louisthebass

IMO position 2 is more economical than 1. I find that the thumb (sort of) lines up between the first and second fingers when I'm fretting. You'll get a lot of different opinions about where to place your thumb (when playing) on here - the most important thing is do what's most comfortable for [b]you[/b] without hurting yourself.

Not better than Mozart, but would say that he doesn't deserve a lot of the flak that he gets from various quarters.. I went with the wife to see him at Rivermead Leisure Centre in Reading a few years back - I went in expecting not to enjoy it, and would have to say that it's one of the better gigs I'd seen in recent years. Clever songwriter with a good band behind him.

Makes you realise what a great rhythm section Booker T & the MG's were. Probably not as "technical" as the Motown sound, but grooved just as hard.

I'm having lessons with his current bass player Paul Geary . He's on this YT video: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOT-c4Gc_WM"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOT-c4Gc_WM[/url]

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1369908541' post='2094217'] You will find that most of the information you will need is in one book and there is tendency to convince yourself that the route to bass wisdom is more and more 'stuff'. In truth, the path to knowledge is a long and tedious slab of tarmac that just requires you to sit there going over and over and over the same stuff again until it is internalised. Lessons are great but, fundamentally, we are all a product of the amount of time we spend running scales/chords/arpeggios, transcribing solos,learning lines etc. Oh - and learn to read music [/quote] There's a great quote on the Jaco Pastorius "Modern Electric Bass Player" DVD (I've edited Jerry Jemmott's question for brevity): Jerry Jemmott: "What about musicianship - how does this tie in, in terms of what you studied? What else did you study and how does this all come together under the heading of musicianship?" Jaco P: "Work!" .....and it's all about sitting down and shutting out any outside distractions (even if it's only for 45 mins every day) and working on the content of either what your bass tutor has given you to learn, or with a particular book (or books). Learning to read the dots is also a great idea. This works for me, and it's made me a better bass player now than I was a couple of years ago.

It's best to always have at least one band member in sight of all the gear while you're at the venue. When it comes to loading in / out of a van, make sure there's always someone with the gear or alternatively lock your vehicle if there's a danger of anything being left unattended, even if it's out of plain view. Best to get your gear insured just in case the unthinkable happens...

Great song [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjCw3-YTffo"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjCw3-YTffo[/url] Back on topic - I've been in your position where it came down to me having the bulk of the PA as no-one else seemed to have room for it (yeah right...), and having to slot it into a Ford Orion with my gear as well. Hope your back's holding up well.....

[quote name='lou24d53' timestamp='1368548300' post='2078373'] Jimmy Rabbitt to a young lad standing at a lift with a horse: "You're not going to take him up the lift, are ye?" "I have to, the stairs will kill 'im" :-) [/quote] I'm friends with a guy who lived on that housing estate in Dublin for a few years, and he said that scene wasn't far from the truth.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1368058948' post='2072774'] You don't need to spend any more than this on instrument cables: [url="http://www.rock-wire.uk.com/"]http://www.rock-wire.uk.com/[/url] [/quote] +1 .

Yamaha TRB5 - good bass for that type of music, you can get 2nd hand ones for under £600.

[quote name='TRBboy' timestamp='1359031487' post='1948670'] I use the Alpine Musicsafe earplugs, and they're awesome for the money. Come with a carrying case and a choice of three different attenuation inserts, plus a spare earplug. I can't gig without them now, it sounds like a right racket! [/quote] +1 - have been using these for a couple of years now, good plugs IMO.

[quote name='peteb' timestamp='1367580515' post='2067145'] If you are playing 120 gigs a year with guys at a high level, you are going to be improving dramatically without even realising it! You must be doing something right to get the work in the first place... [/quote] Truth .

Definitely possible, might be worth looking at a 33" or 34" scale bass that has a good sounding B string? There are a few guys on here who use a 5 with that scale length and swear by whatever bass it is that they have. Are you able to use a 1-2-4 (DB) fingering in the first 5-7 frets without any discomfort?

[quote name='AngelLaHash' timestamp='1367455555' post='2066001'] Another one of my suggestions becatuse Ive been trying to read up on all the different types of Bleeds that people like and wanting to HAVE THEM ALL I put a Switch on the Jack Socket, and change the socket for a Stereo Socket The Switch is a 1P2T ultra MINI Toggle its wired in to the Middle ring of a Stereo Socket with one side of the Switch wired to Earth and the other side wired to Pre Volume As a Bleed is normally between Pre Volume and the Volume output I also can make a Filter, as i had earth too I had brought some chunky looking jack sockets, and figured i could fit a Small Cap and Resisters in that and wired it in to the Jack Plug itself and the other side to a Mono [/quote] Possibly in the wrong forum?

