Yep, I've done that before, and in fact, the last time I had my LG or VF at a service, that's what I did, but I like the way a volume control works better.
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I do that with just one fingertip, unless it's a chord...
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Originally Posted by Sean Baumann View Post
To fade a very last note, you just put your right hand palm or thumb on the part of the string that hits the bridge saddle. Gradually increase pressure and add more "meat" to the string in front of the bridge and it starts to mute and fade out. Learned this one from watching Norm Stockton.
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Originally Posted by Sean Baumann View Post
To fade a very last note, you just put your right hand palm or thumb on the part of the string that hits the bridge saddle. Gradually increase pressure and add more "meat" to the string in front of the bridge and it starts to mute and fade out. Learned this one from watching Norm Stockton.
I'm literally talking about the last note of the song. Literally a fade out. I've already hit the note, maybe hard if it needs to be a powerful thing, but then based on other things, I may do a slower fade, or a quicker fade (or even an abrupt hand mute) as directed by the leader. It's a pretty specific thing (and, quite frankly, kinda' nitpicky I must admit, but even little things in music mean a lot to me).
Yeah, you're going to need a non-sunburst bass for that. It's the only way--well, I guess you could always turn off your eBow!
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Or just play quieter! I use my LG5 (with no volume pedal) every week for worship service. Quiet time or fades = play with the thumb and mute with the left hand or right hand palm.
I'm so glad someone said this. I've never used any type of electronics or volume pedal to control my tone. I've always been dependent on my hands for that. If I'm not getting the tone or volume I want I'll simply adjust the pickup or amp volume to my liking.
No, it is because we play a couple of songs...turn down, turn up and play a couple of songs, repeat, repeat...
I got into the minimalist headset of bass, chord, amp...and will start taking the volume pedal with that bass. It was kind of a DUH! moment when Sean and jonno1707 suggested it!
I've been using Norm's muting technique for a while and it works great for me.
Dan K.
To groov'sters question "what is it about the AC.."
Now that I've gotten a bit of time with an LG5, here's for me "what it is".
Initially it just feels great in the hands acoustically and the way the notes resonate.
If you've ever been a Fender junky, it's like the best Fender with better fit and finish, and I'm a Fender junky.
They are beautiful.
The way the notes all sound connected from the same bass everywhere on the neck, for example playing an open A or D in a passage where I'm fretting all the other notes, it doesn't sound like it has a spotlight on it.
But lastly, recording it is incredible. The levels are so even and it sounds so clear.
I'm working on a track now and haven't put anything on it, no compression, and I've never had a bass sound so clear and even. I know I'll use other basses to record but it's difficult to imagine right now.
So far that's my "what it is"!
Now that I've gotten a bit of time with an LG5, here's for me "what it is".
Initially it just feels great in the hands acoustically and the way the notes resonate.
If you've ever been a Fender junky, it's like the best Fender with better fit and finish, and I'm a Fender junky.
They are beautiful.
The way the notes all sound connected from the same bass everywhere on the neck, for example playing an open A or D in a passage where I'm fretting all the other notes, it doesn't sound like it has a spotlight on it.
But lastly, recording it is incredible. The levels are so even and it sounds so clear.
I'm working on a track now and haven't put anything on it, no compression, and I've never had a bass sound so clear and even. I know I'll use other basses to record but it's difficult to imagine right now.
So far that's my "what it is"!
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I sooooo agree with you. My LM5 does the same thing for me. I've never owned a Fender but that's for two reasons. One, when I first started playing bass at 9 years old I BEGGED my mother for a Fender Jazz instead of the offbrand P-bass she got me instead. She said the Fender was too expensive. Two, as I got older and started playing more gospel music I gravitated to 5-strings which I exclusively play today. Fender 5s, with the exception of the now defunct Custom Classic 5, did NOT feel good in my hands. Beautiful sound but the necks are way too chunky for me. Now my LM5, WOWOWOWOW. Perfect fit, finish, build quality, neck feel, sound, and everything under the sun. It is by far the BEST bass I've ever owned and probably will ever own.
Thanks for the replies on my question. I do agree that the "chunky" feeling is what has kept me away from the Fenders and away from "jazz basses" b/c they are all the same OR so I thought until the Sad Metro.
Like you Basseroni all I play is 5's and alot of gospel music. Unfortunately no local shops carry AC's and my interest is gaining momentum. Looks like a road trip to somewhere
Like you Basseroni all I play is 5's and alot of gospel music. Unfortunately no local shops carry AC's and my interest is gaining momentum. Looks like a road trip to somewhere
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Whew! I was about to call Brian and buy that amazing P Bass. I obviously love the gold finish, and that spec is great. I just noticed it is a fretless.
Oh well, that saved me some cash!
That is just a beautiful, beautiful P Bass to my eye.
Rats
Oh well, that saved me some cash!
That is just a beautiful, beautiful P Bass to my eye.
Rats
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Like you'd ever play a Precision..............
Whew! I was about to call Brian and buy that amazing P Bass. I obviously love the gold finish, and that spec is great. I just noticed it is a fretless.
Oh well, that saved me some cash!
That is just a beautiful, beautiful P Bass to my eye.
Rats
I know this comment was directed at Ken....
I've had my KBP5 since the beginning of March, it's only been on 2 gigs solo (without a J bass in my bag). I love it when it's the right bass but I'm slightly scared to bring it out on it's own. I've got a wedding on Thursday night and I think I am going to bring it out on it's own.
I know call me crazy!
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