[QUOTE=EADG]And one last thing, I don't know why I said Super, but I meant to ask if you liked N64.[/QUOTE]

I had one when it first came out but sold it shortly after getting it. I think the only games I had for it was Cruisin' USA, Star Wars and Mario 64. They took so long to make games for it I just got rid of it because it was collecting dust.

[QUOTE=Spaceman Spiff]So... it's just a gimmick?
People go to see the bass with a lot of strings...



Edit: I'm not trying to sound like a dick with what I said, I am familiar with some of your solo stuff and that you do use the 9 for good reason on it, but if people are upset that don't use it live with Nuclear Rabbit, then it seems people (I'm not saying all people, but some) are just going for an image, the guy with the 9 string bass, not the music.[/QUOTE]


It's not a gimmick... most of the music in Nuclear Rabbit was written/recorded before I got the 9-string.

I can understand why someone would get upset, but I don't think anyone is going to a concert to look at a 9-string.

[QUOTE=Jean Baudin]It's not a gimmick... most of the music in Nuclear Rabbit was written/recorded before I got the 9-string.

I can understand why someone would get upset, but I don't think anyone is going to a concert to look at a 9-string.[/QUOTE]
What I meant was that the 9 isn't necessary, but you said you use it because the fans want you to use it.

But look at Les Claypool, he has 4 and 6 string basses but he still uses the 4 stringed ones all the time because the B or C aren't always needed.

I don't get disappointed when I go to see a band and the bassist or guitarist is using an instrument other than what they usually use, and as a Nuclear Rabbit fan I wouldn't be disappointed if I saw you guys live and you didn't use the 9.

All I'm saying is that it's not a crime to do something like that. Maybe people will be upset, but they really shouldn't.

Why do you kick so much *** Jean?

Seriously though, what kind of amps do you recommend for less fortunate bass players that sound good with guitar too, I'm talking in the 500-600 dollar range, any specific ones? I'm looking at Ashdowns right now, I'm wanting headroom/power/tone on a budget.

Thanks a ton if you answer, it'll be great to get a real pro's opinion on gear.

Jean, I'm going to assume you have a damper to mute the open notes on all of your 9 string basses, I'm considering doing this on my instrument but I don't plan on using it for fingerstyle so what I'm wondering is if you think the con of not being able to play open strings is out weighed by the pro of not having strings (paticularly lower bass strings) vibrating while you play other strings.

I have never had the need to mute unplayed strings before and it's not something I see being useful enough to learn but while I don't want to mute unplayed strings I also don't want to lose open notes either, and am in need of a bit of experienced opinion.

[QUOTE=Paul]Jean, I'm going to assume you have a damper to mute the open notes on all of your 9 string basses, I'm considering doing this on my instrument but I don't plan on using it for fingerstyle so what I'm wondering is if you think the con of not being able to play open strings is out weighed by the pro of not having strings (paticularly lower bass strings) vibrating while you play other strings.

I have never had the need to mute unplayed strings before and it's not something I see being useful enough to learn but while I don't want to mute unplayed strings I also don't want to lose open notes either, and am in need of a bit of experienced opinion.[/QUOTE]


You can slide them past the nut when you're not using them, giving you all of the open strings you desire.

Meh, I guess I'll ask Mr. Baudin a question:

I was wondering, you seem to like your effects. Could you list me a few of your faveorites, along with your entire collection?

Also-does the Pacbass have MIDI, or is it just the new 11 string that will sport it?

[QUOTE=Gabriel]Meh, I guess I'll ask Mr. Baudin a question:

I was wondering, you seem to like your effects. Could you list me a few of your faveorites, along with your entire collection?

Also-does the Pacbass have MIDI, or is it just the new 11 string that will sport it?[/QUOTE]

an inventory is listed on his site, check that out, I asked him about effects just a couple of pages back.

[QUOTE=Chris K]an inventory is listed on his site, check that out, I asked him about effects just a couple of pages back.[/QUOTE]

Are you Jean Baudin?


Didn't think so.

hey, he's just helping out mate, calm down

[QUOTE=fielden]hey, he's just helping out mate, calm down[/QUOTE]

Am I Jean Baudin?


Didn't think so.

[QUOTE=Spaceman Spiff]What I meant was that the 9 isn't necessary, but you said you use it because the fans want you to use it.

