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Yup…I’m a rebel!

Thanks…I’m in Huntingdon, but would be willing to drive a bit

Yup…now that we are starting to go out, that’s probably a great option…probably Cambridge in this area…

Not Norman…sorry. I am on a dep musicians page and join my band. Good thought though…thanks!

I’m a 60-something bassist with 41 years in music education, a Masters from the University of North Texas, ands loads of experience playing country, rock, and jazz. I read really well, and have a great work ethic. I even take regular showers and, unlike here, try to keep my opinions to myself. All of my experience, however, is with American groups. I have no idea how things work for us semi-pro, weekend warrior types here in the U.K., and, more specifically, in East Anglia. I would love to get on folks’ radar like I was in the Midwestern U.S., but where to start? I’m playing with a band right now that may or may not get out of the practice room. I’d like to get around folks that are a bit more experienced. Any thoughts?

I’ve only played the MVP in a band situation, but love the subtle tone variations when trying to sit in the mix. I do have access to a BB that I’d like to try in that situation as well. All said, it also makes me appreciate the genius the is the standard P Bass.

A pre-CBS Jazz Bass…free would be nice

I would be put off by the general tone of the advert. Sounds like a project that would never get out of the practice room. For my money, playing music people want to dance and party to is kind of the point. If I want to be a deep, brooding musician, I’ll find a modern jazz quartet…or not!

I’m pretty much a one bass guy right now, but she’s a knockout!

It is absolutely true…

I would never criticise Fodera or the person who buys/plays one, I have friends who are military musicians and always play these kind of basses,and they are all a lot better than I am. I’ve been around instruments and musicians for over 50 years. A vintage Selmer sax plays better than just about anything. Same for a Bach Strad trumpet.I have a decent flattop, but would grab a D35 in a heartbeat. most people would find that better instruments cost more, and play better, even in this era of CAD/CAM. It’s okay to say you don’t care for something, but that doesn’t mean someone else can’t see value in it.

Being an old guy, I am also a bit put off by the "coffee table" basses. I do like seeing nice wood on an acoustic guitar. I have 2 with lovely Honduran mahogany sides and back...love the look and the sound. I have noticed that most folks posting gig videos or pics are playing something that looks like a Fender...

Teachers EARN whatever they are paid. "always complaining about everything"......sounds a bit like you are trying to be offensive. Perhaps you would like to home-school your children? Yup, I am a teacher, with a Master's Degree and lots of experience. I don't complain about what any skilled worker or professional earns.

I do think all this is mostly inside our own heads. I'm playing with a band now (just rehearsing for the moment). I started off with my P bass, just to be one of the cool kids....nobody said a word. Oh, and it's a Mexican P, so maybe they looked at the headstock while I wasn't looking..:) Now, I am bringing my MPV, and the guys had no idea what it was. I explained about Michael Pedulla making them in a shop around Boston. "Ah, American..." was the reply...that was it. And this is okay with me. I don't really care if anyone ever comes up and says "Cool bass"....I DO care it the guys I play with like and respect what I bring to the group musically. I just feel I can do that a little better, and have more fun, on the "fancy" bass. Plus, it makes me smile.

Having basically a p/j configuration, I start with the mids pretty much scooped out, and mostly on the front pickup, then roll the bridge pickup on to help cut through the mix without really adding tons of midrange, which I feel muddies the sound.

Kinda looks like many ads on that site….

Nice job! It takes some serious mojo to do that type of medley with a trio.....

Just remember to use a #7 a whole bunch....you will be fine

Really ,really love that album...thanks!

I got lucky with my MPV....I picked it up almost by accident. The previous owner had beat it up pretty well, but it still has lots of life in it. I wouldn't pay the going price for one now, even though a pentabuzz would be cool. Thinks I really like about it vs a "lesser" bass... -Ebony fingerboard...best feel ever -access to upper frets -tone on the low B..all the way up and down the neck -subtle tone control -the bridge Most of all, the more I play it, the more I find to like about it. I'll still keep the P bass around though..just because.

This.... When I play a clunker on my Pedulla, I have only myself to blame. I have become a much cleaner player due to this, I think.

Playing in a trio is more difficult, because both of these things may be true depending on the song, guitarist, drummer, etc. When I am in a larger group, I don't really have to be concerned as much with filling in missing parts. When with a trio, it's something that is always lurking out there....it IS lots of fun, though!

Consider jazz saxophonists. Lots of them throw a huge amount of notes into a solo, trying to sound like Coltrane. Most don't have the skills, understanding, or musicianship to pull it off. I cannot play like my heroes...Ron Carter, Stanley, Jaco, Jamerson, etc. I don't have to if I remember my job, and listen and feel the music carefully. If I can make a good drummer smile, then I think I've done my job pretty well.

Play what you want. When I spend time with a really good instrument, it makes me a better player…inspires me to work harder, play more, and learn new things.