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Title: 6 String Bass Solo
Post by: drz on August 29, 2005, 10:33:40 AM

Hello friends, I wanted to share my 6 String bass solo with you all.  I recorded this with my Lefty Epic 6 (Birdseye Maple).  Some of you have heard this before.  Here's the link to my site:
     
http://bandmix.com/profile.php?id=24034 (http://bandmix.com/profile.php?id=24034)  
 
Hope you all enjoy it, I love, and choose to play, Alembic basses for life, they just kick ass.  Take care,  Dr.Z

Title: 6 String Bass Solo
Post by: 811952 on August 29, 2005, 12:33:26 PM

Nice.  I can't think that fast, let alone get any part of my body to move that fast!
John

Title: 6 String Bass Solo
Post by: rami on September 01, 2005, 11:57:06 AM

Cool solo....
 
I just may try to learn it!  Gotta crack my knuckles first.

Title: 6 String Bass Solo
Post by: bracheen on September 01, 2005, 03:30:55 PM

Good Lord!  So that's what an Epic is supposed to sound like. Thanks for the link that was great.
 
Sam

Title: 6 String Bass Solo
Post by: kmh364 on September 02, 2005, 06:44:03 AM

I can only play that well when I'm sleeping, LOL! Good job, Doc! Very nice.

Title: 6 String Bass Solo
Post by: jpj678 on September 09, 2005, 05:37:38 PM

Wow.  Great job, man.

Title: 6 String Bass Solo
Post by: richbass939 on September 09, 2005, 06:28:38 PM

That was very good, drz.
Rich
Edit:  As far as the tone goes, what effects/settings were you using on the solo?  The profile says only many other goodies.
 
(Message edited by richbass939 on September 10, 2005)

Title: 6 String Bass Solo
Post by: drz on September 10, 2005, 09:47:00 AM

That solo was recorded direct using EQ and a bit of chorus.

Title: 6 String Bass Solo
Post by: beelee on September 10, 2005, 11:05:27 AM

sounds great Ron.......  heard the chorus, picked it right out.. its always a nice effect , subtle yet fattens up things nicely without being over the top.
 
Effects are nice when used in the right spot,  and not just for the sake of using an effect.
 
Do I hear a little Sheehan, Coven influence in there ?
 
Bruce

Title: 6 String Bass Solo
Post by: drz on October 01, 2005, 08:36:15 PM

Definetely some Sheehan influence.  I studied him a bit in the earlier days of my career.  I know this sounds kind of dumb, but, who is Coven.  Maybe I have heard him and just cant place or associate him.  I would really like to know.  Take care.

Title: 6 String Bass Solo
Post by: beelee on October 01, 2005, 09:37:40 PM

Hey DrZ,
 
Randy Coven,  I have 2 of his CD's, Funk Me Tender and Sammy Says Ouch also a transcription book,  Randy might not be as well known as Sheehan ( to some) , but plays like him, He toured as Yngwie Malmsteen's bassist.
 
Bruce
 
below Moder Dave has posted the link to his site:
 
Thanks Dave !
 
(Message edited by beelee on October 02, 2005)

Title: 6 String Bass Solo
Post by: David Houck on October 02, 2005, 05:20:52 AM

Here (http://www.sacktrick.com/planetbass/files/randy%20coven%20poem.mp3) is a Randy Coven mp3 called Poem.  And here (http://www.randycovensite.com/) is his web site.

Title: 6 String Bass Solo
Post by: drz on October 03, 2005, 11:30:05 AM

Thanks Dave, Randy Coven is incredible.  I never knew, pathetic huh?  Definetely gonna head in that direction for further studies, gotta get in his head.  I really appreciate the links, thanks.  DR.Z

Title: 6 String Bass Solo
Post by: David Houck on October 04, 2005, 05:25:20 AM

Ron; I never knew either, Poem is a very nice tune!

Title: 6 String Bass Solo
Post by: serialnumber12 on November 15, 2005, 07:58:58 AM

That's One Hell of a Solo Man!!!

Title: 6 String Bass Solo
Post by: hankster on May 10, 2006, 04:58:11 PM

Yow!

Title: 6 String Bass Solo
Post by: olieoliver on May 14, 2006, 08:28:16 PM

Nice solo DRZ. My fingers used to move that fast. It's not my age that slowed me down but the inactivity.

Title: 6 String Bass Solo
Post by: drz on June 18, 2006, 07:17:32 PM

I have been a bit inactive as well lately.  I am finding my level of endurance is suffering when I start slacking.  I just wish I could find a touring band that rocks so I could maintain consistency.  I have looked high and low but cant seem to find.  What am I doing wrong?  I have no obligations to anyone but myself, I am single, I have killer gear, I play well, no habits, and I am very easy going.  What the hell?  Anyone have any comforting suggestions?  HELP!!!!  I'm dyin here.

Title: 6 String Bass Solo
Post by: 2400wattman on June 18, 2006, 11:37:07 PM

Hello Ron, fantastic solo!! Great tone and yes I could immediately tell the Sheehan influence as I am a big fan of Billy as well. He is the well rounded bassist that took us all to Saturn! As far as finding competent players/band I don't think you are doing anything wrong, it's just that finding great players willing to commit to a band, sacrifice their home life  and tour is becoming a thing of the past. So sad to say but it is something that I'm finding more evident everyday. These younger guys don't know what it means to get out there and push yourselves into success. Success has become something that your most killer musician expects once they enter the live playing venue. The adoring fans should be there, the tour buses, catering, and what do you mean we have to provide and load in our own P.A?! Besides, rock and roll has become harder and harder to sell. The die hards don't support it like they use to and these young PUNKS won't spend the money to do so. I will keep you in mind if I find any working bands that need a bassist. It may not be exactly what you want and you may have to relocate but if it is a good situation it will be worth it. Stay in touch, my email is in my profile.

Title: 6 String Bass Solo
Post by: gtrguy on July 18, 2006, 09:47:42 AM

If it's any comfort, I play in two local bands doing guitar and bass, and it's a pain to just keep that going and deal with personality issues, booking, promo, equipment, etc. Good luck!

Title: 6 String Bass Solo
Post by: drz on March 14, 2007, 12:25:31 PM

Sheehan is the ultimate shredder, hands down.  I only wish I could lay it down like that.

Title: 6 String Bass Solo
Post by: stab on March 25, 2007, 01:58:39 PM

Ouch!! Man, that was nice... Just have my mail delivered to the woodshed, OK?

Title: 6 String Bass Solo
Post by: drz on February 29, 2008, 06:03:35 PM

So would that be STAB at woodshed dot com?