But look at Les Claypool, he has 4 and 6 string basses but he still uses the 4 stringed ones all the time because the B or C aren't always needed.

I don't get disappointed when I go to see a band and the bassist or guitarist is using an instrument other than what they usually use, and as a Nuclear Rabbit fan I wouldn't be disappointed if I saw you guys live and you didn't use the 9.

All I'm saying is that it's not a crime to do something like that. Maybe people will be upset, but they really shouldn't.[/QUOTE]

It's not necessary for parts written on a 5/6-string but it's necessary for songs that were written on the 9-string. Instead of switching basses at a show, I usually use one the whole time and have a 2nd as a backup in case something breaks. Since the 9 covers "all strings" I can play all my material no matter what.

I can't speak for Les, but I think his 6 is fretless - so that might be a good reason why he switches. And Les may like the 4s better. I like playing the 9s better than the 4/5/6s... so I am playing what I like.

I hope that answered your question. Personally, I don't really care too much if someone gets bummed about which bass I'm playing I can't please everyone all the time.... a lot of kids want me to play the pac-bass live and that is my heaviest one and only use it as a backup and for recording.

[QUOTE=GenzBenzPwnzMesa]Why do you kick so much *** Jean?

Seriously though, what kind of amps do you recommend for less fortunate bass players that sound good with guitar too, I'm talking in the 500-600 dollar range, any specific ones? I'm looking at Ashdowns right now, I'm wanting headroom/power/tone on a budget.

Thanks a ton if you answer, it'll be great to get a real pro's opinion on gear.[/QUOTE]

Unfortunately, I haven't tried many of the affordable amps - at least not enough to give any opinion on them. Before I had Accugroove, I had Mesa/Boogie and before that I had Eden/SWR.

Never tried an Ashdown. :confused: Sorry!

[QUOTE=Paul]Jean, I'm going to assume you have a damper to mute the open notes on all of your 9 string basses, I'm considering doing this on my instrument but I don't plan on using it for fingerstyle so what I'm wondering is if you think the con of not being able to play open strings is out weighed by the pro of not having strings (paticularly lower bass strings) vibrating while you play other strings.

I have never had the need to mute unplayed strings before and it's not something I see being useful enough to learn but while I don't want to mute unplayed strings I also don't want to lose open notes either, and am in need of a bit of experienced opinion.[/QUOTE]

I don't use a mute on the 9-strings. I had one when I first got it (and yes, there's a wristband on the pac-man bass - it's just for decoration it has a ghost on it). I actually use a lot of open strings in my playing so the mute/scrunchy thing hinders me.

the way I combat open strings from ringing (that I don't want ringing) is I use my right hand for lower strings and my left hand for high strings. so if I'm playing the A string my right thumb is on the E string and the meat of my hand is on the B and F#. The meat of my left hand fingers mute the higher strings (in the above example that would be d, g, c etc.) - you can simply bar one finger across them all. Hope that helps.... if that doesn't make sense ask me to explain it better. hahaha. :p

[QUOTE=Jean Baudin]It's not necessary for parts written on a 5/6-string but it's necessary for songs that were written on the 9-string. Instead of switching basses at a show, I usually use one the whole time and have a 2nd as a backup in case something breaks. Since the 9 covers "all strings" I can play all my material no matter what.

I can't speak for Les, but I think his 6 is fretless - so that might be a good reason why he switches. And Les may like the 4s better. I like playing the 9s better than the 4/5/6s... so I am playing what I like.

I hope that answered your question. Personally, I don't really care too much if someone gets bummed about which bass I'm playing I can't please everyone all the time.... a lot of kids want me to play the pac-bass live and that is my heaviest one and only use it as a backup and for recording.[/QUOTE]
Alright, well this does clear things up.

Just when you made the comment about using a 5 or 6 at a show and people getting upset that you're not using a 9, it just seemed like you were giving in to people and doing something that you didn't want to... I figured it would have something to do with the weight of a 9, so if something can be played on a 5 or 6, why not? That's all.

[QUOTE=Gabriel]Meh, I guess I'll ask Mr. Baudin a question:

I was wondering, you seem to like your effects. Could you list me a few of your faveorites, along with your entire collection?

