spiltmilk_2000 Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 OK, so it's that time of the year when all of my family start asking for ideas for gifts for me. Now this has gone on every Xmas for years so I'm sure you can imagine I have pretty much every gadget, gizmo and trinket in any way even remotely related to playing bass. I'm sure there are more people in the same boat so thought maybe we could share ideas so we ALL end up with things we actually want :-) I'd be particularly interested in music books (theory, technique etc) that you've found useful or interesting as these are generally nicely in budget for gifting! But I'd be interested to read any ideas... I'll kick things off. Recently picked up a copy of Phil Mann's Chord Tone Concepts book. It's an in depth look at the humble triad and goes through all the possible permutations... Just in chapter one i realised I haven't been getting as much mileage as I could from my arpeggios and I have lots of work to do! It's also nice to support a great bassist and educator as this is a self released book. It can only be ordered direct from Phil through his Facebook page. He was a pleasure to deal with and the book even turned up signed with a nice little encouraging message. Ok, your turn. Please help to make my christmas a bass filled one :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luulox Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Walking jazz bass lines for bass by Jay Hungerford. Great book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonky2 Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 (edited) I just got me one of the tc electronic clip on headstock tuners for a bargain £24 on Amazon...... It's great, unlike the snark sh1te it's very Bright and smother in operation..... 24 dabs delivered, get it on yer list if you've been a good boy ! Edited November 24, 2015 by Wonky2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 There are quite a few Donner f/x pedals that are $30 (~£20) delivered FOC by one of Santa's eleves from [url="http://www.donnerdeal.com/brand/donner.html?p=2"]here[/url]. I'm tempted by the Boost Killer and the Jet Convolution Flanger. I've made my list and checked it twice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SICbass Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 And? Young man, have you been naughty or nice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnythenotes Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Well, I don't know what Santa has got in his bulging festive sac for me this Yuletide season, but Its probably 2 or 3 set of strings for being a good little chap this year. Also, if I leave him my wife under the mistletoe for a while, he might chuck in a years subscription of Bassist magazine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 [quote name='jonnythenotes' timestamp='1448442354' post='2915373'] Well, I don't know what Santa has got in his bulging festive sac for me this Yuletide season, but Its probably 2 or 3 set of strings for being a good little chap this year. Also, if I leave him my wife under the mistletoe for a while, he might chuck in a years subscription of Bassist magazine... [/quote] She's really [b]that [/b]good huh ? A whole 40 quids worth - I hope she doesnt read Basschat for your sake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattpt85 Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 I got a mug with guitars on it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Not too sure if it's safe to worship the prophet Jesus. This year we may just celebrate with the Japanese who call Santa 'Annual Gift Man'. Also, Christmas in Japan isn't for families - it's for couples and is regarded as a romantic holiday. Phwooar, eh? Eh? Merry Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 what about those japanese men with robot/cyber girlfriends? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristinaelias Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 +1 for TC Electronic clip tuner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 [quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1448449069' post='2915455'] what about those japanese men with robot/cyber girlfriends? [/quote] My one regret is that I won't live long enough to see the development of the perfect sex robot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acebassmusic Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Korg GA Custom Chromatic Tuner - £29. Strobe tuner, great for low B etc and has many, many, pretty moving lights...oooh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnythenotes Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Hi Geek.... If 'er in doors does read Basschat, you are reading my final post as pretty soon I will be brown bread..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfretrock Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 [quote name='kristinaelias' timestamp='1448449384' post='2915457'] +1 for TC Electronic clip tuner! [/quote] +1 Best small gadget invention since the USB stick (but on some necks locks onto a fourth or fifth) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 If you want a good read I can recommend "Japan and self existence" by Mick Karn, "The Music Lesson" by Victor Wootten" and "Jaco" by Bill Milkowski. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 [quote name='jonnythenotes' timestamp='1448450716' post='2915476'] Hi Geek.... If 'er in doors does read Basschat, you are reading my final post as pretty soon I will be brown bread..... [/quote] Yes indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnythenotes Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Discreet..... If you do see the perfect sex-bot before you croak, make sure you check thoroughly before you switch it on. I presume there will be his n' her models, and I wouldn't like you being ravaged by a bloke-bot... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 (edited) Strings, ask for strings. Edited November 25, 2015 by ahpook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Basschat jumper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger2611 Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1448449990' post='2915465'] My one regret is that I won't live long enough to see the development of the perfect sex robot. [/quote] You've clearly not met my ex then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmo Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 If you want to learn to read music,I can recommend Stuart Claytons Reading Music books . I have a few books, but i find it the best one I have tried, and stuck with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CokeyW Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 There is no perfect bass = there will be no perfect sex robot. EMG will always create an upgrade and we'll endlessly discuss its merits. There'll be tried and tested mass market sex robots and small niche builders who'll build sex robots to your exact spec for a price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CokeyW Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 ....I hear there's a Moffat prototype sex robot in development. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gottastopbuyinggear Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 [quote name='CokeyW' timestamp='1448483629' post='2915860'] There is no perfect bass = there will be no perfect sex robot. EMG will always create an upgrade and we'll endlessly discuss its merits. There'll be tried and tested mass market sex robots and small niche builders who'll build sex robots to your exact spec for a price. [/quote] I'm already worrying what the first bitsa is going to look like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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