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[quote name='Doddy' post='1233858' date='May 17 2011, 01:03 AM']That's a good point,but the thing with learning via the internet is that beginners generally don't know the difference between the good and bad information. For every good website like StudyBass,there is an Expert Village.For every good Youtube lesson,there are a hundred really bad ones. Internet lessons may be easily accessible,but when used alone it can promote the wrong message. Why train your ear when you can just copy a guy on Youtube? Why learn to read when there are thousands of free tabs? Why learn scales when you can just copy this fingering pattern? Don't get me wrong,I think the internet is a majorly important resource and there is a wealth of great material to study,but I also think that there is a lot of bad stuff out there that could potentially cause more harm than good to a developing player.[/quote] completely, I was trying to learn a song for a gig on friday (quickly) and thought I'd check youtube for a bass cover.. everyone, played the song wrong so I had to work it out myself, now the interesting thing is, is whether they thinks it's right and they are playing the song wrong or is that they are just enjoying playing their cover on the internet and know it's not quite right? The next stage is someone who hasn't been taught to listen to music and understand some theory, may listen to the incorrect cover or an incorrect tab thinking they are playing the song correctly. I had the same problem two weeks ago on a gig, the players, used tab rather than listened to the song.. put it this way, I was glad I was on drums or I'd have to try and get them to play it the right way or worst still, I'd have to playing the 'wrong way'

[quote name='essexbasscat' post='1233425' date='May 16 2011, 06:53 PM']Get the GP to refer you to a physio and don't take no for an answer. Stress the importance of your music and how it contributes to your income - make them understand it's not just a hobby. Do everything the physio tells you to do and ask them for advice as required. If you don't have succes with this route, contact BAPAM (a google search will give you contact details). Lastly, good luck with the recovery ! T[/quote] thanks for that.. my GP is pretty good, but I'll get on that

[quote name='silddx' post='1233257' date='May 16 2011, 04:39 PM']What music teachers try do is give students the tools to express themselves musically and artistically and encourage the students to attempt to master those tools. In varying degrees and at various levels, some can master the tools but not express themselves, some can't master the tools but are able to express themselves, some can do both, some can't do either. Some of all of those people love what they create, some don't love what they create. I remember Steve Vai saying his Berkeley room mate was enormously talented but hated everything he did, and that attitude is the difference between success and failure as a creative musician, summat like that. f*** knows what Branford is saying. To me, he sounds pissed off and focusing on the negative, which is probably insulting to his really good students. If you study with Branford, you are likely to be quite dedicated. Probably just having a very bad day at the time that interview was conducted and I would take it with a pinch of NaCl.[/quote] I'm with you until the your last statement.. I don't think all of his students will be really good students. I've seen it time and time again where money gets certain musicians in certain areas where other gifted players can't.. let's be blunt he's fees won't be cheap

drums was my first instrument, where I learnt to play by ear and then started to play with professionals, I then got my theory and technique with private lessons and worked in the industry, I always learnt bass on the side, just picking things up, but I had the approach of playing what the song required, rather than the 'fashion of the day'. I guess that's why I got gigs quickly. I've now gone back to learning the techniques and theories and it keeps building my playing.. But I think my approach to bass was founded on how I learnt the drums and how you need good ears and groove, but coupled with theory and technique.. Teach my students with balance of both and learn in the same way Have I opened a can of worms again

[quote name='Slipperydick' post='1233162' date='May 16 2011, 03:35 PM']Screw half a broomhandle to the back of your Bass' body, then play it standing up like you would a double bass. Didnt early Fenders have a metal rod that you could pull out for this ? Seriously though, strap on the right shoulder ala Freddie King soundls like the best bet. might even start a new craze. Good luck ![/quote]

[quote name='risingson' post='1233152' date='May 16 2011, 03:27 PM']+1, like I mentioned just because you're a good player doesn't make you a good teacher, in fact sometimes the opposite.[/quote] +2 I agreed.. I've always said you have teachers players Player than teach There are some people who are great players who can teach and some who can't. It's funny, I am very critical of my teaching and I am always looking at better ways to do what I do. However, there are alot of sh8t students out there, not even by their ability but their willingness to learn and try and get it wrong and try again.. we really have a microwave society. I had a kid fail their grade and the parent told me they shouldn't have been put up for the exam to failed by two marks.. I told her, he had every chance to pass and even with a distinction, but he failed to practice and I warned both of them repeatedly. I also said I think failing sometimes be a good thing, and there lessons to be learnt from it... She pulled her son from the lessons. I heard he hates lessons with his new teacher, I praise my students when they work hard and tell the truth when they are not trying. On the flip side I have some awful students in terms or natural ability turn into top players at their school, but those kids had the right attitude..

