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[quote name='Bilbo' post='1204601' date='Apr 19 2011, 11:39 AM']The guy from Imagination (Just An Illusion), Ashley Ingram, played one.[/quote] No he didn't - It was Just an Illusion. Fretless one - was it not? My first five string - Yep a Wal, [1988] Garry

[quote name='bluesparky' post='1204618' date='Apr 19 2011, 11:55 AM']Or what he thinks of slap! (sorry, i'll leave it alone now..) [/quote] I did once see him slapping the bollox out of his Bass - So i think he thinks its ok... Garry

[quote name='ezbass' post='1204444' date='Apr 19 2011, 09:01 AM']Unfortunately the discussion will always get around to Clint and it did.[/quote] But very briefly. KE came across as very level headed and easy on the ears. Pretty laid back character i thought. Garry

Here you go with the Bob Marley Tune. [attachment=77893:BASS___C...Be_Loved.pdf] Garry

[quote name='BASIC5' post='1198667' date='Apr 13 2011, 08:37 PM']I really can't understand why nobody is stunned about this wonderful piece of craftsmanship! There 's a whole cd for grab with a sensational level of bass playing... check this out!!! [/quote] Yep you are right - Great stuff! Garry

[quote name='jimbaby' post='1198038' date='Apr 13 2011, 12:28 PM']There is a Westone Thunder on ebay just now with what the seller describes as issues, one of these is the previous owner drilled a hole in the headstock to hang it on the wall. This has made my day, I'm still laughing as I type this. Regards Jim[/quote] I think the previous owner had issues, not the Bass. He should relist on Ebay under 'Weston Blunder'. Garry

Agreed with all - and some more agreement. Garry

[quote name='paul_5' post='1188174' date='Apr 4 2011, 07:26 PM']i'm about to trade heads with a bc'er i've never met via a courier service.[/quote] So your partner is ok about waking up to a new head - or was it his/her idea? Thats the great thing about a courier service - they will even shift body parts. Garry

Just like to say thanks to everyone one today, and it was great to meet you all. Really good to have a natter about the gear, and what a great selection of gear you all had. [Put my battered up plank to shame ] Got to hear a couple of Basschat stories - One in particular still has me having a giggle now. Oh, Dusty - you need to do away with those large cakes when there are kids around. My lad could not eat his Dinner..... Nice one chaps. Garry

[quote name='Major-Minor' post='1188786' date='Apr 5 2011, 11:30 AM']By contrast, the [b]MB[/b] double bass player is superb, absolutely "in the pocket", lovely fills and rakes, and the whole feel is great. [b]And of course this arrangement,[/b] which I've played many times, is brilliant.[/quote] Yep it is great - Swings and is so well arranged with some great playing from the band all round. As for the original - just a pop tune of its time that is used as a token attempt at a 'Jazz/Swing tune' by Function bands, The Moondance Bass line is littered with bad time, no swing and clams all over the place towards the end. VM's money may well be all gone - but we are still left with that Bassline.... Garry

[quote name='frank' post='1187316' date='Apr 4 2011, 12:31 AM']Let the torture begin [/quote] It would be torture with those chords - where did you get them from? ASDA? Garry

[quote name='51m0n' post='1187440' date='Apr 4 2011, 09:39 AM']Well get it up there then[/quote] Up the engineer you mean? Nice one Pete. [And yep more da Bass up] Garry

[quote name='owen_87' post='1187149' date='Apr 3 2011, 10:01 PM']Right I don't know if anyone else will find this useful but I think it may be a fun idea. I quite often find that I play the same old rhythms all the time and I reckon I am probably not the only one. So what I thought would be a good idea would be for people to suggest a rhythm. Would be interesting to see what other rhythms people will suggest to practice to. I will get the ball rolling with this: [attachment=76591:rhythm.jpg][/quote] Have a listen to some Cuban Music - a life time of Rhythm study. Garry

[quote name='bassace' post='1185581' date='Apr 2 2011, 09:35 AM']The guy who broke the mould was James Blanton who died tragically young in his twenties. He broke away from simple four to the bar in his playing and Duke Ellington, recognising his talent, made sure he was forward in the mix. Just one bass player did a lot for a whole orchestra - probably the foremost of its time - and we as bass players should celebrate that.[/quote] So, So true...... Jimmy Blanton [pizz] [Arco + Pizz] Garry

[quote name='Rich' post='1185343' date='Apr 1 2011, 10:09 PM']Bass solos in jazz... why? Why not? [/quote] And because all those guys mentioned above can..... Garry

[quote name='Mykesbass' post='1185534' date='Apr 2 2011, 08:04 AM']A scientific expedition disembarks from its plane at the final outpost of civilization in the deepest Amazon rain forest. They immediately notice the ceaseless thrumming of native drums. As they venture further into the bush, the drums never stop, day or night, for weeks. The lead scientist asks one of the natives about this, and the native's only reply is "Drums good. Drums never stop. Very BAD if drums stop." The drumming continues, night and day, until one night, six weeks into the trip, when the jungle is suddenly silent. Immediately the natives run screaming from their huts, covering their ears. The scientists grab one boy and demand "What is it? The drums have stopped!" The terror-stricken youth replies "Yes! Drums stop! VERY BAD!" The scientists ask "Why? Why? What will happen?" Wild-eyed, the boy responds, " . . . BASS SOLO!!!" -[/quote] Drum roll....Segue the next old one. Bass solos, Gentlemen and don't... Garry

