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See this thread: http://basschat.co.uk/topic/187743-omfg-i-want-that-bass/

[quote name='bertbass' timestamp='1348525551' post='1814920'] Oh, I get it. Just a normal damped note but with a new name. Thanks. [/quote] No, that's not right. If you damp a note it will still have pitch, you're just altering its envelope. Ghost notes don't have pitch. They're more of an atonal thump or click used to add rhythmic structure & variety/interest.

Spector Euro 5LX.

Unbelievable slow today. Pretty much unusable for me.

[quote name='peterjam' timestamp='1347828344' post='1805594'] [attachment=118516:P9141105.JPG] Meet my new Chapman 10-string Stick, which arrived safely on Thursday. It's rosewood with deep matched reciprocal tuning, medium gauge strings, ACTV-2 pickup, black tuners, and turquoise dot inlays. Tuning goes like this - Melody (right to left) Bb, F down a 4th, C down a 4th, G down a 4th, D down a 4th. Bass (right to left) Bb, F up a 5th, C up a 5th, G up a 5th (same note as the melody open G), D up a 5th. I've only been playing through a small amp so far, but still sounds cool. There will need to be a lot of practising before it gets a public outing! [/quote] How are you getting on with it so far?

Waste of time & money IMO. You don't need any more strength in the wrist or fingers to play a guitar or bass than just regularly playing your instrument will give you. Things like this can also actually increase the risk of developing tendonitis.

Another Martin Turner fan here - a very big influence on me.

[quote name='BigAlonBass' timestamp='1347908961' post='1806552'] Don't take this the wrong way (Naturally, somebody will!...) but I find a few Bass Players have very selective hearing. They listen to a song, of whatever genre, and only seem to concentrate on the Bass Line. If the Bass is brilliant, the song must be. However, there are some out there, myself included, who like the 'whole' sound of a piece of music, and if the Bass Line is excellent, well that's a bonus. Because Funk and to an extent, Reggae, feature prominent Bass parts, then the slightly selfish attitude of some of us thinks instantly "I'd love to play that" which in turn means it must be good. I've played songs with absolutely rubbish Bass parts in the past, but thoroughly enjoyed the experience, because I've been part of the ensemble performing it to Joe Public, who in turn seemed to enjoy themselves. As a case in point, Pino ALWAYS plays brilliantly to my way of thinking, but he's worked for people who (in my opinion only) turn out pile after pile of sh**. Nothing can detract from his performance or skill, but he's part of something I don't enjoy, so I can't listen to it. The same goes for a lot of Funk Bass Players-brilliant at what they do, but the music is the finest aid to insomnia that I know of personally. I'll get my flame-proof overalls on now, and nip off to listen to a bit of.......well, that would be telling, wouldn't it? [/quote] I have to agree with this too.

It's funny how my tastes have changed over the years. I've long been a fan of "Prog Rock", but I never liked Genesis to be honest, always finding them a bit insipid compared to the more bombastic stuff like Yes & King Crimson that I loved. Nowadays I find it difficult to listen to Yes, and a lot of King Crimson stuff (specifically the Wetton era non-instrumental stuff with atrocious lyrics) makes me cringe. Over the years however I have come to love Gabriel-era Genesis, I think they are quite superb.

I don't like much Funk & I can't stand Reggae. I also really hate Ska, which everybody else on the planet seems to adore.

There's no song showing up on your post.

More dials usually just means you spend more time f***ing around with the dials than actually playing.

Don't know if you already know Nige, but they're playing in London on October 23rd.

Good stuff - very interesting. I'll have to check the album out. Love this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLM30laoOaA

Me. There's a thing on about Richard Thompson at 11pm too.

[quote name='Shonks' timestamp='1347295208' post='1798965'] oh my gawd....I was very young!! [/quote] So was I when I bought it!

[quote name='Von Death' timestamp='1347304247' post='1799146'] Then again I am a ridiculous Heavy Rock caricature. [/quote] Good man, keep the flag flying - I really miss the days when I was one.

[quote name='winterfire666' timestamp='1347294287' post='1798945'] Iv always fancied tryin a bogart( i love the sound and playability of zons but not so keen on the asthetics)But you dont see many about, awesome stuff though. Ill be keepin my eyes open for a used one [/quote] The Bogart I owned sounded & felt absolutely nothing like my Zons. Don't let that put you off trying one though - they really are great basses.

Having just had to turn down an excellent band because of the hours I work I know exactly how frustrating it can be - good luck with getting back into a band & doing something you enjoy.

I sold my Ashdown ABM C110 300watt combo & bought an EBS combo - I really wish I'd just stuck with the Ashdown as it's the only amp I've never had any trouble with.

Don't know how relevant this is to the thread, but I've just got back from seeing basschat member danthewelshy play with his band - he was using a Barefaced cab (think he said it was a prototype Big Baby) with a Hartke head & it sounded f***ing awesome.

[quote name='Turk' timestamp='1347041685' post='1796416'] I was wondering why Cranes in Swansea has loads of Hudsons on display. [/quote] They probably had loads of Tanglewoods going back a few years too. I never knew there was a Cranes in Swansea.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1347038410' post='1796368'] Very sorry I will try again with your own quote, so Lakland Skylines are inexpensive at £1250? Better? [/quote] No, you're still being seriously thick, and are now trying to be a smartarse by trying to make out I said something I didn't. I was clarifying what I meant by "Cheap", and was referring to budget instruments made by the Cort factories - I at no time used this in relation to Laklands or any other f***ing bass that the OP didn't mention. Why anybody would think I meant the Lakland Skyline range when I said "cheap" I cannot imagine. Why are you finding this difficult, do you have a plate in your head or something?