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Title: Bass Pr0n If you got it, flaunt it.
Post by: 6stringapprentice on July 06, 2010, 10:23:56 PM: Lets see those hi res pics of your gear. If your running 56k hit back while your mouse pointer is still working. ;D
(http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv288/al-kellyii/MTD/SANY0064.jpg)
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Title: Re: Bass Pr0n If you got it, flaunt it.
Post by: twest45 on July 06, 2010, 10:35:28 PM: how do you post pictures?
Title: Re: Bass Pr0n If you got it, flaunt it.
Post by: 6stringapprentice on July 06, 2010, 10:47:54 PM: You have to your images hosted somewhere. I'm not sure of LGM offers image hosting. I use photobucket. They you just copy the hosted image http and use the Insert image button.
Title: Re: Bass Pr0n If you got it, flaunt it.
Post by: bradleymoorer on July 07, 2010, 03:29:38 AM: Man...you make a brother want spend a lot of money on a new camera! NICE PICS!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Bass Pr0n If you got it, flaunt it.
Post by: ddwilkins on July 07, 2010, 07:31:38 AM: I'm gonna break out my Nikon D40, SB600 flash, and the 50 mm f1.4 prime lens when I get home. It's own. You shouldn't have done this!!!!!!
Title: Re: Bass Pr0n If you got it, flaunt it.
Post by: 6stringapprentice on July 07, 2010, 08:23:19 AM: ;D ;D ;D
I know nothing of these expensive cameras of which you speak.

Presenting the Fisher C1 Pocket Camcorder which has been jury-rigged to run on a universal AC adapter because the battery life sucked. Price paid = around $35 I believe off ebay.
(http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv288/al-kellyii/IMG00244.jpg)
Title: Re: Bass Pr0n If you got it, flaunt it.
Post by: floaded27 on July 07, 2010, 09:11:37 AM: its not the camera, its the photographer. Those are some wicked angles. I wouldnt have been able to set up shots like that with a $10,000 camera. but now im gonna imitate. lol.
Title: Re: Bass Pr0n If you got it, flaunt it.
Post by: malthumb on July 07, 2010, 11:04:04 AM: Quote from: 6stringapprentice on July 06, 2010, 10:23:56 PM
Lets see those hi res pics of your gear. If your running 56k hit back while your mouse pointer is still working. ;D
....

You DO NOT want to get me started.........

Too late!! ;) ;)

(http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss348/martinjlm/Alembic%20Basses/ThreeSeriesBasses.jpg)(http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss348/martinjlm/Alembic%20Basses/BassTree.jpg)(http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss348/martinjlm/Alembic%20Basses/bassheaven.jpg)(http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss348/martinjlm/Music%20Man%20Basses/MMBongo.jpg)
(http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss348/martinjlm/Alembic%20Basses/79Series2.jpg)(http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss348/martinjlm/Alembic%20Basses/HPIM2669.jpg)
(http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss348/martinjlm/Alembic%20Basses/HPIM2671.jpg)
(http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss348/martinjlm/Marchlewski%20Basses/MusicPictures009.jpg)
(http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss348/martinjlm/Marchlewski%20Basses/Marchlewski5String.jpg)
(http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss348/martinjlm/Roscoe%20Basses/Vg5sdvJgrgRoVyP3sH8TcLn0nzF40xWJvSY.jpg)(http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss348/martinjlm/Roscoe%20Basses/RoscoeLG-3005.jpg)
(http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss348/martinjlm/Music%20Man%20Basses/bothsabres.jpg)
(http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss348/martinjlm/Music%20Man%20Basses/MusicPictures001.jpg)
(http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss348/martinjlm/Music%20Man%20Basses/HPIM2336.jpg)
(http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss348/martinjlm/Music%20Man%20Basses/HPIM2337.jpg)

(http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss348/martinjlm/Music%20Man%20Basses/MMSabreHStk.jpg)
(http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss348/martinjlm/Music%20Man%20Basses/MMSabreHorizon.jpg)
Title: Re: Bass Pr0n If you got it, flaunt it.
Post by: browntree on July 07, 2010, 05:26:32 PM: Malthumb...all I can say is wow! :o

Here's my starter...

