ChunkyMunky

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Lee Sklar, right?

Considering that the bass is originally a rhythmic instrument, could one learn from a drummer's fills for us expand upon our own types of fills? Anyone else had something from this school of thought at all? How about instruments in the same register? I wondered how us bassists could learn from other instruments such as trombone or tuba. Just all thoughts!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CUSTOM-PAINTING-Precision-left-handed-bass-guitar-/161712117078?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item25a6cb1556 Do you?

Testimonial incoming. Had a few lessons with FlippyFloop and was absolutely fantastic. Demystifies even the most difficult things and makes them seem a lot more attainable rather than leaving them dormant to the realm of 'maybe someday'. Would definitely recommend!

[url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEHr08nrVl4"]https://www.youtube....h?v=fEHr08nrVl4[/url] 2:25 It's moments like these that make up for it, though.

I got put off playing live for about a year after I had a particularly nasty incident. Bearing in mind I've got Aspergers, read on. Drunk moron comes up to me and the other guitarist and begins to talk to the both of us. "Mate, thhatttss some great playing like. Really rocking it" he says in a drunken slur to the guitarist. He turns to me randomly and says "You look like a f***** spacker. Who lets a retard like you out?" In hindsight, it was a bit silly but that was ridiculous.

[quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1432378437' post='2780967'] Before the OP does anything with the bass, I think every avenue should be exhausted first. From what has been posted here, I think we're a bit sort of that yet. [/quote] This! Is there no other avenue regarding contacting the owner? Via Facebook or something?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dick-Duerrstein-Original-Hand-Painted-Dean-Bass-Guitar-Incredible-Hulk-NIB-/251967613500?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3aaa70aa3c

I had a bit of an odd revelation. I went to a small Jazz school meeting and the other bassist had a J bass. It sounded weedy and thin on it's own but was just about right in on the mix. How peculiar...

[quote name='MoJo' timestamp='1432350104' post='2780746'] As I understand it Bubinga5 collected a bass from the seller on behalf of the purchaser who has never shown up to collect the bass [/quote] That makes much more sense. It's going to be a decent bass at least, right?

Too bad this isn't in the south, otherwise, I'd be all over this!

Wait, this is kind of going over my head a little. You've bought a bass from a guy and it's taking up too much room?

Had my eye on this one, ironically enough. Almost bit the bullet on it.

What a travesty!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4XI6LXCsH8 I think so!

[url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lH_LCHUp6E"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lH_LCHUp6E[/url] Criminally underrated song and bassline.

Yes please!

Trying to learn an Afro-Caribbean style line for a Jazz jam. I still sound like Boris Johnson on bass!

[quote name='Highfox' timestamp='1432278213' post='2779875'] [u][b]Aston Family man Barrett's choice of weapon (you don't get more un -quacky than that)[/b][/u] Sting in the early days.. Good old Norman Watt Roy as well. It's a very responsive bass imo, As has been said pup blending and tone control mixed with where you attack from make it very versatile. [/quote] Alright, I'm floored. I always assumed that the reggae weapon of choice was a P-bass.

[quote name='tedmanzie' timestamp='1432236032' post='2779634'] The one I definitely struggle with constantly is the technique of knowing what note to play. [/quote] Learn jazz and you'll be flying!