tracktionmonkey

Thanks Steve. I’m in my car. Either way, I find it quite tricky to get across town these days.

I usually make electronic music. But I’ve now bought a Marcus Miller V 7, 5 string, fretless. Interestingly I find it easier to move around on than my previous fretted bass. But I have no experience of creating funky riffs. And I’d like to learn some funky finger techniques. I don’t read music, nor play in a band. And I have no wish to currently. But I have a good sense of rhythm and rhyme, I like to think. I need to learn some basic tricks that will help me in recording occasional live bass for my tracks. Or even sampling some licks into my electronic box of tricks. Looking for a few, economic lessons! As I’m based in Islington, EC1, I’d like not to have to travel too far, if possible. Thanks.

By the way, Bias FX, Bias Amp heavily reduced for a short while longer. Hurry...

Hank's Guitars. Now that's a classic shop, regardless of name. Great to walk up those stairs!

Thanks for the tip. Denmark St. is always a pleasure to visit. As long as the developers allow us to hang on to our history!

New to this malarkey! And so starting out again with a Harley Benton HB-60 bass. I'll be looking for new strings and a very economic initial setup, if possible. I wondered who people might recommend for such work, in Greater London. Or a little bit outside if it saves me bucks and gets me out of the house! Many thanks.

Economic limitations mean I've gone with a Harley Benton HB 60. £180. Still, it stops me busting my credit card on a Gretsch 5440 LSB! Thanks for the tips!

Looks like the Chowny could be the winner...I cannot play like this guy. But, the tone achieved seems clearer and punchier than what I'm finding elsewhere in this Semi Hollow price range. Although there are actually hardly any well recorded videos on YouTube for the Aria Tab 66, Yamaha BEX 4, Allen Woody & so on. Good marketing Mr Chowny 8-) http://youtu.be/OSSQibxkrSE

[quote name='BassBunny' timestamp='1440452471' post='2850971'] Mike, SK8, has a Chowny for sale. Check the Basses F/S section. [/quote] Yes, I spoke with him. Still for sale. Seems like a good deal. If you want that purple 8-) If I could try one out in London I'd be able to make a decision. For now I have the Chowny YouTube vids. And the choice between their name and Epiphone & some of the more established brands. I looked at the Guild M85 today and it had quality written all over it. Thinking that perhaps the Allen Woody is similar. But, I have heard the quality feedback for the CB-1 too...

[quote name='FinnDave' timestamp='1440449991' post='2850922'] [center]It would be remiss of me not to suggest my Epiphone JC basschat.co.uk/topic/259580-epiphone-jack-casady-with-hard-case-price-reducCed/page__fromsearch__1[/center] [/quote] Thanks. I enjoyed my old JC! But, I thought I'd look for something a bit funkier this time...if possible. Whilst still continuing my love for hollow!

BigRedX...I really like their classic look. I was even tempted to click on a good value one on eBay. I only mentioned the 60ies/McCartney sound as from the few videos I'd found on Youtube, that was the sound I heard and what the reviewer quoted them as producing. I'd love to try one. But, when I went down Denmark St. today there some notable omissions on the bass front. The Chowny seems to be the most funky so far, in that price range. Oh well...I must keep looking.

Yep. And the BEX 4 sounds sweet. Just missed out on one a while back on TheFretBoard. £220! I just tried out a couple of Ibanez AGB200s today in Denmark St. Not so impressed with the variable setup & feel.Wish I could find an Allen Woody to try out. They get good reviews. But as usual not many decent YouTube videos. I saw a Guild M85 today for £599 ex display. But that and the great long scale Gretsch I saw, are not budget buys! The Chowny seems like a goodun. But, less history and unable to try one out in London. Hmmm...

I had a JC. Great but a bit overpriced for me currently. The Chowny sounds good. I think it sounds more snappy than the Coronado, personally. Not 100% sure about the Chowny colours, but... Still wondering about the Allen Woody or Ibanez. I think that they have the looks. But, it would seem that the Chowny is the funkier option, at least compared to the Allen Woody. But, the Allen Woody can be had for £270 new which is a great price.

Ha ha! I had been ruminating about the 'eternal question' for years. At least it's now been broken down into 'An Ibanez, a Chowny, or a..?' 7-)

Another note regarding the Yamaha BEX 4... I'd been curious about this bass for a while. Seems great. But, rare to find one for sale unfortunately...

Well, from the excellent & funky videos, the Chowny seems to have a top tone! I'm tempted to jump in there. Although I've found a B Stock Ibanez Semi Hollow for £240. How to compare?!? What to do...

Thanks for the tips...

I have been away from the forum, after I sold my Epiphone JC a couple of years ago! Much as I like that bass, I want to get something different this time. I've looked at the luxury of a Gretsch, a Guild M85, a Fender Coronado etc. But, budget limitations suggest I choose one of the following: An Ibanez AFB or AGB 200 (B stock/used for less than £300). An Allen Woody for £270 new. An Aria Tab 66 for £395 new! Probably not an Eastwood Classic 4, as I am looking less for that 60ies sound, as I didn't like my violin bass of old. And I'm more on the hunt for something a little jazzy or funky. One issue is I will only be using the bass for home recording. Neighbour issues mean headphones or simply unplugged. One reason I'm in love with (Semi) Hollow Bodies! And I don't have a problem with Short Scale, as long as the tone is ample. And in fact, I'm wary of the larger (hollow body) basses, and the issue of strings buzzing or flapping around! 9-) Any tips? I've checked every (badly recorded) YouTube video I can, several times. Unfortunately, I don't know anywhere local that I can test all of these basses. One thing is it seems that I'll be needing some Flatwounds for whichever one I choose! Anyhow, thanks for any tips...