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[quote name='essexbasscat' post='787679' date='Mar 27 2010, 09:59 AM']What's more, if you are doing the covers thing with a good ear, you are streets ahead of anyone that needs to read to play.[/quote] Do both and you are Motorways ahead.... Garry

[quote name='The Burpster' post='786185' date='Mar 25 2010, 07:04 PM']I prefer playing to a drum machine anyway - They are cheaper and far more reliable than drummers........ Oh and they slow down and speed up when you want them too and you dont have to keep buying them beer and lugging all the bl00dy kit around...! [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ZOOM-MRT-3-MRT3-MICRO-RHYTHMTRAK-DRUM-MACHINE-PSU-VGC_W0QQitemZ250596844386QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Drum_Machines_Grooveboxes?hash=item3a58bc6362"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ZOOM-MRT-3-MRT3-MICR...=item3a58bc6362[/url][/quote] And they dont keep telling you what sticks they use. Garry

This is on the list from my accountant [Chartered], and she has been my accountant For over twenty years, she will put this in regularly every year and it seems To keep the Taxman happy. I am a full time Muso, which includes playing Bass and Writing and selling production Music for anything media based. [No teaching] Use of residence as office [Inc Home Studio] Music, CDs, DVDs and Videos Small items of equipment Telephone [business only] Post, stationary and advertising Travel and accommodation Motor expenses Computer and website consumables [Inc hardware and associated software] Clothing and appearance Instrument maintenance and repairs Trade reference materials Sundry expenses Accountancy Professional fees Of course all receipts need to be provided. I know plenty of full time Musos and this seems to be about the norm, [Give or take a couple] Good Accountant [chartered] is well worth it. Garry

[quote name='bassninja' post='770378' date='Mar 10 2010, 01:52 PM']Isn't the skill in turning the 'mistake' into something musical? Isn't that right, Jimmy Page? ...and I don't necessarily mean repeat the 'honker' 3 times, louder each time in the hope that it will sound 'out there' or 'inspired'. You're only ever a semitone away from the diatonic...[/quote] You can never turn a turd into a Strawberry. Now that would be a skill. Garry

For me it's all about focus and discipline, and of course confidence. Focus for when you are depping,or recording. and discipline if you are in the pit on a long running show, its easy to get bored playing the same thing 8 times a week. [ so when you get the chance to dep it out and do some other gig - do it!] If you are depping for the first time or two, you will get away with the odd clam. If on the other hand you are on a regular show/gig and you keep droping clams, you will start to p**s of MD's and other muso's, Its the same in any profession - keep f**ing up and that equals the P45... Garry

[quote name='macmellus' post='759529' date='Feb 27 2010, 11:45 PM']Okay. I'll let you into a secret. It's all slightly tongue in cheek.[/quote] Dont worry macmellus.... A lot of pennies will drop at some point. It's a bit like this post... [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=80167"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=80167[/url] Garry

Doing the rounds over the pond........ " I'm a great pro bass player looking for a new band, and have a lot of experience playing in all kinds of bands. I don't like to brag, but to be honest I'm the best bass player in Nashville. I am picky about the kind of music I play. I don't like playing in original bands, because most of the players in those bands aren't good enough to play covers, and I don't like country because it's for morons. I'll play any style except reggae, ska, country, originals, classical, hip hop, rap, alternative, jazz, punk, new age, classic rock, or metal. I play current rock, and only current rock, even though most of it sucks, so I'm extremely particular about the kind of music I play. Think Nirvana meets Eric Clapton, with a touch of Motor Head thrown in (I know they're not NEW, but that's the style of music I prefer). I f that is the kind of music you play, hit me up, otherwise don't waste my time. I'm ready to play immediately. I just need a little help financially to get my bass out of the pawn shop, and it would be great if you can loan me a little for strings, just until we get paid from our first gig, and I'll pay you back. I'm going through a messy divorce, but fortunately I get my kids part of the time, usually on the weekends. That won't be a problem though, because I can get a babysitter if I have enough notice if a gig comes up. I don't have a phone right now, but I'm planning to get a prepaid one as soon as I get a job. I'm staying with a friend right now and writing this on his computer, so you can contact me here. He says I can stay here one more month before I have to find a new place. I'm hoping to move back in with my Mom, but for some reason she's not returning my calls. My car got repossessed recently, so it would be great if someone in the band can give me a ride and haul my bass, just until we get things going and we start making some serious money. My brother knows a guy whose sister is dating the ex-drummer of a band in Fargo,North Dakota that used to get some bookings from an agent in Detroit who cousin is the wife of a lawyer that who was hired to put together a deal for a band that almost got a contract with a big record company in Los Angeles before the deal fell through. Bottom line is, I've got great connections. Yes, I am in RECOVERY, and part of recovery is admitting you have a problem, but I haven't had any significant relapses since my last stint in rehab, I onl y smoke a little 420, and only on the breaks, and I'm always careful nobody sees me in the parking lot. All other form of recreation wait until AFTER the gig! Besides, unlike some other bass players in Nashville that have on-going "issues" (you bass players know who you are) you know you can absolutely count on me staying sober and NOT HAVING A SUBSTANCE ABUSE OR ALCOHOL PROBLEM because my doctor says any of that stuff will interfere with the effectiveness of my medication. I'm ready to play, so if you want the best bass player in Nashville , hit me up! " Garry

