placing your fingers just behind the fret, not in-between, to eliminate any potential buzz. It's the same on a fretless, play on the line and it's slightly sharp.
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    For the reason of closure, I thought I'd say I don't get anymore issues from this after practising a little bit a day for a week. Thanks for the advice all.
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    I think I've narrowed the issue down to not getting enough contact with the bottom of the finger on the G string, to to successfully play the root and the tenth with one finger. Especially when I add in the 5th using the 3rd or 4th finger, my index finger tends to lift up very slightly on the G string, trying to keep this down is causing the strain. Think to either stretch my fingers or make them porkier.
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    I've recently purchased Janek Gwizdala's new chord book, and while watching the video I noticed when he plays minor triads that he bars his first finger across the board so that he plays the minor third on the g string. Now this looks like an ideal way to play it, and he makes it look very easy, but when I try it I get tension in the left hand because I'm trying to fret the G string while avoiding muting the A string so I can play the 5th. Question: Has anyone else experienced this, and if I practice it regularly for short periods will it become relaxed eventually?
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    I would keep this for a year or two and then try again when I'm ready to by it ;-)
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    I heard mojo can improve tone by 20%! I've played probably around 10, and most of them have had the same sound quality. It's honky but there's lots of depth and warmth to it but still focussed unlike the 60's which are overly woolly for me. It's not necessarily just the ash and maple combo because the rosewood boards have a similar sound. I haven't found a single bass that can replicate it but the closest I've tried was the Sire V7 which has a 60's position and an alder body!
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    NBD

    Mrbigstuff posted a topic in Bass Guitars

    Got an Overwater fretless delivered last week, after what was quite a long build time. But it was worth it! What exceptional quality for not much more than the Fender standard Jaco bass. Plus I got extras like a matching headstock and flame maple top. It's a stunning looking bass and sounds just like a fretless jazz should.
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    [quote name='dangoose' timestamp='1495322038' post='3303020'] Overwater custom for 34 years... haven't really ever considered parting with it. [/quote] Just received an Overwater that I hope will last the same. Shame so many basses mentioned are going unplayed
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    So many people chop and change basses on here but I've had my P bass for 11 years now and its just wonderful. How long have yours lasted?
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    My first time sending something abroad and Gilles was very easy going which made it all very easy. Very quick payment to
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    Brown dog provisionally sold
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    I think this is the one I bought off you?
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    Not sure on his looks as we used the postal service but Ian is an excellent communicator and apart from Royal Mail trying to lose the pedal, I've found it and it's brilliant. Thanks Ian
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    Subdecay sold, just the Brown Dog looking for a loving adopted home.
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    Subdecay provisionally sold
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    spector44

    Mrbigstuff replied to gillento's topic in Feedback

    Good solid transaction, lots of communication. Recommended
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    I have for sale [s]1) Subdecay Prometheus envelope filter - £125[/s] 2) Chunk Systems Brown Dog gated fuzz pedal - £150 [s][u]Subdecay Prometheus[/u] This is one of the most versatile envelope filters I have come across with the step filter offering incredible synth options. These have been praised quite a bit in the 'effects' section on this site and talkbass. Here's the subdecay online manual for more information, [url="http://subdecay.com/manuals/pm1.pdf"]http://subdecay.com/manuals/pm1.pdf[/url] and the old product page, [url="http://subdecay.com/prometheus-resonant-filter"]http://subdecay.com/...resonant-filter[/url][/s] [u]Chunk Systems Brown Dog[/u] Bought to give some fuzz to the Subdecay but this pedal is also great as a stand alone. The fact it offers earth shattering fuzz and synth sounds but also combines effortlessly with an envelope filter via a dedicated input makes it a really special fuzz. You can find sound samples here: [url="http://www.chunk.com.au/bd.htm"]http://www.chunk.com.au/bd.htm[/url] I'm not sure if he still does but when I bought it Paul Turner (Jamiroquai) was using one. I still have the original box. For bassists the great thing is both these pedals have no problem tracking and still retain the low frequencies of the bass. Bought all the pedals I need so straight sale only at the moment please! Can be collected from London or posted. [attachment=244521:IMG_1091.JPG]
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    [quote name='Rich' timestamp='1493378810' post='3287899'] ...but I'm not Jaco. [/quote] Then are you even a bass player?
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    Jaco only needed 4 strings......
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    Yep, having one bass has been great for me. Having said that I've ordered a fretless but that's completely different (is what I tell the girlfriend)
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    NBD - ACG

    Mrbigstuff replied to ead's topic in Bass Guitars

    What do these sound like? Are they clean or are they aggressive?
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    What's the story behind them all?
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