(http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/78/l_73f98a444d884980b5e5ab9e784af2a5.jpg)

(http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/109/l_04c5f1dd0bef4642b175fb679728c2e8.jpg)

(http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/101/l_53990fa0b9b6417b96b11ba20e527316.jpg)

(http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/152/l_4ab7b83afd4147d2a05de44c074d0381.jpg)

(http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/74/l_608a9363fd1240e294061d169c38fabe.jpg)

Browntree

And David spake to the chief of the Levites to appoint their brethren to be the singers with instruments of music, psalteries and harps and cymbals, sounding, by lifting up the voice with joy. I Chronicles 15:16
Title: Re: Bass Pr0n If you got it, flaunt it.
Post by: malthumb on July 07, 2010, 06:02:31 PM: Browntree,

Those pics span about 10 years. At least 8 of these basses have been sold over time. Of all the boutique basses I've wanted but never owned, MTD 535-24 is at the very top of my list. Yours is especially nice. Nice finish.
Title: Re: Bass Pr0n If you got it, flaunt it.
Post by: under13 on July 07, 2010, 06:58:34 PM: Nice pics everyone! My bass isn't as nice as yall's, but I might take a few shots.

Quote from: ddwilkins on July 07, 2010, 07:31:38 AM
I'm gonna break out my Nikon D40, SB600 flash, and the 50 mm f1.4 prime lens when I get home. It's own. You shouldn't have done this!!!!!!

f1.4? Nice! Thats on my wish list, but will have to wait for at least a year. Gotta buy some zooms.
Title: Re: Bass Pr0n If you got it, flaunt it.
Post by: ddwilkins on July 07, 2010, 07:39:04 PM: Here's mine. These pictures are not the best because I took them after spending a little while out in the humidity working on my 6 string.
(http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s299/ddwilkins/DSC_0017.jpg)
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(http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s299/ddwilkins/DSC_0023.jpg)
Taken with the 50mm lens
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Title: Re: Bass Pr0n If you got it, flaunt it.
Post by: browntree on July 07, 2010, 08:33:45 PM: Quote from: malthumb on July 07, 2010, 06:02:31 PM
Browntree,

Those pics span about 10 years. At least 8 of these basses have been sold over time. Of all the boutique basses I've wanted but never owned, MTD 535-24 is at the very top of my list. Yours is especially nice. Nice finish.

Thanks a lot! I absolutely love it. ddwilkens, you are putting together a monster! What kind of pickups/electronics are you putting in it?

Browntree

And David spake to the chief of the Levites to appoint their brethren to be the singers with instruments of music, psalteries and harps and cymbals, sounding, by lifting up the voice with joy. I Chronicles 15:16
Title: Re: Bass Pr0n If you got it, flaunt it.
Post by: malthumb on July 07, 2010, 09:11:16 PM: Mr. Wilkins, that 6 is just flat out nasty! Your wood choices are hot! Can't wait to see the finished product.
Title: Re: Bass Pr0n If you got it, flaunt it.
Post by: ddwilkins on July 08, 2010, 06:02:38 AM: Quote from: malthumb on July 07, 2010, 09:11:16 PM
Mr. Wilkins, that 6 is just flat out nasty! Your wood choices are hot! Can't wait to see the finished product.

Thanks. I'm looking forward to hearing this beauty.
Title: Re: Bass Pr0n If you got it, flaunt it.
Post by: twest45 on July 08, 2010, 07:54:35 AM: (http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn59/tewest86/MTDZ6_2.jpg)
(http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn59/tewest86/MTDZ6.jpg)
Title: Re: Bass Pr0n If you got it, flaunt it.
Post by: ddwilkins on July 08, 2010, 09:26:35 AM: Quote from: browntree on July 07, 2010, 08:33:45 PM
Thanks a lot! I absolutely love it. ddwilkens, you are putting together a monster! What kind of pickups/electronics are you putting in it?

Browntree

And David spake to the chief of the Levites to appoint their brethren to be the singers with instruments of music, psalteries and harps and cymbals, sounding, by lifting up the voice with joy. I Chronicles 15:16

Nordstrand Big Singles and Aggie OBP-3!!!!!
Title: Re: Bass Pr0n If you got it, flaunt it.
Post by: phbrown on July 08, 2010, 08:39:43 PM: Quote from: ddwilkins on July 08, 2010, 09:26:35 AM
Nordstrand Big Singles and Aggie OBP-3!!!!!

DD that bass looks yummy!!! The Pavel Aryel better watch out!!!
Title: Re: Bass Pr0n If you got it, flaunt it.
Post by: ddwilkins on July 08, 2010, 08:48:18 PM: Quote from: phbrown on July 08, 2010, 08:39:43 PM
DD that bass looks yummy!!! The Pavel Aryel better watch out!!!

