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[quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1455233222' post='2977438'] i got 1 out of 10 [/quote] Don't be too despondent, that's still 1 more than me

[quote name='Jazzjames' timestamp='1455048262' post='2975469'] I respectfully disagree with this- it sounds different and not always in a good way. I'd say get used to playing down in half/first position, as that's "where the money is". Playing everything from the 5th fret up is a bit of a cheat. Glad the OP has made what sounds like a sound decision. I hope you're happy with your bass! [/quote] I play 90% of the time from the 5th fret upwards. I just find it easier when I'm reading or playing off an unfamiliar lead sheet, less position shifts.

[quote name='MacDaddy' timestamp='1455193610' post='2976845'] There are few bands that you can genuinely say you have no idea what to expect. Off the top of my head, the only one I can think of is The Cardiacs. [/quote] I think Radiohead quite often surprise you when they bring out something new.

Steven Wilson play bass occasionally when Nick Beggs is playing Chapman stick.

[quote name='keefbaker' timestamp='1455189702' post='2976790'] I refuse to do any quiz that considers Steel Panther to be metal. [/quote] I'd never heard of them until I did the quiz. Which ones were they ? Why do metal/rock bands have to have to silly names ?

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1455132340' post='2976321'] A few remarks and a couple of questions, if you would..? There are not many folks that get through life in general totally on their own; if there are any at all, I don't know them. Many tasks and skills are so much more assimilable given either good tutoring or good support. Practise is one thing; quality practise is another. Maybe you're trying to run before walking..? Three years is not that long to become proficient in any instrument, more especially if you're on your own. Whatever the reasons for not taking up regular, costly lessons, is there really no way at all of putting in the effort of taking, say, a monthly lesson for three months, or similar..? Do you get to play bass with other folks..? Whatever the (perceived...) level, there is certainly someone not too far away that would appreciate your contribution, however modest. It may not be in your favourite style or context, but playing bass is playing bass, for whatever formation, when cut down to the very basics. Often, that is exactly what's required. This would not preclude the continued self-improvement you're striving for, but meanwhile you're playing something useful. Turn your bass around, and play it 'lefty'. Do you find that difficult and uncomfortable..? Well, that's how you started out originally, the very first time you picked up the instrument. The difference in sensation is a modest measure of the improvement already found in those short three years. It matters little enough what others think of your passion (as long as no-one is really hurt, of course..!), and not everyone will understand the pleasure to be derived from small successes and victories after weeks or months of stagnation. When it starts to go right, it may not be apparent to others, but you'll know. Persist, as long as the effort involved brings pleasure, but be patient and not so hard on yourself. It's true, some folks take up tasks with more ease than others, but they are not [i]you[/i]. In a 'worst-case' scenario, there is more to music than bass guitar, but that would involve adopting a totally different mind-set. There would still be effort and frustration, anyway. Not sure if this helps, of course; others will surely have other views. [/quote] Some very good points here. Place an ad on Bumtree for others to play and jam with, and see how you get on. Maybe that will give you the desire to carry on.

[quote name='Cameronj279' timestamp='1455148178' post='2976559'] I done the quiz whilst in a pub...I didn't do very well though. So I'm confused about where I stand here! [/quote] If you did better than zero, then you did better than me .

I've just done it for a 2nd time and got 1/10. I'm most definitely not metal at all. 😊

[quote name='Zenitram' timestamp='1455109857' post='2975955'] I really enjoyed that. It fits perfectly. It sets a mood, and is very much 'there', without distracting from the voice, and allowing us (rather than you, if you see what I mean) to interpret what is meant by the words, and the images, and the point of the piece. Nicely done. [/quote] [quote name='fingers211' timestamp='1455112628' post='2976008'] +1 Exactly ! [/quote] Thanks

Something I found on Facebook. In true GB in Eurovision style I scored nil point . [url="http://play.bbc.co.uk/play/pen/gs6yb72bbh"]http://play.bbc.co.uk/play/pen/gs6yb72bbh[/url]

I think a set list is good if you know what your audience is. The jazz band that I mentioned earlier, he calls songs depending on what the audience is liking. Same as the singer that I played for. The Jazz band has quite a few residencies. With these gigs you never know what crowd you're gonna get in.

Do they offer a 3 year warranty like Thomann ?

[quote name='bigjohn' timestamp='1455063573' post='2975654'] There are gigging bands that don't write setlists? [/quote] My regular jazz band gig, the guy just calls out the tunes as and when, depending on how the gig is going. There was a gig that I used to do a few years ago. It was a reading gig for a function band. The singer had a pad of tunes, each one numbered. She knew what number every song in her repertoire was, so she'd call out "number 39" for instance, knowing what it'd be. She'd call out a song depending on how the gig was going. If people were up and dancing, then she'd call another dance type song, if it looked like they were getting tired then it'd be something slower. It worked well for her. JK from Jamiroquai is renowned for that too, the band have to be prepared to play whatever JK feels like playing. Must be a nightmare .

[quote name='dodge_bass' timestamp='1455058487' post='2975621'] Yup...I think that's my money gone then. Oh well. At least it was only £30. Shame of it is the Octave pedal I've got from him (not directly of course!) is pretty dirty and sounds great. He just needs to sort all the business side of things out doesn't he :/ [/quote] Why can't you get your money back ?

The ones I'd love to go to are invariably miles away. The ones that I have no intention of going to are usually just down the road.

[quote name='BassBus' timestamp='1454971316' post='2974773'] Seems like he got the better deal with you. There you are, you don't even need to close your eyes. The images are there and the music fits perfectly. Good job. Nice one for the CV. [/quote] Thanks . It was fun doing it.

MTD Kingstons are amazing basses, and well within your budget.

A student of mine has an Ibanez 6 string that's amazing for what he paid for it. I should imagine the 5 string would be as good. Personally I'd go somewhere like Bass direct and try as many as you can. One person's great bass is another's awful bass.

I was approached by someone recently, and asked to write some music for a short film. He wanted Brian Eno, but he was too expensive . It starts about 5 minutes in. [url="http://vimeo.com/154570373"]http://vimeo.com/154570373[/url]

[quote name='Zenitram' timestamp='1454937375' post='2974335'] Well, come to Bromley and see the show! But if you can't: just as the music comes to an end, a man from 2039 surrounded by umbrellas screams out in anguish, and a fish falls from the sky at his feet. [/quote] That sounds very Douglas Adams'ish. I think I'd like that .

I've had loads of gear off them in the past. I think in future I'll phone them, and make sure what I'm ordering is actually in stock in the UK.

I think Andertons are a real shop, albeit one that has a good and reliable internet presence too. I like the planet waves ones. They're a good price and very reliable.

I read somewhere that they tested a Markbass LM2 on some sort of scientific device, and basically what went in, came out. It was practically level. So I'd say Markbass.

I've never understood why people dislike him. He does exactly what hundreds bass players do, that's play what's required for the song. Songs that millions of people around the world buy, and flock to see in concert.