BigAlonBass

It can be a right pain in the bum when you first get started, but personally, I think it's well worth the effort. You can go months without having to read Music, then all of a sudden you get a load of work because you're the only one in the area who can. It'll probably be all explained in the book, but your Mantra from now on should be:- (Treble Clef) Lines:-Every Good Boy Deserves Football (I know it's Favour, but I'm a Geordie!) Spaces:-FACE (Bass Clef) Lines:-Good Boys Deserve Football Always (Same rule as above) Spaces:-All Cows Eat Grass Once you can remember that little lot without having to think first, you're half way there. Good Luck.

[quote name='lemmywinks' post='593777' date='Sep 9 2009, 12:38 PM']I've just picked up a Vintage bubinga bodied 5er for £50 + £8 delivery, been trying to fing a 5er that i like the sound, feel and look of for a while If this doesn't fit the bill i'll pass it on at £58 + p+p to anyone who wants it[/quote] Whooooosh! Dibs, please.

Botty burp! Kakka! Shee-it! I didn't read this till this morning, and it had already gone. Bollix.

Why aren't they all playing the same tune? Coat on - already halfway through the door!

[quote name='iamapirate' post='585454' date='Aug 30 2009, 10:41 PM']all right now - free. I'd not heard the song the first time we covered it! [/quote] Did you notice the continuously struck open A during the lead break? Loads of folks don't.

[quote name='alexclaber' post='584084' date='Aug 28 2009, 09:58 PM']Too many notes for the genre? But disco is full of 16th notes and Bernard's playing practically definied the genre anyway! And if that bassline is too clever, why did it get sampled so successfully? One of the biggest hooks ever laid down by a bass - you can't build a track like Rappers' Delight on a bassline that isn't damned catchy. You're perfectly entitled not to like it though, even if your critical analysis is full of holes! Alex[/quote] That's precisely why I inserted a dirty great IMHO in my post. I wasn't being a critical analyst, I just don't LIKE it. My idea of Bass playing is (never mind, I'm on death row as it is) ........and don't get me started on the talentless leeches that steal.......er, "sample" other people's work!

[quote name='lapolpora' post='583764' date='Aug 28 2009, 04:57 PM']Fair enough, but listen to this: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVWaAAsbahI"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVWaAAsbahI[/url] You know the tune. You can't tell me that's not a sublime tone and in the pocket groove.[/quote] Sorry me old mate, I'm still not convinced. Farty mids don't 'do it' for me, and (I'll probably get shot by most of the people on the Board for saying this) IMHO he's trying to be too clever, and playing far too many notes for the genre. I suppose it stops him getting bored with the constant repetitive "bump bash, bump bash, bump bash" that seemed to permeate through all the songs of that era, but it's just not my cuppa meat. Coat on - leaving now. [edit for typo's]

Isn't there a Wilkinsons near you? They sell it as well, but cheaper than anywhere else, I've found.

[quote name='lapolpora' post='577478' date='Aug 22 2009, 11:58 AM']Bernard Edwards - and I'm shocked that he hasn't had a mention yet [/quote] I thought Bands like Chic, (and that type of music) were a complete waste of time (personal opinion only) so didn't ever bother listening to the Bass line, or even know who the Bassist was. I had to Google his name to find out who you were talking about-sorry.

[quote name='Musky' post='577410' date='Aug 22 2009, 10:22 AM']Looking at the decal it looks like part of the last 'S' is missing, which is strange as well. Maybe it's just obscured slightly by grime. And the wear looks a little odd too. Maybe I'm just getting a bit too cynical in my old age. [/quote] +1. Looking closely at the headstock, it seems like it's been daubed with some kind of coloured varnish, (possibly to hide damage?) which has made it's way onto the last "S".

