Kiwi

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='246599' date='Jul 24 2008, 08:24 AM']I think a lot of people have a problem with Jeff because he's sometimes right, but sometimes quite mistaken, and often in the same sentance![/quote] [quote name='bilbo230763' post='250287' date='Jul 29 2008, 11:20 AM']Like most of us, JB can talk sense one minute and unmitigated b******S the next. We need to be able to recognise the difference.[/quote] I think thats the same point I made earlier.

[quote name='walbassist' post='250371' date='Jul 29 2008, 12:29 PM']I second that. Nik's Wal has a really nasty tone, but "nasty" in a good way!!!!!![/quote] does it involve tweaking knobs?

[quote name='bilbo230763' post='250267' date='Jul 29 2008, 10:49 AM']Hello Bob. My name's Bob too! We should start a Club Built by Roberts[/quote] Or a jazz band...? Doh, someone's beaten you to it... [url="http://www.bobs.com/"]http://www.bobs.com/[/url]

hiya bob, welcome aboard

[quote name='eude' post='250237' date='Jul 29 2008, 10:12 AM']On the plus side dude, you've probably saved yourself a fair whack of cash. Is it not possible to get New Zealand sourced woods shipped to one of the more reputable builders over here in the UK? Eude[/quote] It definitely is, the only problem is actually finding the stuff. NZ woods are generally protected and subject to logging quotas. Some of it like rimu and swamp kauri is pretty easy to find but other stuff like a nice lump of quilted red beech is pretty difficult unless you know someone who has a log they're cutting up. Yet I have friends with a kitchen floor made out of slats of gorgeous quilted red beech! A lot of stuff is often just acquired opportunistically over a long period of time and stock piled. I think thats what Ian has been doing. Having said all that, my parents often need something to keep them occupied so I guess I could get my dad to do a bit of detective work...

ok, so its not just me then? I found a bit worrying the lines on the headstock which aren't completely straight. They sort of wobble a little. The ironic thing is that his acoustic guitars look beautiful. I guess he's just not set up for sculpting solid bodies.

Here are some of the photos he sent. [attachment=11364:electricbass1.jpg][attachment=11365:electricbass4.jpg] [attachment=11366:electricbass5.jpg][attachment=11367:electricbass6.jpg]

this probably needs to go in the recycling forum.

Well I will actually have Saturday's back if I've left the band, so I might be able to make it. God knows what I will be bringing. Hopefully a brand new Shuker headless 6! If someone has something particular they'd like me to take let me know. The shame is regardless of what I bring, there are always some instruments that people miss out on because they're left behind... ...noones down for bringing a Genz Benz Shuttle 6 yet so I could bring that with the EBS cab.

Yeah, i suspect he just lost confidence. I just replied saying 'its up to you mate'. In some respects it appears I've set him a challenge if he's not totally comfortable with the aesthetic side of things. I'll post the photos of his 4 string up here later. Feel welcome to tell me if you think my expectations were too high!

[quote name='jakesbass' post='249478' date='Jul 28 2008, 11:58 AM']This is endemic in the genre at the moment as far as I'm concerned he is not alone. I can't think of 1 'bass' album I would listen to twice. No music, just playing. I don't include bass players as composers/leaders in that, notable example of good stuff, eg Bass Desires Marc Johnson[/quote] I'd be inclined to exclude Michael Manring, although the more I've listened to him, the more I've become aware that he recycles phrases and licks a fair bit. I'd like him to move onto other things too though. There have been quite a few successful producer/bass players out there though, Trevor Horn, Youth, Don Was, Bernard (and Nile)...

[quote name='bilbo230763' post='249462' date='Jul 28 2008, 11:35 AM']Did a function in a tin shed and it was HOOOOOOOT! I have never felt so ill - blinding headache, nausea but I still played the gig. When it ended, I collapsed with heat exhaustion. Never felt so ill in my life. Went to bed feeling like s**t, woke up fine. Hardest gig I have ever done.[/quote] I've had heat stroke, it really knocks the stuffing out of you. At least its easy to get over though if you have enough rest.

[quote name='bilbo230763' post='249403' date='Jul 28 2008, 09:58 AM']I think Berlin has kind of become a parody of himself.[/quote] OK, the $64,000 question is : do you think he's still developing as a player? (I think I can predict the answer)

[quote name='Catalin' post='249435' date='Jul 28 2008, 10:48 AM']Hello guys ! I have a Trace Elliot V-Type all tube head. The head have 4 preamp tubes: 2 are closer to the power tubes and the other 2 are lower situated and closer to the input - i think these are preamp tubes and the others are drive tubes, i'm right ? The preamp tubes are Tronal, what do you knoe about these tubes? Tnks ![/quote] Is it possible for you to take a photo of the tubes? It might help people to help you better.

Well this is a bit interesting. We were discussing body shapes this week and he sent me a picture of the 4 string he had been making for someone else. The lines were a bit awkward looking and so I tried to offer some delicate constructive feedback in comparison to what I was hoping for with examples from other manufacturers (Shuker, Thompson and Fodera). With the result that the guy lost his bottle and has backed out completely from the project!

Do you have the V4 head mate? If so, I'm a bit surprised that you don't have 2 channels and a preamp gain and preamp volume on the second channel. I've been well impressed with the rawness of the Danelectro FAB tone pedal. I'm not sure if thats the kind of grit you're after though.

[quote name='ARGH' post='249320' date='Jul 28 2008, 08:10 AM'](Will people GET OVER THAT as well)[/quote] Sure, if the criticism bothers you then just write and play something that will shut them up. If you can't walk the walk, don't talk the talk. In the meantime I think you should get over it. Most mature players learn to stay within their limitations and, like Amy Winehouse and her singing technique, they make the most of what they have. Limitations can add distinctiveness, just look at Jamerson and his hook. But thats off-topic and the rest of the membership has probably had enough of your 9 string rants already I suspect. I wonder if Jeff's problem is that he cares too much about what he does and loses perspective sometimes? I've seen the same thing happen in my own band with a certain individual.

[quote name='6stringbassist' post='249007' date='Jul 27 2008, 05:44 PM']I thought it was the other way around, people on here criticizing them publicly.[/quote] probably a bit of both to be honest mate, I couldn't tell who was to blame for that.

any serials?

[quote name='bass_ferret' post='249058' date='Jul 27 2008, 07:01 PM']Maybe you should have put it in the wiki [/quote] I can pin it if I want. And I just have. Oooh, feel the power... [quote name='bass_ferret' post='249059' date='Jul 27 2008, 07:03 PM']And how come when you edit your posts it does not show?[/quote] ...1 4m 4dm1n, ph33r m1 3d1t1ng 5k17724x0rrrrr

this has been covered before, I remember writing a lengthy post on it. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=21840"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=21840[/url]

Im not important enough for anyone to endorse, and even if I did endorse anything I'd have to publicise myself which I'm not that comfortable with TBH. Its not like my playing represents any kind of example to others. Anyway, I'd much rather pay for something I liked rather than get something free that I didn't like. However if companies want to chuck stuff at me simply because of my forum prowness, then who am I to refuse...? I won't be checking my mail box tomorrow in anticipation though. Heheheh.

Fair enough I guess but to play devils advocate, are you not painting him with your own prejudices against fusion when he's also branched into rock and jazz? I think your points about craft could probably stand on their own merits regardless of style.