The Combo Club

[iagtrplyr]

In Ed Friedland's book "Blues Bass", he mentions that you can play blues on a jazz bass, but the precision is preferred. You can play an active bass, but passive is preferred. You can play on roundwound strings, but flatwounds are preferred.

My first bass starting out was a jazz with stock Fender roundwounds. It sounded good. I then got a precision and put LaBella flatwounds on it and I got "that old school" sound that I was looking for. What Ed said worked for me!

Preach it, PT! You are correct on all counts. Nothing more needs to be said.

Here’s a guy I enjoy watching because 1) he’s got great groove and 2) his enthusiasm is infectious. This video, and maybe you’ve seen it, gives you some great Motown vibe. Take a look!

 

[GwenOnBass]

In Ed Friedland's book "Blues Bass", he mentions that you can play blues on a jazz bass, but the precision is preferred. You can play an active bass, but passive is preferred. You can play on roundwound strings, but flatwounds are preferred.

My first bass starting out was a jazz with stock Fender roundwounds. It sounded good. I then got a precision and put LaBella flatwounds on it and I got "that old school" sound that I was looking for. What Ed said worked for me!

The blues is popular here and abouts (and no speculation as to why that may be). There's a great deal of discipline in blues bass. And then there's Larry "The Mole" Taylor at Woodstock 51 years ago. He certainly is an inspiration to me. Tommy Shannon played at Woodstock too ...

Preach it, PT! You are correct on all counts. Nothing more needs to be said.

Here’s a guy I enjoy watching because 1) he’s got great groove and 2) his enthusiasm is infectious. This video, and maybe you’ve seen it, gives you some great Motown vibe. Take a look!

Very cool. Save your fills for when there's space, I like that.

What it feels to me is I've become more attentive of my technique with the LTFs. I was really kind of shocked (in a good way) how good the recording from the DI to the PreSonus USB box sounded to me.

 

[iagtrplyr]

The blues is popular here and abouts (and no speculation as to why that may be). There's a great deal of discipline in blues bass. And then there's Larry "The Mole" Taylor at Woodstock 51 years ago. He certainly is an inspiration to me. Tommy Shannon played at Woodstock too ...



Very cool. Save your fills for when there's space, I like that.

What it feels to me is I've become more attentive of my technique with the LTFs. I was really kind of shocked (in a good way) how good the recording from the DI to the PreSonus USB box sounded to me.

First, Tommy Shannon played at Woodstock? With whom?

Second, I love blues and agree it’s more disciplined than one might think. I think I’m too scatterbrained to keep that clock-like groove throughout a song.

Finally, glad to read you’re having such success with your recording setup. I’d agree with the company’s specs, it’s CD-quality.

 

[swink]

Touché, Swink. Now deal with a foreign language!

Ik aanvaard je uitdaging.
我接受你的挑战。
J'accepte votre défi.
Ich nehme Ihre Herausforderung an.
Przyjmuję twoje wyzwanie.

 

[GwenOnBass]

First, Tommy Shannon played at Woodstock? With whom?

Second, I love blues and agree it’s more disciplined than one might think. I think I’m too scatterbrained to keep that clock-like groove throughout a song.

Finally, glad to read you’re having such success with your recording setup. I’d agree with the company’s specs, it’s CD-quality.

Tommy Shannon played with Johnny Winter at Woodstock, AFIK.

 

[GonePlaid]

For an unnamed someone. Epiphone Jack Casady Artist Series Signature Bass Left-handed - Metallic Gold

 

[Polish Thunder]

Here is a video of Johnny Winter at Woodstock with Tommy Shannon on bass. Tommy was around 23 at the time.

Check out the documentary of Johnny Winter "Down & Dirty" on Amazon. I highly recommend it.



Here is a video of the late Larry Taylor with Canned Heat at Woodstock.

 

[GwenOnBass]

My parents sure got worried when I started buying Canned Heat records

 

[Haroldo]

My parents sure got worried when I started buying Canned Heat records

With my dad, it was 'Bringing It All Back Home' that drove him around the twist.

 

[Haroldo]

Here is a video of the late Larry Taylor with Canned Heat at Woodstock.

Heroin (and speed) kills.....

 

[iagtrplyr]

Tommy Shannon played with Johnny Winter at Woodstock, AFIK.

Thank you, Morrighan. Ya learn something new each day. I'll have to check that out.

 

[iagtrplyr]

For an unnamed someone. Epiphone Jack Casady Artist Series Signature Bass Left-handed - Metallic Gold

Polish Thunder, is he talking to you?

I'll speak for the two of us. That's one really nice bass at what I'd call a fantastic price. What else is cool is that it's the EXACT same price as the rightie; unheard on this planet! I first started on Epi Dot guitar when I was in HS and that was a big sucka to hold onto. One of the comments is this one is as well, but I bet it's manageable. The other drawback for me is I'd have to get a case too because I don't have one that'd ft this shape.

