TrevorR

The Listening Service is now one of my regular weekly podcasts. Always fascinating even if in an area of music I'm not hugely interested/engaged in. The How To Write A National Anthem one is hilarious. The Noise one is very good. But other ones like Mozart Hero or Villain, The Power of Love Songs, Repetition and Starts etc are all really interesting. The one on Rachmaninov's 2nd piano concerto was a fascinating study of how music moves our emotions AND of snobbery in musical circles. Radio 3 programme so a bias towards using classical music as an example but no worse than that... You could use 30 minutes of your time in many less productive ways.

A chum of mine, Darren Poole will do mastering. Don't know his rates but he's a properly good guy and has a great set of ears. Good on a whole range of styles too... Abandon Music Group [url="http://abandonmusic.tumblr.com"]http://abandonmusic.tumblr.com[/url] [url="http://abandonmusic.tumblr.com/"]http://abandonmusic.tumblr.com/[/url]

Looks lovely. I so wish they made these ash bodied ones with a Rosewood neck. Or maybe, I don't as it's probably the only thing preventing me from being compelled to buy one!

The Ricky in the covers band my bigger brother played in when I was a kid was what first hooked me on bass. So that was my first bass lust. Still love the look and sound of a Rick. Little did I know then that I'd hate how they felt to play. Then there was Neil Murray's SB900 back in the Whitesnake days. A huge influence on my choice of first bass... see in the signature below...!

JapanAxe, if you're feeling nostalgic then a load of it is downloadable from iTunes etc. Still love the first two albums despite picking them up way back in 1986 (IIRC).

Some artists that spring to mind are Kirk Franklin, Donnie McClurkin, Kurt Carr and Hezekiah Walker. Don't know whether I'd exactly call it jazz infused gospel, more soul/r'n'b infused but it's heading in that direction - a more modern direction than traditional gospel. For (smooth) jazz in a Christian/gospel context I'd recommend Abe Laboriel's band (Koinonia - think a Christian version of Fourplay. Mostly instrumental and VERY VERY GOOD whether you're spiritual minded or not) or his solo/duo work with Justo Almario.

Yes, my Cort comment was on incongruous styling of neck vs body and the likely presumption when the new Gibson range has been long forgotten that a neck from an expensive Gibson bass had been mated with a much cheaper, generic far-eastern bass body. No dissing of Cort, I could as easily have referenced Harley Benton as they do some sub-£200 Cort-alikes too, don't they? Also, am I right in thinking they retail in the £8-900 price range? They have the look (from a photo) of a £2-300 bass (fancy bridge notwithstanding).

Neither parent did nor my eldest sister sang or played music but all three of my brothers played to one extent or another. However, Mum and Dad were always really supportive. Eldest bro became a music teacher, next bro up from me did cover band stuff and it was watching the bassist in his band and his Ricky that made me want to take up bass in the first place. I also did a lot of singing in various sorts of choirs - school, church, gospel (plus a few years f piano lessons - which I hated and foolishly dumped age 11). So I guess that's how I got started.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1475152262' post='3143484'] Looks like a Cort to me, Gibson and basses don't work for me other than the ripper/grabber, make a ripper 5 string and we'll talk. [/quote] Yes, in about five years time anyone playing one will just get asked, "So why have you put a T-Bird neck on that cheap Cort?"

Like others, listening to records I liked and trying to pick out the bass line and copy it... much simplified if necessary. Also worked through this classic tome. Oh the joy of getting a flexi disk to work properly... Oh yeah, and any opportunity to play with others, however modest or low key!

Chris Squire took the top neck of bass ( originally a guitar) and turned it into a double course three string bass... very short scale and tuned A-G

Photos here... should be visible to all... https://www.facebook.com/trevorraggatt/media_set?set=a.10154317149360860.1073741848.705595859&type=3&comment_id=10154318016955860&ref=notif&notif_t=photo_album_comment&notif_id=1475041241626223

[quote name='WalMan' timestamp='1475009932' post='3142353'] What he said [/quote] What he said he said! Oh, and there are a few videos from the day posted here... http://basschat.co.uk/topic/292570-this-was-too-good-to-hide-on-the-events-page/

There were some GREAT talks at the Bass Bash last weekend - not least of all from Squeeze's John Bentley and the one, and only, Mr Herbie Flowers! Here are a few videos of what happened at there. Sorry that this isn't on the Events page but this was too good not to share more widely on the General Forum! John Bentley demonstrates "Another Nail In My Heart" [media]http://youtu.be/pdfwLWIQ1hk[/media] Peter Gunn like what it should have sounded like. [media]http://youtu.be/Fj0eatnulhs[/media] Some pricelessly politically incorrect musings about political correctness [media]http://youtu.be/JYl6LIc_70o[/media] Walk on the Wild Side featuring John Bentley and Dave Swift! [media]http://youtu.be/V3tw6BCsEFI[/media]

Two words... Gallagher. Rory. Not necessarily in that order. Plus what Norris said.

