Mrbigstuff

I quoted what I was replying to? But while we’re here. There should obviously be a premium on a well established name with a good reputation compared to a new brand. That goes for any product or service. How much that premium is, the market will dictate.

IME the expensive basses I’ve owned have been very much plug in and play, whereas the cheaper basses sometimes cut through a mix well, sometimes don’t depending on the ensemble and room. Then you have so many options with s high budget that you can buy a bass that meets your personal specs and is easy to play on long shows. To suggest vanity is the reason for such purchases just smacks of jealousy.

It seems you can teach an old dog new tricks (the bass not you)

It’s very impressive. I sat in with Daf on Wicked a few times and depped on bass in a few small productions. It’s a little different from a band because you need to read a pad and follow the conductor at the same time (normally via a screen). As has been mentioned sometimes what is in the pad changes on the night (queue fumbling to find your spot)!

Here you go…

I think the top range Fenders/ Musicman is where this is the case and that’s my ballpark.

I always said I prefer the sound of a vintage electric bass and your MM might be the oldest ever!

SBL are very clever in recognising that their target audience aren’t overly proficient - hence need the lessons. Scott and Ian are great at expressing their wonder of each other’s skills for example. I haven’t watched the video mentioned but doubt the shock was genuine, unless it was due to the speed rather than method.

I wouldn’t go too far out of your way for it

It does seem the better connected we become online the more isolated everyone is in reality. It was brought up in a meeting my old company had regarding AI reliance and was shrugged off by upper management. Regarding the torrent of crap content. If people keep watching and discussing it, creators won’t stop making it! What worries me is no one seems to want them to.

I’m similar with James Jamerson’s bassline to Home Cookin’. I avoided it for years but have been going through the entire standing in the shadows book to improve my pick playing. It’s taking me a bit longer to learn home cookin’ than the other songs but I’m only 10bpm off nailing it!

Janek G in particular often said when you gig you will perform better when you’re not thinking about what you’re playing/ going to play. When you have confidence in your band you think less, when you don’t you’re having to consciously listen while playing - especially improvising.

The joke wouldn’t have worked with Warwick 😂 sorry for any inconvenience caused 😉 yeh Will is a member on here

“I’ve booked a spa trip” pulls up outside bass direct ”it’s leamington spa”

Where does Martin find those woods! No other builder seems to do exotic like they do.

Since the new site my GAS has gone right up. Luckily for me your stock seems to sell quickly. Unlucky for me you’re not too far 😬

I’d say an end pin is under the ruling of a bass stand. Just checked my messages and last bass I bought was 2023! Unfortunately it’s not through lack of GAS though, so you must have a disease 😂

Sometimes notes that “dont fit” with a key signature work really well, but a note played out of time never works.

Saw Hans Zimmer in Manchester. Incredible band, three basses at once at times and at least two drummers, all in harmony. Didn’t like getting to co op live though, took an hour from Mancunian way to the car park, and the food and drink prices were extortion.

I like the colour a lot. Hadn’t heard of this maker before but sounds like a good experience.

No West Ham sticker? 😂

Jesus. Who were the judges? He landed some licks but in general it was pretty sloppy. Meanwhile young bassists who can play (and unknown to most of us) are busy with real world gigs.

I’ve watched a few videos when he has collaborated on SBL and he is nowhere near the calibre of Ian, Scott or their usual guest list. At least he can play but doesn’t put out anything I find interesting.

Shite player that talks bollocks because he has nothing else to offer. But he understands YT, is accessible to many and has built a following to become flavour of the month. There’s far better content to spend your time watching.