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Roland Rock

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  1. [quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1393371012' post='2379581'] Is there a band you're fanatical about? [/quote] Maybe I should have kept it simple like your Beatles thread Nige, "Noob seeks education"
  2. [quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1393371012' post='2379581'] Is there a band you're fanatical about? [/quote] Of course there are bands/artists that I'm really into (not fanatical) but they're a bit more niche, and tend not to be the sort that are universally lauded by music critics and the like. I looked online for bands with the most fanatical/cult followings. A few I don't know, but for most of the others, I may not be into their music, but I can at least understand why they have such a profound effect on some people. Not so with the examples in the OP
  3. **This post is not meant to upset anyone, just a genuine attempt to understand something that I don't get** There are several musical acts who seem to have a fanatical or cult following, but I just don't get them at all. Two examples below. Please can people tell me, with suggestions for listening material (as I really only know the famous songs) why the following are so well respected in music circles: Bruce Springsteen - In my very limited experience of Mr S, it's just a bloke in double denim croaking lots of words into a microphone over average rock music. What am I missing? Why is he sooo popular among music lovers? The Ramones - I get that they helped spearhead the punk movement, and that their short fast songs were a breath of fresh air in a time of bloated musical excess, but is that enough? The songs I know are semi-catchy, and TBH all a bit samey. Did you have to be there? Of course I understand that not all music is for everyone, but there are some acts that seem to be so revered that I wonder if I'm missing out I'll be taking this seriously, and intend to take any constructive responses on board, and listen to your suggestions. Thanks
  4. I love this album, it has so much groove, with some nice dubby influences. I know several people who can't quite get on with the super-clean production, but when I'm in the right mood, it hits the spot perfectly.
  5. I just tuck the end into the centre and then do as many winds as it takes, ensuring that the string exits at the bottom of the post (no overlaps) I think I've read on BC that this is heresy and all sorts of things will go wrong, but it's always worked for me with very stable tuning.
  6. Yeah, the old nouveau riche gold bathroom taps scenario ;-) It's an immediate repellant for me.
  7. [quote name='paulbass' timestamp='1393279960' post='2378307'] how does the bassist get this sound [/quote] Turn the volume right down ;-)
  8. Wow - really, really hard to choose. I say that each month, but this time I actually mean it Like Discreet says, the standard is growing at a crazy rate. Well done everyone, and good to see a healthy number of entries.
  9. You're not alone - my most embarrassing musical moment was when I foolishly volounteered to play a song at a jazz jam night after way too many beers. I could probably have handled 'Blue Bossa' or 'So What' in that state, but definitely not Charlie Parker's 'Blues For Alice'. It was such a train wreck that they stopped the song
  10. [quote name='jazzyvee' timestamp='1393149163' post='2376582'] : Just in the van on the way back from my gig last night with Musical Youth at the watering hole in perranporth, Cornwall. We played another excellent set. The crowd loved it and the venue was jam packed ,it had a low ceiling lots of wood in the construction so the sound was mellow and solid just right for reggae. Jazzyvee [/quote] Sounds ideal - glad you had a good gig
  11. Sublime bass playing here: http://youtu.be/L8jPDdHd9y8 Shagadelic, baby: http://youtu.be/T5ALPzS0QfQ
  12. [quote name='andydye' timestamp='1393091409' post='2376151'] I should be there and will be bringing my pair of acgs, one custom 5 with filter pre and one graft fretless 5 with east pre along with my ead 212 cab [/quote] I'll take that as an offer for me to try them, rather than just showing off ;-) Thanks very much
  13. [quote name='skelf' timestamp='1391795395' post='2361451'] If this does not conflict with the show in Edinburgh I might try to get down to this. [/quote] That would be great Alan, I'm really keen to try out your filter preamps, and perhaps get some advice on how easily one would fit in my bass.
  14. [quote name='essexbasscat' timestamp='1393062643' post='2375692'] .....the whole of Ziggy Stardust... [/quote] When I was in my old Bowie band, we did a few gigs where we did the Ziggy album from start to finish - really good to do, and some proper fans appreciating every note. For me, I'd love to do "What is and what should never be" by Zep, "Canned Heat" by Jamiroquai, "A little bit of love" by Free and Aretha's version of "The long and winding road"
  15. Between 90 and 100% for me
  16. [quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1391689997' post='2360173']I used to think it was because I am getting progressively more fatigued and therefore subconsciously lightening my right hand touch , but recently I have begun to wonder if I might have some Uri Geller- like phenomena going on , where the raw power of my funky playing combined with the intense sexual energy I generate with or without a bass guitar in my hand is actually causing the necks of my basses to bow away from the strings and develop a bit more relief as I play them. [/quote] If anything is too low, it's your medication dosage.
  17. [quote name='Annoying Twit' timestamp='1392971385' post='2374704'] Sorry to be ignorant, but I'm not 100% sure what 'digging in' means. I'm guessing it means to pluck harder, but is there more to it? I do find that I'm developing my playing in a direction where I like to give the strings a good hefty pluck (fingers or pick). I have my Ibanez SR760 set up with action as low as it will go without buzzing, and that's lower than anything else I have. (The rest are around 4mm at the 12th fret). I find the Ibanez as it is less satisfying to play as I feel I have to pussyfoot around it a bit, rather than being able to just let go. [/quote] That's precisely what digging in is, and a good example of how action can be too low
  18. Is it me, or is that insanely cheap?
  19. [quote name='KevB' timestamp='1392900743' post='2373924'] Is Ellie's brother still a bc member? [/quote] Yes http://basschat.co.uk/user/4655-agoulding/
  20. [quote name='BetaFunk' timestamp='1392847788' post='2373576'] I'm trying to work out what the point of this post is. [/quote] I found it quite an interesting, relevant and positive contribution to the thread.
  21. I've been to see my old tribute band several times; they are on bass player number two since I left. I can't help but think "that's not how I played it" or "why the f*** is he slapping in that song" etc. that said, both players are technically very good players, but when you worked hard to recreate a bass line or add bits that create a lovely pairing with the drum part, it's difficult to see it done differently without being a bit critical.
  22. I was in a Bowie tribute a few years back and always loved the Spiders era stuff. Trevor always had lovely bass lines. Particular favourites to rock out to were Moonage Daydream and Hang on to Yourself. A whole heap of fun.
  23. Cort tried various body materials before settling on the hideously-named and brittle Luthite: Lucite - aka plexiglass - very transparent tone but too heavy Kryptonite - one player in particular reported very weak output Marmite - couldn't get a consensus on the tone
  24. €590 for an EBS Fafner head seems pretty good. I also like the description "EBS TD650 Head, 450Watts"
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