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Jerry Meehan (Robbie Williams's most recent bass player) played on a few tracks with Omar that I enjoyed, he's a phenomenal bassist.

I like chromes on my P-Bass right now, I've used La Bellas before but they were tight as anything, thick as well. Would consider giving TI's a go in future.

[quote name='aceuggy' post='1003929' date='Oct 28 2010, 03:54 PM']I've been playing bass for a couple of years now and I only play for my own enjoyment on my own, or with a mate who is a guitarist. I sometimes think that I would quite like to play in a band, nothing too serious, just a bit of fun, but perhaps do the occasional gig. I can get by using tab, listening to a track and playing along. Would that be good enough to play with a band, or would I be out of my depth?[/quote] You need to develop your ear and learn the notes on your fretboard. There are loads of ways to learn by ear, one of the best ways is simply by playing along with your favourite tracks and picking out the bass line or approximating it and thinking about how the bass works in the context of the track, maybe even what you'd play differently. Then think about how to transcribe the information your ear picks up and apply it to different keys etc. It's hard work but eventually you'll find your ear can translate very quickly what you have to do on your fretboard. I have a few thoughts on tab... 1. Tab found on the internet a lot of the time is wrong, 2. Even if it is right, it doesn't give you a good musical footing, you don't know what notes you're playing on your fretboard and you end up thinking of your frets as numbers as opposed to actual notes and 3. it doesn't spell out rhythm very well, and in this respect you shouldn't waste your time trying to learn it when you could be learning the basics of reading music, which is IMO a much more productive use of your time. Reading music is a useful thing to pick up, even if you never use it, the lessons you can learn from reading music will stay with you as a musician and you'll be all the better for it.

[quote name='bassatnight' post='1003906' date='Oct 28 2010, 03:42 PM']I am convinced I can turn this Squire into a really good Jazz[/quote] I'm certain you can. People put too much stock into believing their £3000 bass sounds £2950 better than a Squier, but I don't believe it for a second. Best of luck!

If you're looking to capitalise on the Marcus Miller 70's Jazz sound as well as looks then I'd avoid putting 60's style pickups in there and just opt out for some Dimarzio Ultra J's. I also happen to love Nordstrand NJ4SV's but they're a little pricy.

Maple both sonically and aesthetically.

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='1002064' date='Oct 27 2010, 09:28 AM']I didn't watch it, but your description sounds about right. Macca plays a 1963 500/1, mine is a 1964 - the only significant difference is that mine has a one-piece back. Played live, a 1950's technology shortscale with flatwounds is never going to "cut through" anything. If you watch any live footage of The Beatles in their early days Macca's sound is more woolly thump than penetrating melody. That wonderful sound we all associate with Macca's Hofner is courtesy of studio recordings under the control of George Martin. It's a real sound, and I can (pretty much) replicate it, as can anyone with a genuine 60's Hofner, but you'll struggle to hear it when played live.[/quote] I can't see McCartney putting up with a mediocre live sound from his rig and basses, he'll have the best techs available that I'm sure will have looked at his Hofners. Whilst I've not seen last night's show yet all the other live footage I've seen from him his sound has been mostly very good indeed.

I used a friend's old '67 to do a recording of Live and Let Die a while ago, it sounded absolutely incredible.

As above, Fender were keen to get big names photographed playing their instruments, regardless of their actual affiliations with guitar or bass. Elvis was also photographed with a P-Bass a little earlier on.

[quote name='thisnameistaken' post='1000723' date='Oct 26 2010, 02:19 AM']Yeah but it's albums like that that put a whole generation off jazz and fusion. Kind of Blue it ain't.[/quote] I've got to say Miles's later output was pure trash, really clutching at straws. 'You're Under Arrest' made me want to cry. In fact I did a bit.

