Bass Messages by Brad Mock

61. Re: Bass Effects.
    
    Brad Mock (16433)
    Equipment Forum · 1 Hits · 8/28/2012 8:35 PM
    I am a Zoom fan with a B2 and B2.1u seeing lots of action. Also in the family is an old Digitech BP8 that is still the bomb!
62. Re: Fender Bassman 400
    
    Brad Mock (16433)
    Equipment Forum · 9 Hits · 8/25/2012 1:28 PM
    Hi John, While large Eq's look really cool they are really not for instrument use, the bands are far to narrow- those tools are intended for more precise room equalization for studios and auditoriums. 5,7 or 10 bands will usually do the trick ...(more)
63. Re: String tree...
    
    Brad Mock (16433)
    Equipment Forum · 6 Hits · 8/16/2012 10:06 AM
    It all comes down to having the right string break over the nut, the nut and bridge saddles are "witness points" in the parlance of luthiery. Having the correct angles at those points allows the strings to speak properly and also influence corr...(more)
64. Re: Rant and A Comment On Reviews In General For The benefit of Newbie Bass People.
    
    Brad Mock (16433)
    Open Forum · 6 Hits · 8/10/2012 10:13 AM
    Must fess up I too am a gear head, but not a snob. Cheap starter gear has come a long way since many of us started playing as has the upper range of equipment. The real trick is to find the combination of gear that works for you.
65. Re: When/Why is the Perfect 4th "dissonant"?
    
    Brad Mock (16433)
    Theory Forum · 4 Hits · 8/9/2012 8:49 PM
    The interval of a 4th is not always perceived as dissonant, think of the case of a CM chord with the octave included, G-C is a fourth but does not have the came tension with a C in the root position.
66. Re: When/Why is the Perfect 4th "dissonant"?
    
    Brad Mock (16433)
    Theory Forum · 1 Hits · 8/7/2012 8:00 PM
    It all depends on the register or octave it's played and the voicing of the chord. If for example you play the CEFG chord (note cluster) 2 octaves higher it is pleasing color sound. One of the reasons that chords are expressed as extensions, C...(more)
67. Re: For Sale - Original Vintage Ampeg AMB-1 Scroll Bass W/Case
    
    Brad Mock (16433)
    For Sale/WTB Forum · 2 Hits · 8/5/2012 10:41 PM
    Things we see when we don't have a gun.....
68. Re: Aspirin in time may save your life
    
    Brad Mock (16433)
    Open Forum · 1 Hits · 7/24/2012 5:41 PM
    Life gives us many grim reminders, I went to my 30th HS reunion and was sad at how many didn't make it that far, several more had passed this last time for the 35th.
69. Re: Aspirin in time may save your life
    
    Brad Mock (16433)
    Open Forum · 0 Hits · 7/24/2012 5:38 PM
    Absolutely only take aspirin regularly on the advice of a physician, this was meant to be a reminder of what to do when it happens. I had my heart attack scare a few years ago, turned out to be my gall bladder.
70. Re: Aspirin in time may save your life
    
    Brad Mock (16433)
    Open Forum · 1 Hits · 7/22/2012 10:33 AM
    But how can a humble aspirin tablet add to high-tech medicine, and why is speed so important? Most heart attacks develop when a cholesterol-laden plaque in a coronary artery ruptures. Relatively small plaques, which produce only partial blockag...(more)
71. Aspirin in time may save your life
    
    Brad Mock (16433)
    Open Forum · 14 Hits · 7/22/2012 10:32 AM
    Since we are all getting older thought it might be good to share this info: Subject: Mayo Clinic on Aspirin - PASS IT ON Mayo Clinic Aspirin Dr. Virend Somers, is a Cardiologist from the Mayo Clinic, who is lead author of the report in the...(more)
72. Re: 1911 to 2012 - An Era finishes
    
    Brad Mock (16433)
    Miscellaneous Forum · 1 Hits · 7/22/2012 10:30 AM
    Mo, my condolences to your & family. 101 what an amazing run.
73. Re: Yamaha BB350
    
    Brad Mock (16433)
    Equipment Forum · 7 Hits · 7/21/2012 10:50 AM
    Yamaha basses do have a certain character and are very over looked, but that does keep their used prices low for those who can appreciate their magic.
74. Re: Yamaha BB350
    
    Brad Mock (16433)
    Equipment Forum · 3 Hits · 7/20/2012 5:25 PM
    There are a lot of sleeper basses from the 80's and 90's that are pretty damn good. I have a bud that has the 5 string version of that bass and it plays and sounds great.
75. Re: RIP Bob Babbitt
    
    Brad Mock (16433)
    Artists Forum · 1 Hits · 7/16/2012 6:25 PM
    Thanx for bringing the Funk! RIP
76. Re: LP holder!
    
    Brad Mock (16433)
    Miscellaneous Forum · 4 Hits · 7/15/2012 11:40 AM
    Get another car so you can use both sets.
77. Re: What to do
    
    Brad Mock (16433)
    Miscellaneous Forum · 3 Hits · 7/3/2012 1:28 PM
    My wife is allergic to Avacados so I get to eat hers when we dine TexMex!
78. Re: Tone quality control
    
    Brad Mock (16433)
    Open Forum · 4 Hits · 7/3/2012 1:26 PM
    Yes, because if it does not sound good acoustically then it will sound even worse electronically. I recall a video on Bass Player where they were talkingt to Flea about various bass lines where he played unplugged, it still sounded like Flea an...(more)
79. Re: What to do
    
    Brad Mock (16433)
    Miscellaneous Forum · 8 Hits · 7/3/2012 2:26 AM
    Life changes our energies and interests especially when it comes to our avocations. While i still enjoy music my playing is limited compared to what it once was, more and more i am being choosier over gigs and projects most often playing music ...(more)
80. Re: Tone quality control
    
    Brad Mock (16433)
    Open Forum · 3 Hits · 7/2/2012 5:20 PM
    This is a very valid topic. Tone is a sum of many parts: Touch, Technique & Tools. Of all the parts touch and technique are so often over looked I am a strong believer in fundamentals. I find that the easiest and best approach to develop t...(more)