bubinga5

i love the old GB body shape..very cool...best to state serial number, ask EBS freak, or ask bernie..

horses for courses and all that Pete..some L42 tracks i dig some i dont....Some Meshell tracks i dig, some i dont... the important thing is too appreciate talent...some people bypass that... its a shame..

[quote name='Chris2112' post='982716' date='Oct 9 2010, 05:05 PM']Bubinga, please don't think I'm trying to be rude. I do find Meshell's stuff dire, and her playing quite dull. However, as we've seen there are plenty of people who think Mark King is crap and overplays. Different vinegar strokes for different folks. Of course, I do play for myself. What reason is there to play in bands and situations you don't like when you don't rely on your playing as your sole way of generating income?[/quote]No probs bro..its great we are so different,...there wouldnt be so much different music otherwise hey...i can appreciate what your saying... did you check out my link..got to love that track...

[quote name='Chris2112' post='982673' date='Oct 9 2010, 04:39 PM']For a start, Wojtek is very talented but just seems to apply tricks from Mark King's trick bag without the great note choice that makes Mark's playing so compelling. As for your playing, I see you talk a lot about that Meshell D'Negeocello or whatever her name is. That kind of music, to me, is about as naff as it gets and if that your style, then no I probably wouldn't like your playing and it would fall into what I would call "bad" or at least the type of thing I wouldn't want to listen to. But I play for myself and listen to what I like so YMMV, everyone is different. At least we can all be united under the common banner of Mark King and agree that he is class. As for Mark being a an LJ copyist, I don't buy it. He borrowed a lot from Stanley Clarke to start with, but almost immediately improved on it. "Dune Tune" was like a better version of the School Days interlude and the solo from "Foundation and Empire" was better than anything Stan had done IMO despite using his signature triplet feel! Mark was lucky to bring a new style of playing to a new sound much in the same way that Jaco and Wooten did.[/quote]Ok Chris..its cool you dont like Meshell or whatever music im into...but to call it naff is very immature and as a fellow musician is quite disappointing...im very reassured the music i like is not naff,...its strange because i like the music you like..did you think Meshell is the only music i listen to? the fact you say i quote" i play for myself" says it all to me...This is only a forum but you still need to be polite IMO..i am a person after all...not just an avatar.. anyway to lighten the mood...this is a favorite... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7mnrhGFzs8"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7mnrhGFzs8[/url]

[quote name='steve-soar' post='982666' date='Oct 9 2010, 04:30 PM']Wojtek is a TOTAL MK copyist. Julian is a very gifted musician.[/quote] There are some bassist who use a certain technique that poss sound like someone else...everyone learns from someone...lots of guys use techniques like Mark King..he didnt invent it... Im sure Mark got his style from another influence...Louis Johnson ive heard...does that make Mark a Louis Johnson copyist?? and Julians great Steve ...met him a few months ago..top bloke...a master bassist with a £500 jazz bass

[quote name='Chris2112' post='982663' date='Oct 9 2010, 04:26 PM']Bubinga, no I'm not joking. When I see amateur bassists who can really play they've usually got a few King licks up their sleeve. But then I do like bassists who aren't afraid to really work the bass rather than just plod along on it![/quote]Well ive been playing for 15 years and im a good bass player...i know many L42 songs and i love them,but i dont know any of the bass lines...does that make me a bad bassist.. some of the plodding along you refer to can be the most musical bass playing...it doesnt have to be technical to be great bass playing...ever heard willie weeks on Donny Hathaways tracks..?

[quote name='steve-soar' post='982659' date='Oct 9 2010, 04:21 PM']Yeah, and they all write, sing and front their bands.[/quote] the only thing thats missing here is singing...Julian Crampton wrote alot of Incognito songs..and i believe Wojtek writes his own music...im not dissing L42, im just saying there are many who are as good...

QUOTE>> think today you can spot a good bassist a mile off, usually if he has his Level 42 licks together. A little bit of "43" here, a bit of "Mr Pink" there, most of the guys who have got their chops together now did it with Level 42 records! did i read this out of context? surely your joking Chris..?

[quote name='Chris2112' post='982635' date='Oct 9 2010, 03:50 PM']Mark King is of course the boy! And despite the fact he could play rings around anyone here on the forum, he remains to be a nice guy. I think his impact goes far beyond the fact he was the face of bass in Europe in the 80's, and I don't think there has been anyone since to have dominated the scene in the way he has. I think today you can spot a good bassist a mile off, usually if he has his Level 42 licks together. A little bit of "43" here, a bit of "Mr Pink" there, most of the guys who have got their chops together now did it with Level 42 records! I do think he would have been great in other musical situations but he enjoyed so much success with Level 42 that he didn't need to branch out. When I think of this, I always go back to the Princes Trust video with Mark playing bass on Midge Ure's "If I Was". Mark forms a huge groove with Big Country's mark brzezicki on drums, incredible stuff.[/quote] what scene are you refering to?.. i do agree that MK is a fantastic bassist, but he only dominated the scene because of the fact that hes in L42..its a great platform of fame, but there are bassists that dont have that platform that are easily as good, but we just dont hear them...ever herd of Wojtek Pilchowski...or Julian Crampton...

