The Hyperbass is strung with piccolo strings ... tuned however he wants them to be tuned
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The Hyperbass is strung with piccolo strings ... tuned however he wants them to be tuned
Hey Michael,
OK so I'm not sure if there is already a post on this topic, but I know that Mr. Manring was a huge Jaco clone and even learned lessons from Jaco himself on playing fretless bass.
So are there some cool stories that you could tell us regarding Jaco back in his heyday?
Richy J
OK so I'm not sure if there is already a post on this topic, but I know that Mr. Manring was a huge Jaco clone and even learned lessons from Jaco himself on playing fretless bass.
So are there some cool stories that you could tell us regarding Jaco back in his heyday?
Richy J
Hi guys,
The effect box I'm using on the road these days is an old Boss GT3, but I'm sorry to say the main criterion for choosing that one is that it's not too big! I'd love to use one of their newer models, but they're a bit bigger and heavier and would be sure to put me over the line with the airlines. I don't think I better leave any more clothes at home!
As mentioned, I use EXL280 strings on my Hyperbass which I like because they can be tuned over a very wide range -- even slightly below standard, although I wouldn't use them that low for any kind of conventional playing. I actually don't know what tuning they were designed for.
On my other basses I use EXL220 strings. They can be tuned over a pretty wide range, too, but sound much better in standard than the 280's!
I did, indeed, study with Jaco in NYC back in the early '80s, Richy. Is there anything specific you wanted to know?
The effect box I'm using on the road these days is an old Boss GT3, but I'm sorry to say the main criterion for choosing that one is that it's not too big! I'd love to use one of their newer models, but they're a bit bigger and heavier and would be sure to put me over the line with the airlines. I don't think I better leave any more clothes at home!
As mentioned, I use EXL280 strings on my Hyperbass which I like because they can be tuned over a very wide range -- even slightly below standard, although I wouldn't use them that low for any kind of conventional playing. I actually don't know what tuning they were designed for.
On my other basses I use EXL220 strings. They can be tuned over a pretty wide range, too, but sound much better in standard than the 280's!
I did, indeed, study with Jaco in NYC back in the early '80s, Richy. Is there anything specific you wanted to know?
Hi Michael, I'm new to here and so excited to see your posts!!
I don't know if you are still avaulable or this sread works, though, may I ask a couple of quewtions?
Do you still use Boss GT3?
Which is your current board?
Thank you for your great great playing and kindness.
I don't know if you are still avaulable or this sread works, though, may I ask a couple of quewtions?
Do you still use Boss GT3?
Which is your current board?
Thank you for your great great playing and kindness.
Thanks and welcome, Super Real! I check this forum about once a week, but I consider myself a guest here so I generally only respond when I'm asked a question directly. You're certainly welcome to ask as many questions as you like!
My live rig has gone through a couple of changes since the GT3, but I still use it for a few of its unique sounds. The rig I use most often these days is the Boss GT1000.
My live rig has gone through a couple of changes since the GT3, but I still use it for a few of its unique sounds. The rig I use most often these days is the Boss GT1000.
DiabolusInMusic
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I would be very interested to know what those lessons were like. I would guess you were a pretty good player by the time you hooked up with him - what kind topics and discussions went down? What does a master player ask another at a knee-to-knee lesson?
On that note, have any of today's greats in turn came to you for a lesson? If so, what do you discuss?
Wow, thank you so much for your valuable time maestro!!
I've been so impressed by your interesting uses of effects as much as your great playing.
So you still use the GT3 for a few of its unique sound, which the GT1000 can't cover?
And have you ever used the Boss GT1B?
If so, do you think it also can do things for you? Or insufficient for you compared to the GT1000? I have heard lots of good things about the GT1B; many says it can do much more than expected its size and price. And actually I'm considering purchase either GT1000 or GT1B or even both of them.
I'd appreciate much if you could let me know again when you have time.
Once again thank you very much, Michael.
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@Michael Manring thanks for being here. I don't have a question per se, but want to thank you for the wonderful music and inspiration. I saw a video mini-documentary recently where you talk about how you compose, and it was really wonderful to catch that perspective.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thanks, DiabolusInMusic. At the the time I studied with Jaco, he was my idol and I think the most valuable lessons I learned were just in getting to know him personally a bit. He knew a lot about music and was quite interested in teaching, but he didn't have a particular method and often relied on the student for direction. This wasn't a problem for me as I had about a million questions and I often played bits of tunes he'd recorded and asked him for pointers. He sometimes had difficulty focusing, but he liked to play through jazz standards together and he was quite supportive and kind to me.
Several fairly well-known bassists have come to me for lessons and I do my best to help. In private instruction, my approach is to determine what each student's goals are and then work on strategies for helping them get there. Some folks want to know about harmony, some are interested in composition, technique, electronics, philosophy -- everyone is a little different.
For some reason, Boss removed the Auto-riff effect from their units, Super Real. It's in the GT3 but not the 1000. They often change the nature of individual effects too, so that if you like a particular quirk in one iteration of a sound, it may not function exactly the same way in a different unit -- even if it has the same name.
I haven't had a chance to try the GT1B. I'll bet it's a good box, but I generally look for something with a bit more firepower and real-time control.
Thanks for the kind words, kesslari!
Several fairly well-known bassists have come to me for lessons and I do my best to help. In private instruction, my approach is to determine what each student's goals are and then work on strategies for helping them get there. Some folks want to know about harmony, some are interested in composition, technique, electronics, philosophy -- everyone is a little different.
For some reason, Boss removed the Auto-riff effect from their units, Super Real. It's in the GT3 but not the 1000. They often change the nature of individual effects too, so that if you like a particular quirk in one iteration of a sound, it may not function exactly the same way in a different unit -- even if it has the same name.
I haven't had a chance to try the GT1B. I'll bet it's a good box, but I generally look for something with a bit more firepower and real-time control.
Thanks for the kind words, kesslari!
I love the EXL220BT on my old Japanese JB fretless.
Its playability was more than expected (from the 40-95 gauge) and its incredibly deep/rich sound was totally inconceivable. Obviously one of the best.
Thank you very, very much, Michael.
Jaco is no longer available, but you are.
We are lucky.