Recent content by 4stringbill

Well, I hand my pinky cut completely off in a lumber cutting accident. I play bass just like before just with 3 fingers. Don't worry about what others think - if you love music and playing music, then just play. I've found most people are just listening and not watching how you're fretting.

First, there is no need to sound like the record, or sound like anybody else. That's already been done. Just play it the way you feel it. If you feel like playing the tune on a four, by all means let 'er rip! If you are feeling it on a five, do the five! I have a four and a five with tapewound...

I always chuckle when I look through craigslist under musicians, and see someone calling themselves a Professional Musician looking for a band to join. I always wonder, if they are a professional, would they need post on craigslist? Doesn't answer this question, just throwing in my two cents to...

I have a fender and a squire - and I mostly gig with the squire because I like it better. It sounds better - to me anyway. I've had some snobs turn up their nose at the squire, but that's their insecurity. Snobs think they can't sound good on anything but an expensive brand name. If you can...

Thanks alot, Stephen. I appreciate that.

I thought mine was boring so I painted it too. Here's a pic of my bass bass.

Playing bass is just plain cool - no matter how many strings you're playing. Don't worry about what somebody else is using. Use the axe that works for you, and have fun doing it.

Just use what's best for you, not what other musicians have. I had big heavy gear that hurt my back every time I loaded/unloaded. It was popular and looked good - but was a major pain in the back. I finally sold it and got a GK combo that was a quarter of the weight and twice the power. Now I...