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I think it’s great watching people enjoying the groove, whatever the genre or instrument. Look how much fun they’re all having here, even if you don’t like the tune (I do) then who could begrudge someone playing bass and enjoying it? Isn’t that what we all want? Isn't that what all this is ultimately about?9 points
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Sadly, in the UK, with success comes the negativity! We've seen it with others and now it's Scott's turn. Most of us come and go and leave no impression on bass playing. I think its a no-brainer that the bass world is a far better place for Scott Devine being in it. He isn't always to my taste but as he isn't always talking to me, I wouldn't expect everything to be relevant. SBL is a quality product that I guess is designed to reach and help the widest range of bass players who are at many levels of development and have many interests. A tough task and I don't see anyone even half as good at it as Scott.9 points
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I don't think "self-indulgent" really exists in music; you either like it or you don't! And within those 2 categories there's "well-played" and "badly played". Some folks seem to think that anything with more than 3 notes is "self indulgent", especially if there's complex rhythm, modal or (God forbid!) "outside" playing. Personally I prefer "more outside the better with cojones the size of the moon", but Mr. D played that beautifully, as did the band. Wouldn't buy it though!7 points
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Why is it self indulgent.?? I don't get it. So a professional bass player like Scott is just plays like this to serve his own ego.?6 points
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Every now and again something pops up that you just want to share...5 points
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Hello folks @Al Krow thanks for the kind `bygones` comment.. I hold my hands up for messing you and Joe Garcia around last year and apologise profusely and sincerely. Without giving too much of a sob story, I went to hell and back last year, bereavements, split with my wife, couldnt see my daughter, ended up homeless and `fell off` mentally. I became totally useless, unreliable and a right effing liability to everyone that knew me. Im just glad my bandmates stuck by me and didnt sack me. Long, long story short : Ive turned my life back around, with the help of said bandmates and the local mental health team. After 3 months living in a night shelter and a further 5 in a halfway house, I`ve sobered up and now have a council flat and regular contact (most days actually) with my daughter (she`s currently sound asleep in my bedroom) and am engaged to a lovely straight talking Northern lass who my daughter adores. I dont expect to be welcomed back into the BC fold with open arms, I just felt compelled to apologise to all and offer some sort of explanation, even though theres no excuse for my (out of my usual character I hasten to add) sh*tty behaviour. Anyways, I hope you lot are all well and y`all take care. One Love x5 points
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It’s not though is it? It’s just oppositional nonsense. ”i’m Cool because I said something’s crap”. It’s missing the point on purpose. The bloke can play bass well, it’s not full of slap bass or harmonics etc (another thing which causes people’s undies to get twisted), it’s played in time and with dynamics and a good bit of feel to it. It’s not “noodling” because there’s a pattern to it. It repeats every few bars. As I said in an earlier post, it’s actually structured verse/chorus/verse/chorus/middle/verse/ chorus pop song. It’s just a bit “jazz” sounding. I dare say Jazz purists baulk at stuff like this, pigeon Jazz...or whatever. It’s easier to say “that’s crap, it’s not music...” etc - it’s like disagreeing with someone and referring to them as a “snowflake” or something. Do you know punk bores the derrière off me? I can’t stand reggae...do you give a sh*t? Probably not. It’s like comparing an art house black and white movie to a Michael Bay blockbuster - futile nonsense. Everything has its place.5 points
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If I want to give anything a relic look I just tell my kids not to touch it. 🙄5 points
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Well chuffed for a mornings work. I have put cobalt flats on it, vintage 62 pickups. The neck was spot on during set up. Set the height to 2mm and not a buzz or rattle. I think it may work its way to the front of the stand.!!5 points
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A lot of musicians feel threatened by technical ability and composition or improvisation on a level beyond what they normally play or listen to. Rather than saying nothing they feel the need to insult the players or the music. It's a strange phenomenon.5 points
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CNC cabinet assembly photos coming this afternoon. Watch this space.....5 points
