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[quote name='Merton' post='409060' date='Feb 13 2009, 09:18 PM']I bet Mr Claber will have a cheaper and more British solution very soon In fact, I know he will coz I've sort of seen the samples [/quote] Good news!

[quote name='stingrayfan' post='408389' date='Feb 13 2009, 11:25 AM']Defo - she played on everything Motown apparently. According to her. [/quote] She surely is a woman with a very small ego...

[quote name='GreeneKing' post='407312' date='Feb 12 2009, 09:20 AM']A simple question. Musically he really does it for me, a whole range of his stuff that I find subtle, musically tight, and appropriate. It grabs my soul. Then again I love jazz. I get a feeling that even among bassists I'm in the minority. Yes I know some of you think he's clever, moved the goalposts etc but that's not the question. Musically does his stuff 'move you'? Satisfy my curiosity Yay or Nay? Peter[/quote] Never, unless he's playing on something that I may be listening to, such as Joni Mitchel or Weather Report. In fact, I would never sit and listen to a Jaco CD out of choice and that's not because I wouldn't or don't like his music, it's just that I never listen to albums by bass players.. What I've heard of his playing and seen of his on YouTube has been really incredible, but it's not my music of choice unfortunately.

Looks pretty useful to me, and not too pricey either..

[quote name='leloupa' post='404437' date='Feb 9 2009, 04:18 PM']Lovely precision you've got there !! Sexyyyyy... [/quote] +1

[quote name='henry norton' post='403634' date='Feb 8 2009, 06:49 PM']Just thought I'd add to all the 'philosophical discussions' that have appeared on the forum lately. With the introduction of versatile on board preamps such as the ACG ('cos Alembic and Wal hadn't realised the benefits of parametric EQs during the 1970s ) along with digital amp and speaker modelling, surely with a reasonable quality bass, amp and full range speaker a player could reproduce almost any sound? It just shows the (relatively) small differences between the different ULSBs (universal long scale basses) are all about the players personal taste (or lack of) rather than what a listener really hears. I've lit the blue touch paper and will now retire to a safe distance....[/quote] There's either no such thing as the ultimate bass, because we all have different tastes and expectations of what we want from a bass.. Or, there's hundreds of ultimate basses out there, pretty much one for all of us.. Does it matter really as long as we are happy with what we have?

[quote name='birdy' post='406343' date='Feb 11 2009, 02:40 PM']Is there anyone on the forum who would be interested in doing a 20-30 demo of some sort if we do organize a bash. Potentially getting a few ideas and things in the pipeline here... Steve[/quote] Ped and the V-Bass perhaps or how about something by Bassassin (Jon) on JapCrap basses if he was able to be there...? I think an 'exotic & rare' basses session might be interesting too...

[quote name='BigBeefChief' post='402778' date='Feb 7 2009, 01:21 PM']The 3 nicest basses I have ever played are Fenders. I don't want to look like a space man when I'm playing so I hate all this carbon fibre sh*t. I also refuse to put batteries in a bass guitar. Batteries are for TV remotes and my girlfriends rampant rabbit. I also don't want to sound like a guitar. Just a dull thump suits me. Quirky basses f*** me off. The people who play quirky basses often have quirky hair. And probably wear trainers with a suit, just to look quirky. Just because you've got no personality and your parents ignored you, don't try and make up for it with a silly quirky guitar. Spikey metal basses. What a load of sh*t. Everyone knows the mettallers at school were the geeks who played dungeons and dragons. Having said that, a lot of those goth birds take it up the arse, so maybe their on to something? Still, get a hair cut, take of your cape and get a f***ing job that doesn't involve breeding snakes or working in the IT department. I genuinely couldn't give a f*** what its says on the headstock of a bass, I just think Fender got it right. Other manufacturers (like those c**ts at Warwick) seem to think "how can we make a design different from a fender?" as opposed to "How can we design a great bass?". I played a Burns the other day. That was alright. Different but still comfy and doesn't make you look like a c***. Although I do look (and act) like a c*** naturally. Fender copies. Fair enough. Don't see the point though really. I know Vintange do some decent cheaper copies. Wouldn't get one of these expensive ones though. Most of them take batteries. f***ing hate batteries. I've stopped using pedals because of them.[/quote] Superb!

