Geek99 Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Most stuff is playable - whether it's confortable or not is another question Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Stu Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 [quote name='NJE' timestamp='1415814994' post='2604083'] Not a bass but a very close friend of mine had a VIP session with Steve Vai once and got to play his main JEM, he said it was horrendous to play, action all over the place and generally uncomfortable. I think he expected it to be a 'excalibur' type guitar. [/quote] Week before last Steve Cropper let me have an unplugged strum or ten on his Peavey Custom Tele. It recently came a Cropper (see what I did there?) in that while it was in a gig bag someone managed to drive over it, it's rammed the controls into the body a touch, luckily with them set how he wants them. He's using it on this tour rather than a back-up because it's the best neck he's ever played - there's not a scrap of finish left on it. He's got big hands so I found it nice to play - and a lot lighter than my own Tele. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle psychosis Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 One of the biggest self-delusions in amateur musicians is the idea that its not having a magical piece of equipment thats holding you back. We've (nearly) all done it---spending hours drooling over the "perfect" piece of gear because its the missing piece of the puzzle when actually the missing piece is (nearly always) just practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 [quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1415895078' post='2604968'] One of the biggest self-delusions in amateur musicians is the idea that its not having a magical piece of equipment thats holding you back. We've (nearly) all done it---spending hours drooling over the "perfect" piece of gear because its the missing piece of the puzzle when actually the missing piece is (nearly always) just practice. [/quote] But an instrument that you find easy to play and that inspires you to pick it up more often will do that. I know my playing came on leaps and bounds when I bought my Overwater Original Bass when it was finally only my lack of ability that was holding me back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 [quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1415895078' post='2604968'] One of the biggest self-delusions in amateur musicians is the idea that its not having a magical piece of equipment thats holding you back. We've (nearly) all done it---spending hours drooling over the "perfect" piece of gear because its the missing piece of the puzzle when actually the missing piece is (nearly always) just practice. [/quote] It's just as delusional to think it is just practice..if you don't have any talent...and then there is talent and Talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 (edited) [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1415899216' post='2605062'] But an instrument that you find easy to play and that inspires you to pick it up more often will do that. I know my playing came on leaps and bounds when I bought my Overwater Original Bass when it was finally only my lack of ability that was holding me back. [/quote] A different instrument can certainly be inspiring - my most recent acquisition is a case in point. It has made me look at the way I play in a different light and I'm doing things I wouldn't have done had I not bought it. However, I like to think I've got talent and am a good player, so maybe that's the delusion... practise isn't the issue - I do LOTS of that. Edited November 13, 2014 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazed Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 (edited) Oh no, you mean that 10K carl thompson won't make me sound like Les?? Edited November 13, 2014 by Dazed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 [quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1415895078' post='2604968'] One of the biggest self-delusions in amateur musicians is the idea that its not having a magical piece of equipment thats holding you back. We've (nearly) all done it---spending hours drooling over the "perfect" piece of gear because its the missing piece of the puzzle when actually the missing piece is (nearly always) just practice. [/quote] This is wisdom. 99% of members of this forum are wholly gear and GAS obsessed - I wonder how many are obsessed with practicing?.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redstriper Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 [quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1415895078' post='2604968'] One of the biggest self-delusions in amateur musicians is the idea that its not having a magical piece of equipment thats holding you back. We've (nearly) all done it---spending hours drooling over the "perfect" piece of gear because its the missing piece of the puzzle when actually the missing piece is (nearly always) just practice. [/quote] This is true and the psychology is complex and a bit sad. Uncle - where did this quote come from? [quote][color=#A4A4A4][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=2]"The vibes comin' offa Sly and Robbie was [/size][/font][/color][i]terrible[/i][color=#A4A4A4][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=2]...pure terror, the other studios running for cover as Channel One rockers' sound rule the whole scene in Kingston..."[/size][/font][/color][/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle psychosis Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 [quote name='redstriper' timestamp='1415918038' post='2605332'] This is true and the psychology is complex and a bit sad. Uncle - where did this quote come from? [/quote] I think it's from an interview in "bass culture" by lloyd Bradley. Essential reading if you're interested in reggae. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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