Bilbo
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Is Dave Goodier still in Bristol? He was a lovely player.
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They aren't great either. Sorry. I am in a grumpy mood. I have two gigs on 29 and 30 March and then my diary is empty. Forced retirement.....
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Giblin played some lovely things with Chris de Burgh and with Jon Anderson. This is from the 'Song Of Seven' album. The opening bass solo is sweet.
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I personally believe that there are some things that Jazzers should stay away from at the risk of appearing to be misguided fan boys screaming 'Ya think Jaco was the greatest? Look at meeeeeeeee'! It's immature.
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The live CD Caribe is a monster album if you want to hear Camilo's Big Band and AJ at their best. Caribe [Ltd. Edition] https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003WSSMFW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_CNEKCb8DYV0Q9
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Not got any details but I have just heard that US bassist Jeff Andrews has passed away after a long illness. Can't find anything on line so any news would be helpful. A great player who gigged with Brecker, Mike Stern, Vital Information and a host of others. http://www.jeffandrews.biz/index.html
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Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar is a roast but try anything by Miguel Zenon.
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Thanks, Pete. That is really helpful.
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I have always operated on the assumption that you buy a good quality professional instrument and then learn to play it rather than waste time trying to find 'the one'. I have had the same bass since 1986.
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A recording of my Harley Benton 12 string guitar, bought for m by my wife as a holding option before I get enough money together to get the Ovation I want.
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A session from my HM days that I found recently on a cassette in a box under a bed in a back room. It never got played or released but the best bit is that the guitar player has since won an Emmy. There are a couple of drop outs due to analogue to digital copying issues but you get the idea.
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😃 I have played a Wal for 33 years so weight is not going to be a problem.
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1. Latin - Brazilian and Cuban 2. Jazz 3. Prog. Melody, Rhythm and Harmony, in that order.
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Will do, Len. I may be wrong but I don't think I have ever played a Fender Jazz 😃 Actually, that isn't true. I used to roadie for a guy who had one. Age 22 so 33 years ago.
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I may need a fretted bass soon and am gassing for a fretted five string Fender Jazz. Does anyone know of any support groups available? Fender GAS Anonymous? Cognitive Bass Therapy?
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I tend to think that the double bass is, by its very nature, a reverb unit. I have reverb on my AI Clarus but never feel the need to use it.
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I am on a Miguel Zenon binge at the moment.
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I guess that is because it is not your royalties that are being taken.
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I wonder how much of this is just coincidence. There are only 12 notes and a finite numbers of places to put them. Surely it is possible that two people happen upon the same sequence?
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I had gig once where I was playing loads of 16th note grooves and, wham, the hand literally seized up. I had to walk across the stage and get a pick of the guitarists amp while it sorted itself out. Not happened since. I guess I hadn't warmed up enough.
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No Quarter 😁
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Not sure I need that, what with having an upright and all 😎
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Just looked at the price of the La Bella White Nylons. Bloody hell!! 😀
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As above. Need to restring my Harley Benton Acoustic bass guitar (4 string). Any brand preferences? Prices range widely and I only need good enough but don't want to buy cheap and buy twice. Before anyone snorts at the Bass, it sounds great and I love it.
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EUB or "real" Double Bass for starter?
Bilbo replied to EliasMooseblaster's topic in EUB and Double Bass
I got a double bass into my Smart car last year. The new windscreen was only £75.