Someone tell me if this rumor is true, but I've read multiple times to avoid the three-point bridge at all costs. True or false to those who know. Something about they don't stay put on the body and that you have to glue them into place. GP, do you have that style of bridge on your 'Bird?

I still think it's a beauty and the fact Jack Casady had his hand into the development of the bass is really cool.

 

[iagtrplyr]

Here is a video of Johnny Winter at Woodstock with Tommy Shannon on bass. Tommy was around 23 at the time.

Check out the documentary of Johnny Winter "Down & Dirty" on Amazon. I highly recommend it.



Here is a video of the late Larry Taylor with Canned Heat at Woodstock.

Ask politely and ye shall receive. Thank you, PT!

 

[GonePlaid]

Polish Thunder, is he talking to you?

I'll speak for the two of us. That's one really nice bass at what I'd call a fantastic price. What else is cool is that it's the EXACT same price as the rightie; unheard on this planet! I first started on Epi Dot guitar when I was in HS and that was a big sucka to hold onto. One of the comments is this one is as well, but I bet it's manageable. The other drawback for me is I'd have to get a case too because I don't have one that'd ft this shape.

Someone tell me if this rumor is true, but I've read multiple times to avoid the three-point bridge at all costs. True or false to those who know. Something about they don't stay put on the body and that you have to glue them into place. GP, do you have that style of bridge on your 'Bird?

I still think it's a beauty and the fact Jack Casady had his hand into the development of the bass is really cool.

No. The early to mid 60's 'Birds had the claw and bridge setup. There has been lotsa discussion about the 3 point in TBird Club. Some hate it, some love it, some live with it. I have no experience with one.There apparently a coupla do's and don'ts with them.

 

[swink]

In Ed Friedland's book "Blues Bass", he mentions that you can play blues on a jazz bass, but the precision is preferred. You can play an active bass, but passive is preferred. You can play on roundwound strings, but flatwounds are preferred.

I have a Music Man, so I'll have to restrict myself to playing music.

 

[GwenOnBass]

I have a Music Man, so I'll have to restrict myself to playing music.

Come think of it, my 79 Ray does just fine for the blues. It's the original two band EQ. Imagine Roto 66s on the Ray through a Peavey TNT 100. It just works. The process of being there is A Thing with the blues, I find.

The "Pyramid" knob on the (vintage cough cough) Peavey EQ is always kind of interesting to me. Get a lot of useful tones out of that beast.

 

[SoulReflection]

Preach it, PT! You are correct on all counts. Nothing more needs to be said.

Here’s a guy I enjoy watching because 1) he’s got great groove and 2) his enthusiasm is infectious. This video, and maybe you’ve seen it, gives you some great Motown vibe. Take a look!

Great video...his bass could have been the one I had back then!

 

[iagtrplyr]

Great video...his bass could have been the one I had back then!

I know! Check out some of his other old school videos, SR. He uses that same bass and gets some really nice tone out of it. I’m assuming it’s a Fender Pro cabinet, but I can’t figure out the amp he’s driving with. TC Electronic perhaps? Whatever it is, this guy gets it.

 

[Polish Thunder]

I have a Music Man, so I'll have to restrict myself to playing music.

FWIW, I was just quoting Ed's book.

Tommy Shannon is one of my favorite bass players. In a lot of the pictures of him, he is playing a Fender Jazz. Later on, after playing with Double Trouble, Tommy started playing a Music Man. Was it because he started getting them for free? Does not matter. That is what he was playing.



I like Fender basses and the Fender P gets the sound I am looking for. But that is just my preference.

Heck, I have even seen bassists with a Squier.

Here is Kerry Clark playing a Squier VM 70's Jazz V (I think...) upside down. Larry is out of Michigan but is a national touring blues guitar player.

 

[GwenOnBass]

FWIW, I was just quoting Ed's book.

Tommy Shannon is one of my favorite bass players. In a lot of the pictures of him, he is playing a Fender Jazz. Later on, after playing with Double Trouble, Tommy started playing a MusicMan. Was it because he started getting them for free? Does not matter. That is what he was playing.

I like Fender basses and the Fender P gets the sound I am looking for. But that is just my preference.

Heck, I have even seen bassists with a Squier.

Here is Kerry Clark playing a Squier VM 70s V Jazz (I think...) upside down. Larry is out of Michigan but isais national touring blues guitar player.

Ed's blues book is very good. Mine's a bit dog-eared. I was offered a blues gig about three years ago now that stemmed from open mikes in a city I knew not at all. The BL always brought an Epi Viola bass for when he needed to back someone with bass. He offered me a go on his, and I declined. He was surprised at the weight of my Ray when I offered mine. Being a guitar player who plays bass like a guitar player, the BL was very happy with someone available and willing to simply hold down the bottom.

While I did accept the gig, I couldn't hold it as looking after my own health came first. That is a different story but loads of time to practice