On a lot of classic era surf records, you can hear that the mutes on the Fender basses are still in - little foam rubber strips glued to the underside of the bridge cover. Anybody still play with the mutes on?
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Joined: Feb 16, 2012 Posts: 153 Rincon Beach, California, USA 
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Posted on Feb 17 2012 11:29 AM
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Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 3546 mojave desert, california 
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Posted on Feb 17 2012 11:40 AM
Tele295 wrote:
Carol Kaye still likes the foam mute approach. I use the heel of the attack hand while picking to mute. |
Joined: Jul 28, 2010 Posts: 30 Silver Spring, MD
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Posted on Feb 17 2012 01:44 PM
What are the classic amps ? Good modern alternatives ? |
Joined: Feb 09, 2010 Posts: 413 Goleta, CA
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Posted on Feb 17 2012 02:13 PM
Tele295 wrote:
You should hook up with Stormtiger. His band posted on the Ventura County Craigslist looking for a bass player. They do it up right!! —You're not drunk if you can put your socks on while standing. |
Joined: Dec 12, 2006 Posts: 2684 Ventura, CA
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Posted on Feb 17 2012 02:55 PM
Good idea Stokemon, and thanks. In fact we already connected and I sent him here. Our excellent bassist Scott is moving away. |
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Joined: Feb 16, 2012 Posts: 153 Rincon Beach, California, USA
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Posted on Feb 17 2012 04:02 PM
Should be fun, Stormtiger! |
Joined: Nov 28, 2011 Posts: 795 Prescott Valley, AZ
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Posted on Feb 18 2012 01:17 AM
Tele295 wrote:
My last stint on bass was with a blues/power trio about 15 years ago. I still haven't put the chrome covers back on my P-Bass. |
Joined: Sep 15, 2008 Posts: 110 Melbourne, Australia 
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Posted on Feb 18 2012 07:14 AM
Another vote for Bosco from the Atlantics; he had a really innovative style of playing, especially for that era. The Bass line on "Bombora" could have just about been considered punk in 1963; he also did some interesting double-stop stuff on "Come On". This is one of their lesser known songs, but it's one of my favorites of Bosco's bass lines. Last edited: Feb 18, 2012 07:18:04 |
Joined: Apr 21, 2006 Posts: 852 Connersville, Indiana, USA
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Posted on Feb 18 2012 12:00 PM
SpitfireMkI wrote:
I hear ya, there! If I can hear the bass line clear enough, I can start picking it out. —Fast Cars & Loud Guitars! |
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Posted on Mar 06 2012 03:29 AM
I'm looking for the exact transcription (or notes) for the awesome "rumble" (LINK WRAY) I'm a guitarist and can do the riffs but I'm always in trouble for the bass part. Any help? in advance thanx! Fred —http://www.reverbnation.com/c./a4/2404628/1132668/Artist/1132668/Artist/link |
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 1133 Northern CA
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Posted on Mar 06 2012 09:00 AM
Surf Bass 101 at Sierra Surf Music Camp: http://surfguitar101.com/forums/topic/17320/?page=3#p232217 |
Joined: Feb 02, 2008 Posts: 4463 Not One-Sawn, but Two-Sawn . . . AZ.
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Posted on Apr 02 2012 12:42 AM
Right on DP! I don't play bass all that often anymore but when I did that was pretty much how I tried to do things. A few weeks ago I played bass at a jam session and had the good fortune to work with a drummer that I found it easy to work with. We quickly linked up and worked as a team. It was a very nice feeling to be able to be a part of that. —The artist formerly known as: Synchro When Surf Guitar is outlawed only outlaws will play Surf Guitar. |
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Posted on Jul 15 2012 04:36 PM
Do many of you bassists out there use hollowbodies? Our bassist uses a Vox Apollo sunburst hollowbody bass with black nylon strings. We've tried to interest him in a Fender, but he won't give up the Vox. Likes the sound and playability, so I guess to each his own. I was just curious as to whether it was all solidbody Fenders out there? —How's your digestion now? |
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Joined: Jul 28, 2010 Posts: 30 Silver Spring, MD
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Posted on Jul 16 2012 07:56 AM
Scott Esbeck from the Straijackets told me he used a hollow body Kay Bass on the original recording of University Blvd, I assume it was on the whole album since the tone seems the same throughout. He used a Fender Jazz for live work, except when they were sponsored by Squier. I can still recall them playing those white Squiers at Twist-n-shout here in Maryland. I'm a Fender type myself, love the tones you get and they're reasonably comfy to play |
Joined: Jul 13, 2012 Posts: 490 San Diego CA
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Posted on Jul 16 2012 07:27 PM
I'd just like to mention what a great job Ron Eglit did with Dick Dale over the past 20- years or so....he was right there for DDs whole resurgance and new albums and popularity..they had some great bass/guitar interplay and he knew when to GTF out of the way too. |
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Posted on Jul 16 2012 08:47 PM
Surf bass! I'm right at home. Great topic guys! |
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Posted on Aug 04 2012 06:53 AM
Will most tube heads like showmaster, bandmaster etc do OK as bass amps as well? |
Joined: Mar 15, 2011 Posts: 8528 Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.
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Posted on Aug 04 2012 08:59 AM
For your reading enjoyment, 32 pages of hits discussing picks for playing bass. http://surfguitar101.com/search/?q=bass+picks&models=forums.topic&models=forums.post Just doing my part to reduce the number of gear topics. This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got. |
Joined: Sep 10, 2012 Posts: 14 Nashville, TN
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Posted on Sep 10 2012 09:20 AM
New member of the Surf community! Great to find this thread!!! Anyways, I'm in a fledgling Surf/Elecki band called 'Crazy Aces'. We've just recorded a record of originals & put together a video of sorts for one of the songs. Hope you guys dig it! —Crazy Aces on facebook Last edited: Sep 10, 2012 09:23:39 |
Joined: Oct 11, 2010 Posts: 152 Bainbridge Island, Washington
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Posted on Sep 10 2012 01:00 PM
I dig it! you guys sound great. Album: When and where is it available? I am a bass player first playing in a standard cover band Psycho Sushi (Seattle area) DeadSurf60's just had their first gig and got a request to play another one. I guess the crowd didn't hear the profusion of mistakes I made up on stage! RobC |
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