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1367336004' post='2064385'] Aw, come on..! Joni Mitchell..? Hejira..? Shadows and Light..? Nah, it's as close to perfection as we're likely to get this side of Paradise, surely..? Just ribbin', really, but surprised just the same to see simply 'alright'. No fuss, no big deal. It's like not liking Bentleys, or Earl Grey. Funny old world, eh..? [/quote] I know where you're coming from - funnily enough I think JP's best work was with Joni too. Those two albums have taken a fair amount of listening to in my CD players over the years .

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1367322189' post='2064105'] Simply 'alright'..? Some of the finest music this side of Schubert..? Not just because of Jaco, of course, but I'd love to hear 'better' than this, if it exists. Any recommendations..? [/quote] Any post on BC that has Jaco as the main topic of conversation will always divide opinion. People either like him or they don't (I do but that is neither here nor there), which is perfectly ok as everyone on here has their own idea of what great music is.

I've depped a few times for bands, and have learned a lot... Most important things are: 1) Find out out what songs are in the set list and what key they are in. Make up your own chord charts to get you through the gig. 2) If you've got the opportunity of any rehearsals beforehand, it's a plus. Gives you a chance to meet the band in a less pressurised situation. 3) On the gig, just play what's appropriate for the songs. 4) Be polite and friendly - this is a real deal maker or breaker as your attitude can be the difference between getting more work, or not getting anything. Let us know how you get on .

This is one of my all time favourite Jaco moments, this just grooves for days: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytItYLEBMK4"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytItYLEBMK4[/url] Jaco really lays it down on this track with Wayne Cochran & the CC Riders, would love to hear some more of his work in his time with that band. Apologies for the thread derail....

This was the first time I heard Jaco: [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ae0nwSv6cTU"]http://www.youtube....h?v=Ae0nwSv6cTU[/url]

[quote name='Lfalex v1.1' timestamp='1366826845' post='2057817'] If you're referring to the Brune Street one, that was only a pale shadow of the mighty Wapping Bass Centre. Words cannot describe how great that place was. Or the stock they had. Fender, Gibson, Warwick, Dingwall, Alembic, Smith, Status, Parker, Musicman, Vigier, Ovation, Washburn, Steinberger, Kubicki, Yamaha, Ibanez.... And that's just the basses. Never mind the amps, strings, accessories..... [/quote] Agreed - I used to enjoy my jaunts over there from Surrey. I often used to drop in if I was on my way to visit my eldest brother in Beckton and I was always like a kid in a toy shop while I was in there. Bought my first ever Trace Elliot rig from them and my first ever 5 string bass. Great shop with great staff and it was a real shame that the Brune St store never lived up to Wapping. Also remember seeing Alain Caron do a clinic there . Happy days..

[quote name='Faithless' timestamp='1366994531' post='2060125'] That's a bit weird. It's possible that the shipment of the eBook is not automatic - it has to be approved by Joe himself, who, as I know, is very busy with his new video bass lessons site at the moment, so he might have missed your order by an accident. That book is too good to be missed, so If I were you, I'd shoot him an email to [email protected] - I'm sure he'll reply within the matter of hours or a day maybe. hang in there! Laimis [/quote] Just to add, Joe's also a member on here as well (JoeHubbardbass) - might be worth a PM?

I'd recommend an iGig - loads of room in the front pocket for a small bass head (used to put my Aguilar TH500 in mine before I got a custom made bag for it).

One of my all time favourite gigs was when I saw Simple Minds at Wembley Arena in 1989 on the back of the "Street Fighting Years" album. Great show with all the old favourites - Malcolm Foster was playing bass that night. Good player, wonder whatever happened to him?

[quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1366390821' post='2052047'] If I could have any gig bag it would be the iGig. Padding is insane, amount of pockets is crazy too, if you have any head around the size of a Markbass LM series or smaller you will be able to fit that, and all your leads and tools in it. [/quote] +1 .

My bass teacher Paul Geary used an SR5 for years, and it sounds friggin' awesome ! Nowt wrong with a 'Ray .