Recent content by AndyU

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    Excessive noise from picking...

    I also use a 2.0 mm pick. I like the black Dunlop Gator Grips. I don't think I'd be able to do anything with a pick less than 1.0mm. Flap-flap-flap-flap. Ugh.
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    Interviewing Bassists Stories part 2

    Finally made it to the end of both threads after a three-day bender. The dishes are piling up and the kids are starting to smell, but it was totally worth it. Good luck, Tom, and I'll certainly be reading the book when it comes out.
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    Phosphor bronze bass strings

    I always buy Ernie Balls and I love them. The last set I got someone else bought for me and got the D'Addarios, and they have held up pretty well and sound pretty good. But I think the Ernie Balls sound better even on my crappy Rogue.
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    The Acoustic Club

    I had no idea what I had with this beast when I got it 10 or 11 years ago. Someone had painted over all of the trim colors with black paint, so when I got it back out a few years back I cleaned it up. It's still pretty crusty, but it sounds ridiculous. I love it, and I'll probably never buy...
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    Who here misses touring?

    I did a six-week tour and a four-week tour, and I miss it everyday. I left the band when I got married, and haven't even played a gig (church service doesn't count, in my mind) in seven years. It kills me, and if it wasn't for the family-I have two kids now-I'd be out there again. I most...
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    New Members: How did you find TalkBass?

    I was searching for reviews of the Boss ODB-3 pedal, and found this site.
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    New Acoustic cabs?

    I got my hands on an Acoustic 450 head years ago and didn't know what I had until recently. The thing is a beast, and I love it. Right now I'm playing it through a crappy Crate 4x10 and a decent old Yamaha 1x15. At some point I'd like to upgrade to better cabs. Does anyone have an opinion...