G&L Club Part 7

[TonyP-]

I've watched youtube videos of you playing that tune MANY times. I'm a punk bassist, but a music aficionado first and foremost. I may play Sex Pistols, but in the Zombie apocalypse, I won't be fleeing without my Neil Diamond!

Many years ago I had got asked to be part of this last minute project that was a punk tribute for the "Hard Rock Cafe" I had to learn a bunch of Clash and some Sex Pistol tunes...It was a ton of fun...

 

[guy n. cognito]

Wow. That's exactly opposite of what I'd expect a 35" to offer. I thought it would be a looser, boomier, softer, sound.

Your sig looks wicked cool! I always love stealth stuff.

To be fair, the benefits of a 35" in are hotly contested. Most players claim that the added length aids in creating a "tighter" B string. Clarity and definition are sometimes touted...but not often.

Personally, I find no benefits from the added length.

 

[TonyP-]

To be fair, the benefits of a 35" in are hotly contested. Most players claim that the added length aids in creating a "tighter" B string. Clarity and definition are sometimes touted...but not often.

Personally, I find no benefits from the added length.

Curious, how is your technique?
Is it light? I play pretty hard with my right hand and found it beneficial technique wise as well.

 

[armyadarkness]

Many years ago I had got asked to be part of this last minute project that was a punk tribute for the "Hard Rock Cafe" I had to learn a bunch of Clash and some Sex Pistol tunes...It was a ton of fun...

I doubt that anyone knew it at the time, but the bass line for Rock the Casbah was genius, and to this day, it's a goto practice tune for me, because it's SO much fun solo. And, difficult to play fluid.

I still can't believe that these guys, who admittedly couldn't play a note and half the time were wasted, were able to come up with this stuff. I have to believe that studio staff wrote and in most instances recorded it... but even if so, hat's off to Paul and Sid for then learning them!

Often when someone new joins the band and we tell them that's what we play, they always get so puzzled, then without fail, after the first set, they're yelling let's play that Sex Pistols tune again! It's fun x2

 

[armyadarkness]

To be fair, the benefits of a 35" in are hotly contested. Most players claim that the added length aids in creating a "tighter" B string. Clarity and definition are sometimes touted...but not often.

Personally, I find no benefits from the added length.

I did hear that on a 5er is was a much bigger deal.

 

[TDR1138]

I doubt that anyone knew it at the time, but the bass line for Rock the Casbah was genius, and to this day, it's a goto practice tune for me, because it's SO much fun solo. And, difficult to play fluid.

I still can't believe that these guys, who admittedly couldn't play a note and half the time were wasted, were able to come up with this stuff. I have to believe that studio staff wrote and in most instances recorded it... but even if so, hat's off to Paul and Sid for then learning them!

Often when someone new joins the band and we tell them that's what we play, they always get so puzzled, then without fail, after the first set, they're yelling let's play that Sex Pistols tune again! It's fun x2

I read that Mick wrote a lot of the bass lines and told Paul what to play. Casbah was Topper writing and playing it all (drums, bass and piano). And about half of Sandanista! Was played by Norman Watt-Roy, as Paul was unavailable at the time.

 

[armyadarkness]

I read that Mick wrote a lot of the bass lines and told Paul what to play. Casbah was Topper writing and playing it all (drums, bass and piano). And about half of Sandanista! Was played by Norman Watt-Roy, as Paul was unavailable at the time.

Thanks for ruining everything that I believe in. What a pal, what a pal. Next you'll be telling me that Milli Vanilli weren't really singing. Jeeze this guy

 

[Gravedigger Dav]

Thanks for ruining everything that I believe in. What a pal, what a pal. Next you'll be telling me that Milli Vanilli weren't really singing. Jeeze this guy

If you have any coffee left, pour it out.

 

[bonin in the boneyard]

Thanks for ruining everything that I believe in. What a pal, what a pal. Next you'll be telling me that Milli Vanilli weren't really singing. Jeeze this guy

 

[BrentSimons]

Curious, how is your technique?
Is it light? I play pretty hard with my right hand and found it beneficial technique wise as well.

Hi @TonyP- . Did you end up getting a G&L?
Best wishes,
Brent

 

[armyadarkness]

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lol

 

[guy n. cognito]

Curious, how is your technique?
Is it light? I play pretty hard with my right hand and found it beneficial technique wise as well.

