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Thunderbird Club
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I already believe that nobody but me cares what I sound like as long as the low end is there. I played a battle of the bands last year that we finished second in, and should have won...but it was the worst show if ever played. I forgot to plug in the clam filter and was making mistakes all show long. I was sure somebody would say "you weren't very sharp today", but even the drummer, who actually listens to what I'm doing, said "yeah, I heard a couple, but only a couple." If he didn't notice how bad I was as the judge's didn't (I talked to them after the show), then nobody really cares at all. That bodes well for my lack of talent and ability.
You're doing something right. From my experience I'll add that you don't always know what it is, but as long as you do it, it might be working!
Best advice I ever Got? Don't judge yourself. Someone else's job.
I want this. It's of no consequence, just musing.
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And just to add some genuine "legit" to this comment, I have a piece of brass for the new pickguard I'm putting on the Blackbird. I'll chemically treat it to turn it black, but it'll have that glowing, dirty-brass thing going on. I think that a 'Bird needs that slashy-looking pickguard to really get the iconic look, which for this bass I like. The black one is dead-stealthy, but I've decided it disappears just a little too much.
Pic later...
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And just to add some genuine "legit" to this comment, I have a piece of brass for the new pickguard I'm putting on the Blackbird. I'll chemically treat it to turn it black, but it'll have that glowing, dirty-brass thing going on. I think that a 'Bird needs that slashy-looking pickguard to really get the iconic look, which for this bass I like. The black one is dead-stealthy, but I've decided it disappears just a little too much.
Pic later...
Gaolee
Official leathers tester and crash dummy
Excellent! Maybe there's no need to spend a fortune on a boutique talent pedal after all!I already believe that nobody but me cares what I sound like as long as the low end is there. I played a battle of the bands last year that we finished second in, and should have won...but it was the worst show if ever played. I forgot to plug in the clam filter and was making mistakes all show long. I was sure somebody would say "you weren't very sharp today", but even the drummer, who actually listens to what I'm doing, said "yeah, I heard a couple, but only a couple." If he didn't notice how bad I was as the judge's didn't (I talked to them after the show), then nobody really cares at all. That bodes well for my lack of talent and ability.
I wonder how our old friend @ColinLP and his wife are getting on? Haven't heard from him in a minute...
Hopefully things are going well for them.
But how would you live with yourself if you didn't spend a fortune on that boutique talent pedal?
PS. After further research the Catalinbread Adineko has claimed top spot in the oil can emulation pedal rankings.
I believe that the rule is that money spent on gear produces far more ability than money spent on lessons...
Obviously I haven't spent enough on gear yet.
[Edit] Actually money spent on 'false starts' is something which really annoys me.
1. a PF500 -- because it could be used without a cab and would get the valve sound I wanted with a valve preamp pedal -- should have bought an amplug and saved for a proper valve amp to begin with.
2. Not buying a TBird first up.
I have never had a bass lesson, but one year I was going to two different 'cello lessons and a music theory lesson every week.
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There is a spending too much on gear!?
I started about 10 months ago. After buying a bass and a practice amp, the first thing I did was sign up for lessons. I have 30 minutes a week, and it is time very well spent. I learn theory on my own, as that is 'book learning' that I can do alone. Lessons are for technique and practical. Lessons are the best way to spend money if you are starting from 0 (as I am).
With the two Gibsons and 2,5 Epiphones, I'm mostly gas-free these days.... but I'm still very curious about how much I could use an 8 string Cataldo... any experiences, advice?
You can spend too much money on the wrong gear. My first bass when I started again I chose because it had been custom designed for the bass player in my current favourite band and was a bit quirky. It's a very nice instrument but it became quite evident it's not for me ... and try getting someone to buy your quirky bass.
I'll send through a few Bach Chorales for you to harmonise later.
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Gaolee
Official leathers tester and crash dummy
The answer to the question is another question - could any of us pass that up?
I might have to listen to one of those pedals, just to see if I really need to build one working oil can out of three donors. Ah, who am I kidding. I do it because it's there.
Gaolee
Official leathers tester and crash dummy
Advice? From us? Of course you need it! Reality? I wouldn't know about that when it comes to that kind of thing.
Gaolee
Official leathers tester and crash dummy
I had about nine years of piano lessons way back when. And don't play piano at all any more. Bass and guitar are completely self taught so far, but I'm more than happy to admit that I would be a whole lot better at it with some help. I started playing drums about three years ago, and started lessons right away. I figured the path to semi-competence as a person in his mid-50s was too slow by just being self-taught. Now, my brother says I'm really a drummer. Relatives sure know how to hurt a person by pointing out the obvious, don't they!
And right on cue, him indoors says 'how come I don't see you playing that white one any more -- it's just shoved in the cupboard is it?'
It's aging like fine wine or cheese. Don't open the cupboard or I'll have to start the whole process again.
I think of the bass mostly as a rhythm instrument, and I played drums first, though I was quite young. Point is though, I play bass more like a drummer- I think more that way, anyway- than a guitar or keyboard player. You'll not see a lot of chopped noodles coming out of my kitchen... but I do love a handy phrase sitting cozy in it's pocket.I had about nine years of piano lessons way back when. And don't play piano at all any more. Bass and guitar are completely self taught so far, but I'm more than happy to admit that I would be a whole lot better at it with some help. I started playing drums about three years ago, and started lessons right away. I figured the path to semi-competence as a person in his mid-50s was too slow by just being self-taught. Now, my brother says I'm really a drummer. Relatives sure know how to hurt a person by pointing out the obvious, don't they!
Play drums then! Seems to get over, mostly!
