Josh

[quote name='7string' post='245798' date='Jul 22 2008, 11:55 PM']It's a great system to have on any kind of guitar. If I could afford it, I'd get all my instruments "Feitenized"... I'm in the middle of doing an Open University course on the technology of music, which went into the thinking behind different temperaments and their relative "in-tuneness" (for lack of a better word). Really interesting stuff. Long story short, players could only play in certain keys or modes to sound "in-tune". Same instrument, different mode or key and it sounded terrible. Even now, un-Feitenized guitars sound more in-tune with some chords than with others.[/quote] So ermmmmm, so really it makes no difference whatsoever?

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='245437' date='Jul 22 2008, 03:30 PM']Your Smith BSR5 had a barky grunt, my friend. I think Wals and Smiths are very similar in general character although there are subtle differences.[/quote] One looks medieval??

[quote name='johnnylager' post='245047' date='Jul 22 2008, 08:01 AM']Hope you got it cheap mate, someone's scribbled all over the back of the headstock. EDIT: How does that Buzz Feiten malarky hold up?[/quote] Some bearded geezer to be precise! To be honest, even after looking at the website for it and everything I'm still baffled at what difference it actually makes

[quote name='7string' post='244969' date='Jul 22 2008, 12:24 AM']What a great pair of basses. So pleased to see that the MTD was all that you hoped it would be. Always liked a happy ending [/quote] They are quite the odd couple! I know man it really is great, and I'm just glad I got it before Randy-Hope-Taylor could put any money down on it! Now am I the 3rd person on here who has a 535?? Theres Ari and Gwilym.......

I'm so glad I bought this bass!! It is exactly what I'm after, and in the flesh it's even more stunning, the picture on The Gallerys site didn't show how figured the body is, and it's also spalted! The tones are wide and varied, and just the feel and the craftsmanship of it really is amazing, it is hands down, the finest bass I've ever owned or had the pleasure of playing!..........I want another one :brow: Have a looksie: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=23969"]535[/url] My advice.........get one!!

[quote name='silverfoxnik' post='244628' date='Jul 21 2008, 05:50 PM']+1 Looks like a fabulous instrument! I hope you've got it or will get it (and the Kingbass) insured?[/quote] Definetly for Uni!

[quote name='CHRISDABASS' post='244600' date='Jul 21 2008, 05:23 PM']Sweet basses Josh!! how much did the 535 set you back?? it looks beautiful!! i really wish a could get back into the idea of a figured wood bass (coffee table) lol at the moment i like em plain but yours is starting to give me GAS[/quote] £2150 from The Gallery!!

Got the 535 today and it is easily the best 5 string I've ever owned or played, and pretty much the best bass I've ever played: It is set-up just perfectly, plays like butter and sounds even better . Ohhh and here's my King-Bass: Naff photos I know, but you really need to see them in the flesh to fully appreciate them, I still can't get over the craftsmanship of my 535

Status again +1!

Make way for Cetera!

[quote name='thedontcarebear' post='242821' date='Jul 18 2008, 03:46 PM']Yeah, it's good to have another Warwick again! My house mate plays bass too and he bums it, haha, if it was 5 string I think he would have already stolen it.[/quote] Hehe that bass was lusted after by all the guys I teach, it is a workhouse, but at least I won't be going too long without a Warwick!

[quote name='thedontcarebear' post='242752' date='Jul 18 2008, 02:39 PM']Oh and does anyone know what the body of that Thumb is made from? It's from '99. Had fun cleaning it last night, reminded me of cleaning my old Dolphin Pro.[/quote] I'm pretty sure it's Ovangkol Adam, and an all wenge neck. Enjoying it now man?

Beautiful MM!

[quote name='L1zz1e' post='240686' date='Jul 16 2008, 10:35 AM']yeah i wouldnt really bother looking into his solo stuff.. What do people think of Tal Wilkenfeld?[/quote] Ummm for me, IMHO I think she is kind of overrated, all she really is to me is a fusion player, good sound and great feel but nothing I haven't seen other players of lesser fame pull off with ease.

Nah it's a good sign of musical maturity, just take it gradually.

[quote name='L1zz1e' post='240109' date='Jul 15 2008, 03:07 PM']I know!! I checked out his myspace tho and his solo stuffs not that hot. A bit like boyz2men lol! I bought it based on the bass intro to Squeeze! Love it! And yes, missing them did suck![/quote] Ah well his grooving is enough for me, any soloing would ruin it for me

[quote name='L1zz1e' post='240079' date='Jul 15 2008, 02:37 PM']Man, that dudes awesome! I specifically went to hard rock calling the other weekend jsut to see him (well, Danyel Morgan...lol) and every single train me and my other half went on was delayed. We both got there jsut as his set was ending. I was sooooo pissed off lol! But im sure he will be back in the UK soon. Does anyone know anything? But what can i say, Im a sucker for slap and groove. Cant help it! lol I think Danyel playes a 6 string but I dont know what make.. Gotta show the love for Tal Wilkenfeld too, being a girl and all![/quote] Now that just sucks worse than Ricky Gervais!! Danyel played Modulus basses for a while, it might of been his Qauntum 6 he used exclusively on Un-Classified, because otherwise I've been seeing him use Lakland as of late, still he is highly underrated amongst other bassists, I bought Un-Classified just by going on his intro to I Need Love Everyday, and I'm glad I did .

Can't wait to see pics of that Stage II Lizzie!! Also your one of the very few people on here that are fans of Robert Randolph and The Family Band, fantastic taste

Try telling a Die hard MK fan that your not the biggest fan of slap, yet you have a King-Bass, it's the best reaction ever! Personally I find that it's a sign of maturity, once you've gone through the phases of wanting to tap like Sheehan and Hamm and slapping when no one else is playing or paying any attention, or when the teacher is trying to introduce your songs at your performances, you actually notice the subtle difference of just holding the groove as best you can, can give you an even bigger buzz than playing "Mr. Pink" in front of the mirror. I like slap, but the same for any focused player, I prefer tasteful slap, I.E Marcus Miller esque slap and thats pretty much self-explantary. I'll have a noodle around with it at home and make sure I can do it good enough so if I ever need to add into what I want to do, I can but that is hardly ever and I prefer it that way, I even refrain from popping here and there with just a simple hard pluck over the neck pick-up, simple and it sounds just right. Ohhh and try and teach a drummer how to slap correctly, it's more than a laugh!

[quote name='bubinga5' post='238199' date='Jul 12 2008, 09:20 PM']Hey people does anyone listen to house??? Chicago garage especially........Was listening to some house music today and was digging the bass playing..Im not talking judge jules or stuff like that, this was Masters at Work and Marshall Jefferson, Frankie Knuckles..The groove was amazing, and REAL bass playing. Im a big fan of Masters at Works cuts of Incognitos stuff..I couldnt tell you who was playing but it was bad ass!! Any one dig?[/quote] Any videos or links at all man?

[quote name='Mikey D' post='237910' date='Jul 12 2008, 01:14 PM']Also, he has a lot of playalongs you can download for free to practice with: [url="http://learningresources.berklee.edu/public/pfd/"]Hal Crook Playalongs[/url][/quote] That is pretty helpful, though I'm a bit confused with the sheet music, is that what's being played and is highlighting the notes that I can use or am I confused?

Loads of nice tasy licks Mike! Espeically digging 1:38-2:32 when your just playing with your index and ring finger exclusively, and that tone is just beautiful!

Hotwires just feel right!! Another +1!