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I really liked that. i do feel some of his online stuff is just like “the grand tour” for bass players and has worn a bit thin, so I generally avoid his videos now. The playing from all participants is brilliant, that overwater sounds ace. Some neat ideas with “accidental” notes and to be fair if that’s on Spotify it’s going on my commute playlist. It’s jazz type music with pop/rock structure - not noodling or spiralling overwhanking. He is a very “complete” player. I admire that.5 points
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Inspired by all the threads in this here sub forum, I've decided to take the plunge and build my first ever bass body. I made a J bass from a kit last year and enjoyed doing that, which has given me the bug for it. I'm enlisting the help of my Dad, who has more woodworking skills than I (i.e. more than none). Mainly I thought it'd be a good excuse for us to spend some time together at something. Pa_User found some reclaimed mahogany in an antiques shop that'd work as the body: Out of this he's cut a shape from a template I made on the computer and printed out: Meanwhile I've been scouring eBay for the cheapest bits and pieces I can find to complete the build. The mahogany is only 35mm thick, so to get it up to 4mm (which is the thickness of my Squire P and kit build J) I got some top wood. It was the cheapest I could find and I thought it was alright from the pictures, but since I actually received it I think it looks absolutely gorgeous. I plan to go round tomorrow to see if we can work out a plan for putting all these bits together in something like the right order. Maybe have a test go with the router I bought and have no idea how to use. I'm hoping for the benefit of the experience of you all along the way. My tentative plan is that the next jobs are routing out the control cavity in the body along with any channels for wires to go through to pickup holes and behind the bridge, etc.. Then to try and get the top on. After that cut the neck pocket. Am I missing anything from that? Wish us luck!4 points
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We/some/most of us have heard it. Didn't know he played it on his Jazz bass. Although we only hear clips of his playing lets not forget how much of a beast of a player he is.. Fantastic drumming and keys.4 points
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Comments like 'it does nothing for me' really do nothing for me. Why bother?4 points
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That left me with this.4 points
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@Tuco you're a better person than many I know to be able to share your story above. Ok, so you were a little late in posting a pedal I'd bought off you but, given what you were going through, no big deal at all! It was not hard for me to cut you some slack back then, when I first got wind from you and confirmed by your BL what was going on - as my missus is a mental health professional in the NHS and she spends her days turning around broken lives. You have some really great band mates and I'm truly delighted you have turned the corner. As far as I am concerned, it's a privilege that our paths have crossed and you are immensely welcome back!4 points
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Indeed he has, and @ped writing yesterday or today that money's a bit tight right now and that he'd love to have 50 more subscribers every month, he'll certainly jump to the occasion and get this name change done. Kitty 4000 (formerly @Ricky 4000) is more than rich enough anyway, so it's a win-win! Me, I look forward to the new site that Kitty's dough will provide! Thanks, Kitty!3 points
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Thought I’d dress her up for the evening, looks great but a bugger to play with all that chrome getting in the way...3 points
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OK. We're half way there and your box is looking like this. Time for a coffee perhaps while the glue sets.3 points
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Practice continues3 points
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It’s funny how every thread about Scott or his playing/SBL thing has the same people commenting “bla bla, it does nothing for me” - great, we get it. But why the hell do you click on these threads and post the same thing? Just move on ffs... don’t waste your time. Also, reading some of these comments, it makes me think that people are just jealous of the level of skill that Scott has. @bubinga5 thanks for sharing.3 points
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This is without doubt the poshest bass I've owned! However I've somewhat overspent of late and could do with recouping some funds. The ideal for me is a trade with cash my way for a nice four string. This bass is in excellent condition with only a couple of scratches on the rear which may polish out. Sounds and plays incredibly well as you would expect. Hit me up with trade ideas. Won't be going crazy with dropping the price on this though as it's a fab bass that I'd be happy to keep!3 points -