Thank guys, It's tricky one, as the best option is not to play, but I kinda like having a roof over my head, so I think I'll look into that stool with bass stand.. (one less thing to carry for gigs also).. I'm glad I use light amps and cabs.. I'll try and style it out, or at least hang out near the back sitting down :-)

[quote name='Dad3353' post='1233123' date='May 16 2011, 03:02 PM']I toured with a French rock band a few years ago; we crossed a group whose bass player had his left arm in plaster. He played his bass part on keyboards for the tour, while his arm healed. One wouldn't have noticed musically. Do you play keyboards (can be useful..!)[/quote] That's commitment.!!. I'm not good enough to earn money on keys...

[quote name='BigRedX' post='1233091' date='May 16 2011, 02:30 PM']That will be the [url="http://www.wittman-spins.com/spinstraps.html"]Wittman Spinstrap[/url]. It might take a while to get here from the US, but it will allow you to spin your bass round ZZ Top style![/quote] shame about the price !! $129.95 + $5.00 S&H ($26 foreign) The double strap might be an option, but it looks like Adrian on a stool for a while.. I just hope I don't lose work from new customers.. some people are so stupid on the 'image' thing.. I could be like the singer from the mystery jets and get a cool-stool :-)

[quote name='Bilbo' post='1233035' date='May 16 2011, 01:57 PM']Try the strap over the right shoulder. It will feel strange at first but the bass remains in a playable position and, depending on the music you are playing, it should be useable?[/quote] The gig on Friday is a soul pop function, that might work.. I might practice at home and give it a try So far two good options.. Any more ideas?

[quote name='Ian Savage' post='1233026' date='May 16 2011, 01:53 PM']I had a similar problem when I fractured my collarbone in a motorbike accident a few years back; to be honest, even with the lightest bass I had at the time (a short-scale Tanglewood semi) playing it strapped-on for more than ten minutes or so was simply impossible, ended up on a stool (well, actually a flightcase in the end, which looked far cooler )[/quote] Flightcase, sounds cool for the 'band'gigs. I might need to style it up for the sh8tty function gigs.. shiney flightcase :-)

I work 50/50 as a musician and office bod I've injured my left shoulder (still don't know how).. I've had a MRI scan and am awaiting the results (+3 weeks). My GP think's its rotator cuff tear, so I just need to rest it, but decided I should get a scan as a precaution.. I play both drums and bass. On drums, I have no problem playing, but I just need to take my time setting up my gear, but my problem is bass... my padded strap goes straight over my left shoulder, and I had to play my last gig on pain killers ;-(. Recording sessions are fine, but live OUCH.. I'm worried at the mo as I don't like taking pain killers to gig, but the pain is on the top part of my shoulder, my next gig is on friday and I'm considering using a stool.. Any tips, alternative straps etc.. Taking time of bass or drums technically mean halfing my income, so this isn't really an option So my question is help..

[quote name='BigRedX' post='1232960' date='May 16 2011, 12:53 PM']I've been in quite a few bands that have used pre-recorded/programmed backing, but it's always been part of the whole band sound from the outset rather than something that's been 'bolted on' afterwards. Before you get onto how you are going to making your backing tracks the most important thing to do is check that your drummer is willing and able to play to a click track. It's surprising how many seemingly competent drummers go to pieces when they are no longer the one dictating the time keeping. Also consider how you are going to supply the click track to the drummer, and what you are going to do in order to keep in sync with the backing when there are no drums. Do not assume that you will be able to play in time to just the backing unless it contains a dominant rhythmic percussive element and your on-stage monitoring is excellent. Once you've got all that sorted out to your satisfaction then you can start thinking about how you are going to produce the actual backing.[/quote] +1 I did a gig on Saturday and the drummer wasn't bad but wasn't great with a click.. I toured with a band for 3 years on drums, but it was tricky, it's not just playing in time, but getting the band to really listen to the drums for time, but if the drummer isn't good at demanding that.. you are screwed TBH, I think all drummers should be able to play to a click and all musicians should have good time and be able to listen to a drummers time.. but I'd love to be rich and I'm still waiting :

