Rockpage Bassists Unite

DickShackBass · Post by **DickShackBass** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 5:02 pm

. Nobody in the room will utter the phrase "turn the bass down."

see I'm learning already, I thought it was just MY band that whines about the bass needing turned down.

sunsetbass · Post by **sunsetbass** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 9:33 pm

DickShackBass wrote:
. Nobody in the room will utter the phrase "turn the bass down."
see I'm learning already, I thought it was just MY band that whines about the bass needing turned down.

no it happens in "EVERY BAND"

i always tell my lead singer and guitar player, you my catch the ladies attention, but it's my "vibes" they are feeling deep down inside.

did i say that out loud

.

Mistress_DB · Post by **Mistress_DB** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 9:47 pm

sunsetbass wrote:
i always tell my lead singer and guitar player, you my catch the ladies attention, but it's my "vibes" they are feeling deep down inside.

I like your way of thinking.

ToonaRockGuy · Post by **ToonaRockGuy** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 5:55 am

sunsetbass wrote:
DickShackBass wrote:
. Nobody in the room will utter the phrase "turn the bass down."
see I'm learning already, I thought it was just MY band that whines about the bass needing turned down.
no it happens in "EVERY BAND"

i always tell my lead singer and guitar player, you my catch the ladies attention, but it's my "vibes" they are feeling deep down inside.

did i say that out loud .

Actually, it's the bass drum.

sunsetbass · Post by **sunsetbass** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 7:42 am

ToonaRockGuy wrote:
sunsetbass wrote:
DickShackBass wrote: see I'm learning already, I thought it was just MY band that whines about the bass needing turned down.
no it happens in "EVERY BAND"

i always tell my lead singer and guitar player, you my catch the ladies attention, but it's my "vibes" they are feeling deep down inside.

did i say that out loud .
Actually, it's the bass drum.

hey now it's my story.

lol

nighthawk · Post by **nighthawk** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 3:11 pm

Killjingle · Post by **Killjingle** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 3:18 pm

It could also be the fact our guitars are tuned below the alphabet

sav · Post by **sav** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 7:07 pm

Sounds like a great idea, Kent! I would def be up to meeting some of the other bassists in the area, if y'all don't have any aversion to upright players... I've always been a doghouse man myself...

JackANSI · Post by **JackANSI** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 7:32 pm

Got my start on the upright my brother brought home when he was in the AAHS orchestra! I remember trying very hard to play along with big band stuff and my sad attempts at Primus - Mr. Krinkle.. Seems like another life ago now...

I keep a little low-end Dean elec-upright around the house but don't spend the time required to be good enough with the thing..

sunsetbass · Post by **sunsetbass** » Thu Jul 03, 2008 12:46 pm

hey kent any word on this yet?????? looking forward to it.

CCdrums · Post by **CCdrums** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 2:25 pm

ToonaRockGuy wrote: Actually, it's the bass drum.

Oh yeah baby, you got that right! You will submit to the power of the right foot!

grimmbass · Post by **grimmbass** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 9:33 pm

Good news! We now have a tentative date/location for our "bass-in"!

Date: Tuesday, August 19, 7-9 p.m.
Location: Saint Francis University Boilerhouse Fine Arts Facility

I will post directions/details once we are completely confirmed with the university. My suggestion would be that we put an agenda together with some folks who are willing to give presentations to the group while still leaving time for an open jam (we should get a drummer or two to come as well). I'll have two bass amps available, but we'll probably need more gear.

I'll volunteer to give a gear demonstration of my Carvin 1200 head and BRX cabs. Any other volunteers? I'm thinking we do 15-20 minute presentations. The session will be followed by beer and stuff at the Loretto Pub and Grill. If everyone wants pizza and beer, I can probably negotiate a special with the owner.

More as soon as we get confirmed....

KT

slackin@dabass · Post by **slackin@dabass** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 10:24 pm

i'm there baby, looking forward to learning some stuff, so let's do it!

DickShackBass · Post by **DickShackBass** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 10:39 pm

Sounds great! Looking forward to it.

sunsetbass · Post by **sunsetbass** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 11:17 pm

awesome kent. i'll check with our drummer to see if he can make it. not sure he works 2 trick. but i'm in. especially the LPG. their food is awesome.

MOONDOGGY · Post by **MOONDOGGY** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 1:29 am

Pending how my work and moving schedule turns out, I plan on attending.

I'd be more than happy to donate a rig for the night.

grimmbass · Post by **grimmbass** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 5:35 pm

Time, date, and location are CONFIRMED! RSVP to this thread and let us know if you want to do a presentation!

I'll post directions shortly.

bassist_25 · Post by **bassist_25** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 8:35 pm

I could do a presentation on how to most effectively rock pleather on stage while playing bass.

HurricaneBob · Post by **HurricaneBob** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 9:03 pm

bassist_25 wrote:I could do a presentation on how to most effectively rock pleather on stage while playing bass.

Poor Eric has to watch that from behind all the time!

grimmbass · Post by **grimmbass** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 9:50 pm

I could do a presentation on how to most effectively rock pleather on stage while playing bass. Cool

Very Happy

Actually, I figured that "Dealing with Swamp Ass" might earn a regular spot on our meeting agenda.

bassist_25 · Post by **bassist_25** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 10:24 pm

Okay, seriously...I talked to K-Dawg (i.e., Kent) and came up with a presentation:

Chordal playing for bass in both ensemble and solo situations.

MOONDOGGY · Post by **MOONDOGGY** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 11:03 pm

I could tell everybody what type of woods their basses are made of!!! I don't really have any knowledge to share.....just tech talk and gear junkie jargon. I will however, hopefully have a slew of different basses to try out for those that want to mess with different styles of basses.

See y'all sooon.

DMFJ03 · Post by **DMFJ03** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 1:52 pm

I'll never make it. I wouldn't even get there until around 9:00.

Oh well...

Have fun, everyone!!!

JackANSI · Post by **JackANSI** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 9:36 pm

If anyone has a bass that needs electrical parts replaced, like pots, pickups, jacks, etc and isn't sure of their soldering skills, I can do that part for you. Same goes for any kind of preamp installs, but you'll need to do your own woodwork (I'll bring a drill and stuff for you to use). I hate woodwork...

Just have the parts or let me know what you need (or what bass you have and what the symptoms are) and I'll get them (you'll owe me cost of parts, thats it).

Anyone who just wants to learn how to solder, I can help you with that too.

As for bass itself, I'm pretty sure you guys know more than I already so i'll probably just be watching as much as possible.

grimmbass · Post by **grimmbass** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 12:40 pm

Bump....post if you're in for sure, and let me know if you're in for the bar hangout afterwards (so I can get a head count...we can probably get some pizza/beer discounts from Loretto Pub and Grill). So far, Paul is doing a technique demonstration, Jackansi is volunteering for gear maintenance, Dan's all about identifying your wood (pun intended;), and I'm doing a gear demo of my Carvin rig. Anybody else in to do a demonstration?

Ciao,

KT