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[quote name='bass_ferret' post='136245' date='Feb 8 2008, 08:18 AM']I am an old fashioned soul who believes music should have rhythm and melody. If you cant hum it, it is not a tune and if it is not a tune then it becomes a random selection of notes, sometimes played very fast and with great technical ability, but it is not music.[/quote] +1 i appreciate his skill, but its very boring to watch.(this is prob because ive seen alot of this type of playing) i find most technical showcases like ultra fast slapping and tapping, double thumbing, on You Tube tiresome and obnoxious. These techniques are to be used sparingly(IMHO). I much prefer to hear a melodic groove(some of the Gospel cats) or an ORIGINAL solo.. This is nothing personal to this guy in particular, as im sure hes got alot up his bass sleeve, but there is just to much, 'look at what i can do' on the net..(IMHO) And Bass Ferret is not living in the past hes believes in the bread and butter that every bass player should base there playing around..The Music!! Oh what would a pianist do without all there special techniques!!?? i guess they would have to go back to playing melodic structured music!!

[quote name='bass_ferret' post='173791' date='Apr 10 2008, 11:26 AM']You couldn't be arsed either or you would have included a link. At least I was honest about it.[/quote] Maybe Funkmaster in all his forsight!!?? wasnt aware that Bass Ferret had already seen this thread, im sure if he had, he would'nt have dared mention it again!!

One of my fave gospel players is Dale Black(Gospel Chops). Look him up on You Tube. WOW,Hes amazing!!! Loving that Lakland tone too!

Thanks for that bro, think im gonna look at putting some Nordys in. Ive heard some great things about these pick ups....

Hey people, just a quick couple of questions. I am going to replace the Seymor Duncans in my Jazz, for Nordstrand split coils. Can anyone tell me if this an easy thing to do. What wiring is involved? Im quite handy with a soldering iron!! Secondly im experimenting with different strings and im looking for a string that is little easier to bend, lighter, and not so tight on the bass. Does thy look for different gauges???? i guess im looking for a more supple string.. Thanks in advance...

I love these basses. i believe there are distributed by Bass Direct, in the UK, which also sell Nordstrand's...awesome.!! Is this where you got it from eubassix??

Thanks DMZ. Well first off the 24 frets are great, the neck really comfortable,with a satin finish. I would say one thing though, having fitted 24 frets into the physical size of a normal jazz(i think) Fender have made the body of the bass a bit shorter, in turn, that shortens the distance of the neck pick up to the start of the neck itself. I found it awkward to rest my thumb on the neck pup as it felt like my hand was too far forward( this maybe just me). I now play soley from the bridge, and use the neck pup for a fatter sound, Another small thing was when slapping there is not much room because of this distance.., but all these things ive gotten used to. Like i said the Seymore Duncans are noisy, but arent all single coils(im not sure). But that faids away when when you here this thing. WOW.. You can get so many sounds out of this bass, from classic jazz bass to Jaco honk, and everything in between. The three band eq is so versatile, and with the mid scoop switch on its a killer slap sound. I usually play through a Behringer 150 watter, but i recently played it through an Ampeg SVT and it blew me away(got to get me a bigger amp)!!! The bridge is a chunky version of the standard jazz There are nice touches like the string through body, the silver Fender inlayin the head stock. and the Hipshot hard wear, and the quilt top which when i got it was flawless. Ive heard good and bad about these basses, i think there is a inconsistant quality issue with them, but i guess i got lucky with mine. There is a tiny gap in the neck pocket and the stack knob was alittle wobbly but apart from that..nowt. Like i said the only thing i would change are MAYBE, the pups. But not knowing alot about pickups im not sure, so if any one could advise, please do. Any way, happy i am. Just got to get me that Ampeg rig!!!

There the Seymore Duncan Bass lines. Which im thinking about changing, as there very noisy, but i suppose thats single coil for you!! Better when i mix the two pups.

newly acquired Jazz bass. What can i say, but i love it. What makes it better is that i was given this bass, new by an old friend..

Hey everybody, just a quick one. What are the best range of bass tutorial dvds out there??

Hey people. I recently bought a Fender Jazzbass 24, tis a great bass but one thing is, the pups are NOISY!! Can u recomend a set to replace these Seymore Duncans. Are pickup easy to swap over?? Also iknow that single coil pups can be noisy until cancelled out by selecting both pups. Are all J pups single coil/??