I would classify my right hand as having a medium attack. I never found that extra inch of scale length to make any discernible difference.

 

[TonyP-]

Hi @TonyP- . Did you end up getting a G&L?
Best wishes,
Brent

Hi @BrentSimons
I have some G&L gear in my temporary possession.
M2500 Ash-Ebony, JB-2 and I might have L2500 with K-mod coming in (all for studio, demo and observational purposes).

 

[BrentSimons]

Hi @BrentSimons
I have some G&L gear in my temporary possession.
M2500 Ash-Ebony, JB-2 and I might have L2500 with K-mod coming in (all for studio, demo and observational purposes).

Very cool Tony. They are fun aren't they? I have a L2000 in clear red, ash/maple from 2008 with the #8 "Jazz Neck". It came straight from the factory with the K-mod and PLEK'd to perfection!
Take care,
Brent

 

[TDR1138]

@armyadarkness Regardless is what he played or wrote, I still have it in my mind to turn a cheap Squier Affinity P into a copy of Paul's "Paul" bass...

 

[armyadarkness]

@armyadarkness Regardless is what he played or wrote, I still have it in my mind to turn a cheap Squier Affinity P into a copy of Paul's "Paul" bass...
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So... Think that's a Moses graphite neck? The board looks ebony, so maybe. I didn't realize you were a fan. We play most of their catalog and Paul is one of my top 5 bass players...

• Paul Siminon
• Matt Freeman
• John Taylor
• Dee Dee Ramone
• Adam Clayton

It's very interesting that Matt, Paul, and Dee Dee all used a beat white P. I think the Clash definitely had a nice SKA thing going on too.

 

[armyadarkness]

Anyone looking for an AWESOME head!!!!! I can't recommend this one enough. It's a real powerhouse with gorgeous, pristine, lush tone. SUPER light, bullet proof, all aluminum, super versatile, fast as Hell. Awesome, in your face punch, clean, articulated....

UGLY as a shaved Rhino's ass in reverse, but...

They've long since been discontinued and they come up here and there. I mention it because I doubt most bass players even know that this head ever existed. I'll never part with mine, but here's one on Reverb

Markbass SD1200 Amp Head w/rack ears excellent condition

 

[TDR1138]

So... Think that's a Moses graphite neck? The board looks ebony, so maybe. I didn't realize you were a fan. We play most of their catalog and Paul is one of my top 5 bass players..

Love the Clash. Appreciate but never really got into the Ramones or Op Ivy/Rancid.

I'd put my top 3 as:

• Eric Avery
• Tony Bono
• Geezer Butler

After that, it's just a blur.

And I think it's just a painted headstock...

 

[bonin in the boneyard]

Love the Clash. Appreciate but never really got into the Ramones or Op Ivy/Rancid.

I'd put my top 3 as:

• Eric Avery
• Tony Bono
• Geezer Butler

After that, it's just a blur.

And I think it's just a painted headstock...

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Rancid is what the Clash could have been if they had kept their sh!t together.

But keeping sh!t together is not very punk

 

[armyadarkness]

I find with my top players/ inspirations, it's more about their attitude and contribution than it is about my feelings for their music.

Steve Harris from Iron Maiden is why I play bass. I'll argue to the grave that he's the best... but really, he's so unique and overboard, that it almost eliminates him as a candidate if that makes sense... It's like saying a corvette is the best chevy.

Matt freeman because he's an insanely talented bassist in a garage garbage band. He'll likely never achieve the accolades that he has earned and deserves. A true diamond in the rough.

Paul Siminon because they were the spirit of punk and to me, they pioneered genre crossover with many elements of punk, surf, blues, dance, ska, and even disco... of course this is how I felt about him before @TDR1138 told me he was a chump.

Dee Dee because he wrote everything... He was Lemme on speed in a gymnasts body. He hit the ground running, never missed a beat, and did it all while whacked out of his skull on every drug known to man.

John Taylor because he was completely unknown to the public, and never recognized for being the sound of 80's pop bass. Most music during their reign was electronic... he was so good, that everyone thought he was faking it.

And Adam Clayton because he gets zero love from the world. U2's ambient guitar work would've been left in the dust without his basslines. U2 is the one band where the songs are recognized for their basslines, not the guitar riff! New Years Day... and 20 other hits. Not complicated, but he new what he was doing and he played that often boring stuff with impeccable timing and stamina.

The chili peppers used the same recipe... super bass, background guitar ambiance.