Mrbigstuff

what about a bass chat VIP area for the masterclasses.... members only ;-)

[quote name='kjb' timestamp='1331047173' post='1566807'] I didn't go, but I'm told there was a horrendous amount of very, very sloppy slapping going on......why I just don't know. If sloppy slapping is your thing, then [b]why[/b] do you feel the need to share it with everyone else, just do it in your bedroom. The last show I went to was at the NEC a few years ago. Pretty much all of the bass keyboard and guitar stands were using headphone amps, so why not the bass show ? [/quote] me and goblin were trying out some ritters through headphones on the bass gear stand. Next thing i know i've got some tool behind me playing loudly through the Aguilar rig and i couldn't hear anything i was playing. So in this point the headphones became useless.

[quote name='TheRockinRoadie' timestamp='1330977502' post='1565752'] I went on the Saturday and had a fantastic time! I went last year so I knew what to expect, and took ear plugs with me" My dad and I had a nice chat with Sheldon Dingwall - I've never tried a Novax fretted bass before, but it was amazing! My girlfriend had a chat/picture with TM Stevens, who we have met before. I picked up loads of stickers and freebies, which always makes my day During the day, we chatted with lots of other people - I found the overall atmosphere was great, and everyone was really friendly I tried out lots of different basses, and although it was still noisy, i could just about hear what was going on! Overall, I had a great time and can't wait until next years show! [/quote] surely anyone who had a "great time" is a slapper

[quote name='Faithless' timestamp='1330899071' post='1564651'] I know that our fellow member Joe Hubbard must have been playing in Roscoe and Aguilar booths - anyone got a chance to see him? [/quote] i saw him yesterday but he was just walking about. Apparently today he was playing a bit and giving out his CD.

[quote name='Eggy' timestamp='1330864016' post='1563887'] EZbass - interestingly they had a load of ear defenders in the corner of the masterclass area but did not offer them up Later [/quote] thats annoying to find out, Doug Wimbish sent me home ringing

i think the most interesting point is what constitutes for a "lot" when discussing practising (noodling does not count). For a professional or semi pro; IMO 5-8 hours a day is a lot, 3-4 hours is a good effort, 2-3 is ok and less than 2 is pretty crap. If all you do is learn songs then i guess your practice times is just how long it takes?

[quote name='visog' timestamp='1330808259' post='1563373'] I went last year... Dingwalls were in my highlights too along with GB, Overwater and Status. Was Nigel C there doing his usual 64th deadened note slap-a-thon? [/quote] I have no idea who that is But it was bloody kids playing high end basses loud and just slapping dead notes out of time!! TM Stevans and Doug Wimbish didn't help as they were just doing the same. (except in time obviously)

the best deal i noticed was a Yamaha TRB-5 with over 1k off the RRP!!!!!!! Watch out for the ridiculously priced cafe bit! Theres a tesco's on the way which i advise going to first

first one i've been to. Wow the noise! What an absolute pain in the arse. And the slap..... I mean why? just why!!!!??? I think Doug Wimbish was a bit too eccentric for me, but yolanda and Shuffler were awesome. Bass wise, Dingwall super P was amazing! loved the low B! Also the blue Ritter Roya at BassGear had bags of character.

[quote name='1SHOT1HIT' timestamp='1330701039' post='1561867'] I'll definitely keep you in mind-ish if I ever decide to part with it. [/quote] Me second

is the pj5 going to the bass show?

[quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1330385382' post='1556776'] Thing is, I am more comfortable with 4 strings and have not been in a band since 2007 (a metal band ) that required 5 strings. I have a fantastic 5 string but am not playing it as I just naturally pick up my 4s.Still wondering though if this is just taking the easy route snd I should invest my time re-learning the 5 stringer. Hence my OP [/quote] Interestingly i've started really learning my 5 string in depth. Before i just used it as an extra string to give me 4 more notes or make some passages of play easier. But now i use it like its an essential part of the bass as an instrument. When i go back to 4 string basses i do feel something is really missing and i try to play passages that don't work without the low B.

