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Lgpch
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 - 06:23 pm: | 
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I don't want to take anything away from Bela's bass player, but if you haven't seen LaRue live then you cannot imagine. This guy falls into the freak category as does Steve Morse. After seeing these people play you don't even want to pick up your guitar for a few days. "We're not worthy!" |
Whodom
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 - 08:09 pm: |
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Uwgriz: Thanks for the DD history. I'm sure it was Andy West. Who else has he played with?
When I saw them way back when, I remember that Steve's guitar really grabbed my attention. It was a Fender Telecaster with a Gibson bridge and trapeze tailpiece and at least 4 pickups, which appeared to include a Tele, a Strat, a Gibson humbucker, and another. He was pretty dang amazing. |
Impulse_101
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 - 11:09 pm: |
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Have you seen his custom EB/MM?
http://www.ernieball.com/mmonline/specs/instruments_stevemorse.html
Same setup, but better looking than the Tele.
JT |
Court
| | Posted on Thursday, August 12, 2004 - 05:59 am: |
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>>>Solo bass is not isn't for everyone's listening though.
Avisai Cohen - Layla |
Lemonchili_x1
| | Posted on Thursday, August 12, 2004 - 07:28 am: |
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I actually find singing and playing bass easier on some songs than playing guitar, and it can be easier to simplify bass lines so you can sing and it still sounds right (IMHO).
Fav bass players - Les Claypool and Tommy Shannon. Very different, but I like lots of different types of music. I've heard of LaRue but don't think I've heard any music, I'll have to go hunting for CD's.
The guitar player in my band introduced me to Freddie King a few months ago, can't believe I'd never heard him before. Think I'll go listen to "Goin' Down" again... |
Henrik
| | Posted on Thursday, August 12, 2004 - 08:22 am: |
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I forgot his name, but the bas player with Weather Report always impressed the heck out of me.
Henrik |
Bomber
| | Posted on Thursday, August 12, 2004 - 08:23 am: |
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Leland Sklar |
Henrik
| | Posted on Thursday, August 12, 2004 - 08:50 am: |
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Thanks Bomber. Was he the one that was married to Joni Mitchell? There is a pretty cool track on "Dog Eat Dog" called "Smoke" (I think) where the music consists of a really nice bass line and sound sampling from a cigarette vending machine.
Henrik |
Bomber
| | Posted on Thursday, August 12, 2004 - 08:56 am: |
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H -- not sure about the marriage deal -- all I know is that he's been on my fantasy band list soince I first heard him play (backing for Jackson Browne, methinks)
I've got a great band, in my head, anyways ;-}
they even make ME sound skilled |
Whodom
| | Posted on Thursday, August 12, 2004 - 08:59 am: |
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Bomber & Henrik- don't forget Jaco Pastorious also played with Weather Report. He's another one of those unbelieveable bassists- unfortunately he's not around any more. |
Whodom
| | Posted on Thursday, August 12, 2004 - 09:01 am: |
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Lemonchilli- glad to hear I'm not the only Tommy Shannon fan here. He seems to be such a nice guy too. He had some HARD times back in the 70's and later with SRV, came through it all and is happy to be here. |
Henrik
| | Posted on Thursday, August 12, 2004 - 10:10 am: |
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Hugh; I may be thinking of Jaco Pastorious. There was an urban legend of him auditioning for Weather Report; to make it fair, it was set up so the listeners couldn't see the auditionee. After JP was done playing, they - thinking he was playing a "floor bass" (don't know what it's called) - asked if he played electrical bass as well. The reply: "I just did ..."
Reading his biography on allmusic.com, it most likely is just urban legend, but still 
Henrik |
Davegess
| | Posted on Thursday, August 12, 2004 - 01:30 pm: |
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Jaco. That story may be true, his talent was unbeleivable. A friend of mine wrote a very nice bio on him, a very sad story. |
Uwgriz
| | Posted on Thursday, August 12, 2004 - 04:41 pm: |
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Whodom, the only onther things I know of for Andy West are playing on one of Morse's solo albums and a solo album of his own. |
Court
| | Posted on Thursday, August 12, 2004 - 05:28 pm: |
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How much the same are we all alike? . . . I get home, do my drool ritual over Paul's Baby toss a CD in, start to write and smack in teh dab of "Come On, Come Over" look what my pals are talking about.
Vickie's out shopping tonight....it's LOUD MUSIC night in the basement!
