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On a more general level then. Some times the bass player can be the "cool" guy at the back who just stands there and plays his part... Other bass players are far more active on stage and contribute more to the overall visual experience. At what point do most of you draw your own line about what is over the top? Have you ever been told that you were acting like a prat?

[quote name='KevB' post='1299895' date='Jul 11 2011, 01:47 PM']Who's the guy playing keyboards sitting behind Eric?[/quote] I believe it's Tommy Zvoncheck.

[quote name='silddx' post='1299893' date='Jul 11 2011, 01:43 PM']Sarzo is a very good player, but he looks a bit wrong on that stage. Shame Joe Bouchard isn't still with them.[/quote] Interestingly, I think some of their best ever stuff was done with Danny Miranda on bass! Bouchard ain't no Wooten, but his style very much suited the band in their earlier incarnations...

[quote name='crez5150' post='1299880' date='Jul 11 2011, 01:33 PM']More Cowbell![/quote]

One of my favourite acts over the years is Blue Oyster Cult. Just been watching a fairly recent live performance of the guys on youtube and it got me thinking. The bass player, Rudy Sarzo is not one of the original band members. In fact, BOC have had a bit of a revolving-door policy regarding bassists! Anyway, what do you think of his performance? Not his actual tone or note selection, but the way that he comes across on stage? And yes, I now know how to embed video!!

If you include second-hand/used amps in your shopping, then your budget will go a lot further and the world is almost your oyster! Have a look in the "amps and cabs for sale" section on here. So much choice and so little time! This one for instance - [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=137355"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=137355[/url] Or this one - [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=144899"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=144899[/url] This one - [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=141065"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=141065[/url] Or even this one! - [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=143801"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=143801[/url] Everyone has their favourite and will tend to recommend that, but some idea of the type of sound you are after and the type of music you play would make it easier to make recommendations...

[quote name='JTUK' post='1298799' date='Jul 10 2011, 09:56 AM']Cut down bass grooves would just highlight how embarrassingly unprepared the band were/are.[/quote] This. Also, I would have thought that it was the job of the singer to cover a bit if the guitar goes down. It also depends which song you are playing when the string breaks. If it relies heavily on guitar it might be better to stop, play something else that doesn't suffer too much from the lack of guitar and play the "song where the string broke" later in the set. But he really should be able to continue till the end of the song!

[quote name='Ogien' post='1297135' date='Jul 8 2011, 01:02 PM']Still cant understand why there is so much fuss about playing slap.[/quote] Exactly. What is this "dark side" of which you speak?!?!

[quote name='Chris2112' post='1296741' date='Jul 8 2011, 07:41 AM']I've found the kit that Mark uses to be extremely good. I can assure you it's not just used for Level 42 stuff![/quote] No indeed! It's equally good for Mezzoforte and Shakatak material! BTW, when did you get the Status Chris?

[quote name='Fat Rich' post='1296071' date='Jul 7 2011, 03:31 PM']All of the above![/quote] Yep.

I like the look of the P, but the black one needs a black headstock as well. The J just looks wrong IMO.

To me it just looks wrong - like someone's stuck a J neck on...

Stone Temple Pilots - Plush Great track that I've never even heard before! Interesting but not over-complicated bass part.

[quote name='BottomE' post='1293337' date='Jul 5 2011, 01:08 PM']Funny thing is i can't even see how to take off the volume and tone knob. The only time i have done this there have been little screws on the side of the knob. There aren't on this and i don't waqnt to pull really hard and then break all the innards.[/quote] If there are no screws, just pull 'em! Gentle but firm is the way forward...

[quote name='silddx' post='1292671' date='Jul 4 2011, 08:28 PM']I'm actually attending an interview next week to enable me to fish this 250 year old estate lake. A good head of 40lb+ carp, very hard apparently but it's a beautiful place and not often fished. I am not allowed to say where it is, but it's not far from me so it's like a Redmire Pool I can fish regularly![/quote] Sounds familiar! Watch from 4:00... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98gmHgPI828"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98gmHgPI828[/url] Sorry for the OT BTW...

[quote name='Marvin' post='1292284' date='Jul 4 2011, 03:22 PM']Kim Deal. You're a man of exquisite taste. And I mean that sincerely.[/quote] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCPy_57z4_w"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCPy_57z4_w[/url]

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='1292288' date='Jul 4 2011, 03:24 PM']Already posted here [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=144335"]good vibrations[/url] [/quote]

[quote name='Marvin' post='1292284' date='Jul 4 2011, 03:22 PM']Am I jealous of slappers? No. I just don't bother listening to it much, it doesn't do a lot for me. The occasional slap or pop can add a little spice, but continuous string bashing gets annoying.[/quote] Slap was originally (I believe) invented as a rhythmic technique. However, if I had one criticism of the Clutterbucks of this world it would be that they make little attempt to integrate melody or harmony into their "slap" playing. THis is what makes it impressive in small doses but ultimately unfulfilling to listen to. Marcus Miller is far more melodic, and even Wooten almost plays tunes on slap bass. But the crucial element of "taste" is sometimes missing, even from these admirable virtuosi. I don't really get jealous of musicians. Wherever they have got to, if they got there through talent and sheer hard work, good luck to them. If they just happen to have the right face in the right place at the right time, but limited talent - good luck to them. Life's too short to say "Life's too short". But it is. Too short, that is.

[quote name='BottomE' post='1292149' date='Jul 4 2011, 01:20 PM']Would you bother changing the neck?[/quote] On mine, no. The neck is the best bit of it! To be honest, the neck is the crux of any bass. Anything else can be modded/improved/replaced, but if the neck is rubbish bin the bass and get something else IMO.

Every time I post a video on here, it turns out that it's already been posted many times and I feel a fool. Anyway, this drummer is clearly at the wrong gig..... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpoanOlb3-w&feature=player_embedded#at=33"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpoanOlb3-w..._embedded#at=33[/url]

I bought a Squier Affinity P bass from Tom1946 on here for less than you paid. Granted, it is a cheaper model. I plays very nicely indeed! The only bit that really lets it down is the pickup. I've ordered a GFS replacement so it will be interesting to hear how much of a difference it makes. Having said that, it is certainly "good enough" for most applications that I would put it to!