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I think regardless of what music school you go to, whether you get a job/audition is down to three things, in this order:
1 - Personality
2 - Networking/connections
3 - Whether you can actually play or not!
Obviously if you can't play a note, you're not going to get hired, but i guarantee that you'll get further then if you can play 64th note walking jazz lines...but you're an asshole!
I didn't go to any Bass music schools (A-level music thats it....on bass), but i'm gigging a lot more then some really awesome players i know, mostly because i think i'm easy to work with, i talk a lot to people, and i'm not a bad player! Certainly not the best quite obviously. I think it's the same with any art based subject, while you're studying the theory and application, others are out doing it and getting the jobs!
I considered enrolling in BassTech a few times, but so many people i know come out of those schools playing/sounding exactly the same, i like where my playing style and sound is going, don't want to stifle that.
Having said that, it is healthy to surround yourself with musicians who are better then you, it aids the learning process, what i try to do with all my projects!!
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I have a Precision project that i finished a month ago with a Jazz Neck, i even put a Jazz decal on the headstock. Like you said, its a talking point, and to be honest, its not that rare!
Plays fantastic and the neck was a perfect fit for the joint!
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[quote name='Happy Jack' post='101405' date='Dec 8 2007, 04:14 PM']Don't forget the original SGC Nanyo Bass Collections from the late-80's / early-90's.
The SB325 remains a seriously good active 5-string, high-quality components, well made, and they sell for silly (i.e. cheap) money on eBay when they turn up.
Bass Collections are also lighter than Fenders and their clones. An SB325 weighs slightly less than most 4-string Fenders.[/quote]
+1 for the (first run of) Bass Collections, i had two 5 strings, 355 Model i think (it was active with soapbars) fantastic basses, you should be able to find them now second hand easily for £200! I don't know what the new versions of the brand are like so can't comment on those!
With regards to restringing a 4 string BEAD, you've simply got to ask what you're going to be using the tool for, if you need a low B and a 4th octave high E, then it's obviously useless. But if you're doing riffing down low, then yeah cool!.
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If anyone ever asks to use my basses (no-one has yet) at an originals gig, i simply would say that they're in weird tunings, which they are (not weird but lower).
But even if they were in standard, I'd say that! :-D
That way you get to say no without the guy going around everyone say "he's a twat" lol
Just call me a diplomat!
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I have 2 basses for each of my 2 projects.
2 Passive basses for covers, main and backup
2 active basses for my originals band, 2 different tunings
if i had the money i'd have another 2 basses as backups for the differently tuned basses.
One day :-D
Probably when someone else is carrying my gear lol
The only bass that isn't really doing anything at the mo is my Shuker EUB (see FS section )
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The recorded version of Dina Lam is on the album Munia: The Tale, theres a bit more instrumentation going on and he plays the main part on Piccolo rather then his Fodera, but it's still an awesome song.
If you don't know his material, don't go buying his albums thinking its all solo bass stuff, it's mostly song based with only a few instances where he really steps out, perfect!!! An amazing musician and songwriter not just bassist.
His live shows are bit more 'explosive' bass wise, i highly recommend them!!
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Cheers Steve, yeah it's an amazing piece of kit, but I'm simply not using it at the mo, and it deserves to be used!
I like to try and turn the bits of gear I'm not using into bits of gear i use all the time
Had some interesting offers, keep 'em coming!!
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I do hope he's joking just to rub it in your face!
if he's not, just clench your teeth, and tell yourself its his money he's wasted
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[quote name='Wil' post='99865' date='Dec 5 2007, 09:37 PM']Any pics of the Dano?[/quote]
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Here are some pictures!!
Also forgot to mention the controls on the Schertler, they are:
Bass
Mid Sweep
Treble
Volume
A 3-way buffer switch allowing gain control
A button to check battery level
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Cheers Basballs, yeah i went to the Media launch party of this at Fabric (where Holly's band played), and the full demonstration of the software, it looks amazing and am gutted that i don't have a mac to run it on!!
One day lol
PM's replied to!
Cheers all
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Hey all
Further to the Apple MacBook that I sold on the boards on behalf of Holly (my better half), she's now found herself in ownership of the new Apple LogicStudio, which incorporates Logic Pro 8.
Its fully boxed and as new obviously, but she simple doesn't have a use for it.
The MacBook was sold to a friend of 99ster, so if anyone wants feedback etc, get in contact with him.
We're looking for[b] £175+p&p[/b], or collected from High Wycombe/Swindon areas
Theres so much gumf to write about I'll just give you the link:
[url="http://www.apple.com/logicstudio/"]http://www.apple.com/logicstudio/[/url]
Cheers
Si
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So basically you're trying to sell things that you think doesn't work properly? lol
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Actually, bit of a waste, just been told it's locked at the moment haha
Nevermind
Try this instead in the meantime, pretty funny
I know i gash up the timing at the end, no-one cringes more then me
[url="http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=VamUck6pNgo"]http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=VamUck6pNgo[/url]
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[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWDHruhj4V0"]
Check it out
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Yeah i know i play it wrong at the end, but I'm not really a chili's fan so i just play it my way lol.
Although the video is a composite of about 3 takes, the audio track is a live, albeit multi-tracked, recording of one of those takes.
I'm not sure why we did it, get better gigs perhaps, i didn't pay so i don't mind
Its all pretty tongue in cheek
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HomeBass?? hehe
JOKEJOKEJOKE!
Ummm, Danelectro make (made?) some cool smaller basses!
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Monthly bump
Trades I'd be potentially interested in with cash my way:
- an amp head around the same kinda spec/size/weight/value (£250-£300ish) as an Ashdown ABM500 EVO II
and/or
- Sansamp DI box
Long shot, but if you never ask...................
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Fugly basses!
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If Spiders have 8 legs
are they 'Extended Range' animals?
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[url="http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=aNGQor3dED8"]
Gail Ann Dorsey
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Amazing!
And can't believe that Mr Bona hasn't had a mention yet!
[url="http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=-vrFFMWTSNI"]
Check It!!!!
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Perfect!
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[quote name='mikeh' post='93881' date='Nov 24 2007, 06:38 PM']If it'll fit the Bongo I'll take it mate. What is the model number of it?[/quote]
Normally a better fit on a conga isn't it??
sorry, its late/early
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[b]Previously Owned:[/b]
1998-1999 USA Fender Jazz Deluxe 4
Warwick Corvette $$ 4
Bass Collection 355 5
Bass Collection 355 Fretless 5
Crafter Acoustic BA400 4
Yamaha RBX260 4
[b]Currently Owned:[/b]
2003-2004 USA Fender Jazz Standard 4
Lakland Skyline 44-02 Deluxe 4
Shuker Electric Upright 4
OLP ThingRay 4 (tuned C,F,Bb,Eb)
Squier Bronco 4 (piccolo)
Bitsa Precision w/Jazz Neck
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God knows why you'd wanna swap Ampeg for Mesa, but hey, different people different drinks!
Have owned both these cabs before and they're fantastic! Very sexy rig
Good luck!
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[quote name='Sean' post='93541' date='Nov 23 2007, 09:26 PM']What colour do you reckon this is (hard to tell under the lights I suppose) brown, red, black cherry?
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Thats Red Tort...............and a Fender!
Si
Apparently I'm to ask about Ashdown
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Love my ABM 500 head, have had no problems at all in 4 years heavy gigging!
Also use the mini48 and mini15 cabs to great effect!
Si