I contacted Pavel about 3 years ago about building me an Aryel bass. When he gave me the price, I said to myself no way, its time to get dirty and do this myself, with the help of someone else. Thanks.
Title: Re: Bass Pr0n If you got it, flaunt it.
Post by: 6stringapprentice on July 09, 2010, 07:55:37 AM: (http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv288/al-kellyii/SANY0213.jpg)
(http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv288/al-kellyii/SANY0197.jpg)
Title: Re: Bass Pr0n If you got it, flaunt it.
Post by: dremy2006 on July 09, 2010, 06:17:31 PM: (http://i633.photobucket.com/albums/uu52/cornflakesnwater/DSCN0469.jpg)

(http://i633.photobucket.com/albums/uu52/cornflakesnwater/DSCN0466.jpg)

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Title: Re: Bass Pr0n If you got it, flaunt it.
Post by: 6stringapprentice on August 03, 2010, 06:48:54 PM: (http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv288/al-kellyii/SANY0322.jpg)
(http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv288/al-kellyii/SANY0332.jpg)
(http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv288/al-kellyii/SANY0345.jpg)
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(http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv288/al-kellyii/SANY0373.jpg)
(http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv288/al-kellyii/SANY0367-1.jpg)
(http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv288/al-kellyii/SANY0359.jpg)
Title: Re: Bass Pr0n If you got it, flaunt it.
Post by: ddwilkins on August 04, 2010, 08:00:20 AM: Quote from: 6stringapprentice on August 03, 2010, 06:48:54 PM
([url]http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv288/al-kellyii/SANY0322.jpg[/url])

What's your signal path with this configuration?
Title: Re: Bass Pr0n If you got it, flaunt it.
Post by: 6stringapprentice on August 04, 2010, 10:07:21 AM: Quote from: ddwilkins on August 04, 2010, 08:00:20 AM
What's your signal path with this configuration?

I think I was recording bass on this pic. So I was running

Bass to Art Tubepac preamp via 1/4"

Preamp to UCA-222 interface input via 1/4 out to RCA adapter

Preamp to Mixer via XLR to 1/4 TRS

UCA-222 Monitor out to mixer tape in via RCA cables

Then I just set my levels with the preamp into the interface, and monitor everything through the mixer. That way I can control the levels in my ear without disrupting the recording
Title: Re: Bass Pr0n If you got it, flaunt it.
Post by: isthatagirlonthebass on August 04, 2010, 11:40:25 AM: Can you plug your bass in directly to the UCA or is a preamp needed?
Title: Re: Bass Pr0n If you got it, flaunt it.
Post by: 6stringapprentice on August 04, 2010, 09:44:54 PM: Quote from: isthatagirlonthebass on August 04, 2010, 11:40:25 AM
Can you plug your bass in directly to the UCA or is a preamp needed?

You'll need some kind of preamp to bring your bass up to line level, since these don't have any internal preamp
Title: Re: Bass Pr0n If you got it, flaunt it.
Post by: isthatagirlonthebass on August 05, 2010, 10:48:02 AM: Quote from: 6stringapprentice on August 04, 2010, 09:44:54 PM
You'll need some kind of preamp to bring your bass up to line level, since these don't have any internal preamp

thanks for the info
Title: Re: Bass Pr0n If you got it, flaunt it.
Post by: phbrown on September 27, 2010, 08:22:02 AM: This isn't my bass but I thought it was interesting nevertheless

(http://www.walyou.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/The-ultimate-in-bass-guitars.jpg)
Title: Re: Bass Pr0n If you got it, flaunt it.
Post by: malthumb on September 27, 2010, 10:33:31 AM: Quote from: phbrown on September 27, 2010, 08:22:02 AM
This isn't my bass but I thought it was interesting nevertheless

([url]http://www.walyou.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/The-ultimate-in-bass-guitars.jpg[/url])

Did you sneak into Jean Baudin's music room? I'd recognize the Pacman Bass anywhere (obviously)
Title: Re: Bass Pr0n If you got it, flaunt it.
Post by: gospelnite on September 29, 2010, 05:11:52 PM: I am a novice bass player and my desire is to truly play,to me playing is important.its not the show but the message ,t seems to me thats forgotten.learn gospel music,As I look at the site ,I see no updates at all.I dont want to brag about what I have Cause THE LORD can make ANYTHING sound wonderful.But learning to play with the anointing is what's important to me as a beginner.dont get me wrong what you have is nice,I come to learn gospel music to learn gospel music.
Title: Re: Bass Pr0n If you got it, flaunt it.
Post by: 6stringapprentice on September 29, 2010, 06:34:14 PM: We have the Gospel Music Hangout where "Learn all about the "Building Blocks" of music and how to apply it. Forum for general music questions that apply to all instruments"

We also have Bass and Guitar Chords/Tabs Forum "A forum for members to REQUEST and submit bass and guitar chords/tabs."