If there is one thing i love in this world its the dancers from Soul Train...love it love it!!!! everyone has a different style which is great...man can they move... you dont get people like this down your local club... music is awsome too.. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64FEhuiKYmM"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64FEhuiKYmM[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOAHKmfwpZ0"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOAHKmfwpZ0[/url] This is very special IMO..Micheal Jacksons first live performance of Billie Jean, at the Motown Awards...incredible... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6JtuhsbEtw"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6JtuhsbEtw[/url]

[quote name='4StringFortress' post='982132' date='Oct 8 2010, 11:04 PM']I mainly use Elites Stadium series really nice quality strings and last a long long time! I am looking at trying out some Elites Player series as have heard good reviews about them. I want to try some flat wounds on one of my basses, any suggestions?[/quote] Labella 'Deep Talkin' flats...wonderfull strings..

DR's. but i tried some hybrid Ernie Balls and they are fantastic on a jazz...

Had a TRB6II...was such an amazing instrument...bit heavy for me though...

this is still killer [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yioVmqlt2Fk&NR=1"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yioVmqlt2Fk&NR=1[/url]

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='982013' date='Oct 8 2010, 08:50 PM']Please don't compare the mighty Rush to Level 42 again. I find it offensive.[/quote]They both should do a single

[quote name='AndyTravis' post='981990' date='Oct 8 2010, 08:32 PM']Flea is sh*t since Mark King left... (I don't know what i mean either)[/quote] Ha! no but it was funny. dont know aboutyou but i would like to know whats better a Pbass or a Jazz bass?

i wasnt aware Rockbass did a Vamp...surely not??

Very Advanced Member Group: Members Joined: 26-May 07 From: cheltenham Member No.: 596 Just wondered what your thoughts on the difference between US and MIJ Fenders.....i would take an MIJ jazz over a USA in a heartbeat...lets face it..most of the time its going to be a better instrument...ive played a lots of MIJ Fenders and ive never witnessed a bad one.....ive played many a USA dog... If i ever lost my bass and had to buy a new one..it would whithout doubt be an MIJ Jazz....i met Julian Crampton not long ago at the Jazz Cafe.i asked him about his FBass and he said he sold it...im aware of who has it damn them.....anyway, he said, all he needs is a 4 string jazz.. i asked him what jazz bass he was playing....he pulled out a jazz..i had a play on it...it was lovely.. i asked him what it was and he said it was a standard MIJ Jazz bass...no mods... i think these basses are superb...the sound when he played it live was very very good...and before you say its all in the fingers, i heard it when he was just doing simple scales and it still sounded amazing... If i ever lost my bass and had to buy a new one..it would without doubt, be an MIJ Jazz... for the price you can get an MIJ for is there any contest..???? here is a vid of Julian with a a standard MIJ.... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3-uPgqcHuo"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3-uPgqcHuo[/url] here is the same bass with the LB band...sounds fricin awsome.. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4P8NruGwH2c"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4P8NruGwH2c[/url] ahhh whats happened to my page?? Mods?

i did say that the original pups sounded better but listening again the EMG sound way better...what was i on?

I liked the $$ 5 Corvette i had...tone was a bit woody for me, but the tone was HUGE!!!!...neck was big for my tastes but still liked it...small body i didnt like...Chris your a jazz man surely..

Thodrik, do you prefer the P bass to the higher priced basses you own...im always fascinated to hear.. got any pics of the Valenti Luke?

i was on a stag weekend once and i was pissed and bought a £700 TRB6 once.. nothing wonderful but a bit weird maybe....loved the bass and i cut my 6 string teeth on it.. wonderful instrument.. the weight was an issue mind.. amazing Warwick by the way....good man...

Im on this site quite alot as i love my gospel and soak up all i can get... just spotted this guy...its not his playing (which is great anyway) its his advice through the vid...especially at the end... i think this is relevant to most music, although maybe not in the same capacity... groove is central... [url="http://www.gospelbasslines.com/"]http://www.gospelbasslines.com/[/url] throughout this site if you look at the vids they are very informative......

[quote name='LukeFRC' post='979971' date='Oct 6 2010, 10:16 PM']there was quite a bit of tilt in it already, thats why i couldn't get it feeling right, taken it out now and it's getting better.... intonate![/quote] if it feelin good..its playing good...

[quote name='LukeFRC' post='979957' date='Oct 6 2010, 10:02 PM']worked it out.... yes my technique tends to hit the strings had with the left hand needing a fairly high action. the jazz i was having problems setting up because i forgot the microtilt thing on the neck plate..... playing with it now....[/quote] i would forget about the micro tilt for now buddy..thats for...well......micro tilting......adjust the truss rod first and see what that does...i always go for the bridge or the truss rod first....if that doest give you the feel you want..then go for micro tilt or shimming on a non 75 fender...