Recent content by pcreelbass

I have an unused set of Carlos Henriquez Chordas. I've never played them for more than a few minutes. Let me know if you're interested. They are killing strings.

Thanks!

So I need to replace the preamp in my Ibanez SR506. I would like to use the Bartolini HR-5.4 but I'm not sure if it will fit. It looks like it could be too big, but I can't find the measurements online. Any ideas? If not, what would be a comparable alternative? Thanks

Does anybody know if the Bartolini hr-5.4 will fit in the SR506? It looks like it could be too big, but I can't find the measurements for the harness. If not, what would be a comparable alternative that would fit? Thanks

One other thing to mention is that if the melody is being played, the substitution needs to sounds good with it. Something Ben Wolfe says to do is to learn to sing the melody and play a half note bass line. When you do this, you will be able to tell which subs will work and which ones won't...

Also, encourage the saxophone player to be supportive while you are soloing. He can play guide tones and little riffs that outline the changes that help a ton. Since it's just duo there needs to be a lot of mutual support.

Cool, thanks. We'll talk soon. It will most likely be a Christmas present if I can get it, so no rush.

Did you already sell it? Also, what is your setup for using it live? I mean, how do you amplify it? Can you run the preamp right into an amplifier?

That's great! About the callouses, I think once enough layers of skin are calloused over, a shower or two won't be a problem. Until then you may just want to use a little extra deodorant. Really though, I try to not let the soap touch my hands to much because it is designed to take a layer off.

I agree that you should work on your reading. That would be the thing that would help you the most in terms of getting one of those gigs, if that's what you want. As far as getting better as a player, the best way to get unbiased feedback is to record yourself and then listen to it and think...

Just learn the root movements like they are melodies. They aren't usually very sing-songy, but they tell you half of what's going on in the tune.

Yes sir, he is bad. I met him one time playing at the Showcase and was really impressed.

George Mraz Christian Mcbride Just a couple. Also, there is a cat down in Florida named Rodney Jordan who plays his butt off with the bow. There aren't a lot of recordings of him to check out, but if you're in Tallahassee some time check him out. He teaches at FSU.

I don't know. I think ear training in the car is fine. Not exclusively, you should do it in a quiet environment too, but I have gotten a lot done in the car driving to and from gigs. Besides, when you are in a performance environment there are other factors that can distract you that you must...

Why don't you just get mp3's of each pitch sustained so they won't decay and then practice singing all the intervals up and down from those pitches? If you can't find mp3's like that and want some, PM me and I'll send you some.