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Not sure what constitutes 'Best Bass Solo', but i like this one for being musical and melodic. Marcus Miller Fretless solo on 'Friends & Strangers'.. I believe he was in his late teens when he played it. Its from the Album 'Mountain Dance' with Dave Grusin. Not a hundred notes a minute, but it is incredibly Lyrical. Bass solo at about 02:50 Bit of a bum bandit album cover though. Garry

Another MFSB classic. Garry

Ahh... [b]T[/b]he [b]S[/b]ound [b]O[/b]f [b]P[/b]hiladelphia Big Disco city in the 70's. You tube it - tons of good stuff. The rumour had it that MFSB = Mother F##ker Sister Brother.. Or is that just Myth? Great track above. Garry

[quote name='4 Strings' post='711200' date='Jan 13 2010, 12:47 PM']I can start off: An obvious one is Blockhead legend Norman Watt-Roy, who has been playing regularly with Wilko Johnson ( [url="http://www.myspace.com/wilkojohnson"]http://www.myspace.com/wilkojohnson[/url] ) for some years now. He's fantastic, so much energy, innovation, sweat, commitment, talent, all for a tenner![/quote] I am sure you did not mean to say NWR is a small time Bass player... But i do understand your drift, and a good idea. A thread worth watching. Garry

Same sort of sound and playing style as of Bob Glaub. He did the album with Hot Stuff and Bad Girls..so maybe him, just a guess though. Its really hard to track down the Musician credits on a lot of the 70's stuff. Garry

Looks like you are sorted... There was a guy who used to set up Marcus Millers Basses, he could sing a bit as well - top guy.. His name was Luthier Vandross. There is always Robbie of RIM Basses.. He is in Luton. Garry

[quote name='Alfie' post='704326' date='Jan 7 2010, 03:37 PM']But I still don't like TK, too many notes. Just find a couple you like and play them well... like Guigsy.[/quote] Thats all very well. But would not work in 'All The Things You Are'... Garry

[quote name='Alfie' post='703750' date='Jan 7 2010, 12:58 AM']Overrated- Tom Kennedy, the only gig I have ever fallen asleep during. Although in Kennedy's defence it was mostly the 15 minute Dave Weckl drum solos that did for me.[/quote] Not sure TK is overated, And to be honest never seems to get a mention on Basschat. A fine Musician indeed. So out of curiosity who did make you fall asleep , DW or TK? Or the whole gig in general? Garry

[quote name='Rayman' post='703894' date='Jan 7 2010, 10:28 AM']Overrated: The Wombles. They're useless, I've been to Wimbledon, and it's covered in empty beer cans and crisp packets.[/quote] Thats overground...... The Wombles also did underground. Garry

[quote name='beerdragon' post='699878' date='Jan 3 2010, 07:43 PM']Why is stuff crossed out on your MySpace page Lowdown?[/quote] Not sure... But if you hover over the 'stuff'.. it then goes underlined.. weird...eh? Part of the code i think. Garry

Why not just have a 'Feelers' section? Then nobody would look in there, apart from people just after a grope. Garry

A great quote from the man himself...[BB forum] check out the last line... The Fender people are so down to earth and committed to expanding their tradition of making the best Basses and Guitars in the world! I know that when the time comes for the "Babbitt Bass" they will be 1000% behind it! [b]Sorry, I said I was going to write a "quick Bass note" but I think I took a solo>>>>>[/b].... Garry

It helps to be thick skinned when busking, When the Keyboard player sticks two fingers up at you... He means in the key of 'D major'.... Not f**k off. Garry

[quote name='thestick' post='695464' date='Dec 29 2009, 11:04 AM']Can anyone tell me if Jeff Finch is still making basses? or how i can get in touch with him? He made me a great six string bass in 94, I would love to meet up with him again... if anybody knows any details can you please let me know.[/quote] I am really good friends with Jeff. Infact just spoken to him recently. [he is living out at Clacton] Not doing any Bass stuff at the moment. He built me a couple of Basses in the late 80's [one was a great 6er, also his repair work was great] If you want to speak to him PM me your name and number, and i will pass it on. He likes his privacy these days. Garry

Any of the the Trojan Records stuff is always a winner. [go to You tube] Garry

Yep great bit of footage. Must be a publicity shoot. JJ turning up for a rehearsal in shirt and tie.?.. Garry

Great line. Ready Freddie can groove a bit! Garry

[quote name='doctor_of_the_bass' post='677358' date='Dec 7 2009, 11:34 PM']Hi Garry! Martin sends you his very best regards - yes, scary story that! He said that he ended up calling his Dad who was on business in Paris following the `alarm clock/bottle/mantlepiece' incident...! Cheers Nick[/quote] Yep truly amazing.... Enjoy the Panto. Garry

[quote name='bassman2790' post='674706' date='Dec 5 2009, 07:17 AM']How do you get a gig doing Pantomimes / theatre?[/quote] Rub the Genie's magic lamp, and all will be revealed. Garry

[quote name='doctor_of_the_bass' post='674602' date='Dec 4 2009, 11:39 PM']You should have given him a slap!!! Oh, forgot to say, I'm also operating a rat on a stick!!! Myself and drummer Martin Wild (Alan Price, Gerry and The Pacemakers, Mike D'Abo etc)[/quote] Ask Martin about the Drunken MD and the night club residency we did in Rotterdam in the early 80's... Should give him a few shivers.. Say hello to him from me.....[i think he should remember] Garry

Welcome essexbasscat. Another one living in South Essex here. Garry

[quote name='Mykesbass' post='673378' date='Dec 3 2009, 04:45 PM']Can't find out who the player is yet but will carry on looking - anyone out there know? [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWFLKj4CyyY"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWFLKj4CyyY[/url][/quote] A guy called William Robinson played on a some of their tracks - might be him? Good stuff. Garry

Good one Bilbo. Thanks Garry

Plenty of free stuff here. Just pick out the ones you fancy. [url="http://www.vstplanet.com/index.htm"]http://www.vstplanet.com/index.htm[/url] Garry