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  1. bolophonic
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    James Jamerson isolated recording question

    Let me preface this by swearing my undying reverence for Mr. Jamerson. But is it my imagination that the intonation on his bass sounds noticeably...
    Thread by: bolophonic, Jun 16, 2017, 18 replies, in forum: Bassists [BG]
  2. Snaxster
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    An auction of "James Jamerson Owned and Played 1961 Fender Precision Bass..."

    Thanks to this thread, I found this listing by an auction house: James Jamerson Owned and Played 1961 Fender Precision Bass... And I thought...
    Thread by: Snaxster, May 16, 2017, 148 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  3. Jloch86
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    Submission Gladys Knight - Feelin' Alright (Jamerson)

    The string skipping during the verses ain't easy. [MEDIA]
    Thread by: Jloch86, May 8, 2017, 2 replies, in forum: Tablature and Notation [BG]
  4. tyohars
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    To sounds like Marcus Miller and James Jamerson at the same time

    I always play with flats and fingers, cause I love James Jamerson sounds. But recently I'm trying something new, I'm trying to learn slapping. My...
    Thread by: tyohars, May 7, 2017, 5 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
  5. crios
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    Influences (James Jamerson)...

    We well know that James Jamerson made major contributions in the world of bass; music as a whole. Let's share a few thoughts on what inspired the...
    Thread by: crios, Apr 22, 2017, 6 replies, in forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
  6. bassdude51
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    SOLD Book: Standing In The Shadows Of Motown J. Jamerson + 2 Cds

    Pretty much a "must have" for most bassists! As if the book itself with wonderful Jamerson history, info and photos is not enough, included are 2...
    Thread by: bassdude51, Apr 7, 2017, 4 replies, in forum: For Sale: Bass Guitar Strings and Accessories
  7. Pier_
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    Labella Jamerson Flatwound on a Sterling SUB Ray4?

    Hi everybody, since december I'm using the wonderful 0760M on my Harley Benton JB75. I knew these strings before, and fell in love again after...
    Thread by: Pier_, Mar 20, 2017, 12 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
  8. Ant Illington
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    Request Fingerings for Standing in the Shadows book- Jamerson

    Do any of you advanced players have written fingerings for any of the songs in the book or do you care to do any? Particularly interested if you...
    Thread by: Ant Illington, Mar 18, 2017, 6 replies, in forum: Tablature and Notation [BG]
  9. Jloch86
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    Submission Marvin Gaye - What's Happening, Brother (Jamerson)

    [MEDIA]
    Thread by: Jloch86, Mar 8, 2017, 1 replies, in forum: Tablature and Notation [BG]
  10. Jloch86
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    Submission The Spinners - It's A Shame (Jamerson)

    Mind boggling mental and physical gymnastics on this one. The muting, ghost notes, angular approach notes... this one has it all. All improvised...
    Thread by: Jloch86, Mar 3, 2017, 5 replies, in forum: Tablature and Notation [BG]
  11. Pirate Captain
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    Anybody using Jamerson Hook Technique?

    Curious to hear from any Jamerson/Motown heads out there. Are any of you using Jamerson's one-finger "hook" technique. I've gotten to the point...
    Thread by: Pirate Captain, Feb 12, 2017, 15 replies, in forum: Technique [BG]
  12. Jloch86
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    Submission Jackson 5 - Darling Dear (Jamerson)

    Among bass players, I don't need to talk about how incredible this improvised(!) bass line is. Jamerson was the Charlie Parker of electric bass....
    Thread by: Jloch86, Jan 23, 2017, 3 replies, in forum: Tablature and Notation [BG]
  13. chrisaxe
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    James Jamerson Analysed

    Hi everyone, For those of you who aren't already aware, I run a website called 'Jamerson Analysed' where I take a closer look at Jamerson's...
    Thread by: chrisaxe, Jan 22, 2017, 1 replies, in forum: General Instruction [BG]
  14. Grumpynuts
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    Schecter Elite 5 impressions

    So still pretty new to bass, and hate tuning up and down for all the songs I enjoy playing, and the consequential effects on string tension amd...
    Thread by: Grumpynuts, Jan 14, 2017, 1 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  15. Killed_by_Death
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    Jamerson vs. Kaye - the hits

    So, who do you figure played on more hits?
    Thread by: Killed_by_Death, Dec 19, 2016, 56 replies, in forum: Bassists [BG]
  16. Dr. Cheese
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    please delete

    please delete
    Thread by: Dr. Cheese, Nov 18, 2016, 1 replies, in forum: Bassists [BG]
  17. jallenbass
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    SOLD LaBella Jamerson Flatwound Set

    Complete set of LaBella Original 1954 Fender Style Bass Strings aka Jamerson's. Broken in with a lot of life left in them. Cut for a Fender style...
    Thread by: jallenbass, Nov 11, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale: Bass Guitar Strings and Accessories
  18. Ramleg85
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    SOLD Jamerson Labella flatwound strings

    Selling some Labella jamerson flatwound strings. been playing on for around 4 years, nice and broken in. 4 strings, been cut and stringed on...
    Thread by: Ramleg85, Nov 9, 2016, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale: Bass Guitar Strings and Accessories
  19. jacobsilver
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    House On The Hill-Steve Wonder-James Jamerson

    Hey All! Thought I'd share a video I made playing along to Stevie Wonder's "House On The Hill". Jamerson is on fire on this track, so I had to...
    Thread by: jacobsilver, Oct 2, 2016, 9 replies, in forum: Recordings [BG]
  20. otownbassist
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    Modern James Jamerson?

