Mrbigstuff

[quote name='DeanBass' timestamp='1345647834' post='1779980'] I can read music to a certain extent as I used to play the flute before I discovered the bass guitar, however, I've not learnt how to read bass cleff. [/quote] Its a different ball game. And I shall tell you why. Yes its ok just simply being able to name keys and notes on the stave. But you've got to know where those notes are on the bass, what shape is best to use and you've got to know this as you fly through a piece. Try going through musical numbers, they're good fun to use as reading practice. In terms of networking, become a regular at jam nights or venues where you know lots of musicians hang out. For example one is the friday night jam in Hoxton where Rick James plays.

[quote name='gub' timestamp='1345491698' post='1778181'] Would love to get some , don't know of any in Cornwall though ! [/quote] wish I knew some off the top of my head. I met/ played with some great musicians down in Falmouth and Newquay.

[quote name='brensabre79' timestamp='1345477968' post='1777932'] Glad to hear you have a bass you're really happy with and will never sell! Those 80s Japanese instruments really are very well made. Although if their website is to be believed they are the best musical products in the world. Which makes me somewhat dubious... I'm not sure they make the Jazz Sound any more, and I'm not sure they make them in Japan any more either! The Jazz copy on their site is £350 though, I'm not sure its the same one as your Jazz Sound, it has an Agathis body! [/quote] No I wouldn't buy a modern Tokai but they come up on Ebay and on here form time to time.

[color=#282828][font=helvetica,arial,sans-serif]1. Hamster - Fender Hotrod P/J, Bareface Compact, Auralex Gramma Pad, SFX Thumpinator; either Markbass 800 Tube or Ampeg PF500 Portaflex[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica,arial,sans-serif]2. BigBeatNut - Rob Allen Deep 5, Status Electro, Lakland 55-02 Fretless, Markbass CMD121P, a selection of SFX micro pedals[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica,arial,sans-serif]3. Stingray5 - Musicman StingRay5 and Stingray fretless, Tune TWB-6, Trace Elliot BLX-80 combo, Boss GT-6B fx, Gramma Pad, (+ raffle bits & freebies).[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica,arial,sans-serif]4 OBBM - undecided on basses but Schroeder cab(s) and mini-rack Mk2 (+raffle bits)[/font][/color] [i]5. Charic (tentative) - ACG Finn 4 (Drop C tuning), Yamaha RBX6JM, Modded Fender MIM, TC RH450, 2 x TC RS210, Line6 DL4 (delay pedal), Behringer Chorus Pedal[/i] [color=#282828][font=helvetica,arial,sans-serif]6. Happy Jack - Ampeg Baby Bass and (just for OBBM) at last I'll bring along a Hofner Verithin. If there's enough (any) interest, I could also bring along a Fishman Fusion pedal plus a rig to play through.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica,arial,sans-serif]7. Macdaddy - custom shuker or custom Iceni Zoot or Hamer Blitz + raffle bits [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica,arial,sans-serif]8. Billyapple - Gibson Thunderbird, Un-Finished Wishbass Lobe, Matamp GT200 Head, Matamp 212 Cab, DHA VT1 Eq[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica,arial,sans-serif]9. Walman - ([i]assuming it'll all fit in the smaller car I got last year as I was cutting down on gear [/i][/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica,arial,sans-serif]) Wal Pro1/Custom hybrid, 2 x G&L L2500 US, Tanglewater ClassicJ, Roland PK5 bass pedals w DSI MoPho synth, GenzBenz Streamliner 6, BF Super12T - alternatively a poll on which to bring may be required[/font][/color] 10. OliverBlackman- going to bring the Tokai as it seems in a recent thread not many have experienced the 80's Jazz sounds.

I think unless you learn how to analyse music, just learning songs or using books isn't always beneficial. Luckily I'm now at a point where I could get the most out of most books. I will always get private tuition though if I can afford it. I've been trying to find time for lessons with Daf Lewis for ages! Some people need tuition and others don't but I don't think it can hurt to try lessons with a few different tutors until you find one that really helps you.

[quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1345409699' post='1777255'] "Custom Shops don't compete with the tones that come from the Tokai." each to there own, but i really doubt it.. [/quote] I've played 3 custom shop jazzes. An Oly White, Shoreline Gold and Dakota Red. All these sounded boring and lacklustre in comparison. My Tokai's got more growl, more defined mids, boomy lows and lovely low action. I will never sell it. Might have to take it to the south east bass bash at this rate.

is it just me thats played the tokai jazz sound? Forget american standards, Custom Shops don't compete with the tones that come from the Tokai. The philippe dubreuille jazz bass is the only bass I've played where I've thought, "yeh thats worth £1000 more" than the Tokai.

