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    "Tone Poem" Recording

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    Here is the first in a series of solo recordings i'm working on, John Patitucci's "Tone Poem". Comments and feedback appreciated! :)


    http://soundcloud.com/funkypenguin-1

    Its the only recording on my soundcloud at present ;)

    Roscoe LG Signature V

    in Build Diaries

    Posted

    [quote name='pantherairsoft' timestamp='1327843456' post='1517504']
    I think you are right... I think they would come with a hefty up charge as well, plus the Nordy's aren't really for me.
    Bart/Bart or Bart/Demeter for a Roscoe. Yum.

    Decision on the top I finalised. To make sure it wa going to look rocking I printed out each of the 5 options and drew on the pups and bridge to see what detail would likely be obscured. A bit OTT maybe, but it was worth it. In the end this is the selected top for my bass...



    There will be a matching headstock facing as well. Can't wait to see this taking shape!
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    Whoaaa! Thats a stunning piece of buckeye indeed! Cant wait to see how she turns out! :)

    Roscoe LG Signature V

    in Build Diaries

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    [quote name='pantherairsoft' timestamp='1327779155' post='1516748']


    That's a good point. The Hipshot is an easy swap.

    I think I'm close to a decision on the top. Of the 5 there's 2 that look a little cooler on first impression. One quite butterfly like and another speckled like a peacocks feathers... But after some serious study, the block of pups and ramp would destroy most of what I love about those tops. Simple and cool is the desired effect.
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    Can you spec buckeye pickup covers and ramps?

    ethical responsibility from high end luthiers

    in Bass Guitars

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    [quote name='bassist_lewis' timestamp='1327677979' post='1515271']
    I read an article recently about Pete Skjold, and he said that he does what he does for the love of building, not because he makes lots of money, and said that the profit margin isn't as high as most people think. You might have a point with Fodera though, their price list is more likely that of a car showroom than a luthier. :o
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    Again, think about where they are based. I know someone who works in New York and apparently the competition for business space is unbelievable, and the rent astronomical in comparison to the UK (even London). Then there is their overhead, which again will cost a huge amount of money. Their materials are the best money can buy, some of which are nearly unobtainable nowadays. Each bass takes months to build, requiring extensive hand time and finishing. Then there is their own rent and living costs. They dont make a huge profit margin, contrary to popular belief.....

    Roscoe LG Signature V

    in Build Diaries

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    Im very sorry to hear that your health has gotten in the way like this bud, particularly as a fellow lover of 6ers it must have been a real wrench having to move away from them, specially with a pair as gorgeous as those :( However, at least you've been able to (Hopefully!!) find a solution! Massive +1 to ramps and shorter scale, they feel fantastic! Have you thought about using 4 finger technique (ala garrison) to stop you anchoring your thumb as much??

    Valuing Bassists on Stupid Criteria

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    The flip side is why can you not appreciate well executed, complex bass parts? Complex bass playing gets as much flak on here as it does praise!! Granted there are an awful lot of sterile, technical performances on youtube, but there are some absolute stunners too. You were a fan of some of the dirty loops videos as i recall, there is some pretty phenomenal technique on display there, especially from the drummer and from Henrik on bass. In the same way, there is plenty of insipid, lifeless groove playing out there. Simple parts can be as lifeless, sterile and bland as some of the displays of technique

    ethical responsibility from high end luthiers

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted · Edited by funkypenguin

    [quote name='Jimmyp28' timestamp='1327498339' post='1512308']


    yeah thats a good rationalisation but really?

    there over heads are so high they have to charge people to come down and choose the woods for there bass?

    They do use a very high quailty pre amp and I love the sound of Foderas I really do but how much do you really think it costs to make a Ying Yang standard?
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    Again, how much do you think they're paying for rent, materials and overhead??

    ethical responsibility from high end luthiers

    in Bass Guitars

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    Ok, take fodera. They're based in New York city, their rent as a result of this will be astronomical, their overhead similarly so. They buy the best materials they can, some of which are nearly impossible to obtain (they only use CITES certified Brazilian rosewood. That's ethical to me) which again costs a huge amount of money. they use a high quality preamp, which costs a lot to manufacture. Then they hand build the instruments themselves. On top of this, they have to be able to live, pay their bills etc., again which living in NY will no doubt be through the roof......that's why they cost so much, not because they are being unethical.....

    Anyone here studying music in Uni ?

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    Im 5 months away from graduating from Salford having studied bass as my main discipline. Its been an incredible 4 years and would do it again in a heartbeat.

    Whats it like? It depends what you put in. I went to uni wanting to play (A LOT), meet folks, make new contacts and obviously learn alot. its been a really intense, busy 4 years. its been hard work but ive gotten alot out of it and ive been able to spend alot of my time playing/composing/performing music. whats not to like about that :)

    Are there others? No. alot of music students drift through their degree then drift out again, its the same for most places (except perhaps LCM, RCM and Guildhall). I got lucky in that theres about 20-30 of us here that wanted to make the most of what we're doing and have really worked/played alot. It becomes obvious fairly quickly (in my experience) which ones really want to make the most of whats on offer. Networking and finding out who is on it and who isnt is really important

    As im sure has been said elsewhere on here, you can learn alot of what is on offer at uni (theory for example) elsewhere. However you wont get the contacts, the tutors (i would never have got the oppertunity to study with my composition tutor Robin Dewhurst if i hadnt come to uni), the experience and the oppertunity to put what you're learning into practice ON A DAILY BASIS outide university.

    Knowing your theory and being able to read are 2 things that will give you a huge head start from the word go. IMHO they are a must

    Hope this helps

    New Fodera Matt Garrison Standard

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    The MG standard looks lovely! As far as the Fodera debate goes, the Garrison signature i tried a few years back is the best bass ive ever played (including Sei, Alembic, KS, MTD et al). Some of shukers latest creations have come close though. Do i want one? god yes. Can i afford/justify one? god no.

    do i need theory

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by funkypenguin

    Its not critical to have theory in order to play bass as an instrument, you need it to understand music. Plenty of bassists dont have a thorough grasp of theory and get by using their ears (every bit as important to have good ears IMO). However, if you're looking to go deeper into bass playing (i.e. really dismantling what/how other bass players are doing what they do), deeper into the music and really push yourself as a bassist, i would say theory is a major component, if not essential. Basics like scales, arpeggios, chords, chord tones etc. are all really really important to your playing

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