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Guess the only way is to try it and see then... Wow! I bet a lesson with Anthony was an eye opener! What did you work on?

[quote name='icastle' timestamp='1466524688' post='3076494'] I had a Skype interview last year, never tried it before. Despite working in IT, I found it absolutely horrid. The human interaction just isn't there. [/quote] Hmmm... Guess that's what I was afraid of...

So I'm thinking about getting some more lessons and am toying with the idea of Skype to open up more possibilities when choosing a teacher and to not be limited by geography. For those of you who have studied via Skype (or taught) I just wondered how you found not being physically in the same room? Was it still a worthwhile experience or would you say face to face is the only way? I guess the next question is, if Skype is worth trying, who would your dream teacher be? I love the idea of potentially having access to all be best bass educators in the world and have a few ideas about people I'd try and get some time with but who would you choose and why???

[quote name='Kiwi' timestamp='1466428824' post='3075706'] Which circuit are you going for? [/quote] Going for the basic PA1-jb I think on the reccomendation of the builder. I too am not really an active kind of guy (very inactive in fact! ;-) and usually just play a passive P or J but I thought I might like an active option... Can't really see a downside as long as I can switch to passive if I fancy it which no doubt I will :-) I'm thinking if I keep it simple to dial in there's more of a chance I might use the active option though...

What's the general consensus? Thinking of having one in a pj I'm having built? Any experience of them I'd love to hear your thoughts... Thanks

Prince was on my list of legends where I always said "next time he's in London I'll get tickets". Never did :-( Makes me want to do everything possible to get tickets for stevie wonder! So sad :-(

[quote name='HazBeen' timestamp='1459532967' post='3017521'] This: http://www.bassmute.com/bassmute/bm_mainframe.html Site looks a bit odd, but it is legit. Mate of mine has one, works a treat and is designed for bass. [/quote] Very interesting... Thanks for the tip!

Anyone tried one of the Sean Hurley sig precisions? A) is the bridge mute system good? And anyone know if this bridge is available as an upgrade option? Could quite fancy popping one onto my p-bass...

I'm hearing great things about a book by Arianne cap called music theory for bass guitarists... http://www.amazon.co.uk/Music-Theory-Bass-Player-Hands/dp/0996727604

Thanks for all the help guys... Hearing the way you speak about them with such passion tells me it's gotta be an idea worth exploring ;-)

So I've always been a staunch jazz and p bass enthusiast. I have too many and really don't need any more instruments but lately keep looking at music man basses and thinking I might like to try one. (Never have!) So, how can you convince I need one? Why do you love them? Which models should I check out and why? I'd probably be more interested in higher end rather than cheaper lines simply as I wouldn't want to end up upgrading later if I do buy one. Thanks for any advice!

[quote name='thebassist' timestamp='1454447525' post='2969911'] I quite fancy an olympic white Jazz now! Don't fancy selling your SL112 do you? [/quote] Sorry! They are great though! I'm actually in the market for a 2nd one! ;-)

You lucky lucky man! That's just about all the basses you'll ever need right there! Now get saving for that fodera! ;-)

I have a few relics and feel differently about each... 75 p bass... Given to me by a musical legend that I take great care of (the bass not the musical legend, although he is getting on!) 75 jazz heavy relic that I am not even slightly bothered if I ding... Custom shop 61 that the certificate says relic but has only 2 small chips and loads of sexy nitro checking... I'd be gutted if I damaged it! Limelight relic (fake!) that I even let my 3 year old play around with. It's a great bass but a few dings won't make the slightest difference. For me it's about the emotional attachment of a particular instrument that makes it more precious.

Thanks guys! I think I'll talk to a luthier rather than attemp this myself. I'll call letts and the bass gallery... Thanks again

Hi guys, Im interesting in fitting a bass ramp onto one of my jazz basses to see how I get on. Im told they are good for developing a lighter touch and for having easier access to a range of playing positions and therefore tones. Ive had a scout about on here and it seems they divide opinion... So I guess my questions are as follows: 1. Anyone fitted one themselves? Is it an easy fix? Is it easily reversible? 2. Have you seen any tangible benefit in your playing? 3. Where did you get it? Other than very expensive hand built wooden ramps I can't see any companies selling affordable, off the peg, ramps online and if i make one myself I'm bound to c@ck it up! 4. How important is getting the same radius as the neck? 5. Assuming the ramp does work for developing that lighter touch am I going to find that when I play my other five J basses they feel uncomfortable? Don't really want the expense of putting ramps on them all! Thanks for sharing your experiences! Russ

I would also recommend Scott's bass lessons. It's a great resource to dip into when you have time. However, if time is an issue id recommend a monthly lesson with a good teacher if weekly is not doable. Nothing makes me find time to practice more than the thought of turning up having not done my homework. Plus being tight I hate the idea of paying and then not making the most of their expertise. Personally I find it too easy to procrastinate when working from books...

[quote name='Twincam' timestamp='1451311565' post='2939455'] I received a new squire bronco bass that I will mod and I also was given a nano block bass guitar lol, and from another person was given a little key ring with a guitar on. Bought myself a dha valve drive pedal for my Xmas gift too myself [/quote] Love the Dha valve drive! You'll have a lot of fun with that :-)