Tokai Tokai Tokai! Mine beats most jazz basses I've played in terms of quality and ridiculous tones. Psychoandy just sold one for under £300! I payed £360 for mine and it was completely worth it

was that really what old TV was like? I'll take Family Guy songs over that all day long.

use it on the one with the weakest pickups, or most in need of a boost. It could turn it into your favourite bass

fits in my 2000 Skoda fabia hatchback no problem (with the seats down obviously). It has also managed to fit in a Peugeot 307 fine.

funny I've been missing my ray but I tried some out in Andertons, then tried a GMR with a Jazz pickup configuration and instantly remembered why I had sold the ray, I much prefer Jazz basses.

With the so few double bassists on here I think we might as well conclude the draw now

[quote name='mr.noisy' timestamp='1344539283' post='1766261'] Hey guys, So, I was thinking about taking some online course. I always wanted to go and learn in music shool but it seems like it's too late. I'm working full time and can't attend normal daily shool like ICMP, and part time courses there are more focused on very basic things and I want to learn way more about playing, theory and all that things. I know there is many materials available to do it on my own, I bought many books, I'm looking from time to time at some youtube lessons etc. I'm not a completely begginer, I've been in a music college for a year and a half few years ago but it was more classical shool and I was playing on the trumpet, I know only the very basics of music theory and now I want expand it, but doing it on my own is sometimes quite hard as I don't know how to organise and manage all the informations... So, as I can't attend to normal daily college I was thinking about starting some online course. Some of them are very expensive like Berklee, some are quite cheap like Institute of Bassists. Anyone has any experience? If yes I'd love to hear your thoughts, do you think it is worth it? Which online music shool would be the best? Or maybe local teacher would be better option? I'd appreciate any suggestions! [/quote] The best thing about being at a music school is being surrounded by other musicians. The online courses however, can't replicate this. Yes they have forums but thats not the same as socialising with someone in real life and you wouldn't be able to jam with students from Japan or Australia. You do know that the content will be good though and it will save time of searching through tutors to find someone good. I agree with Jake, have private lessons. Even if it's on Skype, I think Jake offers that?

Jazz was my favourite to. Although the Warwick star was surprisingly tasty!

Out of the ones I've tried some of the Pre 75 jazz basses are just better than any modern day Fender I have played. I've had discussions with quite a few players on the subject and theres things such as the where and when the woods were resourced to manufacture the basses to be considered. Obviously the desirability is a factor, I argue that whatever your bass hero plays you will want it and a lot of players use old Fenders. Interestingly Paul Turner told me he paid just over 2k for his '66. What a bargain that seems now! Forgot to say, what I mean by better is closer to the sound that I want to hear, possibly because the players on the records I listen to use old Fenders. Luckily with Lindy Fralin pickups on the P and an old Tokai Jazz i can get quite close to that anyway.

I haven't read the barefaced link but having experienced a Aguilar DB751 through a 8x10 on many occasions over the last three years at loud volumes, I always found with it that you couldn't hear how loud it was for the audience unless you are 6-8 feet away.

If you really want a cheap one then the Warwick Rockbass 5's aren't bad but I would recommend something with an ebony fingerboard

[quote name='silddx' timestamp='1344160409' post='1760445'] I also visited both Wunjo shops last week. The tall long haired guy in the bass shop was cool, and the guys in the guitar shop are also, really friendly and amenable. However, £450 for a S/H Hohner boat paddle, and passive at that? I also tried a 1974 Les Paul Custom that was beat to hell and way overpriced. but I suppose they are tourist prices. Overall though, I'm impressed. Good range in the bass shop, but no plans to stock Warwick, but they did have Spectors "the original, and best" the guy told me [/quote] people really haggle hard in there, I think they price stock in expectance of people wanting to knock £100 off the asking price

I asked John East at bass day and he recommended Nordstrand's for a jazz bass

I read on hear a while ago something about a site that contained play a longs for lots of real book tunes and you could take out the bass, but I've forgotten its name. Can anyone help?

This is a thumb I sold last month and the guys already put it on the bay. Its at a bargain price for my favourite bass I have ever owned! [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Warwick-Thumb-5-String-Fretless-Bass-Guitar-NecK-Thru-NT-5-/200798905551?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D974525439178025036%26pid%3D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26#ht_2146wt_1033"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Warwick-Thumb-5-String-Fretless-Bass-Guitar-NecK-Thru-NT-5-/200798905551?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D974525439178025036%26pid%3D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26#ht_2146wt_1033[/url]

I paid £100 less than that for a 2000 USA Deluxe 5 string in the most incredible transparent red... Bargains can be had on ebay