[quote name='skej21' post='1001331' date='Oct 26 2010, 04:47 PM']I agree. However, these cabs look to me like they will be an instant classic. In 30 years, people will be looking at these "vintage" cabs and drooling.[/quote] But isn't this just a copy of a design that's been used with guitar enclosures for years? I dunno. I love Aguilar gear but I'm not getting the looks of these thus far. Will have to try one and see if I change my mind... usually if it sounds good I care considerably less what it looks like!

[quote name='lowdown' post='3262' date='May 21 2007, 12:19 AM']Forgot to mention..... I asked him 'when you are producing...who do you get to play Bass?' His Answer..... Anthony Jackson........some dep..!![/quote] Figures. Anthony Jackson and Jimmy Haslip are two of the sickest bassists I've ever heard.

I really hope Aguilar don't start offering multiple variations on the same thing like Markbass do so well. Aesthetically not up to Aguilar's usual standards either IMO!

Most dance purists (especially the tech and house variety) aren't interested in performing in a live context, they're much happier behind decks because that's how their music is best relayed to the general public. That's my opinion also. Mixing dance music with live instrumentation doesn't work for me and I haven't seen a successful undertaking of it that has made me think otherwise. Just my opinion.

[quote name='BottomEndian' post='1000615' date='Oct 25 2010, 10:57 PM']That is a cracking shot! Looks superb. You seem a little over-energetic with the slapping thumb, though. [/quote] Ha cheers! Considering I don't slap, god knows what I was doing here!

Me at a fairly recent gig in Manchester!

[quote name='lojo' post='998962' date='Oct 24 2010, 03:58 PM']One of the guys who plays guitar at our church sometimes played in some Xfactor shows so they must have a live band sometimes?[/quote] I can't say I watch the show too much, however I'm very aware for most of the live show apart from one or two episodes there is no live band. ITV doesn't hold a candle to the BBC in house players anyway.

Here we go: [url="http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2010/sep/13/mani-peter-hook-twitter-rant"]http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2010/sep/1...ok-twitter-rant[/url]

[quote name='Alfie' post='998935' date='Oct 24 2010, 03:40 PM']I don't know if anything ever came of it, but weren't Mani, Andy Rouke and Peter Hook working on some sort of bass only project?[/quote] Yeh, Mani posted something about hating Peter Hook on his Twitter recently so I can only assume the Freebass project has gone down the pan.

I'm hankering after a B-15 for in the studio, was not aware Ampeg were bringing out a re-release, it's the only product I've ever liked from them!

It's all the same guys on rotation at the BBC, put together by the same people and it's incredibly competitive to get into. Don't know about ITV but X-Factor don't have a band (although a friend of mine mimed playing a guitar once and got paid for doing so).

[quote name='J.R.Bass' post='997697' date='Oct 23 2010, 01:23 AM']Haha, Well "TKenrick" has helped me out with a couple. This one was definitely going to be the hardest one so i'm happy i've got it out of the way.[/quote] If I wasn't gigging for the rest of the weekend I'd honestly help you out, I haven't transcribed much since I've got out of college and I know the tunes like the back of my hand. Also I'm currently minus a copy of Sibelius.

[quote name='J.R.Bass' post='997694' date='Oct 23 2010, 01:14 AM']Just finished my transcription of "Man In The Mirror" If anyones interested. It's here, [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=107697"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=107697[/url] I started it acouple of months ago, just never got round to finishing it.[/quote] Nice, used to play this one on synth bass when we did it live. Only 11 more to go.

[quote name='steve-soar' post='997367' date='Oct 22 2010, 06:12 PM']Two Against Nature is superb.[/quote] The problem I have with Two Against Nature is the production. It's so ruthlessly clean, it makes my eyes water.

[quote name='lowdown' post='997325' date='Oct 22 2010, 05:28 PM']Easy Peasy and wrong. Garry[/quote] Was going to mention that before after clocking it. Delberthot, that chorus doesn't contain a single correct note unfortunately (and a flat in a sharp key if we're being picky). Nothing is easy about most of Jackson's tunes, especially not the bass lines which are 60-70% synth intensive thanks to the wonders of Greg Phillinganes' left hand. It's intensive stuff.