[quote name='bubinga5' post='402428' date='Feb 6 2009, 09:53 PM']I love fender because of the history of music that was created on the instruments Leo created..For sure there are better jazz basses P's out there, and there QC is not up to what it should be (Leo would surely have the mind and attitude of say Roger Sadowsky if he were alive today) but they are great instruments.. I know if i record or play my Jazz live, im going to get a great sound and a bullet proof bass..Thats the simplicity of say a Jazz bass..This is the nature of a big company like Fender, as oppose to a small company like Sadowsky or Celinder..The quality will lack because there is no personal touch to the instruments..As i said im sure if Leo were still alive he wouldnt let and guitar go out of the shop without it being spot on..I guess this is what the custom shop is for.... Unfortunatelly mass produced basses will allwys have QC issues because of the hugeness of the company.. A Jazz/Precision has a sound that is loved all over the world and the fact that Leo got the bass so spot inso many ways, the first time round is astounding![/quote] +1 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='402384' date='Feb 6 2009, 09:05 PM']Most of my favourite tones were made by Fenders. I like how they look, and I like how they play. So... that's what I play. Lots of other good stuff out there, though.[/quote] Also agree with that.. The fact that very consistent & clever marketing/branding has helped Fender to maintain their pre-eminence in the marketplace is definitely one part of the equation.. But I think the other side of it is exactly as bubinga5 and WoT have said; P-Bass & J-bass sound/tones are so firmly embedded in our minds when it comes to describing or defining what good bass sounds are that it's very difficult to think of anything else coming along to change that. And I know it's a sweeping generalisation, but because so many hit records have been made with those two basses over the years, it's going to be virtually impossible to displace them from their place at the top of the tree as it were.. Personally, I love the sound of a good Fender bass and I have two of them myself, but I also love lots of other basses and would definitely have more if I could afford them and house them..

Not the sort of music I normally listen too but he's great! And I love the way the drummer plays...

[quote name='Hoppo75' post='402508' date='Feb 6 2009, 11:41 PM'][url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcUupqtRcL8"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcUupqtRcL8[/url] Playing a Jazz V, through a GK 400RB head and Hartke 4 x 10 and 1 x 15 cabs - an awesome ad for all of this gear methinks.[/quote] I agree... Suits their sound I think and he has a very easy playing style..

[quote name='bass_ferret' post='402515' date='Feb 6 2009, 11:47 PM']Look at what is being played by bands on the telly and on your local pub curcuit. I bet there are a lot more people that would buy that than a singlecut tabletop. IMO [/quote] +1 Looks pretty good to me!

[quote name='Shaggy' post='402003' date='Feb 6 2009, 01:50 PM']Now that’s what I call a [b]proper[/b] bass rig. Gibson + MESA = Rock n’ roll [/quote] +1 Almost obscene.... bet it sounds absolutley fu**ing wonderful!

Nice bass and I love the look of those pick ups; what are they?

[quote name='birdy' post='399626' date='Feb 4 2009, 01:03 AM']I have just bought Stuart Claytons excellent slap book and I can't wait to annoy everyone at the next get together. I reckon I may be on chapter 2 by the time it comes around as well!! Steve[/quote] I think a National Bash is still a good idea, because it is the one real opportunity each year where all Basschatters can try to get together, which gives it a different aspect to the local ones..

Cool story! Takes a lot of courage to go fiddling about in another man's bass like that Peter! A great example of what Basschat is all about IMHO. Be good to hear what the verdict is from Al after he's used it in anger...

