Mike Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 [quote name='Sibob' post='1228545' date='May 12 2011, 10:55 AM']Would love to see some videos of him playing the hell out of his Precision, I've only seen it on one American chat show, and the mix wasn't great. Si[/quote] On the subscription videos, he sometimes plays his precision, particularly if he's discussing about groove or time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 [quote name='Faithless' post='1227986' date='May 11 2011, 08:25 PM']The funny thing is that, at least, to my ears, he sounds literally the same as he did on his 'old' instrument.. You can't beat one's own voice.[/quote] Could be the limitations of Youtube or of my sound equipment what I am playing it through, but, compared to when I saw him live, it sounds like the strings are dead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hector Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 On a related note - has anyone paid for any of the lessons on Janek's site? Was wondering what they were like, cause I'm thinking about taking the plunge on a month or so's subscription. Would be keen to know if it's possible to download lesson material/videos and revisit later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 [quote name='Hector' post='1229233' date='May 12 2011, 07:52 PM']On a related note - has anyone paid for any of the lessons on Janek's site? Was wondering what they were like, cause I'm thinking about taking the plunge on a month or so's subscription. Would be keen to know if it's possible to download lesson material/videos and revisit later.[/quote] If you go onto itunes there are 3 or 4 video podcast lessons that he put up before starting the video lessons site. It's worth checking them out....they're free aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 [quote name='tauzero' post='1229195' date='May 12 2011, 07:17 PM']Could be the limitations of Youtube or of my sound equipment what I am playing it through, but, compared to when I saw him live, it sounds like the strings are dead.[/quote] I thought the opposite! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 [quote name='ray57' post='1229184' date='May 12 2011, 07:11 PM']Meet the new bass, the same as the old bass Fodera's are OK but nothing special. Nothing to justify being 2 to 3 times the price of the best work of British luthiers, or the hype that surrounds them and the people that play them. And yes, I have played one.[/quote] I've played a few and haven't liked any of them anywhere near as much as my Seis, but that doesn't mean other people don't like them better. It's those horses for courses again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 [quote name='4000' post='1229370' date='May 12 2011, 10:00 PM']I thought the opposite! [/quote] So did I, really nice and zingy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 At least he doesn't play fretless, so he doesn't get charged an extra $500 for them to leave the frets out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faithless Posted May 13, 2011 Author Share Posted May 13, 2011 I think there's much more involved into fretless making process than leaving frets out.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottomEndian Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 [quote name='Faithless' post='1229711' date='May 13 2011, 10:06 AM']I think there's much more involved into fretless making process than leaving frets out..[/quote] Well, yes... assuming you're going unlined you [i]also[/i] have to remember not to cut the fret-slots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 [quote name='BottomEndian' post='1229766' date='May 13 2011, 10:51 AM']Well, yes... assuming you're going unlined you [i]also[/i] have to remember not to cut the fret-slots.[/quote] I like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerley Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 [quote name='Faithless' post='1229711' date='May 13 2011, 10:06 AM']I think there's much more involved into fretless making process than leaving frets out..[/quote] Well it is clearly a different process but I imagine putting the frets in a very time consuming and possibly takes more end to end time than making a fretless board. Must be wrong though as the fretless costs more but that may be purely down to the materials used I suppose? Can't imagine anyone would take advantage of their customers so can't be that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 And,as proven by the fretless bass site..... ' The fretless bass guitar does not have the metal spacers that often slow the playing performance.' Obviously it's worth the extra money for a fretless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 (edited) [quote name='Doddy' post='1229832' date='May 13 2011, 12:14 PM']' The fretless bass guitar does not have the metal spacers that often slow the playing performance.'[/quote] Speed bumps. Sleeping policemen. Frets. Call 'em what you like... Given fodera charge more for a fretless, does that mean it'll cost me $35,000 [i]not [/i]to own one? Edited May 13, 2011 by skankdelvar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Rich Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 [quote name='skankdelvar' post='1229838' date='May 13 2011, 12:21 PM']Speed bumps. Sleeping policemen. Frets. Call 'em what you like... Given fodera charge more for a fretless, does that mean it'll cost me $35,000 [i]not [/i]to own one?[/quote] Depends what options you don't specify. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Vader Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 [quote name='Fat Rich' post='1229976' date='May 13 2011, 02:39 PM']Depends what options you don't specify.[/quote] Yep they add £1000 if you don't want strings on it, and if you want a single pickup wired direct to the output it'll cost you £9999999999 extra for the work they don't have to do to not put the holes in... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urb Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 I prefer my side dots exactly like they are on my fretted basses - I've tried playing a fretless with the dots exactly on 'the line' of the note and it completely threw me, I'm so used to playing 'between the dots' when I look down at the neck, any other way just messes my mind up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 [quote name='Doddy' post='1229246' date='May 12 2011, 08:03 PM']If you go onto itunes there are 3 or 4 video podcast lessons that he put up before starting the video lessons site. It's worth checking them out....they're free aswell.[/quote] I downloaded the itunes video podcasts earlier today & they're very good indeed. He puts things across really well so even a complete musical numbskull like me can get something from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hector Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 [quote name='RhysP' post='1230488' date='May 13 2011, 09:59 PM']I downloaded the itunes video podcasts earlier today & they're very good indeed. He puts things across really well so even a complete musical numbskull like me can get something from them.[/quote] Yeah, I think I'll try a month on his site off the strength of those, they're great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 [quote name='ray57' post='1230821' date='May 14 2011, 11:29 AM']To save hijacking somebodys sale thread. Leo Fender designed and made his first singlecut in 1949. Gibson designed and built their first singlecut bass in 1969.[/quote] I'm fully aware of that,however there is a big difference between the Fodera style singlecut design and the Gibson Les Paul and Fender Telecaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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