jakenewmanbass

Hi Guys, I'm going to do a transcription of the last piece I played for you on Sat and post it here in a PDF. In the meantime I found this clip of Jimmy Johnson with Vinnie Colaiuta doing a TV showband in the 80's. It's guys having fun with playing a theme tune but adding some of their own spice. In exactly the terms I was discussing on Sat Jimmy keeps a monstrous groove going but every now and then pops in a jaw dropping fill. Check it out. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDG0GwDyyD8"]Mind blowing fills[/url] Enjoy Jake PS. stick with until at least show 4

[quote name='51m0n' post='622784' date='Oct 10 2009, 11:20 PM']The talks were super informative, particularly enjoyed Jakes (damn that's a wicked bass mate!),[/quote] Thanks mate [quote name='51m0n' post='622784' date='Oct 10 2009, 11:20 PM']just have to work out how to make my ears as golden as yours now: seriously chaps he worked out a nice motowny b-line off a CD that he'd never heard before just hearing it once and played it straight back,he didn't show this party trick to you lot but I had to go and get a plaster for me chin! Si[/quote] Damn I knew I forgot something important!! well next time. There's loads more info where that lot came from. It's quite tough to pitch it to so many people because there is a wide variety of standard.

[quote name='bassace' post='622729' date='Oct 10 2009, 09:52 PM']Just got home, a bit knackered. But thanks to all who organised the gig, it was a great day. Jakes workshop was great and did you notice the cunning way I got him involved in mine to save me getting totally upstaged.[/quote] Roger, you're too humble... the history that resides in your fingers is enough to make your thoughts interesting to the uninitiated. I'm sure that like me you felt quite nervous standing up there in front of 20 or so bass players and saying 'this is how to do it', and I've got years of teaching experience! On a gig you settle into the groove and off you go, very different to having the cold light of day and eager eyes watching your every move. It was great of you to bring those nice basses and let everybody get their paws on them. Me included. Jake

[quote name='TPJ' post='623769' date='Oct 12 2009, 09:42 AM']+1 Them and [url="http://www.newstandardbass.com/cleveland.htm"]these guys too[/url][/quote] Wow I'm surprised by how much I like the look and sound of those fellas. The Yanks do 'building stuff' very well, and what it might lack in finesse it will make up for in spades in all round functionality. I'd really like to have a try of one of those.

There's one on talkbass for $15000 so I would guess at roughly half that in £s, although US values might be slightly different to ours. Seriously, the best course of action is to get a proper valuation from a specialist.

[quote name='jacko' post='623074' date='Oct 11 2009, 01:26 PM']£3200 sounds pretty cheap to me for a "hand made" custom built bass. Always liked the sound and feel of Wals but didn't have the cash when I first tried them back in the late 70's. May take a punt on a new 5 although it would put my next Alembic custom back another year. [/quote] Don't do it, I've had 2 Wals and 1 Alembic. I still have 1 Alembic.... Get the custom first, the Wal can wait. (I do think they're lovely basses though)

It was really great to meet a lot of like minded individuals, thanks for all the kind words, I had a blast.

Not only have they treated you badly but they've done themselves a disservice by being so policy rigid, I get the feeling that it's a heavily bean counted operation so no losses can be risked. I guess it's one way to run a business but it doesn't foster good relations with a sector of their market. They are eschewing a financial loss and taking a PR loss instead. Good customer service would dictate that they refund and grovel and take the chance that they will lose (which 9 times out of 10 they wouldn't) the goods. What they have lost is some faith from that market sector, although I would never have gone to them anyway so perhaps they correctly identify that the serious end of the music making public is not worth anything to them, they rely on first timers and people with very little knowledge. Sadly their model will seemingly not fail.

[quote name='51m0n' post='622088' date='Oct 9 2009, 10:28 PM']Errr I just remembered something dasterdly in my CD collection - you mind if I bring it?? :ph34r: :ph34r: :ph34r:[/quote] Feel free, but the point is not to out do me, it's simply to see how quick analysis works. If something is hard it will take me longer but for fun I'm of course willing to give it a go.

[quote name='Sibob' post='621873' date='Oct 9 2009, 06:05 PM']Oooo, this could turn into "Beat Jake's ears" lol[/quote] obviously the point is not to try to beat me yer narner. BUT unless it's really bizarre I should be able to cop most things. *what's that on the floor before me....? is it a gauntlet I spy...? *

Hi Guys, just a quick request to anyone coming to my workshop, it would be handy for the purposes of demonstration if you could bring a random piece of music (cd or summat) as I would like to play for you guys a piece that I've never heard before in order to demonstrate the importance of ear training. Obviously the chances are that I will have heard some of the things that you may bring but I'll be honest and if I've never played said track before I should be able to show you how quickly a well trained pair of ears can analyse a piece. Cheers in advance. Jake

Accusound, used to be in Leicestershire but that's going back a bit. Google the name...

Hi from a Manc past.

