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I hear you..I guess it's harmless fun, just two guy's ripping it; but it didn't appeal to me either. BTW your not old until you wear a full set of dentures, I think your a long ways off from that.
Damian Coccio
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Your are not the only old guy...lol...
The look on AJ's face is priceless.
It looked like something could have just started to develop at the end. Ironically, right when the guy filming decided to stop...
not after someone socks me in the mouth for saying i don't like robo-slapping. i'll need 'em then.
Well, I personally DO slap like that.
Of course, it is only at music stores when I am trying to impress cocky teenagers.
Of course, it is only at music stores when I am trying to impress cocky teenagers.
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by all means, do it if it floats yer boat. i just don't want to hear it most of time. sometimes i get surprised and someone can do something with like that.
by all means, do it if it floats yer boat. i just don't want to hear it most of time. sometimes i get surprised and someone can do something with like that.
Well, I personally DO slap like that.
Of course, it is only at music stores when I am trying to impress cocky teenagers.
... who might be the only ones you'll impress. You'll send me to pro audio for a while.
- Aug 21, 2008
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- Endorsing Artist : Fodera Guitars , Harvest fine leather bags & straps
That clip was like a UFC contest for bass players...It's the reason why I hate music fair's so much, but I'd still like to visit NAMM one year.
....and here's another example
Two Bassplayers jamming at a NAMM or Music Fair = 99,9 % a waiste of time
I am old enough to remember the days before slapping (yikes!) and I must say that IMO other than Larry Graham, Victor, Marcus and a few others (Flea?) most of the other billion guys who use this technique as the foundation for their style are not saying much (although both guys in the video are pretty good!).
Now back to your regularly scheduled Fodera worship.
Now back to your regularly scheduled Fodera worship.
sorry to have started the cavalcade of negativity here.
of course, people will find 90% of what i do to be of no musical value, so i shouldn't talk . . .
also, next time someone asks you about taking your fodera on a gig, consider this:
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of course, people will find 90% of what i do to be of no musical value, so i shouldn't talk . . .
also, next time someone asks you about taking your fodera on a gig, consider this:
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not sure i'm getting your point on this. are you suggesting we don't take them out on gigs?
regardless, my first thought on this article is the guy was a f****ing idiot. why wouldn't he make sure he was accompanied by security guards or at least a few friends????? I mean, would you walk around by yourself at night in a big city with a huge bank bag clearly indicating you were carrying something of great value? complete fool. i feel sorry for the owner who trusted him (noting it was on loan to him).
i mean our instruments are a fraction of the cost, so why worry.
that guy has probably made that walk hundreds of times, so i'm not sure he's an idiot.
people have also left strads or similar in taxi cabs.
i've taken my basses to some fairly sketchy areas. as todd says, if it's safe enough for me, it's safe enough for my bass.
that guy has probably made that walk hundreds of times, so i'm not sure he's an idiot.
people have also left strads or similar in taxi cabs.
i've taken my basses to some fairly sketchy areas. as todd says, if it's safe enough for me, it's safe enough for my bass.
Even though not a Fodera owner myself, couldn't help but stumble on the thread. RE the slap fest, I'm with y'all, just pure wankery and having no musical substance whatsoever. Granted, I have heard examples of slap playing that are musically interesting and well thought-through, but sadly it doesn't happen enough. When I saw that little NAMM vid, the only thing I could say was, where's an angry grizzly bear when you need one?
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