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[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1385211411' post='2285634'] For this one (suitably embroidered...)..? Yes, I would... [attachment=149047:BC_Bean.jpg] [/quote] I'm in. And £10 is ok too. All for a good cause.

I COULD have picked up the bass and delivered it. But I live near Stansted and have no plans to go to Hemel again. So it's best if Johnny and 4strings arrange to meet. Maybe next time.

[quote name='Myke' timestamp='1385133361' post='2284848'] I think this just shows the different types of bassist out there. 1. You get the ones who want to play songs and not learn all that rubbishy theory stuff 2. You get the ones who want to understand how to play bass so learn the theory and use it how they will. 3. You get the ones who want to play songs and then realise all that other theory stuff can actually be damn useful! I'm sure there are other types as well so they can be added on Also this goes any type of musician not just bassists.. [/quote] My son's mate lives with us. He's "played" guitar for 10 years. He has a large repertoire of songs he plays. The guitar is tuned to drop C, so for a lot of numbers he bridges all the strings with 1 finger and strums as he moves the finger up and down the FB. The others are all learned with tabs. I was going to play a bass line with him the other day. I asked what key he was playing in.... blank look. Can he find a C on the FB.... no. There are 1000's of players the same I'm sure. .But are they guitarists REALLY?

[quote name='Myke' timestamp='1385049792' post='2283866'] Is that Divergent or Convergent? [/quote] In some respects, surely the question of if this matters or not will depend on what stage of learning you're at won't it? I'm still learning the FB, Modes and scales. So I need lots of Convergent study. If you're way past the Modes and Scales stage and onto learning solos and constructing bass lines, maybe the Divergent/Convergent lines get less defined?

FWIW I should maybe say I do have a teacher. Sometimes I have long periods between lessons. I also have a large collection of good books to work through. Is this policy to divergent?

[quote name='waynepunkdude' timestamp='1384982756' post='2283205'] Just paint it, why would you want the exposed wood? [/quote] LOL, yeah. IMHO Young dude with relic bass = stupid kid who doesn't look after his gear.... but that's just me being me. Edit: If however, you play like Jaco and look like Jaco, then I take it all back.

[quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1384981838' post='2283187'] I think we're all used to Convergent practice - 'today I will learn to play this from memory' for example. Divergent [i]absolutely[/i] includes noodling and exploring. Some people have a down on Divergent activity, because it does not take you measurably closer to whatever your goal might be. However, it can take you to new places, broaden your outlook, and help you discover new sounds and techniques. It's all good! [/quote] Maybe this looking-down on Divergent practice comes from the thinking of the music teachers of playing classical instruments/music, where it may be thought that the only pieces worth playing are those in print. By definition isn't playing bass a lot about noodling to develop a skill of being able to hear the band playing something and filling in with what seems a good harmonious bass line? Or is this just me being a noob?

[quote name='sblueplanet' timestamp='1384966331' post='2282916'] Just a thought. If I dont apply primer to those areas will that mean that the final respray colour won't adhere to those bits and come back off? [/quote] It may work to some extent, but it's going to be hard to get a result that looks genuine to anyone within arms reach of the instrument. If all you want is something that looks ok to the audience, then you're ok. Quite frankly you've no real option than a full respray and start to make it look [s]crap[/s] relic'd all over again

I have 2 types of sessions. I guess you could call them "practice" and/or "lesson" sessions. What I'll call a "practice session" is when I sit and noodle. I play scales, arpeggios and familiar pieces. This, I tell myself, builds up dexterity, speed and rhythm; as I get to play the piece better and get to make the rhythm more regular and a better fit to my "minds ear". (I should use the drum loops and metronome more here than i do). I'd call this divergent. The other sessions I do are what I'd call a "lesson session". This is where I play a written score, reading and finding the notes on the FB. This could also be a session where I read a score and try to build up my speed at reading, When reading a score without playing I also think through the positions of notes and the logical place to find the next note on the FB. I'd call this Convergent. Thanks for raising this JapanAxe. It's helpful to take the time to think it through. Sometimes I do wonder if I loose direction and purpose as I'm mostly self-taught.

Sandpaper and gigging. That works well I'm told.

Hi there & welcome. Maybe you'd do well to post a thread in the EUB and Double-Bass section. I'm sure someone will be along there who'll be pleased to help you.

Having never been in a band I may be a lot naive here, but I think you're right to heck things out before coming up with cash. Surely you need a few jam sessions first to see if you've a future together. Also surely some of the answer is in the question of how the act will be billed. If the act is billed as a group name, then it's arguable you're all in it together. If the name of the act is that of the rapper, then it's his baby and you're a session player. IMHO

[quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1384879736' post='2281801'] That's lovely BB, is that an East pre you've got in there? I see you've recently acquired a GWB35, a really nice bass, I like mine very much. [/quote] Alright, alright. I'm beginning to wish I'd not sold it! Its gone to a good home though. Plus I'm enjoying the LTD ESP I've bought since.

[quote name='kevin_lindsay' timestamp='1384463916' post='2277142'] Repro paper in oil capacitors, and carbon resistors. When the new CTS 250k/500k stack pots arrive, I'll try out the original style wiring. [/quote] Kev, I can't see your pics mate. According to Photobucket you need to upgrade to "Plus" for extra bandwidth, cos too many folk are looking at your pics. Photobucket says: [list] [*]If you like to link to forums, blogs, etc. you get up to 10GB/month of bandwidth. If you need more, [url="http://photobucket.zendesk.com/entries/21100831-"]upgrade to a PLUS account[/url]! With a PLUS account, you have unmetered bandwidth in addition to extra storage and no ads! [/list] Maybe you can reduce the resolution of your pics? Cos 10GB is a lot of data.

[quote name='White Cloud' timestamp='1384806706' post='2281004'] Everybody has their own take on this, but in my world the component parts of a musical instrument should fit together properly. [/quote] Me too. I'd go find a better bass, probably by a better maker. There's enough makers to choose from. Why does it have to be a Fender?

Hey congrats! I hope it's just right for you.

Hey! to the greatest Bass Chat forum!! RIchard

[quote name='Hutton' timestamp='1384730758' post='2280171'] It depends on what your idea of perfect is? A great sounding and playing bass for me is perfect. The neck pocket gap is irrelevant. [/quote] Isn't it matter of build quality and attention to detail by the manufacturer? A tight neck pocket will reduce the strain on the screws and the instrument will last longer than a badly made one. Fortunately for Fendrr it appears there's enough customers who don't worry about build quality and they can get away with it, or so it seems.

I could collect it tomorrow from Johnny in Hemel. I travel about a bit and can arrange to drop it with anyone else who's doing a gig in the South, South-east, London, Anglia area. Any takers?

Young musician with roadworn instrument = idiot who can't look after his stuff. IMHO of course

What don't you like about the feel and, more importantly, the sound? (You can get used to the feel, but the sound is a preference which probably wont change so easily)

The original guitar style instrument was invented by a left handed person. It was designed to be the way round where your most dextrose hand does all the complicated work (the fretting). So all you right handed people who play with the fretboard in your left hand are only following fashion, and you've got it wrong. Me, I'm left handed. OP - get him to play "right-handed"