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Bluey
| | Posted on Thursday, August 12, 2004 - 05:55 pm: |
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I remember doing a report on Jaco and Miles Davis in college(Five Towns College) I studied jazz in the 80's and applied a lot of sax riffs on my axe! |
Davegess
| | Posted on Thursday, August 12, 2004 - 06:07 pm: |
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"JACO: The Extraordinary Life And Times Of Jaco Pastorius" (Miller Freeman Books, 1995
This is a good read. |
Mfell2112
| | Posted on Thursday, August 12, 2004 - 07:06 pm: |
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Jaco is the man. What a talent he was. IMO to this day he is light years ahead of everybody and he has been dead for 17 years. Check out Herija by Joni Micthell and you will hear the legend in his element. Also, perhaps the greatest electric guitarist IMHO Allan Holdsworth is worth seeking out if you have not had the pleasure of hearing him although he is an aquired taste. Many love him and many hate him. His scales are very uncommon and he has chops up the wazoo. Now if you want to hear a smoking band you gotta check out Kings X. They don't sell alot of records but, man they are just awesome.
Mike |
Court
| | Posted on Thursday, August 12, 2004 - 07:21 pm: |
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>>>They don't sell alot of records but, man they are just awesome.
He sold more records than John Britten sold motorcycles.
Genius doesn't keep score.
Court |
Whodom
| | Posted on Thursday, August 12, 2004 - 07:39 pm: |
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Woohoo! Kings X: lefty bass playing lead singer! Doug Pinnick rocks!
Dave- Thanks for the recommendation on the Jaco bio; I'd like to read it some time.
Speaking of music-related books (and throwing motorcycling back in the mix), I read Neal Peart's "Ghost Rider" earlier in the summer. I greatly enjoyed it, and my wife did too. I hope to ride my S3 to some of the places he visited on his journeys some day. |
Henrik
| | Posted on Thursday, August 12, 2004 - 09:49 pm: |
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I read Neal Peart's "Ghost Rider
Thanks for the recommendation Hugh. I'd been looking at that book after Cycle World ran a story about Neal Peart, his riding and the book. The book slipped my mind, but I'll pick it up now.
Henrik |
Whodom
| | Posted on Friday, August 13, 2004 - 11:57 am: |
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Henrik- I found Peart's book to be a really moving tale. Poor guy went through hell for a couple of years after his daughter and wife died within a year of each other. Motorcycling pretty much saved his sanity and life. I think all of us can relate to that somewhat.
Hugh |
Awprior
| | Posted on Friday, August 13, 2004 - 03:54 pm: |
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'Jaco Pastorius: Birthday Concert' is a great cd as well. I started listening to his stuff about 8 years ago when I was playing bass a lot. Awesome player, and the ensemble he has for that show is incredible. The book, Jaco, written by Bill Milkowski is a good read as well, the one I have even included a CD with a few songs on it.
Alex |
Tripp
| | Posted on Friday, August 13, 2004 - 04:17 pm: |
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BTW, my father just opened his own music store here in southeastern massachusetts and i've convinced him to give 10% off to all badweb buellers! it's not much but if anybody needs anything and can't seem to find it for a reasonable price maybe i can help! just email me through the badweb send message feature and i'll ask him to price it. you never know, if shipping isn't too much maybe i can save you a buck or two on your musical needs. i'm talking about normal music store stuff here so be easy on me, some of the products you guys have i've never heard of! i just figured i'd throw that out there, what's cooler than a buelling musician? not much! |
Court
| | Posted on Friday, August 13, 2004 - 04:58 pm: |
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Tripp:
Hold that thought...we MAY soon be seeking sponsors for BUELLJAM '05.
Court |
Tripper
| | Posted on Friday, August 13, 2004 - 07:16 pm: |
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I saw Weather Report at the old Uptown Theatre decades ago. I had no idea who was playing bass, but after an extended solo it was one of those moments that you are aware of being in the presence of greatness. It was fun and sad to read of this fellows life. |
Jasonblue
| | Posted on Saturday, August 14, 2004 - 01:22 am: |
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Les Claypool, Primus.
Jerry was a race car driver, he drove so god damn fast. He never did win a checkered flag but he never did come in last.
Don't know if any of you old timers have heard of him? Play bass and sings. |
Opto
| | Posted on Saturday, August 14, 2004 - 03:57 am: |
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Here's a humble rig, still works but mostly parked. Not quite "Buell" standard. What's this BUELLJAM '05 Court? Sounds very interesting! I was sort of hoping this thread would die so I wouldn't have to post...I'm trying to give up music and spend more time on the bike. I love them both.
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Mikej
| | Posted on Monday, August 16, 2004 - 10:17 am: |
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"BUELLJAM '05"
Time to start guitar lessons to get ready, and maybe take the trombone down to the shop and get it repaired and freshened up.
Nashville, right?
Or NYC with appropriate parking and tent sites perhaps to keep costs down some.
(Message edited by mikej on August 16, 2004) |
Court
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - 05:43 am: |
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Nashville
"Buells & Blues" |
X1glider
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - 07:06 am: |
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quote:I read Neal Peart's "Ghost Rider
quote:Thanks for the recommendation Hugh. I'd been looking at that book after Cycle World ran a story about Neal Peart, his riding and the book. The book slipped my mind, but I'll pick it up now.
