Faithless Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Hey peeps, Don't know if I'm first to announce this, but Janek has just got his new Fodera,and he's made a video for that, you can check it out there: The funny thing is that, at least, to my ears, he sounds literally the same as he did on his 'old' instrument.. You can't beat one's own voice. easy Laimis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Sounds like a Crafter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 [quote name='Faithless' post='1227986' date='May 11 2011, 08:25 PM']The funny thing is that, at least, to my ears, he sounds literally the same as he did on his 'old' instrument.. You can't beat one's own voice.[/quote] Well,it is pretty much the same spec as his other bass,just with wood pickup covers and an extra XLR output. Besides,he sounds pretty much the same whatever gear he's using. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 (edited) For those that were worrying about a bit of fret buzz and clattering in the other thread Great player Janek and a nice guy too I love that tune he does from about 2 mins in, Great. Edited May 11, 2011 by stingrayPete1977 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Sounds like a Fodera. A Fodera played by Janek. Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 [quote name='Doddy' post='1228010' date='May 11 2011, 08:37 PM']Well,it is pretty much the same spec as his other bass,just with wood pickup covers and an extra XLR output. Besides,he sounds pretty much the same whatever gear he's using.[/quote] yeah, I thought he already had one of these. It's the same spec as mine...and then I woke up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgraham Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 I''ve not watched the video cos I'm at work, but can anyone confirm whether the string spacing is wider on this one than the previous one? Just looks like it from the image capture on the vid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purpleblob Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 I prefer his old one and although I'm skint at the moment if you're looking to sell Janek, maybe you'll let me pay by installments ? [quote name='ray57' post='1228277' date='May 11 2011, 11:56 PM']Who cares?[/quote] There's plenty of threads one could say the exact same thing about. It's just people chatting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KERMITNT Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 janek is the man one question though he never slaps the bass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fingerz Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 He sounds wicked. He sounds like Janek. IMO we should all aim to sound like ourselves. Lovely new bass too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidmpires Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 I have to be honest, some of his music I find pretty boring, although I love his chordal skills. But I've watched a few of his videos and lessons and I find him a pretty down to earth guy, I'm sure I'd enjoy some lessons with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 His playing seems tight an' all, but I wish he'd stop umming and ahhing while he plays. Singing the notes I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanOwens Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 [quote name='ray57' post='1228277' date='May 11 2011, 11:56 PM']Who cares?[/quote] Don't feed the trolls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 He was using it on last weeks Webcast and it sounded sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faithless Posted May 12, 2011 Author Share Posted May 12, 2011 (edited) That little chordal improv is indeed cool, listened to it quite a few times yesterday. It also gave me an impression that the string spacing was wider, but, then, I think, it's unlikely to be so because Janek is all after economy of motion, and spacing really contributes to that a lot. If I'm correct, when the new bass was just an idea, he thought of going for a 6-string bass, but on the same "5-string' wide neck, which obviously would have made string spacing even tighter, but that idea didn't seem to work out. All in all, a really nice bass (especially, aesthetically), but the man sounds exactly the same, and that's cool. PS What about that slap thing - he said it quite a few times that he doesn't use slap in his own music, because he doesn't find it musical (probably so?), but he's cool to play slap bass for a session (and he seems to have just ok slap chops), if someone asks it for it's own thing. Edited May 12, 2011 by Faithless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAlonBass Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 [quote name='KERMITNT' post='1228444' date='May 12 2011, 09:15 AM']janek is the man one question though he never slaps the bass?[/quote] That's because it hasn't been naughty..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 [quote name='mcgraham' post='1228432' date='May 12 2011, 09:00 AM']I''ve not watched the video cos I'm at work, but can anyone confirm whether the string spacing is wider on this one than the previous one? Just looks like it from the image capture on the vid.[/quote] 16.5mm at the bridge,which I believe is the same as his other. Here are the specs [url="http://www.fodera.com/Main/NewBornDetails.aspx?FeaturedItemID=158"]http://www.fodera.com/Main/NewBornDetails....turedItemID=158[/url] [quote name='KERMITNT' post='1228444' date='May 12 2011, 09:15 AM']janek is the man one question though he never slaps the bass?[/quote] He does sometimes,but not for his own music. [quote name='davidmpires' post='1228480' date='May 12 2011, 10:01 AM']I have to be honest, some of his music I find pretty boring, although I love his chordal skills. But I've watched a few of his videos and lessons and I find him a pretty down to earth guy, I'm sure I'd enjoy some lessons with him.[/quote] He's cool-I've learned a ton of stuff I'm my lessons with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 [quote name='Doddy' post='1228532' date='May 12 2011, 10:49 AM']He's cool-I've learned a ton of stuff I'm my lessons with him. [/quote] Do you subscribe monthly for that? I've wondered about it myself, but as someone without a lot of theoretical knowledge I fear I might be lost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 [quote name='Rayman' post='1228539' date='May 12 2011, 10:52 AM']Do you subscribe monthly for that? I've wondered about it myself, but as someone without a lot of theoretical knowledge I fear I might be lost.[/quote] No...I have private lessons with him whenever he's in the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 He's a great player and a fountain of knowledge, new bass sounds ok dunnit, just like all other Foderas I think, which is certainly no bad thing. Would love to see some videos of him playing the hell out of his Precision, I've only seen it on one American chat show, and the mix wasn't great. Also, marginally off-topic, I'm sure I saw Janek playing on one of those horrible 'Sweet 16' tv programs?!, playing for a male American singer-songwriter playing acoustic?!. Anyone confirm this?! Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 [quote name='Doddy' post='1228543' date='May 12 2011, 10:54 AM']No...I have private lessons with him whenever he's in the UK.[/quote] AH ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 [quote name='Sibob' post='1228545' date='May 12 2011, 10:55 AM']He's a great player and a fountain of knowledge, new bass sounds ok dunnit, just like all other Foderas I think, which is certainly no bad thing. Would love to see some videos of him playing the hell out of his Precision, I've only seen it on one American chat show, and the mix wasn't great. Also, marginally off-topic, I'm sure I saw Janek playing on one of those horrible 'Sweet 16' tv programs?!, playing for a male American singer-songwriter playing acoustic?!. Anyone confirm this?! Si[/quote] Probably, he does all sorts of session work. I saw him touring with JEM a few years back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 It does sound lovely with the chordal stuff - really clear & defined. That's probably a much to do with his excellent playing technique as anything though. Are my ears deceiving me or is there some kind of reverb or delay effect being used in that clip? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 [quote name='RhysP' post='1228761' date='May 12 2011, 01:27 PM']It does sound lovely with the chordal stuff - really clear & defined. That's probably a much to do with his excellent playing technique as anything though. Are my ears deceiving me or is there some kind of reverb or delay effect being used in that clip?[/quote] Yeah,that'll be either the TC Electronic Nova Delay or Repeater-he uses both regularly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hector Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 [quote name='RhysP' post='1228761' date='May 12 2011, 01:27 PM']It does sound lovely with the chordal stuff - really clear & defined. That's probably a much to do with his excellent playing technique as anything though. Are my ears deceiving me or is there some kind of reverb or delay effect being used in that clip?[/quote] Right on. I love the sound of those voicings in 10th, a lovely open sound to solo over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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