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Basses of Mark King
- Thread starter Dr. Cheese
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Very interesting! Not my kind of music, but some lovely bits of kit he played it on. Should some folk from Alembic turn up at one of my gigs expressing an interest in "building me a couple of basses" I won't need asking twice!
Shown here rocking a JayDee.
This reminds me: just found a misplaced roll of electrical tape on my computer table.
The JayDee’s were always the coolest looking IMO.
Riis
The JayDee’s were always the coolest looking IMO.
Riis
for sale It was a bass I owned in the early days of my playing....Way too heavy .... and Long! lol...
Traded it for a 79 Music Man Sabre
My Mark King Signature Standard ordered new in 2000.
He played a Stingray on the Forever Now album, which was released on an obscure label and most people haven’t heard. I recommend it - the Ray sounds exquisite with him playing it; very much a fit for the style.
Also there is some excellent songwriting on the record. Not every song, but many are cool, easy funky tunes in the vein of 70s Steely Dan. It’s one of my favorite Level 42 albums.
Also there is some excellent songwriting on the record. Not every song, but many are cool, easy funky tunes in the vein of 70s Steely Dan. It’s one of my favorite Level 42 albums.
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Loved those Status Basses he played. I always wanted one but could never afford one. Then Washburn came out with a version but I still couldn't grab one.
If you're in a Level 42 tribute band, I guess you need a lot of basses. But you can cut straps in half and save money there, I guess. Heh. I like Mark King.
Unless you are rich, just tell the audience to your their imagination.
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Was a huge Level 42 fan back in the day. I love the sound of the Jay Dee bass.
A store let me keep a Status for a weekend. It was marvelous bass.
Great video. I've always been a huge MK fan. That store looks pretty amazing, as well. Next time I'm in central UK.....
I love Level 42. I have never been a fan of Mark King's sound though. Then again, I am not sure if a big fat Marcus Miller type of slap sound would sound good with his busy lines and their dense/busy mixes.
