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[quote name='cocco' post='1055169' date='Dec 11 2010, 05:34 PM']My Aria SB is my favourite slapper by a long way. Narrow string spacing and [b]light strings at a low action is the key IMO[/b][/quote] My 70's Jazz Bass with a high action, strung 47-107, no scooping, sounds great [for me anyway] I think a big part of it is down to your technique, and the amount of work you put into it. Garry

[quote name='Doddy' post='1054688' date='Dec 11 2010, 09:07 AM']How many people on here regularly get hired to play both electric and upright bass? Have you found that playing both has increased your workload?[/quote] It did at one time, but the problem these days in shows at least, is fixers/MD's not wanting to [or budget permitting] pay doubling rates [assuming its a union contract] So other than shows if the bulk of your work is being done on Electric or vice versa you tend to get pigeon holed. [So and so is an electric player/so and so is an Upright player - not so and so is a Bassist ] But in theory it should increase your workload. Garry

[quote name='JTUK' post='1054699' date='Dec 11 2010, 09:25 AM']All image, IMV.. ok voice, if you can even say that, and decent enough grooves but not a vocalalist you'd listen to, really. just my 2p.[/quote] I kinda agree with all that. Not so much her vocal range for me - but some suspect tuning. Great visuals though. Garry

[quote name='steve-soar' post='843724' date='May 20 2010, 11:17 PM']You ain't gonna learn anything remotely funky by sitting in front of a computer, doing an "on-line course". [b] Have a word with yourselves[/b]. [/quote] Garry

Some of the people i have had to work with in my Muso career has made me think i will Big myself down and run off and join a factory. Garry

[quote name='Bilbo' post='1052534' date='Dec 9 2010, 10:56 AM']Just re-read Lowdown's post. Its interesting that the rehearsals were so extensive. We had onw rehearsal and then the gigs - sounds like we had no chance!! It goes to show, doesn't it, that the reason the professionals sound good is because they put the hours in, not because they are sprinkled with the magic fairy mojo dust. I have no doubt that we woudl have sounded much better with that kind of preparation.[/quote] Down to ALW's finance really, and it always is. When JCS re appeared on Broadway in the Early 2000's they had even longer, buts that the Americans for you, Rehearse everything down to the last dotted quaver, nothing left to chance. Unlike in the UK where people are still winging it on opening night... Have fun Bilbo. Garry

Is that the reported stolen snowman from the recent emergancy 999 call? Garry

[quote name='Pete Academy' post='1048177' date='Dec 5 2010, 01:06 PM']On of my favourites. This should go into the pro-slap thread.[/quote] If you do that you will have an army of anti slap Basschatters hunt you down and cut off your thumbs. Garry

[quote name='Doddy' post='1048062' date='Dec 5 2010, 10:57 AM']Will Lee[/quote] Same for me - he has been doing the David Letterman show for god knows how long. Dug this old one out from years ago. Garry

[quote name='Lysdexia' post='1042046' date='Nov 30 2010, 10:15 AM']The last two times of band implosion have finished on violent notes[/quote] What like half the band finish Mustang Sally in 'C'. And the over half finish in 'C#' Or broken handbags? Oh and good to see you back mate. Still have the Ricky? Garry

Far to many over the years to mention but i am digging TM Stevens at the moment. He co-wrote this.... Great stuff in the middle 02:40 Garry

Mr Al Jarreau, one of my favourite Linnets. Great version of this tune - his voice is so controlled. Yep it is nice and smooth. Garry

[quote name='SMV' post='1040372' date='Nov 28 2010, 08:06 PM']the O'jays 'money' bass line sounds sweet when I play it double thumbed as opposed to pick or fingers.[/quote] What a great track...! Garry

Another one for not pointless. I use it in conjunction with palm mute for a pick style sound/effect. Garry

[quote name='Bilbo' post='1037967' date='Nov 26 2010, 04:45 PM']I have to agree the 'one' is 'Summer Nights' from Grease. Every generation is up for it.[/quote] And if they can not manage the Key change[s] and want to sit on it a bit more.... You lost that loving feeling. [Middle section] Garry

[quote name='Dusty' post='1036741' date='Nov 25 2010, 06:47 PM']btw... Good to see your a Lakland fan, what is it ?[/quote] Fretless USA - A black one with an Ebony board. A real dream to play. Garry

Whole lotta love, [In various keys - but the right one] Rock around the clock. [and they some how manage to get lost in a twelve bar] Walking on the moon - and once again attempting this it could be anything note wise, its only the Rhythm that gives it away, with a 3/4 thrown in of course. And they manage to do these without asking if anyone has the TAB. Garry

[quote name='Dusty' post='1036577' date='Nov 25 2010, 04:44 PM']There is a McDonalds & a Morrisons less than 5 mins away (by car), plus we will be serving drinks & cakes etc. May also do burgers etc on the BBQ if the demand is there and the weather kind.[/quote] There is a certain oil refinery not far away as well, if needed. Garry

[quote name='Paul S' post='1035864' date='Nov 25 2010, 07:51 AM']If I can handle the travelling I'll be there. Must be, what, 5 mins... add a contingency for heavy traffic, so maybe 8 mins Is this at Island Studios?[/quote] Just swim over, it's much easier. Garry

[quote name='essexbasscat' post='1036014' date='Nov 25 2010, 10:34 AM']there goes the Ozzie 'Can I kip on your floor mate'?[/quote] Shed ok? There might still be some decomposing muso's inside, I have not been in there for a while. Garry

Seeing as i live on Canvey Island, put me down..... Not all back to my place after though.... Garry

[quote name='Earbrass' post='1034072' date='Nov 23 2010, 04:22 PM']+1. Great played arco in the massed ranks of a string section, but seriously lacking as a rhythm section instrument when played pizzicato and alone.[/quote] Have you let Stanley Clarke know? Garry

[quote name='zero9' post='1033863' date='Nov 23 2010, 01:41 PM']The double bass. It's too bulky, the ear challenged player doesn't stay in tune, and needs to be amplified.[/quote] Fixed. Garry

[quote name='paul_5' post='1033358' date='Nov 22 2010, 11:11 PM']If you're not recording more than two tracks at once why not consider a small Protools setup. Reason being that if you nail [i]that[/i] take on a home demo and want to use that take in an eventual studio recording, then most good studios will be running some incarnation of Protools, and you can simply open your project on their machine. Also you'll be learning how to use industry standard software and getting to know what it can do , so that if you're ever recording in a bigger studio then you'll be able to make better informed choices about editing etc... instead of relying on the in house engineers. Just my 2p worth.[/quote] Not really true, As has been said above, using stems between DAW's is one way [and quite normal these days] OMF is another way...although some DAW's do have minor problems with this. [url="http://www.fileinfo.com/extension/omf"]http://www.fileinfo.com/extension/omf[/url] Or just Export the Audio files onto a Disc and then import. Saving as a Pro-tools session would let you use the Pro Tools plug ins, But then again a lot of engineers have their own preferences, and its not always Pro Tools plugs in, and more and likely Top gread outboard stuff. Another +1 for Digital Performer, but then again its all down to work flow really.... Plenty of people like Reaper. Garry