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The Bass Zone / Re: I have just met McCartney, held the Hofner, 59 LP, Epi
« on: September 12, 2008, 01:26:22 AM »
Cool story! Thanx for posting 
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Gibson Basses / Re: Ricky!
« on: September 11, 2008, 01:34:05 PM »
Danko looks high on heroin or something in that "lesson"
In a way he reminds me of Phil Lynott when he talks in that nasal way, slightly dazed and with pearls of sweat on his forehead...
In a way he reminds me of Phil Lynott when he talks in that nasal way, slightly dazed and with pearls of sweat on his forehead...
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The Outpost Cafe / Re: Manowar, what's the problem people have with them?
« on: September 11, 2008, 11:24:59 AM »
I always thought Manowar is a sorry bunch of macho dwarfs with a fascistoid tendency to glorify war.
They lack all sense of humor (and intelligence) while on the other hand unintentionally being a hilarious parody on themselves...
Musically they're not half as good as they always boast they are. Uwe just said it very aptly.
I remember their drummer being very proud of his new all metal drumkit (drums of doom?). And it just sounded like shit.
In other words; look at this picture. It says enough...
They lack all sense of humor (and intelligence) while on the other hand unintentionally being a hilarious parody on themselves...
Musically they're not half as good as they always boast they are. Uwe just said it very aptly.
I remember their drummer being very proud of his new all metal drumkit (drums of doom?). And it just sounded like shit.
In other words; look at this picture. It says enough...
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The Bass Zone / Re: Paul Young and Pino Paladino on live aid 1985
« on: September 09, 2008, 12:02:42 PM »
Paul Young's voice was already shot back then. Makes my tonsils hurt when I hear him struggle through these songs...
Really digging Pino though.
Still digging him. Check out his excellent stuff with John Mayer:
Really digging Pino though.
Still digging him. Check out his excellent stuff with John Mayer:
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The Bass Zone / Re: bass sustain...do you really need it
« on: September 06, 2008, 01:43:26 PM »having enough sustain has never been an issue for me. if less sustain is needed, then use a mute.+1
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Bill's Shop: Projects, Mods & Repairs / Re: Need a measurement for a NR T-Bird body
« on: September 06, 2008, 05:48:38 AM »
you have email.
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Gibson Basses / Re: Mudbucker + two mini humbucker kinda T-bird copy
« on: September 05, 2008, 08:38:01 AM »i hope that was just put together quick for the pic.
Guess not... from their site:
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Using a super resonant tonewood such as korina demands a solid bridge to transmit all of the string energy, fundamentals and harmonics through to the body, so the Europa IV bass features a no-nonsense, functional wrapover stop-bar tailpiece as a bridge, but with the strings anchored through the body to ensure massive sustain.
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Gibson Basses / Re: Mudbucker + two mini humbucker kinda T-bird copy
« on: September 05, 2008, 08:24:59 AM »
Funny: the upper one is using a tailstop piece as a bridge!
So much for intonation...
So much for intonation...
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Gibson Basses / Re: Gibson Custom Shop Explorer?
« on: September 05, 2008, 01:21:08 AM »
Cool story.
Congratulations Uwe!
Congratulations Uwe!
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Gibson Basses / Re: NR TB measurements photo
« on: September 03, 2008, 07:00:12 AM »
I will send it when I get home.
I don't have access to it here at the office.
I don't have access to it here at the office.
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Gibson Basses / Re: NR TB measurements photo
« on: September 03, 2008, 06:53:12 AM »
Do you need the measurements? Or are you after that specific picture?
I don't have such a picture, but I do have drawings with all measurements in pdf format.
I don't have such a picture, but I do have drawings with all measurements in pdf format.
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The Outpost Cafe / Re: Fav Movies
« on: September 03, 2008, 02:50:59 AM »
Der Untergang (GER)
Das Leben der Anderen (GER)
De Noorderlingen (NL)
Life Of Brian (EN)
Jean de Florette (FR)
Tapas (ESP)
Das Leben der Anderen (GER)
De Noorderlingen (NL)
Life Of Brian (EN)
Jean de Florette (FR)
Tapas (ESP)
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Gibson Basses / Re: Gibson Custom Shop Explorer?
« on: September 02, 2008, 01:16:47 AM »
Uwe is the notorious Gibson Kollekshöner who happens to be a completist too. An easy victim for malafide luthiers / forgers...
But on the other hand, Uwe; if you like it, and the price is right for you, why not?
But on the other hand, Uwe; if you like it, and the price is right for you, why not?
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Gibson Basses / Re: HELP!!! I need a new hardhell case for my Reverse 1965 Bluebird!!!!!!
« on: September 01, 2008, 08:29:09 AM »I don't want to buy a flight case yet...or maybe I should???Yes, you should.
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The Bass Zone / Re: hey pick players ?
« on: August 29, 2008, 06:21:10 AM »
When I started playing bass in a band (25 years ago ) I started with finger style playing. Coming from a classical background with a nylon string guitar playing arpeggios it felt natural for me to use all fingers on my right hand.
Plus Steve Harris was my hero back in those days, so I sort of copied his finger style playing.
It wasn't until I started a Thin Lizzy cover band back in 1992 that I learned myself to play with a pick. Phil Lynott had a very "even" almost pulsating style of playing. Songs like "Waiting For An Alibi" or "Cold Sweat" really forced me to practice the pick style.
Round about that time I sort of re-discovered the Dutch band Sweet 'd Buster with bass player Herman Deinum. This man is the King of the pick style playing as far as I'm concerned. Check out his bass playing in the song Manja.
I'm glad I learned how to play pick style because I still use it today.
I'd say it's 30% pick and 70% fingers these days.
I use heavy guitar picks. Dunlop 1.1 mm or similar.
And I roughen them by carving a few crossed lines on both sides. I have better grip this way. If I don't roughen them they tend to turn while playing.
) I started with finger style playing. Coming from a classical background with a nylon string guitar playing arpeggios it felt natural for me to use all fingers on my right hand.Plus Steve Harris was my hero back in those days, so I sort of copied his finger style playing.
It wasn't until I started a Thin Lizzy cover band back in 1992 that I learned myself to play with a pick. Phil Lynott had a very "even" almost pulsating style of playing. Songs like "Waiting For An Alibi" or "Cold Sweat" really forced me to practice the pick style.
Round about that time I sort of re-discovered the Dutch band Sweet 'd Buster with bass player Herman Deinum. This man is the King of the pick style playing as far as I'm concerned. Check out his bass playing in the song Manja.
I'm glad I learned how to play pick style because I still use it today.
I'd say it's 30% pick and 70% fingers these days.
I use heavy guitar picks. Dunlop 1.1 mm or similar.
And I roughen them by carving a few crossed lines on both sides. I have better grip this way. If I don't roughen them they tend to turn while playing.