Hi people. Ive been having a bit of difficulty with my wrist on my plucky hand. Ive recently bought a Jazz bass and have my strap quite high. When im playing, my wrist feels very tense and uncomfortable. It doesnt hurt,it just feels under pressure. I try to play with a straighter wrist by lifting my elbow up, but its hard to maintain, and when im concentrating seems to fall back into this bent wrist position. I used to play a smaller bodied bass,and never had this problem and was wondering if the bigger bodied jazz, was the cause of this.?? I dont want to damage my wrist. But dont like the lower bass position.. The bass sits just below my chest by the way... This is not me, but i spotted this guy and my wrist is very much in that position. Any thoughts..

Hey people, i need a little advice. I have been used to a smallish amp size...90--150w ...Im wanting to buy a head and cab, but am a little confused as to what power i need. I will hopefully soon be playing live so need something that can cope. I have roughly 500 (but would spend a little more). I wont be playing huge venues so nothing too big. Also if i got a decent size head could i go into the PA. Please explain. Me lost when it comes to serious bass amplification!!!?? Thanks girls/guys..

I just bought one of these and its fantastic. I can dial in so many tones on this Jazz. Ive heard some bad things about patchy quality but i guess i was lucky. all i had to do is tweek the truss rod. I have played a few Jazz basses from various makers and this is one of the most versatile. String through body, Hipshot tuners, Seymore Duncan pups, 24 frets... Fantastic for the money(which was just under £600.00 by the way). I highly recommend this bass....although im Now Gassing for a Moon Jazz . Grass i always greener hey!!! PS Outtoplayjazz is right, try before you buy...You wouldnt buy a suit without trying it on..

Just tracks Bassjamm, wish they were whole albums

Bass in yer face, i know u said not the obvious chic, but one to check out is Chic's, 'Forbidden Lover'. The groove hits you straight away!!!

Just a couple. Marcus Miller- Rush over/vocals Chaka Khan- ~Never miss the water/vocals/bass Just an unrelated comment. Just got Maceo Parker's 'dial Maceo', for anyone who likes modern funk, great stuff.(or any Maceo Parker) IMHO..

I think she has had a few problems playing at concerts of late, because she has epilepsy. People being unaware of this and taking alot of flash photography. Tis a good album that Roy Hargrove. Pino Palladino is great on it too!! Yes her lyrical themes can be strong and out there but thats what makes her interesting IMHO..

Yeah Bittersweat, what a song! very uplifting..As for the Lyrics on PBP, some are Political some Religous, some personal(Make me wanna holler) I dont think the album as a whole makes one statement, maybe several!... The key to Meshells bass playing is her simplicity,IMHO. The new one is not what i had hoped for, but good in respect of a different musical direction and i think musicians should push themselves into new territory.. Your prob aware of this but check out www.freemyheart.com it has all the session albums she has played on. I want to see her work with Prince,(which i believe she wants to do) now that would be funky!!!

I agree Paul, i have the same bass, The electronics let it down a little,(mine is pre Wilkinson by the way) but a very well built bass all the same..

I just bought a Fender Jazz 24 and i have a small 90 watt Beringer amp as well as a Peavey 115( so not amazing amps) and im amazed of the tones i can get. Everything from THAT jazz bass sound to a dub sound and everything in between! Great Seymore Duncan electronics, and sturdy Hipshot hardwear...And it looks stunning aswell. A decent bass is your missing link not the amp, IMHO...

Hey guys/girls. Anyone have any knowledge of the best head phones to represent bass guitar. I have a pair of old beyer dynamics, but they dont seem to hold the bass very well( it tends to sound ike a fart). Am i better off with closed monitor speakers or open back? Any ideas?

Got my hands on Meshell Ndegeocello's new album last week, I know there are a few admirers of this great bass player/musician, on Basschat.. Seems like she's really branching out into new territory, which i do like, but cant help but wish she would bring out something in the vain of Peace Beyond Passion, or Plantation Lullabies again.....Shes one of those musicians who are constantly evolving and pushing forward... Her playing is not that technical but she plays with such feel, and what a tone she gets from that Fodera and Jazz, etc... Any thoughts? By the way the album is called 'The world has made me man of my dreams'...check it out..

Thanks guys/girls, have heard the Ed Freidland one is good, on more than one occassion, so will try that. Not totally new to slap, mainly use thumbing. Just need something to bring the whole technique together. Again thanks children of Bassworld!! Buba

Hey everyone, can anyone recomend the best slap bass DVD, i spotted Alexis Sklarevski on you tube and he has a great smoothness to his playing. He also has a DVD out, but looks quite old (not that this matters)... Any ideas? Buba..