Saw that same article. Been on my list of must reads as well. Gotta get in line tho. Stephen King's Wolves of the Calla is next. Wish I had more free time. |
X1glider
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - 07:38 am: |
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Back on topic...
quote:I've been playing on and off since I was 16, am now about to turn 33. I've been playin my old Fender acoustic for years now without having played an electric for a long long time.
Today however my lovely wife was nice enough to buy me a Schecter S-1 Elite series electric for my b-day. A very beautiful guitar. My question to any axe weilders out there is- What would you recomend as a good all around amp in the 300 to 500 dollar range?
Keep in mind that I play for personal enjoyment only and am by no means a Stevie Ray Vahaun or Joe Satriani. I probably won't be playing any gigs or going on tour, just some thing I can crank up when the wife isn't around and plug in the headphones when she is. I would like something that sounds good and has some digital effects built into it.
I have done a little research tonight and here are a list of some I have been looking at. If you have any advice or expierience with any of these pleaze chime in.
Line 6 SpiderII Combo
Behringer V-tone GMX212
Crate XT120R
Marshall MG100PFX Combo
Crate FXT120 Combo with DSP
RandallRC200G2
I'm always happy to recommend something as I still like to be a nuissance and hang out at guitar shops for a couple hours at a time. Wish I knew more about what you like to play Jason.
The Randall and Crate you listed do well for scooped tones and have modern buzzy type distortion. I've gotten good tones out of either one when I was in the mood for that kind of distortion.
I've had a few very unreliable Marshalls, SS and tube and won't buy them again. Besides, they were so overused I started to hate the tone. The one in your list and the Behringer actually are more versatile than the Crate or Randall. The distortion tones cover a wider range. The Behringer has lots of versatility with the different amp type and cabinet type switches.
The Line 6 has a lot of features. Michael Romeo of Symphony X uses one (Vetta) and gets fantastic tones. I, however, have not been able to get a decent tone out of any Line 6 (Spider, Vetta, Vetta II). Always over compressed and over processed sounding. Fine for those that dig that. Maybe some need that to cover up their poor abilities as well. The biggest beef I had with Line 6 is the poor audio quality...high level of THD, poor channel separation and compresed tones as the volume is cranked. I like lots of channels to choose from tho.
One not on your list that is a good solid performer as well is the Carvin SX-300 (solid state). Carvin WebsiteI've borrowed one for an extended period. 3 channels, good tone tweaking, a few types of gain, DSP effects, reliable.
There are sound clips on the Carvin site for a listen. Plus there's a 10 day money back guarantee. I've had one amp from them, an X100-B and never had an issue. I was an amp junkie for a while. Also a member of their board and know a few peeps there that I trust.
I'd recommend the Carvin or Behringer for versatility.
Or you can mortgage the house and get the Mesa Boogie Road King, the mutha of all amps! |
X1glider
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - 07:42 am: |
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BTW, you got one hell of a wife, if she buys you a nice toy like the S1 Elite. I've played custom Carvins exclusively since I found them in 1988, but the Schecters play very well IMO. I really like the model that's a semi-hollow body with the F holes. Got a nice sound to it and plays well. |
Impulse_101
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - 10:41 am: |
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Try the Vox Valvetronix. It's the best of the modelling amps I've seen, so I bought one.
I have a total of 5 main amps. ( and a few I never use)
Guytron GT-100 rebuilt for me by the designer, Guy Hedrick. (Not for the meek of pocketbook!)
1959 Ampeg Reverb-o-rocket
1962 Fender Bassman
1992 Mesa Dual Recto
New Vox Valvetronix AD120VT |
Mikej
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - 10:48 am: |
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Impulse/John,
Would you be willing to check over an electric guitar and small amp sometime? I picked them up some time ago, and apart from making noise I don't know if they're working right since I don't play yet. No name on the guitar, amp is a low cost model from MusicGoRound (I probably should have got the Fender amp they had instead for the same price).
Just looking to verify if it's functional and if not what I'll need to get it right for a beginner player about to soon take some lessons.
If not no problem. If so then great, I'll dig it out and find some place to meet up in the next month or three.
Mike. |
Impulse_101
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - 08:09 pm: |
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Sure,
I'd be happy to look at it. E-mail me and we'll set something up.
JT |
Mikej
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - 02:05 pm: |
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Appreciate it, email on the way shortly.
Thanks. |
Rocketman
| | Posted on Sunday, September 19, 2004 - 08:20 am: |
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Thought I'd share this with you guys.
My friend who I bought my 916 from is a keen guitar and bass player. He has a nice selection of both. Plays bass in a local band called 'Liar', so he likes to get much use out of his bass guitars.
He's just picked up the coolest bass I've ever seen and heard. A Mark King signature series Alembic from 1999. Sadly it's not featured on the Alembic web site but this featured 'The Dark and the Light' is similar.
Check out Alembic's custom archive, and enjoy.
Rocket |