Self indulgent is not a term I'd use for this. Not exactly sure why someone would. In my eyes, self indulgent is when someone says they're reviewing sonething like a pedal but really it's a video to show off their slap bass chops.3 points
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From one of the best luthiers in the US (there is always a waiting list for his instruments) all hand-made with love and attention to detail. This is one of his MB2 four string basses and with the built-in piezo pickup it is as close as you’ll get to a natural sound with an electric. The addition of the active Bartolini really expands the tonal range that you can get with this guitar. And at a shade under 7 lbs, it’s also ridiculously light. Materials: Birdseye Maple Neck, Cocobolo fretboard, Alder Body with a figured Maple top made in 2007. Unlined, but there are dots up the side of the neck making it very easy to play! The added pickup is on it's own Bartolini Fretless voiced preamp that was kept entirely separate from the stock piezo. It's wired to work based on using a cable (not supplied, but easy to make up) that has the ring/tip wires reversed. So, you plug in a regular cable at it's a Rob Allen through and through, you plug in a "switched" cable and you have a mag pup with Volume (active/passive push/pull), Mid push/pull, and stacked bass/treble. Work was done professionally by another top US luthier Mike Lull. As I’m writing this I’m wondering why on earth I’m selling it - it’s a fantastic guitar and I was SO excited, not to mention priveleged when I got it. I only ever used it on studio sessions where it got nothing but compliments. The truth is that I have defected to 5 string basses and can’t seem to find my way back. There are a couple of scuffs here and there and a ding on the top of the body which I have tried to photograph, but nothing that affects the beauty and sheer tone of this wonderful instrument. Will come well-packed in a lightweight but strong Gator case. Shipping at cost, UK only. As usual, very happy to quickly answer any specific question or supply more pics. Thanks for looking.2 points -
Just think of it as a punk tune, but it’s very far away and you’ve got fluffy earplugs in. 😉 To be honest, I don’t mind some jazz - this just needs a nice vocal on it and it’d be a decent tune. Half of the “noodling” suggests a vocal line. That all being said, it’s balls all to do with “arty” - it’s alright not to like stuff innit, but not liking something rather than just dismissing it is the difference.2 points
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Umm...Two thousand billion dollars! 😮2 points
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Erm...you know Ped is reading this and can probably do that. You've basically just signed a legally binding contract.2 points
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Years from now we'll laugh about that time we all got rat àrsed and went out and got cat avatars...2 points
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It seems to me that people are I'll rise to the bait. I'm quite happy to accept a lot of people don't like that sort of music. Me, I like a bit of Weather Report, Mahavishnu Orchestra or Stanley Clark and George Duke, much of which probably would sound much the same to you. I may be male, but I'm not young... and I'm impressed by the fact it's good melodic playing, not in your face. I aspire to play like that - technically I'm quite capable of doing so but I'm just not inventive enough when it comes to improvising. I can't help feeling that if he'd been pumping out some super-slappy funk or eight to the bar blues some people would be just as quick to criticise.2 points
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Oh all right.2 points
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Same with the bottom panel. We're using the piece of plywood from the top handle cutout to strengthen and stiffen the bottom panel. Waste not want not, as my old grandad used to say. Just glue it into place. You can put a weight on it if you like. The bottom panel is the least critical in terms of damping. So this works perfectly well.2 points
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The last thing you'll need to do is to fit the input panel at the top of the back panel. It is simply glued into a rebate provided. Unfortunately, my CNC specialist wasn't able to cut the hole out in time for the Bass Bash - so you'll just have to imagine it. All future cabs will have the back panel routed out to take an input panel with two Speakons. While you're waiting for the glue to dry, you can carry out some of the smaller jobs. This is the support piece for the top panel. It has two functions: it braces the top panel to reduce vibrations and it strengthens the connection with the handle.2 points
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The final vertical braces simply slot into place. Is this easy, or what?2 points
