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Posted: 3/8/2008 11:03:57 PM | | Impressive...someone on here knows there **** on uprights! I started playing an upright at 9 years old... played for over 10 years, and naturally, it was all classical. Gave the upright up at 19 years old when i started playing rock, and to this day still miss that beautiful instrument. Sold a 1940 DiLeone to get my first electric basses and amps. To this day though, i still cant play an upright with a right hand finger technique. Think i'll just invest in the Warwick fretless I played a few weeks ago! | |
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Posted: 6/8/2008 1:02:58 PM | | I was reading in one of The Beatle's biographies where Paul was saying that George thought that his bass playing on "Something" was too "busy." I have to confess, as I relistened to the record and payed closer attention to McCartney's playing, it is a tad "busy" throughout the album. Most of the time it works, like on "I Want You, She's So Heavy." But on some of the quieter songs, it's a bit intrusive. What I really admire about McCartney's bass playing on that album is the way he fuses with Ringo. He does what frankly, I think Tony Levin does better on some of Peter Gabriel's albums for example, using that kind of a "talking bass" sound. That's where he gives it a sliding "oomph" sound before landing on the drum beat. Go back and really listen to Paul on Abbey Road and you'll see what I mean. Regardless of his tendency to overplay at times, the bass is a big part of what's exciting about those songs. | |
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| Bass players thread....
Posted: 6/8/2008 2:51:23 PM | | My first instrument was bass and thats what I use to write all my music on. I am about to get a midi rig for it. | |
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Posted: 10/25/2008 4:57:52 PM | I started out on cello and bass viol, it wasnt until I was out of college I picked up an electric. I have been in music classes and groups since a real young age, and graduated with a degree in music in 1995 (Indiana University school of music, for those who are in the know), so I am very much aware of the role I play as a bass player and what's needed of me. I just wish I had done bass there instead of cello so I could have studied with David Baker! I did go to his master classes though. Man that dude is awesome.
I just got a new 5 string today actually. Not THE best one out there, hardly, but out of about 5 I played, I liked the feel and sound of it best. A step up from my regular, but nice, 4 string. I have a new toy to play at church tomorrow 
Been working on my playing and singing together in church. I tell them to make sure I have a mic. lol. They're quite impressed when I chime in. Now its mostly in the choruses but I do it where I know both the harmonies and fingerings confident enough. | |
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Posted: 10/25/2008 5:13:56 PM | | I have used thumb position on a cello/bass. Ive seen elec. players use their thumb on the frets as an anchor in some of the higher positions but I havent done it on mine yet. Hmmm something to fool with tonite :) | |
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Posted: 10/27/2008 5:47:24 AM | Did you get your midi set up?
Have you checked out Gus guitars.... i'm lucky enough to have a G3 midi 5 string and use it with the v-bass .. blows my Warwick away! | |
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Posted: 10/27/2008 9:22:51 AM | | I have just started playing bass seriously...have a recording question, I'm cheap when it comes to strings, are new strings on a bass really vital to the tracked tone (much like guitar), or can I get away with leaving on the ancient strings it came with? What is a good/cheap brand to purchase anyway? Also, what is considered the standard (like 9's being the tradional size for guitar) size I should buy? Thanks. | |
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Posted: 10/27/2008 2:19:01 PM | ideal bass strings vary from bass to bass even more than guitar strings for guitars..
so it depends what bass you have and what style you play..
some strings are dark, some bright.. some make your bass sound like a double and some like a guitar.. it's up to you..
I have a modulus signature model and I bought it due to it's deep, tight tone and Modulus recommend nickle Ernie Balls (slinky) because they satisfy the tonal demands of the bass.. I've tried a few different brands but modulus know their sh*t and the nickle slinkys sound great and have great action.. nickle is such a sweet metal.. feels smooth as silk and almost malleable action.
you asked about gauges.. the material of the string (nylon/silver/steel/nickle etc) should be taken into account and the style of bass you have and the action you like. I use 45 - 65 - 80 - 100 which works well with the power of the active electronics.
if you have a passive pick up or like tense action try 85, 105 on the bottom instead.
