jonnybass

They are different tools, to create something like whats goin on properly, you need to understand it, analyse it as @OliverBlackman is stating, maybe not to the level of transcribing and working out the harmonic relationship of the bassline/chords/melody, but well enough to at least mimic it. To just create something out of nothing, you might be able to sing it, then you might be able to just play it. The problem is there isnt one way of creating anything. Artists work differently even when they use the same medium, music is the same. If not we'd all be the same as Jaco/Jamerson/Cliff/Sir Paul/Nolly/Flea. Jonny

For me, when working on a song, it should always be about "Does this make the song sound better?" if the answer is no, try again, if you arent sure ask your band mates or the songwriter. The bass, like any instrument is about enhancing a song sometimes thats supporting, sometimes its carrying the melody. This is generally genre specific, so you are unlikely to have a 3 minute bebop bass solo in a thrash metal tune, likewise, in a folk band you are unlikely to have distorted two handed tapping basslines. Jonny

Depends. If its an in the house stand I use a Ruach stand like this: https://ruach-music.com/product/ruach-gs-2-original-wooden-bass-guitar-stand/ Spendy but with my ACG recurve (Offset body) on it, its more of a furniture feature. There are cheaper versions of this type too. If its a take to gig stand Hercules which many people have already mentioned. I have a Jazz, p bass and the ACG recurve all play nicely with both stands. Jonny

Looks lovely JPJ, I started my double bass journey just a month ago and I am loving the challenge of playing. The sound they produce playing it is incredible i think. Enjoy! Jonny

I’ve been watching those. Very useful, great resource

Thanks Burns-bass, i did allot of reading and research before i jumped in. The biggest bits of advice were get a second hand bass from someone who plays and get at least one lesson to start you off. Happy Jack was able to supply both. I will probably look for more lessons but not had much luck getting responses so far. Cant wait to gig...may have one in the pipeline already...it took two days of telling people I had it Jonny

I must say i was a bit scared of the dimensions until I actually saw and played it. Very pleased with it and Jack was an absolute legend in terms of spending time with me teaching me how to use it. Jonny

It is a sizable but very playable thing indeed. I am absolutely loving the sound i can (almost) get from it. Jonny

That was it, the final junkyard!! Thanks again Jack, I have been really enjoying starting this journey. Jonny

So this year I hit the half century and although I have played electric bass for 36 years. I have never really played upright…my fiancé and I decided this year should be the time. So I made my way to the junkyard bought this beauty of a 4/4 Zeller from @Happy Jack as well as spending a delightful couple of hours hearing great stories and learning the first fledgling steps of upright bass playing. it’s been great so far, totally different instrument with its own feel and approach and I love it. So glad I’ve finally started this journey. jonny

Bought a lovely upright bass from Happy jack. Spent a wonderful two hours talking basses, fridges, driving up and down the country and more basses. Jack patiently spent time teaching me how to look like a double bass player and how to play like one too. Great guy and a real asset to basschat. jonny

Download, as in onto the app. But upload is it like a web browser type thing. jonny

@hiram.k.hackenbacker How do i download charts onto onsong (free version)?

Yeah I was wondering that, whats hybrid? I was expecting a PJ or something but they look like jazz basses in a different colour. Jonny