Marvin

I've consulted my diary and I seem to be busy on the date on the event. Please do pass on my best to the organisers and my apologies for not being able to make it this year. It's just that I've penciled in making placards for ThisNameIsTaken's demo against Jedward arrive on his patch.

[quote name='Clarky' post='932681' date='Aug 22 2010, 12:26 PM']Bang on! Its a Noguera burl spalted maple headless 8 string fretless at the next gig [/quote] ..and wearing the threads in your avatar Looks like a good gig mate, having fun is what it's all about. Wish I could of made it to yours, instead of what I attended last night.

[quote name='ShergoldSnickers' post='926782' date='Aug 16 2010, 07:15 PM']All improvised but this is sort of indicative of what we do. The sound is straight into the camera, and a bit iffy to say the least. The bass was on octave divider and auto wah for most of this.[/quote] I must admit to have already watching these on your band/myspace site. Good stuff and good to see on BC.

A good welcome to you.

[quote name='dood' post='931116' date='Aug 20 2010, 04:44 PM']I think some aspects of my playing are guitar orientated. I play chords, strum, finger pick 'acoustic guitar' type patterns, tap and play harmony parts for guitar solos. That on top of all the more Bass related techniques on my 6 & 7 string Basses. I make a point of mentioning that, as I have those extra strings there for that reason. So I can make use of other techniques. As with any technique or style - [b]I choose to use it to enhance a song [/b]- not to waste time on some ego-boost mission. They are all legitimate techniques and should not just be limited to one instrument. Hell, if I thought it would sound good I'd have a cowbell strapped to my bass! he he! (ok.. I was jokin'... no more cowbell)[/quote] That's the key there, anything is valid, even cowbells , if it fits or enhances.

[quote name='Doddy' post='930398' date='Aug 19 2010, 10:59 PM']I'd recommend the Hal Leonard Bass Method by Ed Friedland-especially if you can find the complete edition with all three books in one. It's also spiral bound so will sit comfortably on a music stand,which to me is a big plus.[/quote] I got a copy of it from Amazon for about £10. The first book is very much about learning about where the notes are on the fretboard, it's pretty good. I'm not using it at the moment as I found a teacher.

I wouldn't be mad on shared ownership. If it was a vocal only PA that's the vocalists department, anything bigger I'd rather take less money from the gigs and leave more for the person(s) who own the PA.

[quote name='Master blaster' post='929588' date='Aug 19 2010, 11:39 AM']in a Leprosy musium in taddiport, devon.[/quote] When did you play there? It's very close to me.

[quote name='Clarky' post='928314' date='Aug 18 2010, 08:05 AM']Seems to me that there's a big confusion in this thread between technical ability and musicality. I would have thought an awful bassist is someone who has no empathy/fit/vibe with the band he/she plays in. Adam Clayton may be a 16th/root note chugger but what he does fits U2, likewise Level 42 would not be the same without Mark King. Joy Division would have been a much lesser band without Hooky. If someone's playing fits the music, then I fail to see how they can be described as "awful". Thats just snobbery. As it happens, I find a lot of bassists with huge technical ability (eg Hadrien Feraud) unlistenable - doesn't make them awful though, even if thats how the music sounds to me.[/quote] Quote of the thread for me there Clarky. Cracking mate.

[quote name='PURPOLARIS' post='926781' date='Aug 16 2010, 07:12 PM']Ye, I'll be phoning them but I'm with you on that....it won't work. I'll just buy here in future.[/quote] [quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='926783' date='Aug 16 2010, 07:15 PM'][url="http://customs.hmrc.gov.uk/channelsPortalWebApp/channelsPortalWebApp.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=pageImport_FAQs&propertyType=document&columns=1&id=HMCE_PROD_008654#P36_6965"]Check value limits.[/url] Phoning and shouting at people for long enough works awesomely.[/quote] Shouting at Postal staff at your local delivery office is destined to fail, especially with regard to customs charges. If you don't pay they won't give it to you.

[quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='926774' date='Aug 16 2010, 07:09 PM']Phone them up and shout at them until they waive it.[/quote] I have a feeling that won't work!

As BB and WoT, it's right unfortunately. When you pick up your strings you'll find a sticker on it that states the customs charge and the admin fee. The admin fee maybe larger than the actual customs charge. All part of globalisation and the free movement of goods - not!

Just dreadful news. As like others, I only knew Si through Basschat, yet the news is really upsetting. He will be genuinely missed and I think we've lost a little something. My condolences to his friends and family.

[quote name='silddx' post='924366' date='Aug 13 2010, 08:51 PM']First gig with gloves ..[/quote] Nice pics mate, looking cool and they really show how much you love your music. The lady in the middle pic, is that Krupa? She's nice :blush: I tell you what *looks over shoulder to see if wife is around* if I wasn't married, was a lot younger, had extensive plastic surgery, put some time in the gym, worked on my personality and bumped off any potential rivals, well I think I'd be in with a chance you know.

[quote name='Gareth Hughes' post='922941' date='Aug 12 2010, 05:16 PM']Quick Google search gave me this: [url="http://www.arcellussykes.com/transcription/watts_doido.pdf"]http://www.arcellussykes.com/transcription/watts_doido.pdf[/url] Enjoy!!! It's a knuckle buster for sure.[/quote] Your Googling is miles ahead of mine. The guy has transcribed loads of stuff, a lot of it beyond me, but others look OK. A big thanks from me, despite it not being my thread.

[quote name='paul h' post='922411' date='Aug 12 2010, 10:15 AM']End of the month???? We can't wait that long![/quote] Best order up some more doughnuts then!

FWIW, I don't own a Promethean but I have got an Ibanez Soundwave SWX35 practice amp, and that one hisses like a snake on heat. It is quite annoying but on the Soundwaves they are known to be that way. If it was a Promethean though I would be tempted to seek a replacement, I think.

I'm with Confucious.

Depends what bass it was. If were a Fender I'd probably just let it go. However, my current Ibanez isn't really a bass that goes well with the mojo look, so would probably go for a refinish if it got to a stage where it annoyed me.

Good point, I've now got one safely stashed in my case along with a few other bits. Thankfully it wasn't a gig, but it does make you think about being a little more prepared.

I'll pinch some of the wife's nail varnish when she's not watching .

The only thing I could assume is that the popping was moving the saddle and because the grubs aren't quite tight enough the movement works them down. I think that makes sense, sort of. It is a relief to know it's not unique but still odd.

Sorry about the title but that's just what happened, well it seemed to. I had a lesson last night. In the last 15 mins my tutor introduces a slap exercise just to add some variation to what I'm learning. Going through the exercise and we both noticed the G was rattling a lot when I popped. On closer inspection the saddle had lowered considerably resulting in significant fret buzz when playing any note whether popped or just plucking normal finger style. It was fine at the start of the lesson and when I got home I raised the saddle and it's been fine since. Has anyone else had this happen? I can't think what might have happened TBH.

[quote name='thisnameistaken' post='920201' date='Aug 9 2010, 11:38 PM']Fixed for you.[/quote]

[quote name='jakesbass' post='920167' date='Aug 9 2010, 10:48 PM']I agree that your vids were pretty poor but tbh £600 is not a lot for a function band (you get what you pay for...) we had a decent fee and accommodation (more than double) for that gig as it was in the west country[size=5][u][i] [b]me and the horn[/b] [/i][/u][/size]being London(ish) piano, drums, vox from Manchester. I understand your point about my vid being fine but my question was would you be happy doing it? I enjoy it because the guys are really good so the genre matters less to me. What I'm getting at in my question is that being pro means that if you struggle to get on in a gig like that then you are setting yourself up for disappointment. I just feel blessed to have a bass in my hands at work so will do gigs like that very happily. I'm hinting towards what it is that drives you to satisfaction in music.[/quote] I can play badly for a lot less than that. And that bit there Jake, could probably have done with a bit of rephrasing. Although I have got a very smutty sense of humour.