stingrayPete1977

never really noticed, same as nut width, board radius, scale length etc, I pick it up and play it then if I like it I buy it and gig it

The bass of champions!

I guess if you haven't done a gig after best part of a year then something was wrong, could be lots of reasons other than you but either way it sounds like a dead end? Get in a new band and get out there

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I press down the first fret with my left hand then press down the 12th fret with my right thumb, using the right index finger I like to be just able to get a note to ring, too bouncy needs less relief and choked needs a bit of releif adding. The capo is a good idea but I have never needed to use one, I have never heard anyone pressing down the last fret to check the relief always the 12th IME? or am I reading it wrong?

[quote name='fatgoogle' timestamp='1372865699' post='2130907'] Next you know you'll be taking your next solo with the bow. [/quote]

[quote name='jakenewmanbass' timestamp='1372853662' post='2130684'] I'll take you on with my tongue firmly in my cheek.... Any good DB teacher will present classical technical facility as a joy to learn and as a really seriously good background to act as a platform for any style you may choose. My classical training is limited, I mostly teach people jazz stuff on bass, if they want to go further with classical I say find an orchestral player/teacher, but ask any student of mine, I'm a stickler for technique and doing it right, all of which comes from classical tradition, mainly because poor technique is so limiting musically and leaves you prone to injury. Where bowing is concerned, it will give you the best intonation 'nuff said. I basically agree that you want a teacher that can show you things you're interested in, but when taking up DB I think it's worth understanding that what you're getting into first is the instrument... what you can do with it comes a little way along the line. Pete, I have a mate in Stone who I visit from time to time, if you'd like me to let you know when I'm in the area (usually 2 or 3 times a year) I'd be happy to give you one offs. I get good feedback for my lessons, (I'm a bass nerd) so feel free to PM [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/6270-jakesbass-jakesbass-and-thrice-jakesbass/"]http://basschat.co.u...rice-jakesbass/[/url] Also Doddy is in your area, I think he plays upright, failing that there are a few guys in Manchester and I'm sure the same is true of Birmingham. edit... ah just re read your OP re Doddy... [/quote] Yeah shame about Doddy, cheek of him going and getting a regular paying gig instead of giving me a lesson once a month Drop me a pm next time you are coming up this way mate as I would love an hour or two off you, I am not far from Stone at all.

There is Classic because its good and Classic because its what people see on TV so that is what they want, Ashdown with any Fender being the main ones I am thinking? I fell for the good enough for so and so must be good then heard all the brands I had never seen or heard of before

[quote name='FLoydElgar' timestamp='1372789381' post='2130062'] Contact tutors of the Royal northern college or birmingham conservatory! Liverpool Phil etc.. [/quote] Would they teach a Plonker like me? I know the foundation for techniques are the same but I'm probably better off with a jazzer or blues player I guess?

Anyone know of a teacher that can go through the basics with me, I am based in Stafford but I am willing to travel around the midlands a bit. I'm not looking for a weekly lesson just a couple of hours maybe once a month or so to point me in the right direction. I was hoping for Doddy to do it as he has given me lessons on elec bass but he is away on the cruise ships again. Any ideas? ta

Us EBMM players have been getting enough abuse right from the top man SB for years, we dont need another forum to be told what we can and cant do to our own basses although I hear the Fakericksforsalechat is doing quite well.

I missed out the fretless elec and went straight to the upright, its a right bastard!

[quote name='timmo' timestamp='1372716172' post='2129180'] I always wondered where Button Moon was [url="http://youtu.be/gu0o6u1VmGE"]http://youtu.be/gu0o6u1VmGE[/url] [/quote] And now you know, just look for the big ketchup bottle near junction 14.

[quote name='iceonaboy' timestamp='1372751485' post='2129368'] Thats fair enough mate, but the OP did say he wanted it done by some one professionally [/quote] Ok I will charge him then

[quote name='Mr. Foxen' timestamp='1372726648' post='2129280'] I quite like it when Ashdowns come in for fixing, easy, and when I phone Ashdown they are helpful with the parts if they can still get them. [/quote] In fairness to Ashdown it sounds like their after sales care is better now than it was when I had my problems about five years ago. I set mine up over a weekend, never faltered once, few gigs later I'm racing around mid song setting up my spare had that I bought knowing it would happen at some point!

He was talking on the radio the other day and said he was all clear?

Already sold now anyway but the offer to setup the Tanglewood still stands.

How bad is it and where are you? Some cheap basses start with sharp fret ends anyway, as long as the frets are in the slots then you can use a file and a nail file to smooth them off, as for the setup I'm sure one of us can at least get it playable or maybe better if you bring it to us, I'm happy to do it based near Stafford depending on where in Wales you are that may be of use or not but im sure someone else would offer the same?

I'd love a blast on a Sabre, such a cool bass that we don't see enough of.

They are for the win

That's basically what happened to mine although I bought it new for about £1200, Ashdown had no interest in fixing it for me, no one else knew what it was and it only happened ever couple of months, once the trust has gone it's gone for good IMO

Shameless plug, you won't get a better bass for the money than the jazz I am selling on here, I'm open to sensible offers too