This is literally my first moment online since dumping my bass gear in the house the on Saturday, repacking the car with suitcases, little boys and wives and heading off to Somerset on Saturday night to do best man duties at my brother in law's wedding and then visiting my little boy's best friend in hospital in Bristol yesterday. So I'm coming a bit late to the party. I recall about 10 months ago chatting to Nik and him saying.... "This will be the 10th anniversary Bass Bash, I'd really like to make is something special." And later, "Do you think I'd manage to convince Herbie and Paul from Wal to come along?" Well, Nik, in terms of making it something special.... Mission accomplished! What a truly great event in every way. Huge thanks from me too! And huge thanks to all the others organisers too... Hamster and Mrs Hamster, Sylvia and Jack and everyone else involved behind the scenes. Well done guys. What a day. It was great chatting and hanging out on the Wal stand. And the talks were amazing, especially Herbie and John. The rendition of WotWS will live in the memory forever. And it was only afterwards I realised all the folks I'd not managed to get round to having a proper chat with because of being so busy and absorbed in all things bass... Sorry Jack, Sylvia, Dave, Gary and others too... the day flew past too quick. Next time! Can't wait to read Sylvia's blog, and can't wait for No 11!

Bundled my contributions up last night so... [size=4][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Updated List of Raffle Prizes:[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]01. Signed Copy of 'Weekend Rockstars' (see attached picture) - kindly donated by author & Basschat member Dave Vader, aka Dave Holwill.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]02. [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]3m Sommer LLX instrument lead - kindly donated by obbm[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]03. Behringer bass V-AMP pro (markstuk[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]04. Eight x Lucky-dip bundles of review/promo CDs (TrevorR)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]05. Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Strings (50/70/85/105) - new and unopened. (obbm) [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]06. BC Polo Shirt (choose size and colour) X3[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]07. Comfort Strapp short[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]08.[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] Music Theory for the Bass Player - Ariane Cap[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]09. Cort Electronic Tuner[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]10.[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Yamaha Electronic Tuner[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]11. Barefaced BigOne - Original Proto-type ! (Thanks Alex!) [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]12. 10[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]U Outboard rack (Kwiklok) (markstuk)[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]13. DR Pure Blues (30-45-65-85-105-125)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]14. DR Hi-Beams (30-45-65-85-105-125[/font][/color][/size] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]15. One x original design Scratchplate (TimAl, The original Scratchplate Company)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]16. One x original design cab cover [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif](TimAl, The original Scratchplate Company)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]17. [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Double support strap (bassmanady)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]18. 3x new CTS 250k pots [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif](bassmanady)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]19. Set 5 tuners off a Schecter Diamond Elite [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif](bassmanady)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]20. Sheet of copper foil for control cavity [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif](bassmanady)[/font][/color]

[quote name='Cato' timestamp='1474389307' post='3137615'] What would be the Beatles equivalent to 'Redemption Song'? They played with politics but, as far as I'm aware they never got anywhere close to the sheer emotional & intellectual power of that song. It's a cracking tune as well. Surely that's a goal for Marley? [/quote] And Marley could field a full 11 squad. The Beatles could just scrape together a 5-aside team...

Rumblefish... You haven't sold your wenge Wal, have you?