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Now fit the second brace.2 points
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Now fit the two vertical braces as shown. A quick tap with the hammer is all you need.2 points
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All the panels are a very snug fit. You therefore need to tap them into place with your hammer. It is advisable to use a piece of scrap wood between the poplar ply and your hammer. You should end up with a joint like this.2 points
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Gives a bit more room with setting intonation. I've had (other) basses where I've had the saddle right up against the back of the bridge.2 points
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Then to the mingy neck2 points
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JHS has discontinued their mod, so is it possible to make it at home? https://www.jhspedals.com/products/discontinued-rare/bass-soul-food/ Do you have a link to the schematics?2 points
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The last of my current uploads for now (till I've worked out how to get something comparably good on the Helix Stomp - don't hold your breath 😂😞 I put the 3Leaf GR2 briefly through its paces earlier and found a setting I liked (as per the pic). For me, it's more subtle in terms of dialling in than either the Fwonk or MXR BEF. In terms of sound it delivers more of a SQUELCH, like traipsing through a puddle in squishy flip flops, than the other two. I'm guessing of the three filters on my board @bassfan is still wishing he hadn't passed up on the Fwonkbeta and let me get it instead Filter 9 - 3Leaf GR2.WAV Filter 9 - 3Leaf GR2.mp32 points
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Looking forward to it!2 points
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Here is a photo of the crossover in the cab at the SW Bass Bash. This is the one I was originally going to include with the kit. After the Bash, I spent half a day revisiting the crossover design and "revoicing" the cabinet to reduce the 2kHz to 6kHz region slightly. I and one or two of those present at the shootout heard a slight excess in that area. As luck would have it, I managed to simplify the crossover somewhat in the process. As soon as I have built another one up, I'll post another photo. It will basically be the same build quality but with fewer parts.2 points
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Great bit of playing ,and great track ..i love the p bass but i do miss Scotts jazz sound on this sort of thing having said that i completely get where Scott is coming from regarding the way a p makes you play.2 points
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@bubinga5 thanks for sharing that clip. Loved it - wonderful groove.2 points
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Neither of you get me started on them again.....🤬2 points
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Not to get into the can of worms...but. Generally speaking, in my experience, others may dismiss etc...(although I’m bob on right - had lots of rainy afternoons in a guitar shop to figure this out, 12 years worth...also, don’t start me on how weather changes them) Alder/Rosewood - ‘Warmer’ sounding, lovely softer edge to the sound - notes ‘bloom’. Great for fingerstyle and such. Ash/Maple - Punchy, snappy, very solid fundamental note - direct sounding. Great for Slap bass, Hard funky fingerstyle. (edit - this is a generalisation, you can do any style you wish on any bass, whether it sounds ‘right’ or not is down to your ears/preference either way) Someone will come along later and say something along the lines of “it makes no odds, it’s down to pickup choice, pickup placement, and tone is in the fingers...” Yes they’re all contributing factors, but the way notes travel through a dense bit of ash, through the strings and into the pickups has some effect. Anyhow, not getting into too much detail - literally choose one and play it. If it’s made of moon rock or Blackpool rock, as long as you’re enjoying it...it doesn’t matter. I know with Sire it won’t be easy as some because they’re mainly available online. See if any local Basschatter can help? I’ve never played one, although I wouldn’t mind a go...just to see what the fuss is about.2 points
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yamaha custom shop in california made jack's custom BBs and they speak english2 points
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For anyone who read the other recent thread here about SBL in which Scott actually posted a 30 minute video clip explaining his business methodology in some detail, his use of controversial headlines like this one about active pre amps, is designed to get YouTube clicks and to get people talking.. Seems like a pretty successful strategy to me. He's a bass player running a very successful business about Bass playing, not a high priest ordained to tell any 'ultimate truths' about the bass guitar and everything related to it.. Theres a big difference between the two IMO.2 points
