Mykesbass

Blooming lovely. Is that green a true representation of what it looks like in the flesh? Inspired choice if it is.

Haven't played much Reggae since I was a kid (long, long time ago) but I've got to agree with you @jazzyvee For me, Reggae bass is all about the tone and the feel. It really shouldn't need any effects. Be nice to see someone come along and give some examples to prove us both hopelessly wrong though

Songhoy Blues, Music in Exile. Something about this band that I really like.

My Shuker 5 string has been my main bass for 13 years now. Dabbled with others, but nothing has ever ended up being used in anger. I have a 4 string fretted bitsa P bass that I may pure a mute on and use it on a couple of numbers in my new band.

Sorry, Lozz, can't seem to delete your tag, and this is not responding directly to you. Al, you have raised another very important point here. Your right hand technique does not want to be too strong. This is something I am guilty of - digging in. It really doesn't help your tone. You need to let the pickups and amplifier do the heavy lifting. Turn up, play lighter. You get a more even vibration this way. I was always a bit sceptical about this until I saw Nick Fyffe playing with the Temperance Movement. He had the biggest, most driving sound you could wish for, and was hardly touching the strings. Stupidly, I STILL can't do it (left it too late).

Agree completely with the first couple of points, but articulate when used about bass tone is one of those words like heft, it is a subjective description. I'd say strings can have a lot to do with this, having switched from laBella flats to d'addario Chromes. The laBellas give a lovely warm thunderstorm, but the chromes have a bit more crispness to them, which to me sounds more articulate. @Al Nico have fun experimenting - one of the cheaper versions of Gas 😀

I've joined a Wolverhampton based originals band very much on the rock end of Americana. Influences are Wilco, Jason Isbell, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty etc. We're called Silver Pines. I'm playing some of the most interesting music I've ever played, with one of the best guitarists I've worked with, and they are all lovely human beings!! Nothing to share yet, but you will all be among the first to know when I do.

Sorry, going to have to add another. Rainey's playing on this one is sublime!

Just listening to an amazing old Quincy Jones vinyl compilation - this is a super funky ballad, but then hey, what would you expect with Cuck Rainey and Harvey Mason as your rhythm section?

The track they played on 6 Music sounded great. Couldn't find it on iPlayer 😟

There's a really nice late recording, Joe Henderson Big Band from 1996 that I like.

Point of order, not all COPD is self inflicted.

Duke Ellington "In the 60s". Was my introduction to the great man, and is still a fabulous listen. All the big tunes, great quality recording and the old boys were still very much on their collective game.

Gabe @Microwave420 just bought my G&L Kiloton. Brand new member, joined the site to buy this bass, and was in Indonesia when he contacted me. Naturally I was a tiny bit suspicious, but Gabe's communication was great, and we met up halfway to make the deal. Totally genuine and a nice guy to boot. Sell with confidence if he contacts you 👍

Mel who ran a cassette manufacturer that I used to use was the cellist in ELO.

Could you go full retro with a trapeze tailpiece?

Goodwood Revival ltd edition in tweed anyone 🤔 Here's to great success for Stevie 👍

Etsy UK. Looks like plenty of choice, vintage and repro.

Sorry, can any of our drummers on here explain the difficulty as I have never encountered a drummer who has thought this was a problem?

Vitamin Qué?

That's much better. Yes, the posthumous hit hardly sounds like a reggae track. Thanks Tony 👍

Is there an original version of Marley's Iron Lion Zion without all the posthumous production and overdubs? Heard it on the radio today and was amazed by how awful I thought it sounded. Would love to hear Bob's original if it exists.

I've got to pull some fence posts and large planks of wood from the canal in Tipton tomorrow - any bids from our budding luthiers?