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    [quote name='silddx' post='905670' date='Jul 26 2010, 12:28 PM']Regarding your first point, you don't know the story, I don't mean this in a bad way, but you need to read Zappa's view, and the Thunes interview to get a picture of what, as far as we can tell, really happened. Re you second point, that's exactly what Thunes means.[/quote] I have read both the interviews with Zappa and with Thunes, and I think that I can get a pretty fair idea of what did go on - thru to be fair, Zappa didn't have aproblem with him, just everyone else in his band! Don't get me wrong, I was a fan, but I don't see how ST's outlook was any more valid than that of Chad Wackermann et al, who let's face it, were all at least as equally talented!
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    [quote name='silddx' post='905637' date='Jul 26 2010, 11:55 AM']Nice one Doddy. Other than the Zappa interviews and books I've read, it's the only interview with a mucisian that makes sense to me, and it has taught me so much about what it is to be a musician. Scott Thunes speaks his personal truth in such an open manner and with such disregard for others' opinion about him, that it causes you to examine yourself very deeply, not just musically either. The interview in 'In Cold Sweat. Interviews with Really Scary Musicians' is half the book, and absolutely fascinating.[/quote] I would personally be loathe to base my ideas on what it is to be a musician on Scott Thunes, a guy who has clearly lost the plot and who was in a band full of top musicians who all hated his guts and refused to play with him (thus breaking up one of the best bands ever assembled)! That’s not to say that he hasn’t got a point, but surely getting your particular sound on an instrument is a component of your own personal (musical) voice….
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    I always kinda assumed that it was a fretless
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    Any pictures and brief details of specs??
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    Has anyone tried a Little Mark Rocker amp yet (the LM with a tube overdrive circuit)? I'm just intrigued as to what they sound like – do they sound like a souped up LM crossbred with a Boogie, like you might hope??
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    SOLD...! Thanks to everyone who contacted me about this sale.....
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    I've just edited the original post - both cabs are 8 ohms
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    Due to the arrival of some new gear, I am now selling my matching pair of SWR Goliath II 4x10 bass cabs. I believe that the RMS rating is 540w @ 8 ohm for each cab. This model is the one used by Jeff Ament of Pearl Jam, Sting and many many others (including basschat’s very own jakebass, from whom I acquired one of these cabs). The Goliath 2 is reckoned to be the cab that established the 4x10 with a tweeter in a compact box that is now pretty much an industry standard. I’ve found these reviews on talkbass that are pretty useful: [url="http://www.talkbass.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=806"]http://www.talkbass.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=806[/url] Please note that these cabs are in a very good working condition, but they have been extensively gigged and as such are not in perfect cosmetic condition - they still sound great and look pretty cool from the front of a stage, which of course is the main thing! I’ve gigged these cabs for many years and they have never let me down and still sound spot on. I’ve priced them for a quick sale and think that this is a great opportunity for someone to get a pro quality 8x10 speaker system for only £320 (I would prefer to sell them as a pair). Pick up only from West Yorkshire only I’m afraid due to size, etc (please note that they will both fit into pretty much any car with a hatchback – go easily into my celica) Pix to follow......
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    A bit surprised about people here preferring the high hat side of the kit as I always go stage right with a right sided drummer so that I can hear / feel the kick drum! I know that Billy Sheehan always insists on being on the same side as the bass drum, as do most other guys of that kind (just look at any live shot of Van Halen, Ozzy's band, Whitesnake, etc) I always play to the kick drum rather than the hi-hats – dunno, it might be a bit of a rock thing......
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    too nice to gig

    peteb replied to lojo's topic in Bass Guitars

    I do find it difficult to understand this - surely the reason for buying a great bass is so that you can play gigs with it?? One of the reasons that I would never consider buying something like a 60s Fender (even if I could afford it) is because I would be too scared to take it out!
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    [quote name='OldGit' post='818904' date='Apr 26 2010, 09:33 AM']Band wanted for wedding: Cardiff, Wed 2nd June 2010 Advert in Cardiff Gumtree: Play a wedding for [b]£200[/b] He says "I want a band / couple of guys on guitars, any kinda set up really who can do a nice 90 - 120 minute set of blues, rock sorta stuff, for my wedding in the Vale of Glamorgan" "Jeff healey band, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Muddy waters, BB King, Frank Zappa and so on and so on. " I guess if you are a pub band already doing that sort of stuff for that sort of money it might be different, and it [b]is[/b] on a Wednesday... If you are intersted the ad is [url="http://cardiff.gumtree.com/cardiff/12/56108212.html"]here[/url] Personally I think his mother and mother in law will hate it, and him, for a long time as a result ....[/quote] I don't think he's mad at all - it's his wedding and it should be what he & the blushing bride want for their party, not the future mother-in-law! Lets face it, its gotta be better than I Predict A Riot, tired old motown tunes and Mustang bleedin' Sally all night long! I do think he's being a bit optimistic expecting a blues band to play zappa tunes as well as a bit stingy only paying £200 thru!
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    [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='817025' date='Apr 24 2010, 10:19 AM']I'm going to give it a go, you get nowhere saying no.[/quote] +1 - too true, that's the right attitude! I was just thinking how un punk rock this whole enteprise was until you said that!!
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    [quote name='witterth' post='797818' date='Apr 6 2010, 05:44 PM']I...just.....wish....I could play "Tommy the Cat" !!![/quote] Me too.... I'm agreeing with Sarah - bastards...!
