Dread Bass

[quote name='ped' post='372176' date='Jan 6 2009, 04:56 PM']It does lend itself to that sound very nicely - I use wimpy thin strings too so all in all it is quite effortless to play. I like it so that when you dig in, it sounds almost like a slap. hard to describe. I normally play with a light touch so any variation in plucking technique is amplified massively, and of course, mistakes really stand out and make me look even more of a bender than usual. Cheers ped[/quote] I saw the guy from the stolen babies use a vigier live and it sounded awesome cut right through. I can imagine the graphite helps. I think warwicks lend themselves to this style very well too trying to get the clack out of my high C is pretty hard tho even with it tuned to A`

Nice thanks for the heads up

Thanks for the heads up Josh. Im going to have a look at one on friday and go from there. Shame about the colour of this one

I think some fretless basses have quite a flat fingerboard radius compared to a fretted bass so i dont no if that would make an impact?

[quote name='geilerbass' post='371858' date='Jan 6 2009, 12:09 PM']Hopefully, that should change as we are currently working on new material. I used to use a more death metal-style, 3-finger technique on some of the older Demagogue stuff, but we've mellowed out a bit more recently - and to be honest, I was never that great at it [/quote] Cool keep me informed on new stuff. I am still working on trying to get the three finger technique down getting there but keep slipping out of time.

just checked out demagogue also very good. Good work

Geilerbas I did not realise you play for To-mera what an epic band i love your stuff i think it great. Anyone who hasn't checked this band out should. That is where i'm stuck is how much to use it. my band play quite a lot of death metal riffs but we are not constantly like that. I noticed the benefits of contrast with this style in one of our songs were working on which goes from a solid death metal section into a melodic lead bassy kind of bit. I'm having a blast with it.

Anybody use the technique to make your strings clack of your fingerboard? I have been working on this for a while now and am finding it really rewarding. I am also trying to learn it with three fingers. For those who have no idea what im talking about check out this.

You need to get some black hardware on them now then they really will look great.

Welcome to the land of basschat. Were glad to have you.

I say let him play left handed i play left handed and i have an Alembic, warwick and a Rick Turner you have less options but if you look hard enough you can find what you want. If i was to learn all over again knowing everything i kno now id still learn left handed.

Yeah i am a member i only go to the effects forum though really. As for clubs im only in one "I has cream pie club"

[quote name='budget bassist' date='Dec 17 2008, 11:36 AM' post='356801'] Ah i thought he meants notts trent. The grosvenor is good anyways. It also has a decently sized car park. I go to University of Nottingham. Yeah the Grosvenor is cool and as you say it has a bar so win win.

[quote name='Moody' post='356686' date='Dec 17 2008, 09:50 AM']Good work on this BB, there is no doubt the Grovesnor is the perfect location for this. Anyway, I'm Sandiacre/Stapleford based so if anyone needs a lift I'll see what I can do. Mail me if you're interested. HOWEVER, if Mrs Moodys dad allows me to bring his Orange and I bring my Mark Bass then we might be struggling for room in the Mini. Any Leftys planning on going??? I'm gassing for a new Bass at the moment and really want to try a few out...[/quote] Yup im coming again. You can choose from the warwick again, schecter 6 fretless, rick turner fretless 5, freted parts jazz, or my new cheapy aria pro 2. My ASlembic is thill at my parents. I am recording in Jan tho so i may bring it down.

[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-Jazz-Bass-for-restoration-LEFT-HANDED_W0QQitemZ260333291888QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item260333291888&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1298|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-Jazz-Bass-for...%3A1|240%3A1318[/url] Thats not a jazz and i dont think tats a 70s fender either. Though i could be wrong.

how much will you have to pay? maybe people who are coming can paypal you a contribution i dont mind doing this.

Nice well done that man. I will get you a pint.

i love a happy ending. Alss well that ends well. I like those vampires like.

i think they go on ebay for about £70 to £80 been a while since i looked tho.

saturday or Sunday not bothered which. I will bring my fretless 6 string this time i think. Possibly my Rick turner fretless.