[quote name='GM10' post='765410' date='Mar 5 2010, 05:16 PM']Update - I've fitted 7 4x2 (absorbsion) rockwool panels and 2 5x2. The 5x2s are diagnal across the corners, sitting on the desk. 2 of the 4x2s are on the ceiling. I've fitted the others where I thought was the best spots, reflection points etc. I've got two more to fit. one of those diagonally floor to ceiling in one of the remaining corners. For a small room it now sounds tons better, and I mean tons. I did use some acoustic foam (corner bass traps) between the ceiling and the walls (above the absorbsion panels) but not on the corners where I've taken the absorbsion panels to the ceiling. I've got a quilt in front of the door but it's messy and p*****g me off. I'm going to put a nice heavy curtain there. If there's any interest I'll take pictures Question is: have I overdone it for a small room. From my recordings I'd say not but I sometimes question my ability to hear the little naunces.[/quote] Yer..lets see some pics.... Always good to see how others go about it. Garry

[quote name='51m0n' post='763811' date='Mar 4 2010, 11:53 AM']Errrr hey bud you need your ears cleaned out I think [/quote] Perhaps he needs these...! Great Video..... Garry

I see this post is going well! Good prize as well. Garry

[quote name='Bilbo' post='758020' date='Feb 26 2010, 11:23 AM']A new one to me. Pianist Eugene Maslov is a fiery player but the record is astonishing. Boris Koslov is the bass player and he is so on the money - I have never heard of him but WOW!!!!!. Think Michel Camilo and Anthony Jackson and then some!! Highly recommended.[/quote] Boris Koslov is a serious player.... Eugene Maslov aint arf bad himself. Great stuff.. Garry

[quote name='Oxblood' post='42027' date='Aug 6 2007, 03:16 PM']Reminded me of HS too at first, but the longer I listened, the more I realised that she leaves that[b] one-note honker [/b]drowning in her wake. Next to Dorsey, HS sounds like bleedin' foghorn. What a range! [/quote] Fantastic...... I could not agree more... GAD is superb. Garry

[quote name='Rimskidog' post='748971' date='Feb 17 2010, 09:21 PM']The tannoys are probably the best of the bunch you mention. But for just a little more you could get Adam A7s or Dynaudio BM5a which are a BIG step up from the ones you mention. As mentioned above dont leave room treatment out of the equation. You can buy a big bag of rockwool from Wickes and make some DIY panels for about £50. (believe me, it'll be the best 50 you ever spend.)[/quote] Big +1 for the Adam A7'S.A bit more above your budget, and as mentioned above..a step up. And the rockwool panels a must.Just google anything on home studios and there is plenty of Info on putting panels together.Its not hard at all. Garry

[quote name='Huwberry' post='747211' date='Feb 16 2010, 01:44 PM']Loving the Brothers Johnson - been really digging 'Stomp!' recently. Massive tune. On a similar note, one of my favourites is Louis Johnson's line in 'Get on the Floor' [/quote] Yep, he is right on the nail with that groove.And another great Quincy Jones production. Garry

[quote name='velvetkevorkian' post='747658' date='Feb 16 2010, 07:24 PM']The folder you're looking for is probably something along the lines of C/Program files/Acid pro/VSTs then, assuming its installed on drive C on your PC. Cheers.[/quote] Or sometimes there is C/Programme files/Steinberg/VST's,or C/programmes/VST'S, and then you have to set the path within Acid Pro to scan, Pointing towards that folder.You had to do that with the older versions of Acid.The newer versions have a VST folder within the Sony/Acid folder. I do remember last year some time that there was a post started for free VST'S.Quite a few links within that. Garry

Not sure what the best slap groove is. But Louis Johnson on 'Aint we Funkin now' is a great groove. A greasy funky 70's Stingray in all it's glory.... And as someone above said...all that Marcus stuff from LV. Garry

[quote name='crag42' post='747076' date='Feb 16 2010, 12:07 PM']I use Acid Pro mate[/quote] Does that clear blocked drains? A couple of good one's in there. Garry

For me it was some of the George Benson tracks, and a lot of the American soul stuff. And i did like Scritti Politti. Garry

[quote name='jakesbass' post='731468' date='Feb 1 2010, 11:09 AM']I'm laughing to myself because my poll questions were so ill thought out that I can't for the life of me extrapolate out a single conclusion [/quote] I was just thinking that myself... I just put it down to a spot of Monday morning glue sniffing! Playing for me - then again that might be the glue kicking in. Garry

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='726869' date='Jan 27 2010, 08:54 PM'][b]I love this KingBass Mk-II 5-string...[/b] [/quote] Bit of an old slapper, that one... I can see that propped up in an Essex bus shelter and surrounded by chips, white shoes and rubbers. Garry

Fantastic Bassist with a real feel for Music. He's done a bit, aint he?.. Garry

Very sad indeed.... RIP Garry

If i need anything Music related... I always ask my wife if she needs a new pair of shoes... Works a treat...... Have you seen the price of flip-flops these days? Garry