    Are there any more recent session bassists (or bassists in general) who have some mad skills like James Jamerson? All I ever hear about are the...
    Thread by: otownbassist, Jul 24, 2016, 140 replies, in forum: Bassists [BG]
  21. matty1039
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    Challenge: Prince and pauper rigs

    A guitar magazine I used to read had a cool column about how to sound like someone on a prince's budget ($5,000) or a pauper's budget ($500 to...
    Thread by: matty1039, Jul 16, 2016, 6 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  22. Carlo CN
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    James Jamerson - Bernadette with Rickenbacker

    [MEDIA] everyday a bass riff, enjoy! :) Carlo Chirio
    Thread by: Carlo CN, Jul 6, 2016, 1 replies, in forum: Recordings [BG]
  23. Matthew Fisher
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    90 day Motown challenge

    I don't care how you do it, but I challenge you to listen to all 14 volumes of The Complete Motown Singles within the next 90 days. All told,...
    Thread by: Matthew Fisher, Jun 19, 2016, 4 replies, in forum: Recordings [BG]
  24. jazzercountry
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    SOLD Brand new Labella 0760M Jamerson flats

    Brand new, still in the package. 30 shipped to you.
    Thread by: jazzercountry, May 28, 2016, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale: Bass Guitar Strings and Accessories
  25. TalkBass
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    New Book: "WHAT MAKES MOTOWN BASS MOTOWN?" Available Now

    This great new book by Jim Stinnett looks at pitch sets, rhythmic cells and more, and includes full transcriptions of five iconic hits. The Motown...
    Thread by: TalkBass, May 26, 2016, 9 replies, in forum: News & PR
  26. GhettoBrassGuy
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    SOLD Free! La Bella Jamerson Strings

    These were on a bass I purchased a month ago and apparently I'm not manly enough to handle them. I put TI's on instead. I don't think they've seen...
    Thread by: GhettoBrassGuy, Apr 7, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale: Bass Guitar Strings and Accessories
  27. bassinplace
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    James Jamerson Jr. RIP

    James Jamerson, Jr. dead at 58
    Thread by: bassinplace, Apr 5, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: Bassists [BG]
  28. PeaveyPlayer
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    Rip James Jamerson JR

    [ATTACH]
    Thread by: PeaveyPlayer, Mar 23, 2016, 42 replies, in forum: Bassists [BG]
  29. Garagiste
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    More Jamerson Magic...

    Ok so I've known about this track for a while because it was on a playlist of a famous NY DJ from the 70's (David Mancuso of The Loft) and I...
    Thread by: Garagiste, Feb 11, 2016, 10 replies, in forum: Recordings [BG]
  30. Garagiste
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    New Jamerson Find!

    For me anyway. I love it when I discover a new track with some JJ magic. [MEDIA]
    Thread by: Garagiste, Feb 8, 2016, 3 replies, in forum: Recordings [BG]
  31. Dr. Cheese
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    Chanson: Don't Hold Back (James Jamerson Jr.)

    [MEDIA] I heard this on Cirrius Channel 50 on Saturday for the first time since forever. These guys really got that Chic vibe. I think this the...
    Thread by: Dr. Cheese, Dec 29, 2015, 2 replies, in forum: Recordings [BG]
  32. doug1820
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    Who played bass on "My Mistake" by Marvin Gaye & Diana Ross ?

    [MEDIA] Does anyone know if there is any confirmation that this is Jamerson ? It sounds like it but since it is the mid-seventies and recorded in...
    Thread by: doug1820, Nov 22, 2015, 5 replies, in forum: Recordings [BG]
  33. sc58193
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    home cookin- jamerson

    been really wanting to learn this song. wanted to ask if anybody has a transcription here before i spend $30 that i don't have on the motown book.
    Thread by: sc58193, Nov 15, 2015, 1 replies, in forum: Tablature and Notation [BG]
  34. Steve Boisen
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    James Jameron's Funk Machine - Wrong Year

    I am concerned that any chances of recovering the Funk Machine, James Jamerson's legendary bass that was stolen shortly before his death in 1983,...
    Thread by: Steve Boisen, Nov 12, 2015, 143 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  35. AndyPanda
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    trying for a Jamerson feel

    Sorry for the double post - I posted in Technique - then I noticed this "recordings" section. Not sure which is the right place. Anyway - I'm on...
    Thread by: AndyPanda, Oct 31, 2015, 5 replies, in forum: Recordings [BG]
  36. AndyPanda
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    Trying to sound like Jamerson

    I'm a new bass player - started learning at age 62 (I've played other instruments most of my life though). When I first started on bass, I was...
    Thread by: AndyPanda, Oct 30, 2015, 9 replies, in forum: Technique [BG]
  37. Beef of the Sea
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    Is My Tone Close To Jamerson's Here?

    I've been on a quest for a while now to get a tone as close as possible to James Jamerson's for when I want that Motown sound (who hasn't?). This...
    Thread by: Beef of the Sea, Oct 5, 2015, 16 replies, in forum: Recordings [BG]
  38. ReillyProductions
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    SOLD Gently Used La Bella 0760M Deep Talkin' Bass 1954 "Jamerson" Stainless Flat Wound Strings

    Used but nice condition set of La Bella 0760M Medium Scale (regular 34") Deep Talkin' Bass stainless steel flat wound bass strings, AKA the James...
    Thread by: ReillyProductions, Sep 23, 2015, 5 replies, in forum: For Sale: Bass Guitar Strings and Accessories
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