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You could check out the Tribute G&L L2500. There are used bargains here on Basschat from time to time.

[quote name='Chrismanbass' timestamp='1356905787' post='1915086'] trick i use if a lines particularly difficult is to listen to a little chunk say one line of the verse at a time and then try to imitate it [/quote] This is how I do it also. With that video clip, I would work on say, the first 30 or 40 seconds. When I can play that comfortably, I move on to the next 30 or 40 seconds etc. Then amalgamate all the "chunks".

My only experience with flats is with Thomastik Jazz flats. They are really nice strings and have a bright tone as flats go. They have very low tension, which can sometimes be a deciding factor. Expensive but worth it IMO. Having said that, if you want to give rounds another try, you could check out DR Sunbeams. They are smooth to the touch and have a warmer tone than a lot of rounds.

[quote name='arthurhenry' timestamp='1356784636' post='1913540'] Good choice. Why not do yourself a favour and learn it by ear? [/quote] +1. It is a relatively straight foreward song to learn.

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1356370981' post='1909652'] They are working basses so they will get knocks.... but that doesn't mean I will invite them. [/quote] I agree entirely. I often cringe when I go to a gig and see expensive basses leaning precariously against a speaker cab or such like. My basses are by no means top of the range, but I always carry a guitar stand to gigs or rehearsals. Perhaps it is just my nature, for as a child I was always taught to take care of my belongings.

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1356352592' post='1909405'] Some of my basses show signs of wear. None of them show signs of tear. [/quote] Good point. While I realise it is a personal thing, I could never understand the attraction of a road worn bass. Nothing wrong with a bass looking used, but often, some look as if they had been used to dig the garden.

[quote name='Parker85' timestamp='1356173606' post='1907579'] Hi Scott, how long is the wait to recieve the free video? Signed up last night and there's nothing in my inbox this morning, cheers. [/quote] Try [url="http://scottsbasslessons.com/technique/practice-bass-arpeggios.html"]http://scottsbasslessons.com/technique/practice-bass-arpeggios.html[/url] instead. Lots of great free video lessons there, with no obligation to sign up (though he does ask you to subscribe).

[quote name='iconic' timestamp='1355966760' post='1905230'] Cheers guys, Thomas'...I've never used this brand, may give them a go [/quote] They are a bit on the expensive side, but from the reviews I have read they last a long time, and are worth the money. Search the "Strings" section over on Talk Bass and you should get some more information. This might be a good place to get them. [url="http://www.lordofthestrings.com/lots/RAPRD/Thomastik-JR344-Jazz-Bass/11001626.html"]http://www.lordofthestrings.com/lots/RAPRD/Thomastik-JR344-Jazz-Bass/11001626.html[/url]

[quote name='lastnotleast' timestamp='1355916612' post='1904332'] I have always used D'Addario strings on my guitars and have just replaced the strings on both my 4 & 5 string basses with D'Addario EXL 160. They have never once disappointed me. [/quote] To each their own, but I much prefer the smoother feel and slightly mellower tone of DR's over D'Addarios.

These have to be one of the lowest tension rounds : [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/thomastik_jr344.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/thomastik_jr344.htm[/url]

[quote name='The Hat' timestamp='1355769610' post='1902551'] What make are considered high quality strings ? [/quote] I like DR Sunbeams, and while i have no experience of TI (Thomastik/Infeld) Jazz rounds, I have read great reviews about them. Both have low tension, especially the TI's. [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/thomastik_jr344.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/thomastik_jr344.htm[/url] [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DR-SUNBEAM-NICKEL-BASS-STRINGS-MED-4s-NMR-45-45-105-/110323298695"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DR-SUNBEAM-NICKEL-BASS-STRINGS-MED-4s-NMR-45-45-105-/110323298695[/url]

When I saw the title of the thread, I was expecting it to be a negative "what's the point of it all" one. I was pleasantly surprised. Congratulations on a job well done !! It must be great to be at the point, where you can go on stage with accomplished musicians at the drop of a hat and nail the gig. This is indeed the point of it all, and this story should be as an inspiration to others who sometimes feel like giving up.

This might also be of some help : [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfbC-uBNdws"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfbC-uBNdws[/url]

[quote name='Jayben' timestamp='1355148075' post='1894589'] I wouldn't say so. They could be set up for two different tunings, or perhaps with different string gauges to suit different styles.. [/quote] +1. If one bass is strung with flats and the other with rounds, this would render two otherwise identical basses to be different, tonewise.

One of the best on line sites for bass IMO is : [url="http://www.studybass.com"]www.studybass.com[/url] Another is [url="http://scottsbasslessons.com/online-video-bass-lessons"]http://scottsbassles...eo-bass-lessons[/url] I find that books are better at providing a structured course. One of the best of these is "Bass Guitar for Dummies". Dont be put of by the "D" word. It's a great all round book for beginners. Comes with a CD too. You could check if your local library has it. Another good book is this : [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hal-Leonard-Bass-Method-by-Ed-Friedland-BOOK-CD-FREE-SHIP-/180885268759"]http://www.ebay.co.u...P-/180885268759[/url] It is possible to get all three volumes in one spiral bound edition at a very reasonable price. Each volume has it's own CD.

[quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1354919108' post='1892131'] i remember thinking it reminded me of Jamerson [/quote] McCartney was very much influenced by Jamerson. He introduces the songs on the CD that acompanies the tribute book about Jamerson, called "Standing in the Shadows of Motown".

[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1354828060' post='1891068'] Well, life is unfair. But what I'm really wondering why this side-show carny feels it's necessary to blow his trumpet. If this lad has got it, we'll all know in time, but it won't be through a competition. Meanwhile let the talent grow in all its dimensions, and not have expectation heaped on its back. [/quote] My point was simply that it takes time to find your own voice on any instrument.

[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1354826542' post='1891046'] I don't care how good kids are at playing, that's only one part of the whole picture. I'm more interested in understanding, what you may call Soul. I just can't imagine a Child would have anything to say that would speak to me. Bring this Sprog before me when he has walked in the Desert for a while and I might survey his work. [/quote] I think this is a bit unfair. Living through life's experiences is what gives you something to say. At the moment those youngsters are developing the skills required, so that when they have lived life a little more, and have found something to say, they will be able to convey it in their own personal style. Give them a chance.

[quote name='silddx' timestamp='1354820601' post='1890911'] Ok, so you don't understand, cool. No problem [/quote] Care to answer my question ??? EDIT : On second thoughts......no need.

I cant see why people are getting so animated. The OP asked people to vote for the young man (no gun to the head ). You think it's a good idea......vote. You dont .....ignore. Where's the problem ?

[quote name='risingson' timestamp='1354755279' post='1890155'] as long as the strings that I buy sound and feel good then quite frankly that's all I'm interested in. [/quote] +1. To each their own, but I'd rather be trying to work on a new song, theory, technique, etc., rather then trying to figure out how my strings are made.

Lads, I'd we wary of using an exercise like in the clip (albeit at a slower tempo) as a warm up. It seems a bit strenuous to be used as such. The word "Aerobic" is in the title of the book, and that infers being strenuous. I'd only tackle these exercises [b]after[/b] I had warmed up gradually, with gentle stretches first, then some slow chromatic scales on the bass etc.

[quote name='Jam' timestamp='1354477742' post='1886478'] This is the second exercise, though this chap has sped it up with a drum machine: [/quote] Thank God for that !!! By coincidence, I only bought that book earlier today in the "Books Galore" thread. I came across that clip, and assumed it was at the same tempo as in the book. I thought : "if this is the second exercise... what will the 52nd one be like !!!???"