Burns-bass

“Rare prototype” ”Transitional model” ”only a few made” All = so bad the manufacturer decide tk move in another direction.

He’s probably harvested the Jaco DNA and is growing stem cells he can inject. All respect, it’s a mass produced hunk of wood. That guy could have made a Harley Benton sing like you’d never believe. Owning the bass won’t bring back their dad, but if it helps then I reckon big Rob is doing the right thing.

Not every post on BC is directly addressed to you… (especially the ones that are quite obviously jokes). You also missed: ”I’ve been told it’s all original, but I have no means of checking” ”I don’t want to take the neck off as I can damage it” Earlier this week I saw a vintage Telecaster bass and asked some questions. The guy said “I don’t care how original it is, I’m a player not a collector”, which would be fair, but if that’s the case don’t ask the same price as a vintage shop for your bass. It remains unsold.

Laminate basses are absolutely fine! I think most of us started on one. As you progress you can save up and buy a fully carved one (if you find you need to). I’d avoid a new bass if I was you, and instead search for a well set up used bass (on Basschat, naturally). For relatively small amounts you can find incredible basses. I bought a fully carved Stentor bass on here for £900 which was beautiful.

Chord sheets and treble clef melody parts they suggest on the Stabding in the Shadows film. One suggestion I’ve read was that he was a massive jazzer and treated the pop stuff with a bit of disdain. So the lines were all a bit overblown and grandstanding because he could. What’s most impressive isn’t the note choice so much, but the confidence he has when playing and how unhurried it all is. Most of us can play the parts given a bit of time, but it’s all about the feel and the way he pushes and pulls the beats. Ghost notes and rhythmic embellishments too. If that wasn’t enough, you’ll find yourself humming the bassline for hours when you’ve finished playing.

It's wonderful to see a working instrument go straight into the hands of a working musician...

Of course, not everyone likes Jamerson (I do). Some people find his work to be a little too busy. You can compare him to Bob Babbit I guess who was a bit more straight ahead (or Carol Kaye if you're going down the wormhole). In terms of the tone, the flats on a P thing is the quintessential 60s sound. I have all my basses strung with flats. Partly that's because I play DB and I prefer it, but also because it just sounds right. You can see how his melodic way of playing influenced all sorts of bands, including the Macca. It's the way the bass carries its own melody and propels the song along. http://rockandrollgarage.com/the-bassist-that-paul-mccartney-said-it-was-his-biggest-influence/ I guess like all music, you take from it what you want...

This, this, and this. Will walk to PMT later and get one. Thanks!

I'm just rearranging my pedal board, and trying to figure out the best way of arranging it. I'd always had the compressor at the end of the signal chain (before the amp), but now I'm going to use the preamp (Stanley Clarke EBS) as a DI out, so should I put this after the compressor? I've been playing 25 years, but rarely use pedals so this is all new to me. Apologies if this is a rookie question, it is what it is!

Im yet to decide whether playing double bass makes me look fatter or thinner!

Use a gazebo! Technically this isn’t busking; we’re being paid by the pub to play in their outdoor space. But there is a bucket so I guess it probably is… It’s just a bit of fun really. What’s slightly unnerving is that almost everyone videos you. Why, I have no idea…

We’ve already been booked for 5 more, so 54 left now…

I love it. I play it in a 1930s Blues band where it’s keeping up with resonators and the like. It really does command some respect, and the audience loves it. Given we’re in the entertainment business, I reckon they’re great. Perhaps less so for orchestral gigs! Probably wouldn’t do for jazz (but I’ve got a Bryant bass for that. So all good!) Only another 59 gigs and it will have paid itself back!

Legend of the highest order.

I once let an Australian band use my bass at a gig in London. The guitar somehow ended up in their dressing room as they were preparing to leave. While I was very slight in those days, our roadie was not and managed to grab the bass back and advise the chap what he was planning was a bad idea. Sold the bass after that, as it was cursed.

It’s a good suggestion, however the only amps I have are all using AC power (kettle lead). Perhaps a rechargeable battery pack would do, but would it last long enough? might be worth a try, I guess.

I prefer the rat look! The singer has a 1930s resonator which has been played in, so they match well.

Redirecting this thread. Did the first gig with mine… Went for Golden Slaps and a K&K pickup, and it sounded great. Lots of admiring looks and plenty loud enough for a bit of busking. I still can’t play much, but everyone seemed to enjoy themselves and we got paid.

I have done this. I have one Fender (an FSR jazz bass) that I use for playing and all gigs (1 or 2 a week). The rest (err, 3 other passive jazz basses) are all in cases. I hardly see it as a privation…

I just want s simple solution. I’ve got festival mates who build stuff but I’d prefer a single box, covered by a manufacturers warranty.

I have started playing some outdoor gigs with double bass (you could call it busking, I guess) and I need a battery powered amp. I’ve used the Roland cubes which are fine, but necessitate a lot of batteries, so I’d prefer one with an internal battery. Any recommendations?