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[quote name='Jonny Walker' post='207928' date='May 28 2008, 11:36 AM']I have never understood why people but copy fenders.... not that i am a huge fan but it seems to me (outsider) that Fender came up with their perfect bass and every other luthier copied the plan to get some sales.... and everyones buying into it... surely if you want a fender buy a fender? If you want a different sound shove some better pups in... And if its the expense, theres always the Squires... not that there anything special but surely its better to keep it in the family...[/quote]Well there are maybe two reasons, either people cant afford a Fender and go for a cheaper copy, or people who go for a super jazz/precision,who want the traditional styling and maybe offer something that Fender can not,, exotic woods, better electronics, my vote goes on a Alleva Coppolo jazz...WOW..

[quote name='Youngatheart' post='206854' date='May 26 2008, 09:28 PM']Hi, Can anyone point me in the direction where I might find a resouce that shows the fingering for bass chords something like you see for guitar? Sorry I know it sounds a bit lazy but for some reason I can't get my head around how I would structure the chord.[/quote] Youngatheart, get the book Chord Bassics by Jonas Hellborg, its old but an invaluble source for bass chords!!!

[quote name='markyboy2106' post='198051' date='May 13 2008, 03:42 PM']I think I am now starting to get it. The distance from nut to bridge is relatively standard 34"-35" (is this right). Therefore you can't just go attaching a 24 fret neck to any body shape otherwise you end up in a whole world of pain tuning-wise (this is a eurekea moment for me). Therefore the distance between end of neck and beginning of neck pup makes it difficult to fit a pickguard as the distance is quite small. Hence, most come without pickguards. What other 24-fretters are around that people have had success with that have maintained that air of classic styling? Custom jobs included...[/quote] I cant erm...think of any, sub £1000, take a look at John Shuker's custom basses. Im sure he would make you something to your desires. Im sure many people will vouch for his work. Check out his website.. His basses CAN be relatively cheap aswell...for a custom

[quote name='john_the_bass' post='198023' date='May 13 2008, 02:57 PM']are you getting paid work with them?[/quote] No John, but the band leader is intent on making money from it pretty soon, and ive got to be honest, he prob will, because the music is V good!

[quote name='Sarah5string' post='197972' date='May 13 2008, 02:06 PM']How long you been with them?[/quote]About 7 months Sarah..I might also add that the songs are all original, but all seem to be from the same era, (dont get me wrong i love the 70's).. It gets quite tiresome when we jam and the other two guys start singing beatles songs for half an hour Thanks girls/guys

When u say traditional i take it you mean Jazz or Precision, I own this bass that has 24 frets ( (in fact that is me playing it,..erm.. without a lead) to answer your question, there i no problem, its just that obviously traditional size j or p wont house 24 frets without extending the neck, so as you will notice on the bass in the photo (as well as the previous Sadowsky) they have shortened the body to allow for this. Notice the short distance from neck pup to fingerboard, as apposed to a normal 20 fret.. I agree there are production issues with this particular instrument, but when you get a good which i believe i did, its worth it, it plays/sounds as good as basses i've played costing twice as much.. I think your going to be hard pushed to find a stock sunburst j/p with a mint green s/plate and 24 frets, unless you go custom

Blimey i never posted this often before , im in a bit of a dillema.... im in a band at the moment that play rock blues (think allman bro's, beatles, zep etc) although i like this sort of stuff, it really is not me, without wanting to name drop i like stuff, like Incognito, Meshell Ndegeocello, Earth wind and Fire, Prince etc..I know playing different styles is great for my overall playing, but i never really get to play how i want to...or maybe its that i dont like the style he wants me to play in?? Maybe i should be flattered these guys chose me to be the bassist (they had quite a few auditions) both guys have got 20+ years under there belt so i feel like bit of an idiot for moaning I know its good experience, but im just not feeling there groove. What do you guys/girls think

[quote name='bass_ferret' post='197921' date='May 13 2008, 01:05 PM']Dont tell that bloke that does not like funk [/quote]

I think Julian has left now, but wow yes could he play, awsome on 100 degrees and rising's, 'Jacobs Ladder' (SunBurst band V good too).. The album is called 'Tales from the Beach'... Francis Hylton on bass....

Just heard Incognito's new album. Anyone like them?? Fantastic bass playing throughout!!(and music i should say) Francis Hylton on bass i believe!!

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='194235' date='May 7 2008, 10:19 PM'] Meshell will always get my vote for this kind of thread. Rhonda Smith This is Divinity, Beyonce's bass player doing her own thing. She's pretty awesome but very raw. Not everyone's cup of darjeeling[/quote]+3 for those three.....Rhonda is solid I love the way Meshell goes from slap to that fingerstyle...WOWZER

Hey people. I need a little advice on the world of flat wound strings. Also string lengths? Can anyone recommend some makes that do Flatwounds, Ive been trying to find some Labella flats, but with no success!! Also are flats more exspensive than normal rounds?? Also what length of string fit a Jazz bass...(medium)?? Ive never played Flat wound strings. Is it impossible to slap with them?? Cheers!!

'Little Ghetto Boy' (Willie Weeks) Donny Hathaway, with a few variations.

Hey thanks Mike, will look this up!!!

Hey everyone, was looking at the groove library and loving that, but it got me thinking if i could get hold of samples like this that have chord changes to practice over! is anyone aware of anything like this i could buy on Cd etc??

You may be aware of this site, but thought i would share! its called www.cafe press.com.. Great selection of music/bass/instrument related stuff, like t shirts mugs etc. If thats your thing..

Hey people.just a quick one. how much could i pick up a new or second hand Lakland 55-01 skyline for. Or thinking about swapping my Fender Jazz 24 (which is only a month old)for one with maybe a bit more cash. Any ideas??

[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??