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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.

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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.

Yeah, get a teacher and learn the bass. Then you can play jazz on it.

Yeah, sounds like it could partially be a setup thing, but probably more technique than anything. Try to use the weight of your hand/arm to get the tone you want instead of "hand strength." Avoid squeezing at all. Take at look at this video and the ones that follow as well. He does a good job...

Right on. I lent the book to a student and never got it back. I'll have to get another copy.

I love Bob Hurst's playing! I would love to take a lesson with him and I'm envious of you guys that have. He's incredibly advanced in so many ways. He's got so much rhythmic and harmonic/melodic vocabulary it's ridiculous. I would like to know how he practices and what he works/has worked on. I...

I dealt with the book for a while and learned from it, but unless I remember wrong it has nothing about the "connect the dots" thing that is being referred to here.

Thanks to all of you guys.

Cool, thanks for the info. Maybe I was remembering incorrectly about it being part of that master class. I don't know. I used to have "Building Bass Lines" book, and I got some things from it, although I wasn't crazy about it. I feel like I could get more from just transcribing his lines...

Some time ago, I remember hearing Ben Wolfe say something about the way Ron Carter constructs up tempo bass lines. It was like a sort of "connect the dots" approach where he had certain target notes he was aiming towards and kind of filling in the in between notes with I'm not sure what. This...

Thanks for the responses. I'll do some experimenting and probably come back for some more info when I have a little more perspective. Peace

If this is not the best choice for live performances through an amp, what mic system do you guys suggest? Thanks

I did this one a long time ago. Man Veal is bad!

Just don't rush it and be persistent.

Look at Mike's Masterclasses website. There's a Ron Carter, Pattatucci and Ben Wolfe on there too. I'm sure there are more than that too.

Get those lessons ASAP is my advice. I think you have to use your good judgement about the pain. Ask yourself, "Does it feel like pain that is due to weakness of certain muscles or tissue or due to my doing something wrong?" Try and relax as much as possible. Watch videos of players with great...

Yeah I know, but he definitely had it going on right there. Cheers

Cool, thanks. I might end up getting that. I just don't the $30 right now though.

McBride does it here at about 19 seconds in. I'm gonna try and figure it out. Cool little trick.

That wasn't PC.

That's exactly what he was getting at, I'm sure.

I remember Dave saying that I you could play anything in the 4 and anything in 3, then you can never be lost in any time signature. I hope that's relevant.

I don't know if you use LogicPro recording software, but if you do let me know. I figured out a trick to do this with any chord.

I got a copy and I'm enjoying it so far. It looks like it's going to be a big help. Nice systematic and practical approach. Highly recommended.

To each his own I guess.