scalpy

Did you play a calm opening number to break the crowd in gently or go straight for the jugular with an uptempo number? Both ways are wrong.

Pedaltrain nano+ and power supply is a must. 40 this year so was thinking G&L lb100 with flats but just got the pad for legally blond (which is a great part) and I really need a 5 string!

If I remember correctly (I was at uni at the time, details are hazy) it was a solid. He'd got it from a pretty good shop in Huddersfield, but I can't remember the colour etc. I was playing trumpet in the local tech college soul band, he was the bassist and then we had a little side band for a while. I've never seen one since and had convinced myself it couldn't be a 5 because of that! The prototype looks fascinating, but I'm sure a few pencil lines by Leo don't add that much value.

[quote name='Cuzzie' timestamp='1482875833' post='3203314'] ASAT 5 is a rare beast, probably about 10 made in the world, bassist from Skunk Anansie had at least 1. There was one for sale recently but it was in the states, although there may be about 3-5 in Europe hanging around. Don't think there were any semi's though. I'll just have to stick to drop tuning mine... [/quote] There was one in huddersfield in the late 90s, first G&L I played. Belonged to a guy called Craig! I wonder what happened to both of them.

[quote name='threedaymonk' timestamp='1482844868' post='3203020'] As far as I can see, there's one little corner cut on the Tribute M versus US: the ¼" socket. The Tribute has one of those long threaded cylindrical sockets, whereas the US version has a normal socket (Switchcraft?) mounted on a plate. The former is a bit more prone to failure and can't be fixed in the field by bending! [/quote] Fair point, I didn't notice (but have had to fix my fair share of fender style jacks of the years as a classroom teacher!) The jack on my ASAT has been superb, never need looking at once. But mustn't eulogise, I realise that!

[quote name='Cuzzie' timestamp='1482830080' post='3202894'] Well,you have seen my ASAts, silve and black which i love colour wise and the honey burst is pretty handsome for the other. We have had lots of love for L2s, ASAT, JB, SB series, is there anyone out there with a J or MJ willing to testify?! [/quote] A student of mine had an M series tribute. It was ridiculously good, nothing comes close for value. Other products at that price point all feel like there's a corner cut somewhere but that bass was like the Subaru Impreza STI of guitars, giant killer!

The plank purist looks great, very curious what it's like in the flesh.

Yep, 20 plus combinations and I use.... two.

An ASAT is the only bass I own. I have GAS for an LB100 with flats on. Following the G&L factory on Facebook doesn't help, they make some proper corkers!

Blame it on the Boogie- singer requested we learn it and it's chock full great touches, really enjoying trying to nail the syncopation and swing.

On the 'GAS that'll never happen' list is a noble DI for me. American top pros go nuts for them and the unit will power 6 pedals too. Would be the one Stop solution, especially if you use in- ears.

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1482407459' post='3200239'] I hate it when depping and you ask the key and they tell you the name of the first chord. . . and it's not the key. Time for a train wreck. [/quote] Or you get- Ship to Wreck, capo 3. Which is fine until you find out their not using the original chords either..... Back on topic, just digest the information in baby chunks, it can get out of hand really easily! So whilst major and minors are related, get the major keys sorted in your head first, even then probably the principle guitar-ry keys like G, A and E. feel secure with those then move on. It can be a house of cards doing too much too soon.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=28qmKOWF8bA Tried embedding it. Not one but three fabulous bassists and one monster violinist.

Vulfpeck are getting even better.

Like you, I'm expected to be pa, lighting, chief roadie etc etc. So I've only got into lights over the past year or so but here's what I've gleaned so far. Uplighting at the back of the stage works really well. We use a pair of these- https://m.thomann.de/gb/stairville_led_bar_2408_rgb_dmx_30.htm?o=0&search=1482222461 Cheap and Thomann do a bundle. They run fine linked together on a standard xlr. My two sets of 4 per bar leds don't! Somebody on here said if you're playing in a space that is lightly coloured a par can pointing across the ceiling works really well- I tried it and it does! Lastly, rock n roll lighting is about what's happening behind the band so if you can get some effect going at the back of the stage that really helps. At the moment we use a £50 'globe of death' from maplins but will be investing in something more refined in the near future.

[quote name='alittlebitrobot' timestamp='1482177992' post='3198275'] [size=1]also, I'm not a fan of Jaco[/size] [/quote] I saw that, and completely agree.

Going to have a crack at that study myself! If you're not doing so already just be careful there's no overlap between the two notes by lifting slightly with the non sounding note. Now, time get off the forum and actually do some bass playing!

I have the equivalent Hondo guitar, a tele! Finished to look like Prince's, baby puke yellow, rubbish animal print scratch guard and a very pointy headstock. Yet can't part with it either!

[quote name='Skybone' timestamp='1481618872' post='3193683'] I do think his inauguration will rekindle the punk/angry/protest music, like Regan & Thatcher were great for the US & UK punk scene's. [/quote] And Public Enemy- we certainly need somebody to articulate what's happening at the moment. I would love it if someone did the gig for a truck load of cash and used the opportunity to pillar him personally.

[quote name='JamesBass' timestamp='1481614919' post='3193646'] Exactly! It's so much fun to work lines in somewhere, even if it's just for my own amusement! I often drop a bar of Snarky Puppy in whenever I do the chain! I use some aspects of Jaco's continuum in Isn't she lovely by Stevie Wonder too! But I never approach bass playing or music from the stand point of how can I sound like 'said player' or 'what would said player do here' however I have been heavily influenced by a vast number of bass players and everyone of them feature a little bit in my playing to help make me, me! [/quote] +1 to snarky puppy! The main line from Lingus can be dropped almost anywhere!

Bassist, arranger and MD, then lights, video and Facebook on a gig. My wife is one of the singers and does all the 'bandmin'.

Where does this idea you have no rhythm come from? Don't equate it with finding dancing difficult for example! Download a metronome or drum machine onto your phone, just tap along to start. Once you can find the pulse easily you're off. Do the same with nice loud tracks you enjoy, (because they're likely to have a strong pulse) and it will get easier and easier. After that, then start experimenting with how the beats divide to become more complex. Some of my students really benefitted from learning some basic drum patterns to play on the desk for example, which helps with context. But the important thing is to be involved physically with what you're hearing, and like most people on here I absolutely promise you you'll get the knack. Enjoy it!

[quote name='YeastieB' timestamp='1481453875' post='3192330'] Agree. We're doing Black Horse and Cherry Tree with the Seven Nations mash-up and some lines just felt natural to insert in for fun and to see if I can get away with them. Band mates haven't seemed have noticed. So "quoting" is the word rather than stealing. Well as long as I don't have to put both my hands I in the air and wiggle my first two fingers before I play them. [/quote] 'Quoting' is favourite pastime during some musicals, especially with one guitarist. On one run of 'Grease' we had a Led Zep contest. I managed Dazed and Confused, a bit of ramble on and whole lotta love but he wasn't as subtle and opened up the guitar solo to Grease Lightning with the Black Dog riff at full pelt- game set and match to him.

[quote name='bassace' timestamp='1481310809' post='3191476'] Sorry scalpy, it's an old musicians' joke. [/quote] lets be honest thought, it's well within the realms of possibility!

[quote name='bassace' timestamp='1481275082' post='3191091'] Wasn't there the instance of the percussionist who went to sleep during a five minute rest in a long piece. He then woke up, disoriented and hit the first thing he could find which was a large gong. Which brought the whole orchestra to a stop. So he turned to the audience, bowed and solemnly announced, 'Dinner is served'. [/quote] Gawd I hope that is true!