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    [quote name='Jono Bolton' post='792235' date='Mar 31 2010, 06:01 PM']I have a Jazz with a set of La Bella Deep Talkin' Flats that I had set up in standard tuning, which I detuned to Eb a few months ago, and I've had no trouble at all with the action or the truss rod. If you're having problems I would think it might be to do with the strings you're using, maybe you need a higher tension string?[/quote] Any suggestions for higher tension (roundwound) strings??
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    I normally play in standard ('E') tuning and have all my basses play & sound just as I want them to - however, I'm doing a dep for another band in a few weeks and they tune down to E flat! The problem is that I've always struggled on the odd occasions that I have had to tune down - somehow I just can’t get the bass to have the right feel or play as well Has anyone any suggestions on how set up a bass to get the same string tension / tautness, hints on tweaking the set up, are there any other strings that have more tension (all my basses are strung with Elites Stadiums 105 - 45), changes to EQ, etc?? Any helpful tips are very welcome!! Cheers - Pete
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    [quote name='jjl5590' post='788130' date='Mar 27 2010, 07:35 PM']Hey guys, I've decided to move on from my GK 1001RB-II (it's in the for sale section) in favour of a lightweight head. I had my heart set on the GK MB-500 as I love the GK tone, but i've heard there were problems with it, and since i'm looking to buy used, I'd rather not risk it. Another option is Markbass, but theres just somthing about Markbass that doesn't appeal to me... not quite sure what it is though! Any recommendations, or stay-away-froms' will be much welcome! cheers[/quote] I know what you mean - Markbass gear just didn't appeal to me until I got one out of sheet convenience & being offered a deal too good to turn down! Having owned one I have to say that they are great – if you like GK or SWR you will love Markbass once you get used to the look of ‘em!
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    [quote name='peteb' post='776561' date='Mar 16 2010, 06:41 PM']Thanks for that Rich Answers a few questions I've always had about the difference between the ceramic & alnico pickups and why I seem to prefer the sound of the 4 string rays to a couple of my mates' 5 strings! May have to consider a 4 string ray if I decide to go down the route of a more traditional option - still can't make my mind up whether I prefer the 2eq or the 3eq thru! Cheers - Pete[/quote] Just acquired a 3eq stingray! First impressions are that it plays nicely, I prefer the neck to the sterling I used to have and that it has a much thicker sound! Also, I need to work out how to use the 3 band eq - any help appreciated!!
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    Now gone - deal done with Mart (woodenshirt) for a 3eq stingray & a few quid! Thanx to Mart and to all those who expressed an interest in the Fender Cheers - Pete
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    SOLD...!!
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    Mahogony body, ebony board, EMGs and looks pretty sleek - that's not bad at all for £300....!
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    a couple of pix added at last!!
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    [attachment=45405:100_0830.JPG]Had this bass for ever and will be sorry to see it go but the truth is that I just don’t play it any more (gigged just once in the past 12 years or so) and I could do with something that I will actually play and I haven’t got the cash at the moment due to various reasons so I’m gonna have to let it go! I’ve had this bass since about 1985. I believe that it’s a ’78 (serial number S757862). I originally got it as a spare for a ’77 Precision, but when I started playing active basses I kept this one as it was a bit lighter. It’s got an EMG but I’m including the original Fender pick-up and it comes in a molded Fender case. It has the original bridge & hardware, complete with ashtray covers (both p/up & bridge). It plays and sounds like a good 70s Precision should – in fact far better than most! It has been worked on and set up by a top local guy (who has worked on guitars belonging to John Sykes & Scott Gorham from Thin Lizzy among others) and then set up again by the Bass Centre a few years ago. It was originally what people here call Olympic white, which I was never too keen on. After seeing a Paul Rodgers gig, I decided to copy his bass player and striped it down to the wood, got someone to give it a light coat of lacquer & put a tort pickguard on. I thought it looked pretty cool, but obviously if I had known how much they were going be worth years later I would have left well alone!! I don’t know what it is really worth as you don’t see many similar basses come up for sale. I’m asking for £850 but open to sensible offers by PM. No daft offers please – I’m only selling to fund another bass so I won’t let it go for silly money. I may be interested in potential trades, especially for a decent 4 string Stingray or possibly a good active Jazz type bass. Please bear in mind that some people have been asking for nearly twice that amount for US Fender ‘P’s of this vintage and thru this is by no means mint it has the genuine sound & feel of a American 70s Fender without paying a premium for the original paint job!! Cheers – Pete
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    You will know when a pre-amp fuse goes - loss of volume, sometimes a high pitched sqeal and generally sounding like you're using a cheap fuzzbox with a flat battery!
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    I quite fancy a Ray and that one does look nice but unfortunately, unless you (or anyone else) fancies a heavily modded 78 Fender I'm afraid that I've not got the necessary funds (due to boring things like car crashes, expenses in trying to rent a property out, etc)!
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    [quote name='EssentialTension' post='776416' date='Mar 16 2010, 04:44 PM']I don't resent it at all although I do I agree it's gratuitous. I'm confident both players are 'better' than me but I don't scorn them and my heart is not bitter. I simply don't like it, I am neither impressed nor moved emotionally by it, and I have no desire to listen to anything that's very much like it. I'm equally confident the players in the clip below are 'better' than me; but I am impressed by them and moved emotionally and it caused me to buy Bottesini's [i]Gran Duetti[/i]: [/quote] No one is asking you to like, yet alone listen to Mr Big or the like, just to appreciate the musicianship involved and that others do like it Above all to accept that just because you don’t like a certain type of music doesn’t mean that it is without value Oh, and also not to post clips of classical music to establish your musical appreciation credentials!
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