mcnach Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Oh yes: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9S8XfTcGEyo[/media] I love how it has the octave 'effect' built in. Tasty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 [quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1495295910' post='3302811'] Oh yes: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9S8XfTcGEyo[/media] I love how it has the octave 'effect' built in. Tasty. [/quote] Awesome. But is it bass playing?😈 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Saw that Nice work 12 string is on my list Gonna wait for a Hamer either B12 or CH12 though, think they are better overall basses than any of the others Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 I'm not much of a fan of slap, but this, I like. Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted May 20, 2017 Author Share Posted May 20, 2017 (edited) [quote name='blue' timestamp='1495298907' post='3302844'] I'm not much of a fan of slap, but this, I like. Blue [/quote] Slap has been badly abused, but done with taste it's like any other technique and can be pretty cool. One of my favourite slapped basslines is "Forget me nots", played by Freddie Washington, like this: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5QYSu9xaTE[/media] the actual slap starts at around 30 seconds. It also shows just how nice a Precision can sound slapped. You hear a lot of scooped tones, lots of Jazz bass with both pickups on... I like my mids, and this is beautiful. Edited May 20, 2017 by mcnach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Thanks for that...now I've got GAS for a 12 string.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 @The Greek Welcome to the club I'll cut you a deal. You can have any Waterstones, Dean, Chandler Royale, musicvox and Galvestons Leave the Hamers to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer of the Bass Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 [quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1495299487' post='3302847'] Slap has been badly abused, but done with taste it's like any other technique and can be pretty cool. One of my favourite slapped basslines is "Forget me nots", played by Freddie Washington, like this: the actual slap starts at around 30 seconds. It also shows just how nice a Precision can sound slapped. You hear a lot of scooped tones, lots of Jazz bass with both pickups on... I like my mids, and this is beautiful. [/quote] P-bass slap is cool - much more up my street than a jazz with both pickups or a Stingray with all the knobs maxed! The 12-string is a lot of fun too. I miss my old 8-string, but mine was converted from a cheap 4-string and the neck only held up for about 3 years before the truss rod could cope no more... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 [quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1495299487' post='3302847'] Slap has been badly abused... [/quote] Social services take note. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barking Spiders Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 I like this muchly and this guy has great technique, having seen a few of ihs other vids. That said i'm still not sure about these You Tube 'professionals' who seem like one step up from bedroom noodlers. As with guitar I really only like listening to bass when it meshes with other instruments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Brilliant sound! Wouldn't want to have to tune it mind... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted May 22, 2017 Author Share Posted May 22, 2017 [quote name='Conan' timestamp='1495446942' post='3303710'] Brilliant sound! Wouldn't want to have to tune it mind... [/quote] That's what I thought too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowieBass Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Yeah I think is tasteful and tuneful so a +1 from me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Davie is great, he plays well. His 'Surf' playing with the 'Fidget Spinner' is a bit of a laugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 I enjoyed that way more than I was expecting! What a great way to take boring ole slap bass! It has given me some great ideas (sadly not including a 12 string bass... yet!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 (edited) [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1495300723' post='3302855'] Thanks for that...now I've got GAS for a 12 string.... [/quote] Price up the cost of a re-string. That'll soon cure it. Edit: I wonder if the TR is reinforced in there? The tension on the neck will be something else. Edited May 22, 2017 by Grangur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12stringbassist Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Excellent playing. He must have his action really nice and low to get that kind of speed and agility on his 12er. My two beasties. I have been trying to contact Waterstone recently about getting one of theirs and no response. I think they have ceased to trade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
project_c Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Ugh, hate this guy and his attention-seeking clickbait channel. I'm sure he's great, but he comes up on every bass related search on YT, and it's always some awful novelty party trick, he creeps me out massively. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 @12stringbassist lovely axes, you are a giant amongst men Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 [quote name='project_c' timestamp='1495547887' post='3304654'] Ugh, hate this guy and his attention-seeking clickbait channel. I'm sure he's great, but he comes up on every bass related search on YT, and it's always some awful novelty party trick, he creeps me out massively. [/quote] can't please everyone, and that's ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scojack Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 (edited) Christian Galvez on his 12 string monster ! [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WO31yENRENY"]https://www.youtube....h?v=WO31yENRENY[/url] Edited May 23, 2017 by scojack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 That was fabulous - and I'm one of those "less is more" "don't go up the dusty end" "serve the song" types. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 [quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1495299487' post='3302847'] Slap has been badly abused, but done with taste it's like any other technique and can be pretty cool. One of my favourite slapped basslines is "Forget me nots", played by Freddie Washington, like this: the actual slap starts at around 30 seconds. It also shows just how nice a Precision can sound slapped. You hear a lot of scooped tones, lots of Jazz bass with both pickups on... I like my mids, and this is beautiful. [/quote] Nah, can't be any good, he's got a music stand in front of him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 [quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1495566751' post='3304949'] Nah, can't be any good, he's got a music stand in front of him [/quote] It was probably the guitarist's, not his, so it's ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolverinebass Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 On my last band's ep I did slap on a Hamer 12. It's much more difficult than most people think. For a start, the string spacing is quite narrow and people that have wider fingers would struggle to get their index finger under to pull without playing the next 3 strings. Action is crucial. I appreciate that everyone has different tastes, but if you want it as stupidly low as I do, you'll have to go the whole hog of fret stoning and possibly saddle filing. Mine plays like butter now thanks to Martin at the Gallery. I wished I had more of a chance to use it these days. I seem to be playing my Wal more. For all of you who are possibly gassing for one, I give you a few words of caution. You'll suck all the top end of the guitar signal if you use it properly. Once this is noticed, you've got problems. They'll love you for that. It's an immensely difficult instrument to record right. You really need a clean low end and distortion on top to get the best out of it. The sonic space it takes up is mind boggling. If you're going to use it it kind of has to be the centrepiece of the instrumentation as it takes over everything. If you're a precision with flats person, this probably isn't for you. I love mine. It just kills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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