alembic1989

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[quote name='urb' post='831801' date='May 8 2010, 10:26 PM']Cool and congrats - um just in case you hadn't made the connection I write of Jazzwise as well - don't be shy tell us what it's called and post a link, I'd like to check it out Mike[/quote] Hi Mike, there are samples for listening[url="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Ddigital-music&field-keywords=rajan+spolia&x=11&y=15"] HERE[/url] The Artist (Me) is Rajan Spolia..and the album name is "More Than Words" There is bass playing on tracks 4,8,9,10 the album is instrumental and is Indian music...I couldn't find a link to Jazzwise magazine itself/ I hope you like it.

[b]I have just been fortunate enough to have my new album ("More Than Words") reviewed in the May 2010 edition of "Jazzwise" magazine...it got 4 STARS!!!!! (the same as John McLaughlins new album!!!!!!) I am a very happy bunny[/b]

I've managed to get my new cd onto [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dpopular&field-keywords=rajan+spolia&x=17&y=18"]AMAZON !!![/url] only 79p per track....bargain

[b]Hi to all, I've now made it possible to download the new album from [url="http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/RajanSpolia"]CD baby[/url] it's taken a while. Single tracks are available or indeed the whole album. For those who like bass solos..there is one on the track "Gandharva"...fretless, and also one on the track "Night Train To Dheeradhun". One of the advantages of producing your own Cd's is you can do stuff like this..without anyone else saying "No way dude !!" [/b]

[b]There is a chance of organising some kind of mini tour as a 4 piece band based on the music from the new album. the line up comprising.. Bass/Acoustic G@@r Tabla Cor Angalis/oboe Sax As soon as I am any the wiser I will post. [/b]

[b]Any feedback would be appreciated chaps and chapesses.[/b]

[b]I now have downloads available. [url="http://rajanspolia.bandcamp.com/"]HERE[/url] there are 3 bass / tabla duets that you might enjoy listening to. they "Delirium" "Slow Belly Dancing" "Indo Funk" [/b]

[quote name='Sonic_Groove' post='778724' date='Mar 18 2010, 03:45 PM']Agree; Rajan it sounds great powerful & emotive Do you play live (as in do gigs)? Brendan[/quote] Many thanks chaps. I do gigs (in theory) but unfortunately as I'm sure many of us are finding..gigs have just dried up completely..especially for non-mainstream music. I've played most of the world music feativals in the UK (including WOMAD), but there doesn't seem to be any interest in the kind of stuff I have to offer...so I do what I love best...practice, practice..and make CD's

I own one, and have had it since new. They were made in japan in the 80's and in my humble opinion are nice sounding basses. The one I have has is very player friendly and has got great useable tones. They were fitted with di marzios (p-type). The only thing is it probably won't be your cup of tea if like lots of bottom end. But great for jazz type back pup tones and also a good slap bass. They were £150 ish brand new..a real bargain. Hope that helps

Hi to all. my new cd is now available [url="http://www.rajanspolia.co.uk/?page_id=28"]here[/url] I have uploaded some tracks on my myspace page [url="http://www.myspace.com/rajanspolia"]HERE[/url] My music is Indian instrumental music mainly acoustic g@@r and tabla, but as a bassist I have included quite a bit of my basswork too. The track "Tears For My Father" (see myspace page) is a duet with fretless bass and cor anglais. I hope you all check it out. your support is of course appreciated.

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really nice boutique fretless 5 'er [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Boutique-5-String-Fretless-Bass-with-Gig-Bag_W0QQitemZ220564369796QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar?hash=item335aa93184#ht_2293wt_1033"]here[/url]

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='738612' date='Feb 7 2010, 11:49 PM']I always used to use the rotosound sets of 30-40-60-80-100-125 on my Yamaha TRB-6, but I think Status do a lighter Hotwire set with a .25 guage top string. Rich.[/quote] Thanks for that Rich

[quote name='velvetkevorkian' post='738058' date='Feb 7 2010, 01:22 PM']I use light Elixirs set on my 7 string which I tune BEADGBE- so that's .040-095 or 100 for the standard four, a .032 for the high B and an Elixir guitar string which looks like it must be a .024 for the high E. I thought it was lighter than that but that's the lightest wound single string I can see. Also a .125 for the low B if anyone's interested. Hope that helps. edited to add- that's on a 34" scale BTW. Also, keep some old string handy if you use the guitar string route- I had to thread on a bass ball end to get the top string to stay in the bridge.[/quote] Thanks for that. I actually want a 7 string..and tune it like you...but I have way too many basses. What 7 string do you use...and have you ever played one of the ones from the 'far east' Thanks for the info

I now have a few 6 strings all tuned the same B-B . I want to string one up to tune from E to E (same as a G*****R) but obviously an octave lower..can anyone suggest suitable string gauges...for a 34" scale length?? Thanks.

This is the bass I want at the moment....but the 6 string version.. [url="http://www.lightwave-systems.com/products/spacebass_bass_guitar.php"]http://www.lightwave-systems.com/products/...bass_guitar.php[/url] that and a schack carbonite 5 or 6...with a 35" scale

With basses, amps and extras all offering a mind boggling array of tonal flexibility I am interested in the starting point that players use when dialing in their tone. For example if you have an active bass with a 3 band eq....and an amp with (say) a 5 band eq...assuming that we start off flat.....do you boost /cut from the bass THEN the amp....or the other way round....and why. your thoughts gentlemen please.