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I've posted this before, but it's still relevant; here's a link to Ralph Patt's Jazz Web Page, when one can find the 'vanilla' chords and structure to most jazz standards... [url="http://www.ralphpatt.com/Song.html"]Ralph Patt's Jazz Web Page ...[/url] Extremely useful for understanding the very basics of these tunes, too often obscured by ornementation and enriching. These basics give the key to following what's going on, and on which one may, in turn, improvise or elaborate. Hope this helps.

An anecdote..? Oh, go on; only a (fairly...) short one. I can..? Ah, well then... My parents met and courted during WWII, and founded a (large; 8 children...) shortly afterwards. They both worked hard, but money was pretty tight, so luxuries were...well, luxuries, so we seldom had any. One of the fashions back in those days were for fur coats; all the 'stars' had 'em. Too expensive for most folks, but one could dream, couldn't one..? The children grew up and left home; Mum and Dad would have, little by little, a bit more disposable income. In secret, and over a decade or so, my Dad put away a medium chunk of money and, as a surprise 50th wedding anniversary, presented my Mum with a splendid mink coat, just like the ones seen on the silver screen in their younger days. Of course, she was delighted. However, their social circles and way of life had changed a lot over time, and she had less occasion to wear it than in the past,and, frankly, fashions had moved on. The moral of the tale..? It's a question of dreams. My Mum had gained a much-coveted fur coat, but had lost a dream of having a fur coat. She was the first to admit that, whilst being very grateful for the intention and attentions of my Dad, the dream was, in fact more valuable to her than its concretion. Back in the '50s and '60s, rock'n'roll, and modern music in general was a dream for many of us, and an almost unobtainable luxury. Not so these days. The current generations have their own aspirations and dreams (X-Factor..? Top footballer..? Fashion designer..? I dunno...); it's the dream that's got value. The realisation of one's dreams is not, always, desirable, or, at least, should be followed by further dreams to aim for. Are we really luckier these days..? Hmm... Not for those still dreaming...

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1460962511' post='3030079'] He's from Milwaukee. Blue [/quote] And Wooten; Idaho. That's close (enough...) to Milwaukee, isn't it..? No..? Oh, well. Being born where one's born is only coincidence, anyway.

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[quote name='ambient' timestamp='1460923431' post='3029874'] Less trebly ��. I find it too trebly with the passive control up, and the active control up. It's kind of too brittle sounding. [/quote] Ah, OK; thanks for clarifying. Isn't the English language splendid, enabling us to communicate so well..? I'll drum up the opposite schema, for a low-pass filter, then. Back in a tick... Here we go, a low pass filter... As before, try different values to optimise, but that'll kill the treble.

[quote name='MoonBassAlpha' timestamp='1460920571' post='3029827']... the OP wants a low pass filter. ... [/quote] I understand the opposite; he wants a more trebly sound. I could be wrong, but it's still a bit ambiguous. Well, Ian..? More treble, or more bass..?

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Don't you just love a happy ending..? Thanks for the update; glad there's one less bar steward on Earth than some of us thought..! Oh, hang on a minute...

Not the best worded request, but if I understand correctly, you're wanting to cut the bass with a fixed, passive, high-pass circuit. Here's one, very simple, taken from a fuzz-box schema... You may have to play about with the values to get the exact degree of tone adjustment that you require; on the other hand it's about as 'cheap and cheerful' as one could wish. Your brother will know where to solder this in (undo the o/p jack and insert this circuit...). Have fun; hope this helps. Subject to correction, completion and/or contradiction from others.

Yeah, but he's been practising, innit..!

An old photo; the amp I'm playing through in the background is our Fender Bassman 50w, into a 2 x 15 cab. We're playing outdoors (La Fête de la Musique, in front of a café/bar...), and it was plenty loud enough for our pop/rock covers (U2, Radiohead, Noir Désir etc...). It's not stadium rock, but I never had to turn the thing up to max to be heard, and the two guitars use valve half-stacks..!

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[quote name='ambient' timestamp='1460821060' post='3029096'] As I see it, he's asking for a contribution toward the band's fee. It's his venue, I don't see how he's being underhand, or dishonest. He's given the money, plus some from him to the band. [/quote] [quote]... [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Had he not collected any money "for the band" I would have been perfectly happy with my smaller than usual, but agreed upon fee but the people putting notes into the glass were obviously under the impression that the band would benefit from it yet only the owner has because, his contribution to the cost of the band is now much smaller. He was collecting for him, not us. I see this as immoral and dishonest and no different from collecting charity donations and then keeping it.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]...[/quote][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Collecting money for himself would be fine. Giving the impression that it's monies going to be given to the band is not. That's (app[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]arently...) the perception. The actual intention is only speculation, of course, but, given the quote above, it doesn't look good.[/font][/color]

[quote name='Twincam' timestamp='1460815661' post='3029040'] I like that a lot. Reminds me of one or two songs but I can't think what for the life of me. Thought it had a certain sound and a bit Lo Fi which maybe in a sentimental way reminds me of listening to an old lp. Unlike camdenrob's thoughts, I thought it was a bit more deep, serious and mellow rather than sunny. Funny the way we each see things. [/quote] [sharedmedia=core:attachments:167485] You're right, you may have heard it before, if you've been following other stuff on my Soundcloud account... I give you... [url="http://soundcloud.com/dad3353/killer-bass"]Killer Bass ...[/url] An old LP..? Maybe, but then again, I'm old..!

A Barefaced Compact laid sideways..? The choice is vast, if horizontal is not a problem. I'll admit to never having understood this 'thing' about amp overhang, but, then again, I play drums..!

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1460806555' post='3028928'] You brought [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Schrödinger into it. I was just trying to be funny. [/font][/color] [/quote] 'Trying'..? Yes, you are often 'trying'. ...

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1460805851' post='3028910'] Please don't open THAT box. [/quote] But if that's the only way of answering the question, instead of wishy-washy shilly-shally a*sing around, what then..? It's all very fine asking these pompous existentialist riddles; 'What if' this, 'Supposing' that, but it's a bit more to the point and actually moves things forward to open the blasted box and see in what state the cat is, in reality. Messing about with hypothetical suppositions is for the dogs. Open the box, open the box, open the box... (Signed...) Pandora

This would come under 'obtaining money by false pretences', and should be reprimanded. Yes, there are moral principles involved; those that can square that have a higher threshold of moral value than others. Where does that threshold lie in other issues, then, eh..? Some things are absolute; one cannot be 'almost' honest. One is or one isn't. Excepting Schrödinger's cat, of course.

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Just in time, then, to save time by using the very same tools that Sibelius used, as well as Grieg, Holst and Mussorgsky... It worked for them (and my youngest brother, except that he's not, yet, famous...). No, no need to thank me.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1460736325' post='3028353'] There's a light-bulb joke in there somewhere, but for the life of me I can't think what it is. [/quote] Brilliant.