Also we have the Bass Guitar room where you can ask specific questions about the bass guitar.

Problem is, that if you don't ask questions no one can answer them. The truth of the matter is the only real way to learn gospel music is to listen to it and practice it. The fundamentals of the instrument can and have been covered well on this site and all over the internet, but gospel is just way too diverse a genre of music to expect a site that can step by step show you have to play it. However there are more than enough individuals willing to help along the way, but you have to ask about what you need or are having trouble with.

As far as this thread it was inspired by the "bass photography" thread on talkbass.com. Its more of a pic whoring thread to. It wasn't mean to be a oohh look at how great my gear is, but people work hard and do a bunch of research putting their rigs together and it's nice to have a place to show what you have to other people that actually care, as most non-bassist really couldn't care less about bass gear.
Title: Re: Bass Pr0n If you got it, flaunt it.
Post by: TRNS4MD on September 29, 2010, 07:34:14 PM: While i can only speak for myself, but I have found this site very informative. I have learned and applied many things from this forum. Also, I find it interesting what others bass players are playing with. I take this not as a contest or bragging but simply as sharing. I have bought some of my gear strictly due to some fellow members pics or recommendations and couldn't be happier with the gear I have now. All this i have said is by now means to bash or put down others feeling or thoughts, just my opinion.
Title: Re: Bass Pr0n If you got it, flaunt it.
Post by: dremy2006 on September 29, 2010, 09:20:41 PM: Ohhhh Yeahhhhhhh..!! :o

(http://i633.photobucket.com/albums/uu52/cornflakesnwater/DSCN0593.jpg)
Title: Re: Bass Pr0n If you got it, flaunt it.
Post by: cordney on September 29, 2010, 10:28:47 PM: Dremy2006,

That 4string bass(purple) is a beauty..... :o!
Title: Re: Bass Pr0n If you got it, flaunt it.
Post by: Shribs on October 10, 2010, 11:56:30 PM: Man I haven't posted on LGM for over a year :( I guess I will begin again posting pics of my bass!!
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u19/josephschreiber_1984/IMG_1087.jpg)
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u19/josephschreiber_1984/IMG_1085.jpg)
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u19/josephschreiber_1984/IMG_1084.jpg)
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u19/josephschreiber_1984/IMG_1088.jpg)
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u19/josephschreiber_1984/IMG_1090.jpg)
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u19/josephschreiber_1984/IMG_1089.jpg)
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u19/josephschreiber_1984/IMG_1091.jpg)
Title: Re: Bass Pr0n If you got it, flaunt it.
Post by: malthumb on November 21, 2010, 08:41:01 PM: Found an old picture, so I'm reviving an old thread....

(http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss348/martinjlm/Alembic%20Basses/AlembicSeriesIIendview.jpg)
Title: Re: Bass Pr0n If you got it, flaunt it.
Post by: floaded27 on November 23, 2010, 09:42:15 PM: u sure those are enough controls? adjust ur vol, blend, highs, mids, lows, heart rate, blood pressure, etc. lol
Title: Re: Bass Pr0n If you got it, flaunt it.
Post by: malthumb on November 24, 2010, 08:28:06 AM: Quote from: floaded27 on November 23, 2010, 09:42:15 PM
u sure those are enough controls? adjust ur vol, blend, highs, mids, lows, heart rate, blood pressure, etc. lol

Actually it's not as complex as it looks. Total of 8 knobs. 1 master volume, 1 neck pickup volume, 1 bridge pick up volume. So that leaves 5 more.

1 is an on/off/ pickup selector. So there are really only 4 knobs for tone shaping. 2 for each pickup. 1 sets the central boosting frequency for the low pass filter, the other sets the amount of boost. Arguably, those could be stacked.

On the other hand, anything that needs 2 paragraphs to explain.........

(http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss348/martinjlm/Alembic%20Basses/HPIM2671.jpg)

By comparison, the Roscoe that's shown in the same picture LOOKS like it only has 4 knobs, but one is stacked, so that's 2 controls, and another is a push pull, so that's 2 controls. Now that's a total of 6 control points and only one of them controls volume, so 5 different tone controls. The Alembic has 4 tone controls.

Different approaches.