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Hey people..i have formed a band recently..we play originals that myself, and John the organist write... plus a few covers..Lorna the singer has suggested some tracks that she would like to sing..some being some classics like Vaughn de Williams . be thankfull Bobby Womack . Daylight omar . theres nothing like this Creep . Stevie Wonder (done in a latin feel) not sure how this is going to work Gershwin's. Summertime (in a very soulfull funky feel) We have a saxophonist, and flute player, an awsome rythm guitarist, a super man jazz drummer, an amazing woman vocalist from Bristol, trying to get a percussionist and Trumpet man/woman.. the covers i want to do are.. Incognito..Colibri Candi Staton..little Taste of love Gwen Mcrae...Keep the fires burning..Awsome disco funk SOS band...Groovin apart from the not so well known suggestion from Lorna, im not sure if my suggestion are even more obscure, and may not be known by the crowd? Ive made sure that the songs ive put forward are very well done, groove wise,and super tight... i would never let them be played if they were not in the pocket....and the musicians love playing tthem and it shows I chose these because they are very upbeat, and it makes ME move.. do you think they may be a little unknown..i guess it depends on the crowd..we have advertised as Jazzfunk groove soul..but people like to hear recognised tunes.. Can you suggest anything i hadnt thoght of? I would like to hear your thoughts..

I prob wouldnt let anyone paint my scratchplate Dont listen to them though..if you like it more power to you..its how you play it though not how it looks

[quote name='Bay Splayer' post='595102' date='Sep 10 2009, 08:54 PM']or F#[/quote] Why F sharp..is this song not based around minor chords..so should be a flat...is my lack of theory knowledge showing?

yes thats why i play them..

What is your method for finding the Key of a song you are covering?..im havng a bit of a mental block.. What key do you think this tune is in..i think its in G flat... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDTXljIqxRE"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDTXljIqxRE[/url]

Some may have read, i was upgrading my CS Jazz..I went to Bass Direct a bought some Nordstrand NJ4SE's and a Creation Audio 'Redeemer active cicuit.. Installed them yesterday (with NO routinginvolved )and put some DR Fat beams on it...Now im not one for over exaggerating things, but i sxxt you not, i just can not believe how good this bass now sounds!! I cant imagine any other jazz bass to sound as good as this does...The combo of the Nordys and the active circuit has just lifted the natural tone of it into something very special.. The clarity is just superb and really really punchy with a lovely warmth and the attack is awsome....i can play a note and it will sustain for over a minute!!..harmonics just ring and ring...the great thing is it still sounds exactly like my jazz bass but just way better..no brittleness or harshness, just smooth crisp tone..(i guess this may be somewhat due to the Nordy's..it seems to have tuned it from a semi clumsy sounding to, into super precise.. the active circuit is marvelous and lets you still retain the same sound with zero colouring..it just seems bring the best out of every aspect of the tone, right the way up the fretboard..Those with bad technique beware, it will show.. this was all through a Beyringer 90 watt amp!!!..god know how good it will be through the Aguilar.. I highly recommend this combo if you want to upgrade your jazz or any other passive bass..i was having doubts as to mess around with the bass, but now im so glad i did... Thanks for tip Mark!!

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='591453' date='Sep 6 2009, 03:12 PM']Just out of interest how do you know for sure that changing the pups will improve the tone of the bass? It's all hypothetical/debatable but surely what you are hearing is the inherent tone of the bass and the pups are simply amplifying that; I wouldn't have thought the pups on a bass like a CS Ltd Ed CC would have been shabby. If you don't like the sound you are hearing it could equally be some other aspect of the bass... Yes/No?[/quote] Yes ..IMO.. the Nordy's are a way better pickup, and they are split coil, so Zero hum.....The instrument can perform way better, it just need a better microphone...It's all hypothetical/debatable but quote..surely what you are hearing is the inherent tone of the bass and the pups are simply amplifying that;...quote yes thats true but how well are they doing the job

Ha ha, no worries Mark..havent put hem in yet..i will let you know how i got on

[quote name='Platypus' post='591088' date='Sep 5 2009, 11:20 PM']TBH, I expect this was just a joke comment when talking to someone about a product he doesn't stock, rather than some attempt to diss a very well known, quality brand such as Aguilar. Really don't think thats his style[/quote] everyone has there opinion on ampflication..Mark knows his stuff and obviously likes Markbass and Bergantino....i dont think fo a secong aguilar is the 'Ford' of the bass world but its just an opinion..i love the sound of Aguilar gear...beauty is in the eye of the beholder..

im not sure if my wallet knows it yet, but Nordstrand may have it under arrest..i LOVE that bass.not sure if it beats my Sei though...different animal maybe..

can you play efficiently Wayne? i think they look lovely on but i havent got used to fingerstyle then switching to slap with it on..

