Burns-bass

Absolutely this.

I had a friend who, when asked why his band was charging so much to play on New Years Eve replied: “You try calling out a plumber and see what you’ll pay...” People like our landlord friend here are parasites. If you can’t run a business properly by paying people a fair wage then your business doesn’t work. I have the same argument against design agencies failing to pay their interns. It’s just not right.

Cheers - the Goldsby book is fantastic.

Interesting. I was the opposite you see - until I could understand what was happening I never really got it. Now I do, and really love it. We can carry on this chat when I come and pick up that AER amp 🙂

Just listening to this at work now - what a tone Ray Brown gets out of that bass... (I should point out I'm listening to Night Train)

I like the soulful stuff you've listed here. I think jazz can appear something of an enigma until you understand it (not that I'm saying you don't - merely I personally didn't appreciate it until I understood the theory). Now I do I can appreciate it, but it takes some time to love it, whereas with other music I come to an opinion much sooner. But I've learned that investing in music is worth it, even persevering with albums I disliked for a few listens.

Hi Bilbo, I hoped I was clear in the intro, but to restate what I was asking was: Albums featuring the iconic recorded versions of classic jazz standards you may be asked to play on a session (and be expected to know) Be played on upright bass (not electric) Be traditional in form (i.e. not jazz funk, fusion etc.) It's just a bit of fun, so all the replies are really useful and I'll point the chap at it. Frank's list so far fulfils the criteria most closely as to what I'd consider (in my limited knowledge) to be what I'm looking for. Overall though, it's just a good place to share jazz knowledge.

Winning the internet so far. Thanks for the list Frank, I'll use this as the basis and keep adding.

This is a great question I was asked by a new bass player wanting to explore the genre. I have to say my experience is more in the funk, soul and (ashamed to admit it) fusion side of things and so rather than fudge it I thought I'd ask you guys what you'd say the 10 top jazz albums are for someone looking to learn about the idiom - and about how to construct a solid walking line. We're talking about classic jazz, 'cool' period I guess, but some BeBop too. While I love the sound of the electric bass, these have to be records that feature an upright. The more the merrier as I'll pass the list on (and use it myself too, naturally). Links to transcriptions (not tab) would be doubly fantastic too...

Ahh, sorry - my fault for misunderstanding. Yes I’d say they are a good replacement. I left the bass on the floor in a shared space with the pin extended. It broke because it was hit with force, not because it’s partricularly fragile in any way. Carbon is really strong. Had I used a steel endpin for example the damage could have been more severe. Entirely up to you but don’t let my experiences put you off. I’d also say that the Glasser company in the States have been really helpful too when I’ve contacted them.

Great work Davebass! I’m trying to get my reading chops back (and have never really nailed Kid Charlemagne properly) so will download that next week. This is what the internet should be about!

It’s a real shame as they’re lightweight and excellent things. I’ve sent mine to the legend that is Nick A and have a replacement lined up of that doesn’t work.

Same as most vintage basses to be honest! The whole mojo thing I’ve figured out is mostly nonsense. Anyome who spends money like this on a bass like this is mad.

Wow, what a wonderful offer. PM incoming.

Hi all. I’ve got too many guitars and basses in our lounge and have been advised that o need a rack stand. There are so many out there, what would you recommend?

Hi. Sorry, I’d missed this! You can see a couple of pictures here... I wouldn’t know where to start with fixing it, to be honest.

See how Brexit goes I reckon.

Hi all, short story is a guy in my office snapped the endpin on my bass. It was laid on the floor and he walked by and did it. It was an accident. It’s a Glasser unit and retails for about £60 (https://m.thomann.de/gb/glasser_carbon_bass_endpin.htm) I could buy another unit entirely, but I thought I’d see if anyone here had a 10mm carbon (or any material) endpin for sale? Oh and before anyone says, the guy has done a lot of favours for me over the years and while this is annoying, I’m not going to get upset or demand he fix it because it was a genuine accident and partially my fault for leaving it on the floor in a communal space.