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    Who was the player(s) that made you want to play bass?

    Chris Squire, Geddy Lee, Roger Waters, Stanley Clarke, Ralphe Armstrong, John Entwistle, and Paul McCartney.
    Post by: EpicSteve, Mar 9, 2018 in forum: Bassists [BG]
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    The tone you want on a gig...what defines it?

    I'm going for a combination of my bass heroes' tones, but trying to find my own unique take on it. Squire and Lee are my biggest influences, but...
    Post by: EpicSteve, Feb 12, 2018 in forum: Amps and Cabs [BG]
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    What's the dumbest thing anyone ever said to you/your band?

    Hahaha! We had a guy come up to us once and ask if we played any hip hop. (We're 3 very white looking guys who were playing a lot of very white...
    Post by: EpicSteve, Feb 12, 2018 in forum: Bass Humor & Gig Stories [BG]
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    Musicianship vs showmanship

    If your goal is to conquer your local bar scene, then it's all about playing hits, making people dance and laugh and giving them an energetic,...
    Post by: EpicSteve, Feb 12, 2018 in forum: Bass Humor & Gig Stories [BG]
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    Why would you pick a heavier bass?

    I don't know if weight has much to do with tone, but I do believe that denser (and therefore heavier) wood provides more sustain, normally. I...
    Post by: EpicSteve, Feb 11, 2018 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    How did you start playing bass

    Attempted to learn guitar my senior year in high school (1979) on a cheapo pawn shop electric with high action. Trying to learn chords felt like...
    Post by: EpicSteve, Feb 11, 2018 in forum: Technique [BG]
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    Aria Pro II Avante Series - Is it Steve Bailey's model?

    My Aria Pro II Avante Series bass looks exactly like that and check this out: the serial number is S97073668 - so kaibass' Aria was only 51 basses...
    Post by: EpicSteve, Dec 19, 2012 in forum: Basses [BG]