Pete Academy

Another amazing clip. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNx7hTIKaCs&feature=related

He doesn't slap often, but this groove is tasteful. Awesome sound, too. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muXS0q-3sUA

I've cleaned my strings in a dishwasher in the past. Works a treat.

This Saturday 24 September at The Platform, Morecambe.

Excellent!

Richard Bona with Pat Metheny live. It's not just his soloing, his accompaniment to Metheny's playing is an amazing piece of fretless work. http://www.notreble.com/buzz/2011/09/04/pat-metheny-bright-size-life-live-with-richard-bona/

These seem like a good idea. Only available from the US, I would guess. www.bassbrites.com

I got absolutely pissed in the Basschat Arms last night. Woke up on one of the seats this morning and everything has changed. Where am I?

I think it's a real coup for Bass Day. From what I've heard, Marcus doesn't come cheap.

[quote name='Doddy' post='1375612' date='Sep 16 2011, 02:59 PM']Just out of interest,here's Marcus' discography...not including live work [url="http://www.allmusic.com/artist/marcus-miller-p106023/credits"]http://www.allmusic.com/artist/marcus-miller-p106023/credits[/url] He's a really good clinician too...very entertaining and knowledgeable,not to mention great playing.[/quote] That's what you call a CV!

From Bootsy's new album...this track is a tribute to James Brown. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L64zXw3To1I&feature=results_video&playnext=1&list=PL9229972EADC47D8C"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L64zXw3To1I...229972EADC47D8C[/url]

[quote name='JustaBass' post='1372348' date='Sep 13 2011, 07:12 PM']Not sure if this chap has been posted here before but he has the kind of feel/groove i like. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNWBg5vTwEc&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNWBg5vTwEc...feature=related[/url][/quote] Brilliant.

I have a Gig Skinz, too. There are many alternatives if you shop around. Don't mention the covers!

Excellent!

I can't fault your playing. Great relaxed slap style. Lovely sounds from your basses. Nice one.

I use those strings on my Jazz. Wouldn't use anything else.

I think he's great.

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='1372607' date='Sep 13 2011, 10:03 PM']This'll cheer you up, Pete - all taken from a local musician's forum: Subject: Nearly Dan [i]'Saw these at the sage last night, close your eyes and you would have thought it was Steely Dan. It's the 3rd time i've saw these and they just get better and better.' 'They were awesome, not enjoyed a gig so much as that for a long while. Brill musicians and great atmosphere !!' 'Loved every minute of it...........' 'Good night out. If your a fan go and see them. Superb. had a bit crack on with the singer at the bar and he was spot on.'[/i] Now cheer up, you miserable get. [/quote] Thanks for that, mate. Note to self...don't post when you've got a bad back.

Sorry folks...had a bad day. Apologies for the thread.

It might just be me. I've pulled a muscle in my back and am officially Mr Grumpy.

Quotes like this really piss me off. "£27 to watch Marcus Miller going slap slap slap slap slap ? No ta.......... " What do these people base their opinions on? A couple of YouTube vids? Something they heard in the pub?

[quote name='skychaserhigh' post='1371733' date='Sep 13 2011, 01:27 PM']£27 to watch Marcus Miller going slap slap slap slap slap ? No ta..........[/quote]