[quote name='only4' post='1232847' date='May 16 2011, 11:19 AM']Here are my experiences with the MarkBass input gain. I have an SA450 head and i recently aquired a CMD121H combo. When using the SA450 I have the gain set to about 12 o'clock to make sure that it doesn't clip, but when i plugged in to the combo for the first time i was suprised that i could wind the gain up to around 5 o'clock before there was any sign of the clip light coming on. I presume that the two amps just have different input sensitivity?[/quote] That's really crazy.. but my little mark always need a bit more gain when I had it.. the advice on the clipping is really the best OP

[quote name='Soliloquy' post='1229960' date='May 13 2011, 02:29 PM']I don't intend to offend anyone, and I really hope that you get this sorted out, and your money refunded to you. It just goes to show that you should never, ever buy a bass unseen or untested. Certainly never off anywhere as vermin infested as Ebay.[/quote] there is always a risk in buying second, you may later spot something big weeks later on a private sale outside ebay and you'll have no chance then..

[quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='1228252' date='May 11 2011, 11:28 PM']Dealing over the phone is loads easier, but send a message confirming what you talk about after. Wanting to talk on the phone is totally fine, refusing will make you look a bit suspicious.[/quote] +1.. I do this all the time. It's quicker and confirms the arrangement to Ebay incase somthing goes wrong..

[quote name='Chest Rockwell' post='1229005' date='May 12 2011, 04:43 PM']ah, thanks for the explanation anyway i thought i'd failed some bass guru 101 for a minute! any chance of a coupla links for these AT7 WA valves? im not versed in such technicalities and googling brings up all kinds of things except 'buy here for £X'. Incidentally I n00b goofed at a gig recently and didnt have a speakon-jack lead/adapter for the supplied cabs, so the soundguy DI'd the OTB. it sounded like farting. I imagine that is the issue you guys are talking about? he added some gizmo to the connection and it became more usable. I only heard enough to play with through the monitor but the audience assured me it was Big, Warm and Fuzzy, as is my intention.[/quote] I paid £25 for both (I think) via Watford valves, ask them they are very good. I actually got mine the next day even though delivery is a couple of days

[quote name='Bankai' post='1228379' date='May 12 2011, 07:32 AM']Effects loops are designed to run at a different signal level. They are more for things like rack compressors or similar. Effects pedals are designed to run at guitar level/impedance, pre-preamp.[/quote] So that really means that rack effects are for the effects loop and pedals effects are for bass socket

Sorry if I have read this wrong.. but if you're using one cab.. you're getting 300w, which sometimes, I find isn't enough, but if you still have problems with both cabs, you're running at 500w, so that should be more than loud enough.. very loud.. Try a different cab and a different amp, different bass, different leads.. (change only one piece at a time to isolate the problem)

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='1227446' date='May 11 2011, 01:03 PM']Hence my post - changing the valves to AT's (cost c. £35) is a permanent fix.[/quote] +1 I did it myself yesterday

[quote name='Bankai' post='1228385' date='May 12 2011, 07:47 AM']The original cab I bought has turned up after all! I am now using the OTB through this SP210 and it sounds alright. Yet in the time when I thought I was going to have to buy another one because this had been lost, I gained massive GAS for a Barefaced Midget! Must convince myself not to swap the SP210 out for Barefaced Midget. Too much effort and money... Unless of course one comes up locally for trade, in which case I think it'd be permissible [/quote] I am in the exact same boat now

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='1228471' date='May 12 2011, 09:53 AM']Yup. All the soundclips in this thread were through the DI, so you can hear just how much it has been tamed by switching to AT7's. The new valves make an already-great amp even better. I was in Denmark Street yesterday talking to the nephew of the guy who owns Orange (and who is the main London distributor for their stuff) and he accepted that the original-fitment unbranded Chinese valves have been letting down Orange kit recently. They're in the process of shifting to noticeably higher-quality valve suppliers, I gather.[/quote] +1.. worked a treat for me also

If you made all your contact via ebay.. you're definitely gonna be fine, otherwise.. You've still got a strong case.. keep us posted

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='1223195' date='May 7 2011, 01:53 PM'][size=4][b]Was it worth it?[/b][/size] You tell me.[/quote] Top Top thread, mate. I've just re-valved my Terror Bass and your idiot guide helped this idot.. infact the TB sound even better than before including solving the DI problem without a 40db in-line attenuator.. Got some lovely new valves from watford valves.. nice guys there tooo.. :-)