[quote name='Musicman20' post='576948' date='Aug 21 2009, 06:13 PM']Im pretty sure my SMX400 had lots of steam left after 3-4 on the output volume control.[/quote] I depped with a Rock Band a couple of weeks ago, and after setting my old Trace (AH350X) to it's normal "4" was asked to turn it up during the soundcheck, because it wan't quite cutting through. (No P.A. support) I flipped it up to "7" and the Vocalist bent double, clapped his hands to his ears, and said (quote) "Jesus F*ckin'Christ, I nearly sh*t myself, Turn it back down, man!" For the rest of the Gig, I settled on "5" and everyone was happy, so on personal experience, it doesn't run out of steam after "4". (Edit to say that I'm using a 1x15" cab and a 2x12" cab with it.)

Classically-Trained Pianist, with a full Career mapped out for me, then I overheard a conversation between my Dad and a couple of his Bandmates. Bassists were rarer than rocking-horse poo in our area, and they needed one for a load of Old-Time Dances that were coming up. My Dad was a Drummer, and at that time had three spare kits, (accumulated over many years) and I knew of a lad at School who had a Bass and Amp, who wanted to become a Drummer, but had no finances to further his ambitions. Quick negotiations followed, and I was soon the owner of a Hofner Professional Bass, Fenton-Weill Combo and small vocal P.A., whilst lad at school got himself a fairly battered Carlton Drumkit. I was shown the notes on the neck by an old, retired Double Bass player my Dad knew, and a fortnight later I was on stage. By the time I left School, I had discovered 'The Devil's Music', bought a Fender Precision and a Marshall Stack, and never went back to the Piano.

The word I think everyone's looking for, rhymes with 'Banker.'

[quote name='budget bassist' post='576314' date='Aug 21 2009, 05:18 AM']Am i the only one that doesn't see a 4x10?[/quote] This is one reason for viewing the item late at night, while bored sh*tless. To pass the time, you read the explanatory text, instead of just looking at the pretty pictures.

[quote name='BarnacleBob' post='573529' date='Aug 18 2009, 09:48 PM']I have noticed a disturbing tendoncy ( gettit?) for some basses to have a bit of wood taped in betwen the pickups effectively filling the gap completely - it has a name but it completely escapes me at the moment (too much hash when i was younger but lets not go there again!) Is it called a ramp? what's the deal with that. then? BB[/quote] Apparently, it's a bit like playing on the neck with your fingers. They bounce off the wood, which stops you "digging in" too hard, and allows you to play faster/without "clacky" noises from stretching your strings too far/and so on...........

He didn't look after them very well. Have you seen the bend in some of those necks?

This is a fairly regular occurence since the Disability Discrimination Act came in. Any unwarranted feedback problems, go STRAIGHT to the Manager of the Venue, and ask if they have the loop system fitted. The Law says it MUST be turned off whenever Live Music is being played, as amplified, it can do damage to even Deaf peoples ears. My Son is Deaf, and as my Chief Roadie attends every Gig I play, and even he says "With most Live Music being at a volume where I can actually feel/hear/sense it, what the f*ck do I need hearing aids for?"

Is he actually singing in English? As usual, Church acoustics are killers to Vocalists, but the rest looks/sounds rather a good time was had by all.

Missed it!

If at first you don't succeed - give up. Seriously though, some people never get the 'feel' for it, myself included. I think the whole problem, in my case, was the fact that I never liked the sound it made anyway, so I didn't persevere with it. Whenever I see someone in a local Pub Band make the 'hitch-hiker fist' I gravitate straight to the bar. Are there no Basschatters in your immediate area that you can P.M. for a few pointers? (with the offer of free coffee and chocolate biscuits) Good luck in your quest.

[quote name='chrisAngryman' post='538122' date='Jul 11 2009, 08:05 PM']I have a CMI Rickenfaker and was wondring if anyone know what it might be worth ? Also im thinking of putting some new pups in it but am not really to sure whats best[/quote] They're terrible copies, so I wouldn't bother thinking about pick ups. Just send it to me, and I'll give you £50 for your trouble.