[quote name='acidbass' post='590891' date='Sep 5 2009, 06:47 PM']I've sent a message to our site Admin, phatmonkey, so he should be in touch with you shortly! Danny[/quote] thanks Danny..

Went to Bass Direct today to pick up my bits for my jazz bass..i walked in the place and was in bass heaven!!! for anyone who has been there you know what i mean...the first thing i clocked was a Nordstrand VJ4 with a Champhor top..plugged it in and it just blew me away..amazingly light...it was like 7 ibs!!!??? incredible tone.. The place is wall to wall bass...and im not talking off the shelf basses..these are all made to order instruments...you have all seen Marks site.. Beautiful instrument.. Next was an Esh Sovereign 5 with a poplar burl top...Just WoW.. the B string was awsome..for the money this bass i up there with the best.. I wanted to try all of the basses, especially the £5000 Spector, but Mark was trying to show my dim brain how to solder the Nordstrand pups to my Jazz pots.. I was a bit worried when Mark said my Aguilar gear was the 'Ford' of the bass amplification world, but i was drooling over the Markbass and Bergantino i was playing through...they sounded superb.. if i could have i would have stayed all day and played the Skjold's, Roscoes, Mayones's..and that trulley amazing Dingwall super J5..in the flesh that bass is something to behold!!! Mark is a lovely bloke with so much knowledge..i could have listened to his bass knowledge all day but he may not have the patience for someone who waffles on like me.. Bass Direct is the best bass shop in the UK, not expensive, lovely man who runs it, great service...the best basses in the world.. i think its great that Mark introduces basses like Clover, Esh, that not many of us have heard of into the UK..it gives these amazing builders a chance to make a mark thanks Mark..i will let you know when i cant remember how to solder the Redeemer.

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[quote name='molan' post='590229' date='Sep 4 2009, 11:00 PM']I put some Nordy pickups in my Roscoe - hated them! Antiseptic sounding and lacking any character, the original fitment Barts were way nicer.[/quote]I love Bartolini's Barry.. such a smooth punch to them,,of course this depends on the bass..in the Sei they are superb..but the Nords in the Lakland were equal...

[quote name='birdy' post='590050' date='Sep 4 2009, 07:18 PM']Fair enough but in the eyes of a 'collector' very neat is not a good as unspoilt As you say it is one of a 100 so it will be collectable - I used to own the bass so know how good it sounds as is!!![/quote] Ha ha sorry of course you owned it.....Am i MAD? well i havent done it yet..i may just try the nordy''s..i really dont think the stocks do the bass justice....im one of those who likes a jazz bass left alone, but im not changing the character of the vintage car just putting new tyres on it..

[quote name='Sibob' post='590032' date='Sep 4 2009, 07:02 PM']I'm not sure CS's are going to be collectable?! Even now they lose value! Anyway, still a great bass no doubt! Why not try the nordstrands on their own, and if you're really not happy with a passive sound, whack the pre in Si[/quote]Well its a Limited Edition closet classic..only 100 made..not sure if this makes it more collectable.. Yeah that may be the right move Sibob..Im gona have a good chat with Mark and talk about..im not going to do anything to hastey..

Well no Birdy, because an out board preamp will just do what my amp does. thats all a preamp does... i will just have more confusing amp EQ.. It will be done by a pro i know, so will be very neat..

Im uprgrading my 1970 Jazz CS.... i dont want to take anything away from the character of the bass, i just want to enhance it.the stock pups leave me a bit cold....have been talking to Mark at Bass Direct, and he gave me some ideas about this... Im going to see him tomorrow and talk about putting in some Nordstrand NJ4SE pups and Creative Audio Redeemer circuit in the bass..Now this is an active circuit but it wont colour the sound at all, just enhance what is already there..Cant wait to hear what it sounds like.. Also there is NO routing (as i would NEVER do this)..it just pops straight under the control plate and i can always put the original stuff back.. Anyone installed either of these in there jazz....

Well you learn a new bass fact everyday..thanks Alex of course an outboard preamp will make not alot of difference.. Think there is an Audere circuit i could pop straight in or just some Nord split coils.. Well you gotta learn somewhere..