Also-does the Pacbass have MIDI, or is it just the new 11 string that will sport it?[/QUOTE]

i seriously have too many to list.. but I should have a full list on my website at some point.

my favorite effects are delays. I think I have about 4-5 different ones. I also like my multi-fx units (i have roland gt-3, gt6-b, line pod xtlive) and I usually use the regular effect pedals not bass specific ones.

the pac-bass has split pickups that I can route the strings to different amps, effects etc or run the whole bass in stereo. The jazz/retro 9 has MIDI. And the Conklin 11 will have MIDI too.

question:

Do you read/write using sheet music or tabs (or both...)

[QUOTE=Jean Baudin][SIZE=1]I don't use a mute on the 9-strings. I had one when I first got it (and yes, there's a wristband on the pac-man bass - it's just for decoration it has a ghost on it). I actually use a lot of open strings in my playing so the mute/scrunchy thing hinders me.

the way I combat open strings from ringing (that I don't want ringing) is I use my right hand for lower strings and my left hand for high strings. so if I'm playing the A string my right thumb is on the E string and [/SIZE][SIZE=7]the meat[/SIZE] [SIZE=1]of my hand is on the B and F#. [/SIZE][SIZE=7]The meat[/SIZE][SIZE=1] of my left hand fingers mute the higher strings (in the above example that would be d, g, c etc.) - you can simply bar one finger across them all. Hope that helps.... if that doesn't make sense ask me to explain it better. hahaha. :p[/SIZE][/QUOTE]
where can I purchase this meat?

Jean, if there aren't pictures of The Joust on this forum on October I will end you.

Or just look at them on talkbass...
:p ;)

[QUOTE=Tryxx]Jean, if there aren't pictures of The Joust on this forum on October I will end you.

Or just look at them on talkbass...
:p ;)[/QUOTE]
There already are pictures of the Joust on this forum...
[url]http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7654930&postcount=73[/url]

[QUOTE=halfdeadhippo]There already are pictures of the Joust on this forum...
[url]http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7654930&postcount=73[/url][/QUOTE]

He's picking up the finished Joust on October 1st. :thumb:

[QUOTE=Subcontra]A lot of people from [COLOR=Orange]TB[/COLOR] and MX have him as a myspace friend...

(Alex's sister won't accept my friend invitation)[/QUOTE]

Whats tb?

[QUOTE=1-D]Whats tb?[/QUOTE]

Tuberculosis.


J/k, talkbass, another bass forum. :thumb:

I'm thinking of learning Frosty Acres, and I have a few questions about it.


1) What bass is used on it?

2) What tuning is the song in?

3) What are the highest and lowest notes played? (This is just to see if I have to downtune, use an octave pedal, transpose to a different key, etc.)

4) Do you use a split pickup on it? (The high melody sounds like it has a different tone than the low)

5) What are the delay settings?

6) This is a long shot, but do you have a transcription anywhere? I have no problem with figuring it out by ear, but that would save me a lot of time.



Thanks in advance. I know those are a lot of questions, but I tried to save you some time by making them as direct as possible. I think that's all I need to know right now anyway.

Sir Baudin, what is your opinion on pick bass playing?

"What would He-man do?" I hear you say!

[url]http://www.whoomp.com/articles/163/1/He-Man-does-4-non-blondes[/url]

This!! :D


Enjoy Jean ;)

Hi, mr. Baudiin!

Thanks for visiting the board!!

I was actually being a bit sceptical about your basses/amount of strings in an earlier thread, being a traditional heavy/death/rock`n`roll-bassplayer I often feel 6 strings should be enough. :rolleyes:
Did you feel limited on less strings, or is it mere to see how far it is possible to take it?

And though I am not a fan of how your new Joust bass look, I have to give compliments on the artwork on the neck. I`m planning something for my own bass in the future, when money allows it. :thumb:

Mr Baudin,

I already asked you this on Myspace, but I was wondering if you could maybe share some technical specs on the Joust bass, ie neck joint type, woods used, etc?

Also, Id just like to tell you that a) Frosty Acres is now one of my favorite songs, as is What Would HeMan Do, and b) I love that Pacman bass.

hey Jean i dont really have a question i just wanted to say thanks for coming to the boards and thanks for being an inspiration to me on bass. :)

hey jean just wondering when you first started bass what was your practice routine?
did you spend a certain amount of time on scales and what not or what?