OliverBlackman

was that really what old TV was like? I'll take Family Guy songs over that all day long.

use it on the one with the weakest pickups, or most in need of a boost. It could turn it into your favourite bass

fits in my 2000 Skoda fabia hatchback no problem (with the seats down obviously). It has also managed to fit in a Peugeot 307 fine.

funny I've been missing my ray but I tried some out in Andertons, then tried a GMR with a Jazz pickup configuration and instantly remembered why I had sold the ray, I much prefer Jazz basses.

With the so few double bassists on here I think we might as well conclude the draw now

[quote name='mr.noisy' timestamp='1344539283' post='1766261'] Hey guys, So, I was thinking about taking some online course. I always wanted to go and learn in music shool but it seems like it's too late. I'm working full time and can't attend normal daily shool like ICMP, and part time courses there are more focused on very basic things and I want to learn way more about playing, theory and all that things. I know there is many materials available to do it on my own, I bought many books, I'm looking from time to time at some youtube lessons etc. I'm not a completely begginer, I've been in a music college for a year and a half few years ago but it was more classical shool and I was playing on the trumpet, I know only the very basics of music theory and now I want expand it, but doing it on my own is sometimes quite hard as I don't know how to organise and manage all the informations... So, as I can't attend to normal daily college I was thinking about starting some online course. Some of them are very expensive like Berklee, some are quite cheap like Institute of Bassists. Anyone has any experience? If yes I'd love to hear your thoughts, do you think it is worth it? Which online music shool would be the best? Or maybe local teacher would be better option? I'd appreciate any suggestions! [/quote] The best thing about being at a music school is being surrounded by other musicians. The online courses however, can't replicate this. Yes they have forums but thats not the same as socialising with someone in real life and you wouldn't be able to jam with students from Japan or Australia. You do know that the content will be good though and it will save time of searching through tutors to find someone good. I agree with Jake, have private lessons. Even if it's on Skype, I think Jake offers that?

Jazz was my favourite to. Although the Warwick star was surprisingly tasty!

Out of the ones I've tried some of the Pre 75 jazz basses are just better than any modern day Fender I have played. I've had discussions with quite a few players on the subject and theres things such as the where and when the woods were resourced to manufacture the basses to be considered. Obviously the desirability is a factor, I argue that whatever your bass hero plays you will want it and a lot of players use old Fenders. Interestingly Paul Turner told me he paid just over 2k for his '66. What a bargain that seems now! Forgot to say, what I mean by better is closer to the sound that I want to hear, possibly because the players on the records I listen to use old Fenders. Luckily with Lindy Fralin pickups on the P and an old Tokai Jazz i can get quite close to that anyway.

I haven't read the barefaced link but having experienced a Aguilar DB751 through a 8x10 on many occasions over the last three years at loud volumes, I always found with it that you couldn't hear how loud it was for the audience unless you are 6-8 feet away.

If you really want a cheap one then the Warwick Rockbass 5's aren't bad but I would recommend something with an ebony fingerboard

[quote name='silddx' timestamp='1344160409' post='1760445'] I also visited both Wunjo shops last week. The tall long haired guy in the bass shop was cool, and the guys in the guitar shop are also, really friendly and amenable. However, £450 for a S/H Hohner boat paddle, and passive at that? I also tried a 1974 Les Paul Custom that was beat to hell and way overpriced. but I suppose they are tourist prices. Overall though, I'm impressed. Good range in the bass shop, but no plans to stock Warwick, but they did have Spectors "the original, and best" the guy told me [/quote] people really haggle hard in there, I think they price stock in expectance of people wanting to knock £100 off the asking price

I asked John East at bass day and he recommended Nordstrand's for a jazz bass

I read on hear a while ago something about a site that contained play a longs for lots of real book tunes and you could take out the bass, but I've forgotten its name. Can anyone help?

This is a thumb I sold last month and the guys already put it on the bay. Its at a bargain price for my favourite bass I have ever owned! [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Warwick-Thumb-5-String-Fretless-Bass-Guitar-NecK-Thru-NT-5-/200798905551?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D974525439178025036%26pid%3D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26#ht_2146wt_1033"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Warwick-Thumb-5-String-Fretless-Bass-Guitar-NecK-Thru-NT-5-/200798905551?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D974525439178025036%26pid%3D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26#ht_2146wt_1033[/url]

I paid £100 less than that for a 2000 USA Deluxe 5 string in the most incredible transparent red... Bargains can be had on ebay

[quote name='risingson' timestamp='1343035473' post='1743939'] I'll tell you why that's probably the wrong way to do it and how the two things you mention aren't comparable. The continuous flow of Scott's dialogue during the course of the video, mistakes or none, represents an easy way for the viewer to relate to a much more real and almost interactive lesson. Perfection means nothing, as no one is perfect. Watching someone like Scott make mistakes and then to go back and correct them just means that he's being honest with himself and honest with the viewer. You've got to remember with videos like Scott's, it's about the way he goes about communicating with you rather than how perfect his playing is. If he's able to get across a particular point or idea to you, then he's done a good job. The mistakes make the video far more visceral for the viewer. [/quote] Not going to knock Scott's playing, he's very good. I appreciate your idea of him having good flow, and it's interesting to me that it makes people feel like their in a private lesson as thats definitely what you want to recreate as best possible. [quote name='louisthebass' timestamp='1342960705' post='1743139'] Just my opinion, I like it when Scott leaves the mistakes in - it shows he's human. I think he's started to gear some of his lessons towards beginners, but I think he's also trying to keep the more advanced people interested as well. It's a fine balance that is quite difficult to maintain, but if he can keep doing that, then more power to him. [/quote] Yeh, I think the problem is he's aiming at a different target to what I am wanting to and therefore I don't find all his material appropriate. Good points Louis and Risingson

Just sold a fretless 5 for £1050

[quote name='Dash' timestamp='1342984928' post='1743490'] Have you posted any videos that you have made yourself? I can only see a playlist of other people's videos when I click on the link. [/quote] No it's just a selection of other peoples. I would make them myself, and may try over the summer. But theres already a lot of good content out there and it takes a very very very long amount of time to make one well, when you bare in mind all the editing that is done after you've finished filming. But yeh I will consider it one day when I'm less busy playing.

[quote name='risingson' timestamp='1342957407' post='1743091'] I don't really watch that many Youtube bass lessons and haven't done for a number of years but Scott Devine's stuff is really very good. His explanation of the theory involved behind what he's doing in that particular video two posts up is clear and concise, and good for beginners to get to grips with. [/quote] I think it could be a lot better. For example there were a few mistakes. When your in the recording studio and you make a mistake, you stop and re record it. I think the same should be done for tuition videos.

how was the range there? When I was 15 I went to Wunjos and they let me play on some vintage Fenders for hours! There was a 67 p bass that was a beaut and they wanted £3000 for it, a bargain these days. They also had a stripped 63 but it was terrible.

Here is a link to the channel with a small selection of videos. If you want to watch them and let me know what you think of the videos I've put up that would be great help [url="http://www.youtube.com/user/oliverblackmn90"]http://www.youtube.com/user/oliverblackmn90[/url]

[quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1342795599' post='1741122'] In Tim Bogerts otherwise excellent RockBass for beginners DVD, he stupidly chooses a six string, I have been playing a while and I still need to think hard when looking at what he's doing. Scott Devine's lessons are good, but I cant understand why he wears those silly gloves, anyone know? [/quote] I think I read it was a reaction to the coating on strings

you can still hear with good clarity. It just lowers the volume and takes out higher frequencies. I've had them for a year and they're the best thing I've ever bought.