Anyway, added Chrisfbass to the list! That makes 9 [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Updated list:[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]01. Hamster - Tea, coffee, pastries etc. Might also bring my Parker Fly 5 and Gibson EB5, maybe my SVT-2 Pro and Barefaced Big Twin II[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]02. Silverfoxnik - BC Rich Eagle, Hayman 4040, Schecter Diamond P5, Ampeg V4BH amp &amp;amp; 115 Classic cab[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]03. TheGreek - not sure what I'm bringing yet...[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]04. Happy Jack - I'll be there with a love that will see you through[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]05. JapanAxe - probably everything in my signature. Orange Valve Tester - get your tubes tested for free![/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]06. Macdaddy.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]07. obbm - Sadowsky UV70 &amp; HPJ, Mesa Prodigy, D800 &amp; Bottle Rocket, Berg CN112 + a few cables[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]08. Billy Apple. Spectors, Marshall valves and EAD[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]09. Nancy Johnson; Thunderbirds/Whatever amps I'm running.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]10. TrevorR - Wal MK 1 Custom, Wal Pro IIE (well, I had to...!), Ariapro2 SB700, Markbass LM2 and Traveler 2x10 and 1x15[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]11. Bluejay - cameras, video equipment; no basses, unless someone asks to see a specific model. I will also be there as BGM's reporter[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]12. NickD - Maruszczyck Elwood L5A, TE Series 6 1x15 Combo, Zoom B3.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]13. Rumblefish - Rumblefish Bass,Fender Roadworn Jazz, Acoustic 370 amp,Acoustic 1x15 cab.Copy of Herbie Flowers single.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]14. Bottle - the usual: Ibanez bass, 1x12 Cab, 1x10 Combo, Pedals[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]15. alexclaber - Barefaced things and a RIM Custom 5 and maybe an old Warwick Streamer[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]16. Ordep - Fbass, Zon, amp, pedals etc[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]17. moooper-Warwicks,Sei Flamboyant 6,Genzler Amp,Eden maybe[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]18. chimike[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]19. Sibob (tentative) - '71 Precision, Xotic XJ-1T 5, '83 Squire JV Jazz. If I'm gigging, my Markbass/Barefaced rig [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]20. timmo - Clover Avenger, PJB Bighead[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]21. louisthebass[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]22. Graham - G&amp;L Tribute L2500, USA SB2, GK MB500, EBS Neo 2x12, can bring an EBS HD350 too if anyone's interested (<--- YES PLEASE! - ChunkyMunky).[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]23. sockdeluxe_mikey - Custom Shop Fender Jazz Bass, pedal board with goodies on it, Markbass/Barefaced[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]24.WalMan - PB1680 well it would be rude not to [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] Probably 2 x US L2500, Gen3 BigBaby2 &amp;amp; Tonehammer 350 as they'll be going straight out in the evening[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]25. Cetera - Wal Mk1 Geddy Lee &amp;amp; fretless, Spector NS2, Spector Euro, Hamer Impact, Yamaha BB3000, GK800RB, GenzBenz Neox212, Pedalboard[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]26. Grangur - I'll bring some Warwicks (see sig) and a One10 &amp;amp; LM3[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]27. Stingray5 - Tune Basses: TWB-6 and SWV-4. SWR WorkingPro12 combo. BOSS GT-6B.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]28. Jabba_the_gut - Not sure yet.....but something home made[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]29. zero9 - Strata + 4 x PJB cabs + Acoustic Image amp[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]30. Barneyg42- Status s2 5-string headless + Markbass LM3 + Schroeder 212pl and possibly my old post office red series 1 Status 5.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]31. EssentialTension - Lakland Decade, Peerless Retromatic B2, Takamine B10 (probably for sale if not sold by then), Mesa Walkabout Scout.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]32. Churchie - Retrovibe Vantage, Ashdown ABM amp, Ashdown 210 &amp;115, various pedals[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]33. ChunkyMunky - Musicman Bongo 5HH, Yamaha TRB5ii fretless, Genz Benz Shuttle 12.0 (maybe a Barefaced Big Baby I, if I can get it up there).[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]34. Andy - Wal JG Custom, Wal mk1, Sandberg Electra TT4 (incredible bass for the money!), Phil Jones Briefcase 150w or Markbass 2*10 l[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]35. Markstuk - Active Dingwall ABZ and Z3, Barefaced S12T with a mesa prodigy four:88 (if i've still got)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]36. Walbassist - Franz Sirius fretless 5, ACG Krell 33" fretted 5, Tecamp Bonafide and 2 x Tecamp XS115 Classic cabs[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]37. Denigar - Bergantino B/AMP and two Berg' cabs. Roscoe Custom 5 and Sire Marcus Miller V7 4 string JB plus pedal board.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]38. seashell - Fender P[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]39. hen_barn - status kingbass, status s2, status s1 5 string and Marcus Miller sure! . Tecamp puma and vanderklays 4x10!!![/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]40. 51m0n - shiny Barefaced Big Twin II, a Roscoe Century Standard 5 string, a Markbass sa450 and assorted shizzles.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]41.Captain Rumble - xotic xp-1j 4, Tonehammer, Barefaced S12[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]42. Wolverinebass - Wal Mk2[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]43. noisyjon - Fender CS MB P/J bass, Lakland USA Bob Glaub, Mesa Boogie M6 Carbine &amp; a Barefaced Super Twin.[/font][/color] 44. Chrisfbass - 2 Wals... And wait until you see the blue one!

Bringing a gang socket and daisy chaining from a nearby one isn't a bad precaution...

[quote name='chrisfbass' timestamp='1474301418' post='3136941'] Trev &amp; Nick, Expecting to be there this Saturday. [color=#008080][i]Now: do I bring my 2 Wals? .........[/i][/color] [/quote] Fantastic! Will be great to see you. As to your dilemma... You jolly wel better do! ;-)

They are lovely basses. If I was in the market for a bass now they'd be top of the list. Can't wait for a gig review!

Yay! It's back! Missed the podcast of this over the summer!