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They all handle and sound different, it's a matter of getting them in your hands! My vote is the TRB BUT thats me, and i've played all three and i don't rate the Spector sound and the MM is great but don't like the neck and the sound was exactly what i wanted! Just go travel to play them

Rich is THE man. His work is fantastic, he is an amazing gent to deal with, his band is awesome and i hear he makes a great cup of tea I hope i can be there on the big day of completion and pickup! haha I'm slowly saving away money to get an Ou7shined bass

[quote name='deepbass5' timestamp='1316943473' post='1384511'] I think Dlloyd, covered it quite well. Having come from Trombone and played in Brass Bands and Orchestras for the first 10 years of my musical life. I got used to living in a Mono world. Just playing notes and not having to understand why this or that note, I have played for years without any need to understand Chords and where I fitted into the whole picture. When I took up the bass my musical world suddenly became three dimensional, Music changed from Black and white to colour. There are of course exceptions to this rule, but even now blowers i.e. Trumpet and trombone players are less likely to improvise as Sax players who are naturally drawn to Jazz in the first place. And yes they are usually lazy in that they turn up just in time for them; helping set up n pack away etc. is not on their radar. They will be first in line for food n drink and seem to have a very narrow view on the subtleties of dealing with the clients. So I would add selfish in as well as lazy [/quote] You should meet the brass section of the Big band i play 4th Trombone for, we all scrap when the word "solo" is mentioned for whoever gets the longest improvised solo! (Everyone wants it, not trying to escape it haha! ) Like i said, any musician playing at high standards should be able to play in any key or tuning within the limitations of their instrument, like don't tell someone with a renaissance flute in C to play in A as they only have the notes of C on their instrument!

In my eyes (being a Bassist, and a Trombonist in Bb and Sackbut in C player having played the former two in jazz groups) it's the same as a guitarist or bass player feeling more comfertable playing in EADG any Bb player worth their salt should be able to play in any key and tuning but Bb is our "home" Key and is most relaxed and easy to play, for me as a Bass Trombonist for example, a Bb major scale is a nice warm up, an Eb major isn't difficult but much less comfertable to play going higher than i like to play as it requires more attention (this is over two octaves by the way i'm no totally rubbish!) and to that a proffesional Bass Trombonist of as many years of my age should find both easier but it comes from the roots and how the instrument is taught. If you asked me to play a scale on trombone, i'd play Bb Major, and on Bass G major even though i was never taught on bass it's the one scale i was "told" to learn Thats all IME as it were, might not be right for all and such!

One of the top basschatters in my book! Bought a cab from Marc, very smooth, keeps you posted 24/7. I'd deal with him again in a heart beat (thats if my wallet was a little plumper!) Cheers Marc! Oh also, he has great taste in instruments and Amps too

[quote name='yorick' timestamp='1316368666' post='1377033'] Upgraded............. [/quote] How many people survive your gigs?

[quote name='ped' timestamp='1316457545' post='1378277'] Thanks AC [/quote] No worries ped! Thanks for running a great forum! [quote name='arsenic' timestamp='1316457894' post='1378284'] I mentioned this in one of the other threads last night - Check Bottle's posts on page 15 in Silldx's Chris Squire Electra Evolution thread in the Build Diaries forum - post number 292. Looks like there is no boundary between the info pane and the post area......any way to turn off viewing the interests. [/quote] Sorry i missed that! Good to know it wasn't a one off though, thanks!

[quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1316440476' post='1378007'] Good choice, my favourite MB album. [/quote] + 1 the new album "What if..." is also great! That transcription is very close, not 100% but almost so that plus your ears should be all you need!

Have you tried Ashdown themselves?

Hey Guys! Just like to say the new BC is a beauty! Not sure if this has been flagged, or if this is just for me but i've noticed the "interests" area under avatars overlapping onto the post Only seen it on Hillbilly deluxe's posts http://basschat.co.uk/user/3910-hillbilly-deluxe/ Cheers guys! AC

[quote name='EdwardHimself' timestamp='1315126896' post='1361559'] I was reading an article the other day which said that Keanu Reeves out of the matrix is left handed but plays the bass right handed apparently. [/quote] Yep! he played on the Mr. Big influences album, and is friends with Billy Sheehan! Billy gave him a few lessons there are (or at least we're pictures on Billys site) Found the link! http://www.billysheehan.com/photos/photos_other02.html

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='1375097' date='Sep 16 2011, 06:27 AM']Aaaaah, they're so awesome. The only rock band I'm a real fan of.[/quote] Agreed, wonderful night! If i could i'd stick them up but i don't want to use masses of BC space so will try and get them up on Photobucket asap I'll put one or two on the BC facebook group now

[quote name='andy67' post='1375022' date='Sep 15 2011, 11:13 PM']Wow! Once I've settled down a little...I'll post more![/quote] It was EPIC wasn't it! xD I'm the one billy knelt down to shake hands with too The VIP thing was amazing, and the whole show was brilliant, simply brilliant! I'll get some Pictures up when i can (Only just got home, and i'm getting the bus to school in 5 hours!)

If the tour had been in october My Mum and I would have followed them round the country but it wasn't to be! They we're AWESOME in the Sheperds Bush in '09 so anyone who can get tickets should! (BUT ONLY IF YOU'RE A MR. BIG FAN!) The number of people there who hadn't heard any of the music who we're there just because it's Billy Sheehan/Paul Gilbert annoyed me, but what was worse was people complaining "i want a shred show!" and such like [/rant]

[quote name='Ou7shined' post='1372631' date='Sep 13 2011, 10:32 PM']I have a feeling tomorrow night won't see great attendances (it's just a sampler promo - that we're not even on.... I don't think) but get your ass down to either of the Moorings jobs this month and you'll have your face melted whilst being jostled in a drunken crowd. [/quote] Wow rich, are you always so charming? ahaha! Though i like your stuff on soundcloud so i'll pull myself out when i'm free i promise! I'll even bring a few mates to bulk up the crowd

Been meaning to get out the house and see you guys live! Will do ASAP

[quote name='andy67' post='1371271' date='Sep 12 2011, 11:48 PM']Yes I'll be in Glasgow on Thursday to see them - cannae wait! VIP tickets ready and waiting for you in-house... Are you going? andy[/quote] Yep! You got a VIP ticket too? I'm SO excited! Seen them twice before I love Mr. Big! Seeing them plus VIP-ing as a 16th birthday present (which is for today ) from the family

How could you not know that!! Anyway... I know the whole song (and album!) of by heart, i'll work it out in notes and try and put pen to paper when i have free time! Mr. Big are a GREAT band, seeing them on thursday

Andy are you seeing them in Glasgow? Got my tickets AND My VIP ticket too