bubinga5

I hear you..i bought a Ray 5 from Marthebass..this bass was a stonker and i wish i hadnt have sold it....He sent the bass which was immaculate for what i paid, it really was like brand new. he packed it superbly ..A new set of Slinky's, and a really nice letter...Wonderful...!! you dont get that from the gallery.. every BC'er ive bought from has been great... After three years on BC i cant say how nice the people are on here...well they are bassist's

[quote name='Pete Academy' post='834674' date='May 11 2010, 08:40 PM']I can't believe this thread has run to 8 pages!!! [/quote]Not the first and wont be the last.... its like arguing that my girlfriend is better looking than your girlfriend......it purely subjective no matter how technically superior, one is to the other..technical ability doesnt mean musical ability.. My personal opinion is Flea is overated but thats not his fault....ive listened to more of his playing and hes very good but different to MK.....Mark King unfortunatley may be a little out of fashion and i think his rep as a slapper hasnt done him any favours.....His slapping is formidible though and his fingerstyle (IMO) is wonderful.... There both good in there own style and music...Neither is better than the other.. Competition doesnt belong in music..it all about sharing

Ha ha...that is spot on...i couldnt rely on a PA though...i do like having a great rig/boiler...

[quote name='ashevans09' post='832714' date='May 10 2010, 12:20 AM']I've always liked the look of em - I remember seeing a purple one with a dark fretboard (can't remember wood) and it was one of the most lovely looking things I'd ever seen. Though I have heard about the thin finish. This been addressed yet?[/quote] Oh how i like that cat in your picture..bloody funny

i have this in my Jazz...boosts signal without coloring the sound...fits into the Control cavity also... [url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Creation_Audio_Labs_Redeemer.html"]http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_sp...s_Redeemer.html[/url]

[quote name='EdwardHimself' post='830874' date='May 7 2010, 05:57 PM']I don't like the way people assume low notes to be a strictly "heavy metal" thing. In fact the idea of lower notes has existed in genres such as jazz and funk for a long time before it was thought of in metal music. I've heard about doing this. It's a nice idea if you don't generally use the lower notes. However, i not only use the lower notes frequently, but i have actually done exactly the opposite with my 5 string, well in a way. I got some heavier strings and strung it ADGCF because that way i can use the extra Bb and A notes. In fact, if i want i can actually tune the A down to G, although i do have to adjust the neck in that case. I've recently started playing bass with the minimum use of open notes, because as some of you may know i was thinking of joining a cover band and i figure if i can play songs in this manner then it offers several advantages, namely not having to adjust tunings, being able to learn songs more quickly and also being able to simply adjust the position of the notes should the key of the song be adjusted at any point.[/quote] your right...there is not alot of modern soul funk gospel without a low B....for me the low B is essential in the sound of a 5 string...IMHO why would you want to lose the low down bass power for high notes?? your a bass player not a guitarist..

He's got good technique,but his problem is he doesn't seem to have any musical ideas. spot on..im thinking though that under the showcase he is good bass player...but stop the techniques and play the groove..

Ok i get bass GAS from time to time...well ok most of the time..but by steady counselling ive got it under control... .anyway by and large im happy with the basses i have, they fit me like a glove now, although i am saving for something really special from the world of Nordstrand.. But i just dont get the Amp/rig GAS thing...i played my old Ostinato through an Aguilar 500sc and 212 cab and loved it...my amp and cab is the same i have had for a long time, and i love Aguilar stuff.the warmth is lovely...and to be honest i havent tried much else apart from a HUGE Trace Elliot amp and cab in a pub....am i missing something? i feel i know quite alot about instruments and i know what i want, but when it comes to amplification im a bit naive Maybe my ear isnt that fussy or maybe i need to check out some other gear..ive heard great things about Mark Bass and Bergantino...but does my wallet need more GAS...i think not.. maybe i got lucky and bought right for my ear first time... also with the U Retro on the Sei there is so much i can dial in its just silly any thoughts on what im missing

Chris you got the same rig as mine and it kicks asss...lovely warmth and punch.....is Bergantino THAT good?

No...but its one bass i do really want to try...ive heard they are very versatile, but some say are a little polite..ive heard a few and i cant see it..real growl... i dont usually like blue basses but that is just!! this one does it for me...very expensive new but would like to get good used one.. WOW i wonder if George has sorted the thin finishes that wore quite quickly on previous basses..

he he i wish i could here you say that, i do love the scot accent..do you mean the avatar? its Erykah Badu

Just wanted to share this if youve not heard...one of my favorite bands for a long time The Rebirth.. they are a superb band with fantastic harmonies, bass playing and vocals...dont seem to have come out with anything else which is a bummer... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z79T-8LFc_o"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z79T-8LFc_o[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFRBuGolKmk"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFRBuGolKmk[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61ouozOIDlU"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61ouozOIDlU[/url] hope you like

[quote name='supabock' post='829922' date='May 6 2010, 06:58 PM']No doubt he's a player and all that and I'm sure we can all noodle to a certain degree, but what does it sound like with some chordal accompaniment, that's when it will make sense and also where the musicality will shine.[/quote]+1..im sure this is a showcase for his talent, and im sure he would slow down with music behind him

some of it was great from 1.00 to 1.30 ish...but some was just pointless scale runs and chords...didnt like the slapping..too many stupid triplets..i cant stand bassists that over do triplets......just stop it!!!!

SC this is frickin awsome.. would love to try a Dingwall...IMO Sheldon really is a pioneer whats the specs, weight, tone etc..anyone know how they compare to the US models? can you give us a bit of a review...oh i do love a good bass guitar review.... much better than Razzle

[quote name='The Funk' post='824834' date='May 1 2010, 02:02 PM']More or less what they said. Work out the chords yourself but also see if you can hum a bass part along to each tune that really works.[/quote] Humming thats a good one...i often do that, but never thought of putting it together as a bass line....sems the most natural thing to do..

[quote name='Sibob' post='829261' date='May 6 2010, 07:21 AM']Thanks very much Bubinga! Rudy's was the one I was trying to find, but couldn't remember the name Cheers Si[/quote]AHH! great...

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Slap bass is a technique like any other...im not a big believer that it should overtake someones playing...its an aggressive style that can be used to accentuate a line or passage, depending on your touch... but IMHO although i love MM, it is a technique that should be used wisely..Marcus Miller happens to do it very musically, unlike other pointless ego maniacs who do it for there own gain and showboating....thats the worst kind of bass player

[quote name='parker_muse' post='824284' date='Apr 30 2010, 06:26 PM']Point taken - but is that 'something special' worth that thousands of pounds price tag?[/quote] I think so, but it opens up the world of GAS, and its dark world of temptation and human deprevation... try the forbidden fruit and thee shall see..

this really is a subjective thing...the phrase 'Beauty is in the eye of the beholder' is also true for bass tone... the tone of my Sei is not a placebo, but its only my opinion that it sounds good...... i also loved a fender 24 that i had which was a lower priced bass..its how you play it....for want of a better word budget or lower priced instruments can give sooo much if your happy thats cool!!

Just a quick Q.. I have recently joined a band..the guitarist/vocalist doesnt know his theory...now i usually work around a chord structure, but this guy doesnt know his chord names..and i dont play the Git..ar.i could work them out on piano but it will take too long... he has given me 20 original songs to learn but ive got to do it by ear..now this is not a problem but i much prefer to know what chord structure or progression i have to work with im curious to know what you guys/girls would do in this situation...im not one for sticking with roots(unless its required) as i feel you can give the song some better support knowing the chords... any ideas?