[quote name='chris_b' post='613174' date='Sep 30 2009, 06:40 PM']Count 1 2 3 4 then in the same tempo count 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & the & is the offbeat. Back beat is a drumming term for playing, usually the snare, on 2 and 4 of the bar.[/quote] It doesn't get much easier than this explanation so what are you missing?

WOW indeed. I love mine, it's the best cab I've ever had. People say they are loud, I feel rather that they are 'audible' you could argue it's the same thing, but because the sound is in no way obtrusive or dominant loud seems like a negative term. Another huge plus for me is that it's amazing for both Double and Electric

TBH I have never used them. I am a real stickler for tuning though It causes me grief if singers or horns or other strings are out of tune. I would be inclined to say that learning to rely on your ears is optimal, but I can see an argument for expedience.

James Taylor 'Live' is 100% live, but then he employs the worlds best musicians, I have had a cyber chat with his bass player, the phenomenal Jimmy Johnson, and he has confirmed to me that he sets out to "play exactly the right note in the right place in every song, every night" and they do. I've heard some people say this seems sterile to them, as someone who has made a living trying my best to get it right for my employers (band leaders) all my working life, I have huge admiration for Jimmy's approach and love the results. Also most Jazz albums are recorded sort of live in the sense that it is usually an ensemble playing in the moment (mostly without overdubs) it just happens that sometimes (when it's in the studio) there is no audience.

[quote name='kembo_dee' post='608577' date='Sep 25 2009, 12:51 PM']Hi Mate, In Manchester there is Matt Owens who is a great double bassist who also teaches. There is John Thorne who played for Lamb he is Manchester based. I would go to Matt&Phreds on Oldham St and watch some Jazz and then speak to whoever is playing afterwards, I have found most double bass players are really helpful. [url="http://www.myspace.com/mjobassmusic"]http://www.myspace.com/mjobassmusic[/url] [url="http://www.jonthorne.co.uk/Jon_Thorne/Home.html"]http://www.jonthorne.co.uk/Jon_Thorne/Home.html[/url] [url="http://www.mattandphreds.com/"]http://www.mattandphreds.com/[/url] cheers Kembo[/quote] I taught Matt at Salford he is a very dilligent guy when it comes to learning which I would guess would make him a good teacher, I have no knowlwdge of Johns teaching skills (don't even know if he does teach) but he's a gem of a guy. I would suggest finding a classical teacher to start with and get a bit of proper technique under your belt, our own Major Minor is in Altrincham and plays for the BBC Philharmonic if he doesn't teach himself I'm sure he will have colleagues that do. once you have the basics solid then go to a jazzer to learn about harmony, and how the bass works in Jazz. I would of course be touting to teach you myself but I moved south 5 years ago. I'd be happy to give you a one off when I'm up there (got a few gigs up north in the coming months) most of all do it properly... as Bilbo said it can go horribly wrong if you don't.

[quote name='thisnameistaken' post='608689' date='Sep 25 2009, 03:23 PM']I've also removed my reply in order to look as magnanimous as Jake. [/quote]

[quote name='AndyTravis' post='608367' date='Sep 25 2009, 09:31 AM']Listen guys, i've got rid of that post as it was ill informed, pointless and not in the least bit constructive. After a few too many last night, think i got a bit self important. Apologies tho those offended. Apologies to Hadrien. I have no right to be passing those kinds of comments around. Put it this way, regardless of my little opinion, he has a signature Smith, and i don't, so i'm sure he won't lose much sleep. Again, sorry for causing a fuss. Note to self; beer+opinions should = mouth shut.[/quote] Thanks Andy, I'll remove my post too and we'll move on.

You're on the cusp, it's probably a bit intimidating for someone inexperienced but it's not quite well paid enough for a pro and a pro probably wouldn't see the need for weekly rehearsal. You'd be better off creating a bass pad and phoning guys who can read. If you're offering £150-£200 a gig then someone will take the gig and get you a dep if they get something better paid. Do you only gig in the midlands or do you go all over?

I'm sure I've said this before, but I'm old enough and it was long enough ago for me to repeat myself (something my friends and family are coming to enjoy with warm affection in the years before 'I don't realise I've pissed myself' happens) A five string bass [i][b]is[/b][/i] a four string bass too, it just has a bit of extra scope on the odd occasion it's needed... It's also a three string, a two string etc etc

I now won't be bringing the Jazz but will be bringing my rig as I'm going on to a gig. Alembic F1-X into power amp into Schroeder 1212L.

I use a Groove Tube GT67, large diaphragm valve condenser, the nearest thing you'll get to a Neumann for the money (under £400) but I don't think they are made any more. You can pick them up second hand. It's a lot of mic for the money. Goes without saying that Neumanns will do the best job even the relatively inexpensive non valve ones. I have done sessions for guys using them and was amazed with the results (they were pro producers though) I totally abhor the pick up sound for recording if you want percussion in your sound get one of those thin directional mics and point it at your fingers, A producer I worked for in Parr St studios in Liverpool did that with great results although there was a gigantic £5k Neumann in front of me too.