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1330377723' post='1556578'] Glasper floats my boat but Cowley hasn't grabbed my ears yet. Might try again. [/quote] For me its not an album that i think, "wow thats new and exciting." It's just very pleasant and flows nicely. Good to listen to after chromazone

good year for jazz so far! Neil Cowley trio's album "The Face of Mount Molehill" is becoming a favourite of mine and also Robert Glasper today released "Black Radio." Spent more time listening than plain at the moment

[quote name='david_l_perry' timestamp='1330349411' post='1555963'] Hope you guys and gals don't forget to come and say Hi to us on the stands.... Myself (EAD) Alan (ACG) and John East (East electronics) are all on the same stand..... Come for a chat ! [/quote] will you be providing a bass to try out your cabs or will i have to bring my own?

sounds good, do you play fretless bass? i can imagine it sounded really good in that mix

http://www.suhrguitars.com/images/colorChart2/ check out shell pink antique.

holy crap its next week! where does the time go..... also does anyone know when it finishes? time wise

[quote name='silddx' timestamp='1330171782' post='1553666'] The only way any of us will know if your approach works is if you post clips I reckon [/quote] ok i'll try and jam something out next week

[quote name='TRBboy' timestamp='1330119835' post='1553176'] Please don't take it personally blackmn90, but I (perhaps naively) didn't realise that anyone actually had such a clinical approach towards music! I've always played because I really enjoy making music! It just seems a bit like indulging in conjugal activities with the missus by way of a textbook; " no, no, your ankle needs to be another 2 inches over my shoulder, you're doing it all wrong!" It just wouldn't be quite the same........... Just my 2p worth [/quote] I do still really enjoy music in what i expect a similar way to everyone else. I enjoy the feel of a hooks or riffs that stick in my head, i like the chilled feeling i get when listening to pop/ jazz ballads, and i love the hair on back moments like you get at the end of stairway to heaven when it really kicks in! But i then analyse what is it that they have done, dynamics, articulation, tone, production, choices of notes ect. This then gives me the opportunity to create something with a similar effect consistently. I've often been a band leader and i always bring my idea of using dynamics to really change the feel of a song. Subtle changes can make a big difference and make it much more exciting for the audience. It also means when performing, even if i have learnt 80 songs that month it is easier to remember the song 4 weeks ago because i can have a quick listen and say "ok thats A minor and i start on the 3rd and descend to the 6th and its a funk feel." Just works well for me and my terrible memory. Sorry if i've repeated myself, but i feel this explains my approach much better

Don't know if these have been posted yet but i saw Paul Turner today and he was playing a 5 string PJ made by this luthier. The build quality was excellent and it sounded as big and rich as a top original 60's fender! I honestly thought it was active and was amazed when he said it was passive. http://www.avbasses.com/

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1330027224' post='1551765'] But what would you play if someone said "play something"? [/quote] just tested this. Started with a chord progression and moved into creating a melody around it. After that i would usually look for strong rhythm and expand from there

[quote name='silddx' timestamp='1330023358' post='1551679'] What do you say when someone says to you "Say something!" ? [/quote] i would say "why?" And thanks old slapper. Unfortunately I'm just stubborn and far too opinionated for my own good

Damn hippies

[quote name='silddx' timestamp='1330016956' post='1551534'] I think you're right. It's not the only way though. I would guess you are quite young too? [/quote] 21 so not really what i would call young [quote name='Doddy' timestamp='1330016999' post='1551535'] Interesting approach. I'd rather listen to the music and feel it. The whole reason for having a solid theoretical knowledge is that it should be internalised so that you can just play without thinking about it,yet it is always there in your subconcious and helping to make life easier for you. [/quote] The trouble is Doddy is a lot of the music i get in a studio environment is very undeveloped. But in the jam situation a lot of what i play is what i have been practising in a similar unconscious method to what you describe. Which is why i practise a lot so that i have many choices wherever i am on the bass