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[quote name='silverfoxnik' post='1049899' date='Dec 6 2010, 09:33 PM']So..what we've got is: South East Bash (4 so far) National Bash, Northampton (1 so far) South Coast mini-bash (1 so far) North East Bash (2 so far) Warwickhunt mini-bashes Nottingham Bash (3 so far) Moffat Bash London Bash Yorkshire Bash Guess there's more than this though...? I agree with Happy Jack; let's have a national bash and invite a couple of big names.. At the Northampton Bash, there was a bar which provided a great opportunity to get away from the basses and just have a chat.[/quote] Add the Canvey Island Bash (Essex, South East Coast) in April 2011 at Island studios with BC'er Dusty on site ! T

Every band member, an absolute master of his art. Just look on in wonder

Celebrating a birthday this coming monday, Programme presented by Clint Eastwood I'm off to watch it T

Spent the day discussing things bass with Steve while collecting an EBS Microbass II. Played Steve's Sei 5 and realised how nice a bass it was after only half a dozen notes - superb ! In Steve's hands though, it sings in ways I can only look on and wonder. Steve's playing also inspired me to go home and practice, in a good way. A really positive day all round. Highly recommended and always a pleasure Thanks Steve Tom

Wish I could comment, but my French has lost it's edge a bit.

Boosey and Hawkes have done this with wind instruments for decades. Suspect Stentor do the same. A lot of well known names on instruments outside of the bass world are actually the name of the importer. T

This is dead handy Mike. Wish there were more things on site like this. Cheers T

electrically conducting paint is also available on e -bay and easier to apply.

try visiting the British Association for Performing Arts Medicine at bapam.org.uk Hope they can help you T

[quote name='xgsjx' post='1043545' date='Dec 1 2010, 11:14 AM']I don't know any basses with a neck as thin as my TV remote, let alone a pencil All kidding aside, good analogy & advice there. Quick edit just to say I tried your theory with my mobile phone & a camera lens. Holding the phone in a fretting position put's my thumb naturally towards my index finger, holding the lens my thumb went towards my ring finger.[/quote] Illustrates the changing thumb position with different grasp. Have you tried the test with two cylindrical /tubular objects, one thinner than the other ? they would be more representative of different width bass necks.

Nice one Jennifer. Now I see you using that Simandl technique ! thanks again for the advice a little while ago T

Seem to remember from Orchestral days that everyone tuned to the pitch of the Oboe, as that instrument's tuning can't be altered. If this is correct, then tuning would pretty much be fluent from place to place anyway. Training for the ear. Great stuff.

A few things to consider: - The tilt,height and angle of the bass relative to your body will influence the angles of your shoulder, elbow, wrist and fingers. Do you conciously choose an informed best position and strive to maintain it from instrument to instrument ? - Establishing a grip on a thinner radius object can encourage a something like a pinch grip, commonly more between the thumb and the index finger. A larger radius object may encourage a different kind of grip, where the thumb migrates more towards the little finger. If the thumb position is changing relative to the fingers with altering radius, the position of the thumb joints will also alter. Try something for an illustration. Grip a pencil as you would fretting a bass neck and note where the thumb is relative to the fingers and the palm of your hand. Now grip something with a bigger radius (e.g. a TV remote control?) and again note the position of your thumg relative to the fingers and the palm of your hand. Any difference ? Now try the same exercise with different bass necks. Note the cnanging positions of the wrist, thumb, fingers etc. Are the fingers flatter on larger necks ? Just some food for thought Good luck with your enquiries T

I never saw an electronic tuner until more recent years. Until then, I'd guess EVERYONE tuned every musical instrument by ear alone. I've come across tons of recordings from the 60's and 70's that are 'off' by standard tuning. Just re-tune the bass. Have a listen to Macca's bass on 'Band on the run'. Sounds like the bottom E is deliberately out of tune with the rest of his bass. Quite effective.

The list changes every week for me, but often includes a lots of what's already been said. But one that is always welcome is 'Midnight Train to Georgia' sung by Gladys Night, with bass played by Bob Babbit (I believe). The bass line is just about everything other than the root notes, which are generally avoided like open manholes. Love it for that alone. But's it's also just about as melodic as practically anything Mc Cartney ever wrote IMO and there's very few songs of that calibre for me. Here it is Class and style.

Been pondering a suspected similar problem with another bass. Wondered if the truss rod end is a solid barrel. If so, would it be possible to drill a hole in the back of the neck, through the face that sits in the neck pocket ? If so, once the hole is bored, would it be possible to thread a hole drilled in the truss rod barrel and screwe a bolt into the rod ? If that is possible, the protruding bolt would prevent the rod from turning. If it's possible, of course. It's just an idea, I've never tried it or heard of anyone doing it, so don't know if it's even feasable. If you're going to throw a neck away though, what do you have to lose ? Is it possible to discover more about the end of the truss rod to see if may work ? I dare say a friendly Luthier will know if something like this will work. Good luck with this one, whatever happens T

Erm, you are not alone in arriving at the gig without your bass I felt an Utter, utter, utter..... Hmph.. Quality That one started off an attack of the Victor Meldrew's - I don't bel.. !!!! Mind you, a little while ago, a guitarist friend arrived at my house in a bustle looking to borrow a guitar for a gig local to me, having left his guitar at home. Solo gig too, with backing music. That would have been fun with air guitar

THere was a Squier Classic Vibe jazz bass knocking around here very recently for around £180 or £200. One hell of a lot of bass for the money, has been favourabley compared to the USA models

Thanks Rich, they are a nice pair of straps at a great price too. Have a pint in the BC arms on me Cheers Rich Tom

Rich sent me a couple of straps, both of which were a nice price for some great items. Rich kept me regularly updated about the progress of the delivery, I don't see how he could have done any more Top man No hesitation in recommending Rich as a safe guy to deal with cheers Rich T

[quote name='neilb' post='1037647' date='Nov 26 2010, 12:16 PM']If Im not weekend working, will pop down, thanks. Will bring TC rig if anyone wants to try. Neil[/quote] Hopefully see you there. Wouldn't mind trying out a TC rig myself with active and passive basses

[quote name='lowdown' post='1036028' date='Nov 25 2010, 10:41 AM']Just swim over, it's much easier. Garry[/quote] And don't forget to bring the Ampeg fridge with you........

[quote name='lowdown' post='1035999' date='Nov 25 2010, 10:22 AM']Seeing as i live on Canvey Island, put me down..... Not all back to my place after though.... Garry[/quote] there goes the Ozzie 'Can I kip on your floor mate'?