[quote name='Gwilym' post='399367' date='Feb 3 2009, 08:11 PM']wow, what didn't you like? and which F bass was it you tried? please forgive me if this is slightly off-topic [/quote] It's basses, so it's [i]on[/i] topic!

[quote name='Sibob' post='398531' date='Feb 3 2009, 12:53 AM']I do like a nice simple groove Si[/quote] That's absolutely joyous bass playing! And he sings beautifully over the top too..

[quote name='lozbass' post='398823' date='Feb 3 2009, 12:39 PM']I've been really impressed by the Mike Pope pre too. I won't get into the 'Foderas overly expensive' argument - yes they're very expensive, but yes, they're generally very good (I do take the point above though - I've played some Foderas I didn't get on with, a friend of mine has just sold all his Foderas to buy F basses, and most Foderas I've come across could benefit from a good set-up). I've found the passive tone with Duncan dual coils is absolutely superb (fat, rich and slightly compressed) - the passive tone circuitry looks pretty sophisiticated but it doesn't seem to make a massive difference as the pot is adjusted: the inherent tone is just lovely. I alternate between thinking I prefer the passive, then the active tone. I suspect that a lot of the quality comes from MP's very extensive experience and experimentation. On purchasing a Fodera - I've heard a few horror stories (wait time, poor finish, fret problems, hardware problems) - and certainly wouldn't order blind. These are very expensive instruments and I'd want to try before parting with the cash. I'd also be looking towards a second-hand instrument - they come up occassionally in very good condition (let's face it, a lot of people that buy them aren't going to knock them about - they're often a bedroom or trophy bass anyway). With a second hand Fodera, you get a chance to try it and any initial problems should have been ironed-out. I'd also say, it's worth getting a really good set-up from a top luthier (whether you buy new or second-hand) - if you're going to pay £3-7k for a bass, you might as well invest £60 in some decent strings and the expertise of a top tech.[/quote] +1 That's a very sensible way of looking at the issue of buying such an expensive instrument.. Always best to assume it needs a good set up. IIRC, the Fodera I played at the weekend is going to have a good set up done at The Gallery pretty soon..

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='398641' date='Feb 3 2009, 10:01 AM']Hi everyone, our very good friend Nick, aka. Doctor_of_the_bass has just undergone a four hour operartion to repair his eardrum. Luckily he made it through, so I thought we'd all like to send him our best wishes for a great bass player & not to mention great collector of gear! Get well soon, brother! Best wishes, Rich.[/quote] +1 Get well soon Nick.. I had a very similar operation myself 21 years ago and that was about 4 hours on the operating table as well, so I can empathise completely. In my case, they had to do a skin graft onto the eardrum to repair it and that's why it is such a relatively long operation.. Helped my hearing but not my playing unfortunately!

The Meshell Ndegeocello clip and the 2nd Sharay Reed clip are absolutely fantastic! Funky as hell with some real bite to their playing.. Some of the other stuff I find too polite sounding personally, though the musicianship is without doubt excellent..

[quote name='Sibob' post='398423' date='Feb 2 2009, 10:25 PM']Sounds very cool, and i'm not negating the fact that this was an awesome bass! But you said "one of the best basses...", would I be right in thinking 'one of the other best basses' you've ever tried have been half the price! lol FWIW, Mike Pope is a particularly interesting guy, incredibly talented musician, so I'm not surprised that his preamp rocks Si[/quote] Hi Si, Good question! I said 'one of the best basses' because there's been such a variety of basses I've tried over the years, that it's difficult to ever say 'the best bass' I think.. Having said that, this bass is one of the most expensive I've ever played, so you're right about that aspect.. Some years ago, I played a Wal 6 string when they first brought them into production and it was again , just stunning! And that wasn't cheap either... I don't know much about Mike Pope as a musician, but there's some threads on TalkBass which he contributes to a lot and he has some very interesting things to say about gear, particularly electronics.. Nik