Recent content by Andrew Magnotta

I make the most progress when I think of the song as a whole—think of the *music* that's happening. Where is your vocal melody in relation to your bassline? And how can you use your bassline to help keep you on pitch. Of course you need to know both parts independently and be comfortable with...

I would keep it. But I like unique-looking instruments. So do a lot of players—that's why people drop thousands of dollars for custom instruments! As long as you like how it looks and sounds, you've got a one-of-a-kind bass there, enjoy it!

I love this topic. He's probably already been mentioned in this thread, but I'd suggest John Deacon of Queen. He's the sole or co-writer on many of the band's singles, however since he retired in the '90s he's not really even mentioned as a former member. Maybe that'll change when the Freddie...

I've actually been trying to get in contact with Fred for a couple months. I've sent him messages on Facebook, emails via the Bee Basses website and I've even tried calling him. I first communicated with him last fall after he found some photos of me playing my Worker Bee 5-string. Seemed like...