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Struggled to get to grips with this technique when I first became aware of it (Kajagoogoo, Level 42, that kind of era). I suspect because A) I didn't appreciate the music associated with it and B) I liked being told I was good so didn't want to risk revealing I couldn't do something. I therefore simply told people I refused to play slap bass as a matter of principle. I am now trying, in a spirit of learning and humility, to achieve a basic facility in the style. This Hal Leonard book wot I purchased from this parish, is proving useful. Clearly laid out and explained, with ground up exercises in steadily increasing complexity, the book is very much the thing for a total ignoramus such as myself. There is a CD with it but I've not checked that out yet. The best resource I've found to accompany the lessons is the Youtube drum channel LumBeat. There's something about locking in with a real drummer which brings even the most bassic bass lines to life.

You strike a hard bargain, but I concede defeat. The field is yours.

Hmm. How dark are we talking?

That's the kind of spiel I used to have to dish out to wealthy housewives when I worked for an interior designer. To convince them that their new cushion didn't ruin the ambience of the drawing room. The biggest waste of money and time I've ever been involved with.

This is inspirational! Been wondering how to organise my board, which is chaos right now. Building a frame something like this would hide the cable spaghetti and create subtle user friendly angles. Thank you!

The black guard picks up the black edge of the body surrounding the paisley. It also ties the body to the neck via the black blocks. The effect of black either side alters how the paisley is perceived by strengthening the background. Trust me, taking it off would entirely dilute the effect.

Ah, right that makes sense. I know very little about them, the Electra is my first Sandberg and I only acquired it recently via the BC marketplace.

Slightly confused by the press release quoted above. "with tobacco burst is as a new option beside the already known high gloss finishes black and crème." reads to me as if Tobacco Burst is a new colour. Pretty sure my Electra is tobacco burst and it ain't new!

Congratulations! That's how I like to see a bass packaged. Also don't listen to those squares man - let your string ends hang out.

I do like a happy ending! Lost love, reunited. For what it's worth I think tort / black is a great combination.

I remember his sounded amazing. When I switched to bass a couple of years later I found nothing that good until I came across the Aria I still play to this day

Some very nice bits of wood and wire on this thread.

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Intervals All.mp3

The one on the right - is that an 80s vintage? I seem to recall a bass playing friend back then had one very much like it.

Well folks, this is it. Young @BreadBin met me in a car park on the outskirts of Frome and I got my hands on that upon which many other hands have alighted. A thousand thanks to all those who took part, including those who I was unable to fit into the scheme, it was truly a remarkable effort. Not the farthest a bass has been delivered in this way, but I have my eye on one in Scotland so any record holders out there - beware!

Something like this but in all the keys? This is C Intervals_C.mp3

With plate. Plenty of maple on view, black plate provides an excellent contrast of both shape, colour and material.

That's a work of art.

looking good

Hi Darren, I've been playing bass since the Jurassic age but one technique I've never got to grips with is slapping. I suspect a lack of motivation as it's not my favourite thing to do, or listen to, but some jobs require at least a basic competence. Here's my question : Why do I produce such a feeble sound when striking the D and G strings with my thumb? The E and A ring out beautifully, but the higher two are quiet to the point of inaudibility. Makes no difference how fast or slow I'm playing, open or fretted notes. Any ideas?

I haven't, but if sounds really useful. Might be good to have the notes on the stave too to improve both ear training and sight reading. If I create sheet music Musescore will generate an mp3, which would be what you're after. I'll have a look tomorrow.

I tried to look at their website but it says they don't sell to the general public.

Don't cry. It's probably your higher power trying to tell you that a nice shiny metal one will look better. 😉