Chris2112

[quote name='steve-bbb' post='1305476' date='Jul 16 2011, 08:59 AM']here here - jaco was an all round player and musician - jb's musical brain seems to my ears to be predominantly and overhelmingly focussed on his right hand technique - when his left hand gets as good as his right we should be in for some musical treats -[/quote] Have you ever watched his left hand? His right hand technique is superb, but his left hand technique is as good as it gets. Now, if he could move away from the bass led fuzak and start writing emsemble fusion songs again he'd be onto a winner. He's an amazing bassist but it doesn't need to be front and centre all day long. He needs to do some fusion trio stuff with Frank Gambale and a great drummer like Jeff Sipe to get him back to basics.

[quote name='fretless' post='1311479' date='Jul 21 2011, 01:05 PM']Halfpenny worth on carbon/wood Check out details of my iceni zoot bass (basschat - bass for sale - 7.3.2011 " zoot fretless" )[/quote] Absolutely love that bass. I'd buy it now if I had the cash. Carbon fibre neck and Bartolini pickup, surely a great combination.

Ah well, I'd admit Wal aren't perfect. Some of the ones I've played had a very pronounced V shape neck which I didn't mind at the time but now it's not a particular favourite of mine.

Glad you're enjoying the new bass, but don't let the Wal languish!

Still love the basses Bill, haven't seen them for a few years now!

[quote name='BigRedX' post='1307454' date='Jul 18 2011, 09:17 AM']I'd also see if you can try an Enfield bass with a carbon fibre neck as these are made by Simon Farmer of Gus using his carbon fibre over light-weight tone wood construction, and IMO combine the structural advantages of carbon fibre with the more traditional tonal qualities of wood.[/quote] I absolutely love these basses. I fell in love with them the moment I saw them. Never seen one for sale second hand though, sadly.

Oh rly? I always thought it was a Status. Far too crisp and clean sounding compared to the rest of his Jaydee sounds. Having had various Status basses over the years and played plenty of Jaydees, I've never found them to sound similar at all and would have put a months wages on that being a Status. Probably best I avoided the bookmakers then!

[quote name='Pete Academy' post='1307072' date='Jul 17 2011, 09:04 PM']I'm on about her playing ability.[/quote] So am I...she's nothing special.

[quote name='Pete Academy' post='1307067' date='Jul 17 2011, 09:01 PM']Sorry Chris, but that's absolute sexist bollocks. She's obviously a great player. You should be ashamed of your comment.[/quote] We can't all like the same players Pete, and I still contend that she wouldn't attract half as much attention if she was a mediocre male player than a mediocre female player. Sorry if that upsets you Pete, no offence intended.

To hear the sound of my Status Series II: without the big reverb sound, of course...

Video confirms that Tal got where she is by using Vinnie. Derivative and bland like everything she does. There are far better players out there, but they don't need to rely on the gimmick of being a woman.

[quote name='neilb' post='1305544' date='Jul 16 2011, 10:17 AM']I would donate it to Pakistan, which is a very needy country.....[/quote] If you feel that way, I'd rather see it donated to the treasury. We need the cash more than Pakistan does.

I meant to click '2' and I clicked '1'. Both sounding great, and the song is great too.

All the best with his new job then!

[quote name='alexclaber' post='1303324' date='Jul 14 2011, 11:12 AM']I'm glad Bakithi Kumalo never listened to Jeff. Or Les Claypool for that matter...[/quote] Baktihi has always been my favourite fretless player. What a talent.

Put them in a studio though and it will soon become clear that one is an el-crappo P bass and the other is a Wal.

Wait? Jeff Berlin isn't a huge fan of fretless basses? Whatever next, someone telling me bears sh*t in the woods?

When I was about 15 I heard Stuart Hamm playing a Kubicki and from that moment, bright, modern tones were it for me. Getting into Geddy Lee's Wal sound also affirmed by love of a good honky midrange sound. I don't think I've ever left that, to be honest. But I like to hear my basses naturally, without layering effects or fiddling with EQ's. As such, I choose instruments based on their incredible tone and just make do!

Over the years I've had a fewbasses I've been really attached to and ended up selling them in the end, usually on the provision that if I really looked hard enough I could probably find another one. If a new bass inspires you, thats great. Nothing wrong with keeping your old gear either. I'd rather a bass be used and enjoyed rather than just sitting in a case. Mind you, I'm struggling to give all my basses the play time they deserve lately. I can never decide whether to go for the Status, the Kubicki or the ACG...