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[quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1364763555' post='2030695'] But how would you know? He would just make it seem like it wasn't a mistake. [/quote] Ok, you win

Going rather off the original subject here, but as I mentioned Jaco earlier, if you're doubling up with the likes of Joe Zawinal and Wayne Shorter you do not have any space for mistakes. These guys absolutely know their stuff and there are no short cuts to being able to play like this. You'll notice how the bass and keys are doubling with what may to some sound like random notes. http://youtu.be/I63bOi477cA I've played with a couple of jazz players, did this morning with this chap: http://www.andrewnoble.org/default.html He's a phenomenal musician and there's absolutely nothing that goes unintentionally. I certainly can't keep with him.

[quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1364762029' post='2030664'] That's why i don't like jazz. You can literally play whatever the f*** you want, and it's alright. You'll get approval from the jazz fans. Made a mistake? Make it again so it looks like you did it on purpose - More approval. [/quote] I don't really understand jazz, but I understand enough to know this isn't true.

The solo chap is clearly very capable but, for me, it is very dull to listen to. Its interesting in a [i]'he's doing that on a bass'[/i] sort of way. Novelty wears off quickly for me. Even the drummer sounds bored.

I always like to hear new ideas, thanks for these. The first is based on the'cello line. The original was a very musical accompaniment written by the fabulously skilled George Martin. I'm not sure whether this performance adds to the original nor is particularly creative. The second is very nice, but, as has been mentioned, may be better played on a guitar. It appears to be a vehicle for this style of playing rather than the most appropriate way of playing that song. I suppose this sounds a little dismissive, it isn't intended to be, but my own opinion is that it feels a little like a bass player feeling resentful of being considered as an accompanying player only. Fair enough, while there is huge skill required to do this well and can will raise goose bumps n those who aspire to this skill, you don't have to go far to find creative bass playing (Jaco for an easy start).

It's a good question. Same cold apply to Gibson and other makes. There seems to be a sacred regard to Fender substance, particularly if its more than 10 years old. I was at an auction recently, a Strat which had no working hardwear and in need of a compete rebuild and refinish went for £2500. Why? It was from the late '60s. A heap of worthless bits in actual fact. Is it because they are considered to have a more meaningful place in guitar history?

[quote name='Mr. Foxen' timestamp='1364579836' post='2028494'] [url="http://www.edgeguitarservices.co.uk/rout_serv/"]http://www.edgeguita...o.uk/rout_serv/[/url] A good fret dress is a bigger direct influence in sound, but harder frets will retain a good dress for longer [/quote] In the same way adjusting the action will have way more effect than choice of wood. (I thought I was being facetious with my original comment.)

[quote name='Deets' timestamp='1364161215' post='2022765'] Mulling over ordering a custom with mahogany body, maple 3 piece neck, Brazilian rosewood fretboard and either olive or Bubinga top. Olive in particular is very dense so that will be a brightening influence to the mahogany and rosewood. I was wondering if anyone has heard a bass with this or a close variant combination of tone woods and/ or what choosing such ' opposite' tone woods will lead to tonally. [/quote] Olive more dense than rosewood? Or mahogany for that matter. I wonder if using something harder than brass for the frets would have more of an influence on the sound?

[quote name='urb' timestamp='1364300405' post='2024497'] I'm quite partial to this little number... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drAv2FoYji8 The original by Nitin Sawhney is rather gorgeous too - really moving actually http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jJJHfL1yQA [/quote] Maybe I knew what to expect from Jeff, Tal, et al as I found the Nitin version compelling. Quite an amazing singer, seems the song attracts talented, female bass players!

[quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1364242748' post='2023760'] My contribution is "Topplue, Votter & Skjerf" (hat, coat and scarf) by the ECM jazz trio of Terje Rypdal (guitars), Miroslav Vitous (double bass) and Jack de Johnette (drums). Shut your eyes and you will be on a boat floating across a misty Norwegian fjord. Honestly! The double bass solo at 1:29 is just sheer beauty to me [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCRyXeD1S8s[/media] [/quote] Thanks, very nice.

[quote name='Kevin Dean' timestamp='1364365681' post='2025381'] GB amps ? Not sure I've seen those . [/quote] Yes you have, in the picture!

I'm fully appreciating Pino in these clips (and, of course, John Mayer!) but Steve Jordan stands out for me so thanks for posting them, really enjoyed his drumming. Just think what watching this little lot would be like in your local!

So, what's it to be?

[quote name='Blenji' timestamp='1364169394' post='2022842'] This turned up recently... [/quote] So it was YOU!! Surely that flightcased thingy could be put somewhere else, or maybe cased in something else?

Which one do you have a personal feeling for and would most miss? Sell the others, buy a Stingray and see if you prefer it. Then sell the one you like least.

[quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1363990945' post='2020789'] Get the amp sim & spend the rest on some other fx. [/quote] This is also a good idea

[quote name='Merton' timestamp='1363984138' post='2020660'] Status Hotwires And yes IME the difference between pickups and finger positioning really is noticeable. Oh and Bert, flat side down [/quote] No, you're confusing half- round with, what Merton mentioned, half wound. Half wound means the winding is only on half the string. You choose, neck half or body half.

The Streamliner is a great sounding amp and already fits the bill. My suggestion would be to go and learn to play modally. It will make a much bigger difference to your playing and the enjoyment will be greater and longer lasting than a subtle difference in amp sound.

Just bought some strings from Steve, great comms and arrived all nice and safe. recommended.

I agree, it's a little nichey. It's a 'warm' sound, which is what attracted me to it. It's what I was after and it's what it gives me and so I'm happy. There are better amps for a scooped sound, for example.

£7.50 (I must admit I normally give to human charities. Our neighbour is a rozzer and he's on his second abandoned staff his station saved. They have both made the kindest and softest pets you could know.)

Surprised no-one has mentioned Abraham Laboriel. An inspiration and surely perfectly fits the 'gunslinger' description? Well known as a session bass player playing with many of the most respected musicians but goes nuts on his solos. Have a look at some of the others on Youtube. http://youtu.be/CWhJKNzUYJU One of my all time heroes.

I'm in two. One for the money (Motown tribute) and we have great fun doing it and have given hundreds of people a great time. The other is a Christian band which gets used for bridge building and outreachy type events. Similar soul and Motown music, everyone loves a groove after all. and so use well known songs to attract. That's why I play covers. I'm looking forward to the Christian band becoming more established to give us an opportunity to generate some original material. Three of us used to be in a band for years in the 80s doing our own stuff.

This is all clearly from my time as I had a Wem 4x12 too! It was 200W and would take anything thrown at it. I used it with a HiWatt 4x12 (only 100W) and a Sound City style HiWatt 'One Hundred'. My goodness, I wish I was able to have kept it all!

Believe it or not I had croc skin! It was a little Futurama, had an elliptical speaker and I think was 3W! All valve, even had a tremelo. I remember putting the speaker output of a friend's amp into it to overdrive it. It was great, really howled! I ripped the speaker covering off to reveal the black wood and speaker making it look more 'pro'. I can't remember what happened to it. It certainly wasn't a powerful device but generated lots of complaints from the neighbour.