I've had a 135 on the bottom before :laugh:
do you play in a certain style? | |
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Posted: 10/27/2008 4:44:54 PM | Thanks for the response, mecha! At least when I hit the music store, I won't look silly (well, beyond my normal level) when I ask for strings.
My bass is a Peavey Foundation, has both a bridge and neck pickup, I believe they're passive. I bought it used from a buddy for $250...its not special of course, but heh, all my extra music $$ goes in other areas, I always short change the bass (even in the tunes and tracking gear) it seams.
Style wise, I dunno, definitely don't have one yet on bass, lol, all I can come up with when writing is REALLY basic stuff, like just sticking to the root mostly, locking in with the kick, because honestly, the guitars and rest of it are rather busy...I'd say my music style is sorta fusiony, melodic and energetic at least, maybe like Satriani meets Andy Timmons with a dash of Jason Becker or Greg Howe (my personal fave).
Thanks again - think I will grab an Ernie Ball set then (yeah, that sounds funny  ), they're all I've ever used on guitar, didn't even know they make bass strings (sad, I know). | |
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Posted: 10/27/2008 9:05:42 PM | I have an out-of-the-box Peavey, and it is a very excellent guitar for what it is. I'm impressed with the build quality I got from what was actually a "starter pack" guitar. Price wise it couldn't be beat, and as far as sound goes, it isnt bad either to be honest. The upper register (D string and up) actually has a richer sound than my pricier 5 string.
I haven't bought strings before either, so I'm paying attention to this too. I might want some new strings for my 5-string since the ones that came with it are kind of tin-ny sounding. | |
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Posted: 10/27/2008 9:45:03 PM | LOL, yeah Veg, you gotta grab those balls
and I know where you're coming from with your music.. some of that becker stuff is epic! Do you collaborate online at all.. with mixes and stuff?
Bassgirl.. yeah, new strings may help.. imo stay away from the rotosounds.. but maybe you just need a bit more EQ and compression .. a little goes a long way, but loads is awesome ;) | |
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Posted: 10/28/2008 7:10:13 AM | and I know where you're coming from with your music.. some of that becker stuff is epic! Do you collaborate online at all.. with mixes and stuff?
Oh yeah, such a shame what happened to him...I think the thing I liked most about the Becker/Friedman stuff was their incredible harmonized lines - some may have seen it as overkill and too "notey"but I thought it was brilliant, inspired fire, really dangerous and expressive - lots of imitators of course followed, but heh, Becker was the man, oh, and his vibrato was not to shabby either.
As far as online colabs (you gotta luv the web, eh? Unbelievable what can be done now without ever leaving our seats, hehe!), I met a great, knowledgeable guy on a musicians site who REALLY helped me out with mixes, plugins, mastering and all that good stuff, but I had already tracked all my weak ass bass parts by then, lol. Recently though, I decided to dive back in (funny how suddenly being "woman-less" turns our attention back to our second passion, music ...sadly, kinda why I wondered to this site), so thats sorta why my simple bass question, its the only area I'm soooo inexperienced at, clearly the weak spot in my music, just never been fully interested in the instrument until now (but guitar and piano all my life), so I'll be making sure its an improvement this time around! \m/ | |
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Posted: 11/9/2008 9:02:57 AM | Great thread, thanks for posting!
Favorite bass players (in no particular order):
1. John Entwistle
2. Bruce Barthol
3. Gene Simmons
4. Michael Anthony
5. Phil Lesh
6. Jack Bruce
7. Jack Cassidy
8. Noel Redding
9. Bill Wyman
10. Larry Graham
Of course, there are tons more, but these are some of the ones I'd consider essential in terms of influence. | |
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