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[quote name='FuNkShUi' timestamp='1441282484' post='2857499'] How do you know if you've not had a lesson? You should try, and see what you get out of it. You may be surprised [/quote] The key in what Paul says is in the phrase "to play what I want to play". If you're happy playing by ear or tabs, copying other folks' lines, or playing variations of those, maybe you don't need lessons. But if you want to put a well constructed walking bass line together, I would have thought knowledge of scales and harmony would be needed. But I may be wrong, as I often find I am.

[quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1441277115' post='2857421'] You might be paying over the odds there, I would think. Yes I gained from 121 lessons for sure [/quote] Most teachers I've come across charge upwards of £25

If you want to see the standard of the subscribed-for lessons, go here and see what you think: http://www.thegrooveformula.com/launch-groove-grid/

[quote name='FuNkShUi' timestamp='1441265276' post='2857295'] Yes, they undoubtedly helped me. A lot. As has been said though, the quality of the teaching has a lot to do with it. Every lesson would be some area that my teacher (Jon Caulfield) felt needed improving. Then he would show me a good example of what we were looking to acheive/play, and explain any theory behind it. Explain the techniques involved, demonstrate the technique involved, then work at it with me. Pointing out any things i should do differently, or any flaws in my technique as i was learning to play. Then we would usually construct a groove or line, that contained whatever aspect of playing i'd just been working on. So one week it could be ghost notes. Next could be legato. Next could be constructing a walking bass line. Next could be .... and so on. It sounds like it was quite regimented. It wasn't though. In general the lessons just followed this path. The feedback you get from a good lesson cant be replicated from online lessons, and as good as Scotts are (and they are good IMO) a good teacher, face to face will help you more. That why you pay more! Also, a good teacher will be hugely motivating when you see them play as it will open your eyes as to what can potentially be achieved. [/quote] For feedback you need to post a video of your playing in the "Feedback" thread. Other members can comment, but Scott then watches as well and gives his comments in his "Feedback Friday" presentation. You also get to see all the feedback on everyone elses work, so we can all learn from the comments. Admittedly it's not like having a 1-2-1 discussion, but at an annual subscription for the price of less than 4 1hour lessons, I don't recon it's bad. I also live not far from the OP and finding a good teacher round here isn't easy. Edit: a Lifetime subscription is under £200.

If you're organised and self motivated, then try Scotts Bass Lessons Academy. There are some really good lessons and resources on there. www.scottsbasslessons.com

[quote name='BassTool' timestamp='1441215150' post='2857032'] .....only from year 2000 onwards [/quote] Alas, tis true.

[quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1441109168' post='2856067'] Just seen this thread, Rich - you don't hang about! Nice job. Had you kept with black I may have bought it back! [/quote] Many thanks. I have a can of Satin Black here. How much are you offering?

Many thanks for the info on the neck. I thought this might well be a more "vintage" type that would need some more help. The action is pretty good now and the tone is getting good too. It's a nice, small bass. Could work well as a travel bass as it's shorter than your average. It's also easy for removing the neck. Mind you, if you were to remove the neck a lot I recon I'd go for changing the screws to a bolt-on option.

[quote name='HowieBass' timestamp='1441057842' post='2855807'] Check out Scott Devine - he has his own website and YouTube channel - TONS of free stuff and includes music theory as well as technique. [url="http://www.scottsbasslessons.com"]http://www.scottsbasslessons.com[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWTj3vCqkQIsrTGSm4kM34g"]http://www.youtube.c...kQIsrTGSm4kM34g[/url] [/quote] You could start off with this set of lessons. These are mainly about groove and timing, but there's some good stuff in there. He's also doing a deal on joining the SBL Academy. http://www.thegrooveformula.com/launch-groove-grid/

I did have the opportunity to try the bass. It was the sort of weight I expected a bubinga bass to be. The sound was ok, but it's difficult to be totally sure when playing through unfamiliar equipment.

I've been working on the set up. It's getting better. The TR is getting stiff though. Does anyone (I guess I'm asking Darkheart here) know if this is a TR that bends the neck alone under tension, or do you need to slacken the strings and manually bend the neck? I've been known to break a TR in the past. I've no intention of going there again.

[quote name='DarkHeart' timestamp='1441038616' post='2855558'] bloody hell that was quck! The one that I repaired was in a worse state than yours, it was missing frets, the bridge, pickups, and the string retainer it now sports an Schenker esque painjob, twin mm humbuckers and a self engineered string retainer, plays lovely, sounds massive and if you put a strap button just under the top radius sits nice and square on the strap. [/quote] True. In fairness to you, I linked to your thread as an alternative inspiration suggestion option on the paint job. Many years ago I did a 2 colour paint job on a motorcycle petrol tank. The paint of the second colour bled under the masking tape, so I fully respect the job you've done. I was really lucky that my project started out being complete. All I had to do was strip, sand and respray. Full respect to you. In some way you're lucky having something that challenges you. This one took no time, which is nice as a weekend project. At the same time as doing this I've also rebuilt a neglected Peavey. So this has been a cool weekend for me.

[quote name='roman_sub' timestamp='1441030475' post='2855472'] deep purple finish? good job and you work fast!!! [/quote] Many thanks. THE there's parts of it that would have me rub it down again for a better, smoother finish, but I'll keep it as it is for now until I decided what to do with it.

There are a few places to re-touch, such as the screw heads and some red on the bridge. I've strung it with Elixirs and the sound is good. It's certainly on the aggressive side but can be coaxed to give out some deep bass too. "Is it good for metal?" She certainly is. Is she good for me?... mmmm... the jury is out. I've enjoyed it as a weekend's work. That's what matters to me. It may be in the Marketplace in the next few weeks.

Thanks for the input guys, but after all that I've done my own thing. It's not as perfect as I'd like really, but here's the finished result:

No entirely sure, but bubinga ones are unusual and I believe, more sought after. So the answer is probably yes. I also wouldn't have knowingly driven from Hertfordshire to Cheshire for an ovankol.

[quote name='Marvin' timestamp='1441014678' post='2855246'] I'd be inclined to say I wasn't available. Having to use a days holiday to cover an unpaid gig for a band I'm not really in would be a bit much for me. [/quote] This. I think your commitment to a band in which you're not fully signed up, is admirable. Any good band would be honoured to have you as a member.

Don't worry about it guys. I'll deal with it; either get over it or sell. If it turned out to be a dodgy copy or broken neck etc, it'd be a bigger deal. At least I have a bass to play or sell honorably. Regrettably others have been known to get caught with a far worse situation than mine. So, don't worry, let's drop it. Many thanks. Rich

Word for word, the Warwick site allows you to input the serial number and in this case I got: Serial number: L-096648-02Serial number: L-096648-02 Article number: 1225080000BZOVAOWW produced: 2002-12-04 Description: Thumb BO, 5-string Natural Oil finish Ovangkol body Ovangkol neck Black hardware

Question : Do you want the role of being the regular bass player in this band? If the answer is "yes", point out to them that you play more often than the "regular" and give a condition that if you play this one You become the regular and the other guy becomes the dep.