kenfxj Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Prepare for a lot of "What kind of bass is that?" and "Who makes that bass?" type of questions. Push the button Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Capasso Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 I expect lots of comments and questions -and I know there will be lots of "what the hell -can't you just play a regular bass?!?" It will arrive Friday. I may not have time to do much with it because we found out the singer is too sick for Saturday's gig. I'm going to do 3/4 of the singing, which I am not ready for. Lots of work to be done to get thru - then I will have fun with this baby. Will let you know and take pics Thanks Tom www.stoneflyrocks.com Acoustic Color Be practical as well as generous in your ideals. Keep your eyes on the stars and keep your feet on the ground. - Theodore Roosevelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric VB Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Good luck with the singing, Tom. Kudos to you for taking on the challenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Capasso Posted November 29, 2013 Author Share Posted November 29, 2013 OK - got the bass last week. Managed to play 4 songs at the Stonefly gig. Kinda strange choices for such a different looking bass - 2 Hendrix (Watchtower and Fire), 2 Santana (Black Magic Woman and Oye Como Va). Had to sing background in Fire, lead in Black Magic - worked out fine. I was most impressed by the feeling of space around me. this is one of the advantages I'd seen of this design. I've played it in church and for Acoustic Color rehearsals. I'm still not used to it completely. I tried playing some songs that I have on a "bass" playlist. Some come to life, some don't (Black Sabbath's Paranoid was particularly bad). Everyone comments on what a beautiful instrument it is (and it is). I am enjoying the sound. Bartolini J pickups and Audere preamp. I'm sure the Barts are good, but I am enjoying the Audere. The bass and treble controls are really nice - I love what they do. The mid control really punches up the sound. I like it much more than the mid control in my Demeter on-board pre. And the whole thing is very responsive. I can feel that I'm playing a bit lighter, but when I smack the strings the response is very gratifying! I realize I made one error in my choices. I had them put the jack at the side of the instrument. While standing this works great. When sitting, the body ends up between my legs - which means I always have my leg against the jack. It doesn't feel bad, but it makes me nervous. I may consider having the jack moved. I played at Thanksgiving Mass yesterday, and asked someone to take some pics. Happy Thanksgiving, and Hannukah to all. http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t217/tom_capasso/forumstuff/16762f76-6aa3-4e0c-b5ca-e826330e46f4.jpg http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t217/tom_capasso/forumstuff/9ea15c47-da0d-49fd-86ca-4139e51c36c5.jpg www.stoneflyrocks.com Acoustic Color Be practical as well as generous in your ideals. Keep your eyes on the stars and keep your feet on the ground. - Theodore Roosevelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groove Mama Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 You're both lookin' good there, Tom! Queen of the Quarter Note "Think like a drummer, not like a singer, and play much less." -- Michele C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottom End Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 That is a beautiful bass, one of a kind! "Call me what instrument you will, though you can fret me, yet you cannot play upon me.'-Hamlet Guitar solos last 30 seconds, the bass line lasts for the whole song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Geoff Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Looks great, Tom - get a right-angled jack! G. "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the World will know Peace": Jimi Hendrix http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=738517&content=music The Geoff - blame Caevan!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Capasso Posted November 29, 2013 Author Share Posted November 29, 2013 Thanks Geoff - I had thought about that and have been using one. Without that, I couldn't have sat down! www.stoneflyrocks.com Acoustic Color Be practical as well as generous in your ideals. Keep your eyes on the stars and keep your feet on the ground. - Theodore Roosevelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wally Malone Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Would you have then played the song "You Can't Sit Down"? Wally I have basses to play, places to be and good music to make! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Geoff Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 How about an end-pin jack, wired in parallel? Then you could use either & the spare wouldn't really be noticable. G. "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the World will know Peace": Jimi Hendrix http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=738517&content=music The Geoff - blame Caevan!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicklab Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Congrats on the new bass, Tom! Sorry to hear about the output jack issues. It does seem like a little bit of a challenge. I would think that the most effective way of finding the right spot for the output jack would be to physically sit down with the luthier in order to find that spot that isn't going to hit your leg when you're seated. So how is your left hand technique feeling considering the upright nature of the instrument? Obligatory Social Media Link "My concern is, and I have to, uh, check with my accountant, that this might bump me into a higher, uh, tax..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Congrats, Tom! When's the NYC area get-together? Peace. --SW spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumpelstiltskin. Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 i'm a fan of right angle plugs for side-mounted jacks. i'm not sure it solves your problem, but food for thought. also, growing your hair out was a good move. because i like people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Capasso Posted December 6, 2013 Author Share Posted December 6, 2013 Congrats, Tom! When's the NYC area get-together? Peace. --SW I'm thinking after the holidays. I'll set it up by email, so anyone local who wants in, let me know here. Thanks! Tom www.stoneflyrocks.com Acoustic Color Be practical as well as generous in your ideals. Keep your eyes on the stars and keep your feet on the ground. - Theodore Roosevelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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