Rich

Another Giblin corker.

[quote name='Eight' post='549472' date='Jul 23 2009, 10:28 PM']I thought I saw a similar topic once, but couldn't find anything when I searched. There is a possibility I may have talked myself into a sort of casual jamming type situation with some more experienced musicians - it's not concrete yet, but could happen. I've been honest in saying how short a time I've been playing, how limited my abilities are etc. etc. but obviously the prospect of doing this thing is still a little daunting. I was thinking about it all this morning, and figured that there's not much I can do in a short time about my level; but it could make a big difference if I can somehow gel with the drummer asap if/when we start playing. Wondering if anyone has any tips for doing this? I'm sure there's no magic trick to it all, but this is an area of bass playing that I have no knowledge of and would rather not test their patience any more than necessary. Cheers.[/quote] I haven't read the whole thread, so apologies if this has been said, but this is how I'd approach it.[list] [*]Keep your eyes and ears wide open. [*][b]Watch his kick foot[/b], lock in with it. [*]Make eye contact with him (although not so much that he starts thinking you fancy him, of course). [*]You should get a good idea of his feel fairly quickly -- when he puts in a fill, go with it if you can, it sounds wicked and can work really well. [*]Befriend him, buy him beer, make sure he reciprocates [*]Enjoy. [/list]There are few things better or more satisfying than playing with a good drummer. A good rhythm section will make an average band sound great, but a sloppy rhythm section will make even the best band suck. EDIT: just read through. +1 for following the drummer, if the guitard goes wrong then that's his lookout. Keep the rhythm section solid.

[quote name='BurritoBass' post='556142' date='Jul 30 2009, 01:39 PM']The guy has been paid so it is EBay's property to give.[/quote] Ahhhhhhh I see. I thought the money was actually recovered from the seller. My mishtake.

I didn't jump on anyone (and sorry if that's how it came across) - I was just talking from experience like you were.

John Giblin is a fretless god. My favourite JG bassline is on "Family Business", from the Fish album "Vigil In A Wilderness Of Mirrors". Utterly fabulous, spine-tingly stuff. Brand X's "April" is a corker too.

Glad you've got your dosh back and a favourable result. BUT. I feel uneasy about the whole idea of eBay telling you to keep the bass. You're getting a full refund, and yes he should be paying all postage costs and so on, there's no way you should be out of pocket, but for eBay to deprive the guy of his property? Surely only a court should be able to do that? I don't like the idea at all. [i]*dons flameproof underpants, awaits flood of "bollox, the bastid's getting what he deserves" replies*[/i]

[quote name='silddx' post='556061' date='Jul 30 2009, 12:17 PM']I don't have a problem with what JG says, it nice to hear some proper opinion based on so much knowledge and experience, whether you agree or not. Better that than some of the wishy washy crap some musicians spout. John Myung being a prime example, for instance.[/quote] +1 And better than some of the laughable neo-con balderdash some manufacturers spout. Hartley Peavey being a prime example, for instance. Remember his Brazilian rainforest rant? I still chuckle over that one.

Gary Willis

[quote name='Anton346' post='554685' date='Jul 29 2009, 04:47 AM']Great quality cases though, very tough and sturdy (they don't bend in the middle like gator cases do or other cheap plastic versions!)[/quote] My current Gator case has never bent in the middle. My previous Gator case never bent in the middle. Not even when it had a 60lb power amp in it. None of my other ABS cases have ever bent in the middle, even the cheap ones. None of my friends' ABS cases have ever bent in the middle. I have never even [i]seen[/i] an ABS case bend in the middle. 3U, 4U, whatever. But an ABS case isn't going to bend unless you're doing something really daft with it.

I like it. Polite, friendly, and just the right amount of "look, I'm a bit pissed off about this".

[quote name='MythSte' post='554616' date='Jul 28 2009, 11:40 PM']depends where the heating vents are on the amp tbh. Ive seen plenty of 2u amps in 2u racks and theyve not overheated or anything. Plus arnt rack tuners fairly shallow? So they wouldnt take up much "breathing space" anyway. Get a 3u and shove thecables in the back![/quote] Well, the OP raised his concern about heat, which is why I suggested the breathing space thing. OK, well get a 3U if you can find one. 4Us seem to be much more common and cheaper (in my experience anyway) and you can shove even [i]more[/i] cables in the back!

[quote name='EBS_freak' post='554396' date='Jul 28 2009, 08:31 PM']Forget the drawer... you won't want the weight in the rack.[/quote] What he said. [quote]Don't skimp on a rack case. You want one that will hold up. SKB it.[/quote] Errm, what he said. Go for a 4U. If you're worried about ventilation and can live with the gaps, put the tuner at the top and leave half a U of space between it and the Aggy. It'll leave you with another half U of space under the Aggy, and thus plenty of breathing space. Where to buy? FleaBay can be your friend. That's where I got my Gator 4U.

[quote name='acidbass' post='553473' date='Jul 28 2009, 04:11 AM']JAZZ - No idea, what does Jazz bassists use?[/quote] JAZZ... according to the manual it's "A combo bass amp favored by jazz bassists".

Is It Love? is another corker. Used to play this in a band I was in circa 1988ish. Ahhh, good times. God I loved the 80s.

[quote name='Lee-Man' post='551316' date='Jul 25 2009, 07:12 PM']+1 on the Sennheiser headphones, all our students get given a set of HD202 at the start of the year, I have about 5 different pairs, but my hd280 pros are my favorite for blocking out the rest of the world.[/quote] Another vote for Sennheisers. I have the HD280 Pros too, they are simply brilliant.

[quote name='Spartacus' post='552850' date='Jul 27 2009, 04:42 PM']So who will be replacing you? Someone [b]else[/b] new? Makes no sense.[/quote] My thoughts exactly. Smells a bit like cowsh1t to me.

I like the Milkowski book. I've read it a couple of times and although the writing style may be a tad overexhuberent at times, to be honest I can't work out which bit is supposed to be uncompassionate. Jaco's illness is frankly portrayed. To treat it with kid gloves or pussy-foot around the subject would be insulting IMO. Pat Metheny has a tendency at times to open gob and insert shoeshop, and I think he's done it again.

Yes, and now I have no excuse for not learning to read Ditto on the P.Turner interview, I like his views on 5 string basses. He could be onto something.

Oh, there are some fabulous attitudes on that TalkAss thread. I don't know why there's so much debate over it... if Jacko-6X says it's a shakedown, it must be true.

I was just about to type 'Ikea' when I realised I'd been beaten to it! +1 for the cushion though. EDIT: also, fleaBay can be your friend. I picked up a pair of bar stools for my new kitchen for a tenner.

[quote name='sk8' post='546709' date='Jul 21 2009, 04:50 PM']It {BGM} had a lot of adverts... Will stick to Bass player when i can find it.[/quote] Anyone else spot the irony here..?

[quote name='silddx' post='546145' date='Jul 21 2009, 10:52 AM']Sounds like a bit of a tit.[/quote] I disagree entirely. He sounds like a [i]complete[/i] tit. You're definitely better off out of that dictatorship Kev. Hope you find something more democratic

[quote name='ARGH' post='543456' date='Jul 17 2009, 06:28 PM']The public are f***tards,I wouldnt let half of them out without professional care workers[/quote] Absolutely right. [size=1]Hold on, surely [i]we're[/i] the public too..?[/size]