[quote name='Count Bassy' post='1182349' date='Mar 30 2011, 03:27 PM']So he uses the word ftrets when he means positions or something - hardly the end of the world. Hands up who has never referred to a fret position when playing a fretless bass. Personally I get annoyed with people on here who talk about a maple/rosewood/ebony neck, when they actually mean the fretboard or fingerboard, but I don't ridicule them for it. However to say that the first position is halfway between the second 'Fret' and the open string is wrong.[/quote] You are correct - Hardly the end of the world. However - after reading all that it feels like it. Sorry Clive - no offence intended. Garry

[quote name='Doddy' post='1182310' date='Mar 30 2011, 03:02 PM']I'd hate to hear the village idiots.[/quote] Thats in the next installments of Videos - How to follow tabs. Garry

[quote name='Doddy' post='1182280' date='Mar 30 2011, 02:38 PM']He plays drums too...in a cool Hip Hop stlyee [/quote] He can read as well - Amazing. Garry

[quote name='Doddy' post='1182263' date='Mar 30 2011, 02:31 PM']Oh my god. He's so bad,even his intonation has not turned up.[/quote] Fixed. Garry

[quote name='Doddy' post='1182246' date='Mar 30 2011, 02:16 PM']Is that from Idiot....sorry Expert ( ) Village by any chance?[/quote] Yep sure is - Check out walking Bop line in E major, Priceless. Garry

This guy seems to think he has frets on His Double Bass, And he gives you a free lesson on how to find those two hidden frets. [In Gb] Garry

[quote name='Telebass' post='1181165' date='Mar 29 2011, 06:49 PM']AC/DC - Back in Black AC/DC - Dirty Deeds (Done Dirt Cheap) AC/DC - Highway to Hell AC/DC - Whole Lotta Rosie AC/DC - You Shook Me All Night Long Bad Company - Can't Get Enough Beatles - Day Tripper Billy Idol - Rebel Yell Black Crowes - Hard To Handle Bruce Springsteen - Dancing In The Dark Bruce Springsteen - Radio Nowhere Bryan Adams - Run To You Bryan Adams - Summer of 69 Chuck Berry - Johnny B Goode Clash - I fought The Law Clash - Should I Stay or Should I Go Creedence Clearwater Revival - Bad Moon Rising Creedence Clearwater Revival - Proud Mary Deep Purple - Black Knight Deep Purple - Highway Star Deep Purple - Smoke On The Water Foo Fighters - Learn To Fly Fratellis - Chelsea Dagger Free - All Right Now Free - Wishing Well G'n'R - Sweet Child o'Mine Gary Moore - Movin' On Gary Moore - Walkin' By Myself Golden Earring - Radar Love Green Day - Basket Case Joe Walsh - Rocky Mountain Way Judas Priest - Living After Midnight Kaiser Chiefs - I predict a Riot Kings of Leon - Sex On Fire Kinks - You Really Got Me Led Zeppelin - Rock and Roll Lynrd Skynrd - Freebird Lynrd Skynrd - Sweet Home Alabama Motörhead - Ace Of Spades Neil Young - Heart of Gold Neil Young - Rockin' In the Free World Oasis - Wonderwall Queen - Hammer To Fall Queen - Tie Your Mother Down R.E.M. - The One I Love Rainbow - Since You Been Gone Robert Palmer - Bad Case of Lovin' You Rolling Stones - Honky Tonk Women Rolling Stones - Jumping Jack Flash Rush - The Spirit of Radio Sex Pistols - Pretty Vacant Sham 69 - Hurry Up Harry Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars Status Quo - Caroline Steppenwolf - Born To Be Wild T-Rex - 20th Century Boy Tenacious D - Tribute The Rock 'n' Roll Outlaws - Ain't No Sin The Rock 'n' Roll Outlaws - Wheels On Fire The Undertones - Teenage Kicks Thin Lizzy - Whiskey In The Jar Tom Petty - Running Down A Dream Tom Robinson Band - 2-4-6-8 Motorway White Stripes - Seven Nation Army Who - My Generation Who - Pinball Wizard Who - Substitute Who - Won't Get Fooled Again ZZ Top - Gimme All Your Lovin'[/quote] Just chuck in 'God save the Queen' and you should be alright for a knee's up on royal wedding day..... Garry

[quote name='crez5150' post='1181054' date='Mar 29 2011, 05:30 PM']Any songs with Slap bass will go down great!![/quote] I see you are going for it today. Garry

[quote name='jakesbass' post='1177520' date='Mar 26 2011, 07:55 PM']When it comes to fees, remember that union rates are generally regarded as minimums, budgets are tighter these days but if you are working for established producers and signed artists then you can push prices up a bit. I do anything from a speculation for points up to set rates above union minimums depending on the job.[/quote] Someone above has said 150.00 for a eight hour day, but in reality you should be looking at getting that or around that fee for A three hour session [And that would be roughly around the MU rate, which would include porterage etc] 400 to 500.00 for a whole days work would not be unusual. But like you said Jake, it depends on the budget, the profile etc. And more often than not, you would be told the fee and its a case of take it or leave it. If its someone you know they would try and get the money up. Garry