Conan

[quote name='Inti' timestamp='1353652194' post='1876950'] Absolutely, but the subjective opinion of a great bassist is not to be taken lightly like the subjective opinion of a charlatan who thinks technique is irrelevant. [/quote] Er.... excuse me?

[quote name='GarethFlatlands' timestamp='1353519550' post='1875569'] Check out Intronaut's bassist Joe Lester. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMcj7x-J96o[/media] [/quote] To be fair, I'm not sure that's a terribly good example. I find it quite hard to pick out what he's playing - especially when he is playing in lower registers. Would that sound cut through a dense mix? I have my doubts. Nice playing though!

OK, three to be precise... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pX6J5-13c-0"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pX6J5-13c-0[/url]

A couple of other rock examples... [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBQKJjXO1A8[/media] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIPrJmzG7Ss[/media]

[quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1353595898' post='1876406'] Instead of durdurdurdurdurdurdurdur it would go mwahmwahmwahmwahmwah. [/quote] Yeah - I was just going to say, would it actually make any difference?

No north-east bands fancy a night out in the Toon? There might even be some cash in it...

One amp, one cab, three basses.... so pretty close! Oh, and two small practice combos, but they don't really count as one never leaves the house and the other has taken up residence in our rehearsal room. I almost meet the criteria!

[quote name='paulpirie8' timestamp='1353513465' post='1875470'] Anywhere we can listen to some of your music? [/quote] Not yet - but it's a work in progress! Unless you come to the Bridge on the 15th of course!

[size=4][font=comic sans ms, cursive]Hi all[/font][/size] [size=4][font=comic sans ms, cursive]We are a relatively new band called the Sour Dogs. We play predominantly original material (rocky/Americana/surfy/punky stuff) with the odd cover thrown in to make up the set (current covers are by the Doors, Chris Izaak, Stranglers and Elvis Costello).[/font][/size] [size=4][font=comic sans ms, cursive]We have only played one gig so far (which was very successful) and our next is at the Bridge Hotel in Newcastle on Saturday December 15th.[/font][/size] [size=4][font=comic sans ms, cursive]We are looking for a band to play an hour or so to start the evening off. Another originals band would be great, but covers are cool too as long as it isn't the hackneyed blues or classic rock standards! [/font][/size] [size=4][font=comic sans ms, cursive]PM me on here or text me on 07795 434365 if you are interested or know someone who might be![/font][/size] [size=4][font=comic sans ms, cursive]Cheers, Geoff[/font][/size]

Very nice! They "look" heavy though... if you know what I mean! What does one of those cost?

[quote name='BassPimp66' timestamp='1353193162' post='1872693'] Personally, I would have butchered the bass instead. Just to keep my gear compatible with any jack out there. [/quote] Me too. In fact that is exactly what I am doing at the moment. Well, to be accurate, that's exactly what the Bass Doc is doing [i]for[/i] me at the moment! A nice, neat rear-access two PP9 battery compartment so I can run my J-set at 18V and see what all the fuss is about. I am not precious about guitars and have no intention of selling my Geddy anyway.

[quote name='Inti' timestamp='1353161982' post='1872264'] Di Marzio model J/P...best PU for the buck. [/quote] Er...You know that sound is a subjective matter don't you?

[quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1353076896' post='1871361'] ...the frankly hideous Battle of Epping Forest. [/quote] Ironically, one of my favourite Rutherford bass parts and sounds!

[quote name='Inti' timestamp='1352981625' post='1870034'] Worst PU eveeeeeeeeeeer! EMG=annoying buzz and enhancing of the most annoying bass frequencies. To me a bass with EMGs is the same as NO. [/quote] Do you have any evidence to back up this rather strange claim?

Scott Walker sings Jacques Brel

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1352984024' post='1870094'] Can someone clarify exactly what you get with a Fender CS instrument. Is it a combination of standard Fender features to your spec that doesn't exist in any of the current production models or is there something more? [/quote] As I understand it, it's simply a Fender that has been "made properly".

Yep - good stuff - but make sure you are absolutely sure on the measurements! The cover for my Vintage is great, but the cut-outs for the handles are slightly misaligned. To be fair, I should have returned it but couldn't be arsed! They would have happily done me another one but I hate waste...

How about Jimmy Haslip? Playing a right handed bass upside down (kind of)? Is that really brilliant or really terrible technique? Anchored thumb as well!! How dare this guy call himself a professional?!?! [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfsH3MkRgE0[/media]

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1352880463' post='1868642'] Great players are ones who play great things. The technique is irrelevant. IME people who are too hung up on technique generally don't much to offer in the way of interesting and musical parts. [/quote] I like that!! Mind if I use it in my sig?

[quote name='Musky' timestamp='1352852378' post='1868554'] Technique should be the means to an end, not the end in itself. [/quote] Brilliant! Nail on the head. The only way a technique could be considered poor/weak/ineffective/inefficient is if it prevents the player playing the notes he hears in his head. Or her head

[quote name='mcgraham' timestamp='1352808781' post='1867601'] The Compact is phenomenal in volume for its size, but sound quality is not particularly bassy or inspiring (IMO). [/quote] Interesting! Can't say that I've found either - but everyone's ears are different. You get out what you put in IMO.

My wrists hurt just from looking at this one.... [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pre-Owned-One-of-a-Kind-12-String-Fodera-Bass-Seafoam-Green-Solid-Body-w-Case-/160921431298?pt=Guitar&hash=item2577aa2d02"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pre-Owned-One-of-a-Kind-12-String-Fodera-Bass-Seafoam-Green-Solid-Body-w-Case-/160921431298?pt=Guitar&hash=item2577aa2d02[/url]