Recent content by Beejay772

I can come up with any reason under the sun but if I really think about why I have so many instruments, I just can't explain it. I don't ned them. Some I will probably never play again. I just gotta have them. And I'm looking for another.

Laurie Anderson. Sigue Sigue Sputnik

The thing is that more and more commercial artists are using 5 strings. And as a covers band playing what the crowd wants to hear, you often find you need a low string to do the song justice. Incubus, Nickleback, Maroon 5, just 3 examples where I wasn't happy with the bass line til I played on...

I find fwhen I have that hankering to just play 4 strings, I pick up my 5er and it has a 4 built right into it. There are some songs I play that only require 2 strings, but I'm not gunna search for a 2 string bass.

Has anyone remembered Tom Petty? - Bass player for the Travelling Wilberries?

Over 32 years I have purchased 10 basses. Only ever sold 1. That one was nice to play but it's sound was dead. Replacing all the electronics made no difference and putting the electronics out of that one into another actually made a huge improvement. This told me there was no hope for it. But...

Just saying I've seen it happen so many times. The more a partner worries about losing their relationship to another person, the more they lose trust and that can end a relationship.

It's the way of women. They are insecure and that insecurity drives a wedge between couples. Self fulfilling proficy. Maybe the whole band could sit her down and tell her that they will keep an eye on the guitarist to keep her mind at ease. But if she doesn't allow the band to progress, he will...

Floyd-Money. You will note that I don't need to provide a shortcut to the song so you can listen to it. You all know it. Bet it's playing in your head now.

If you are struggling with keeping a steady rhythm then maybe bass isn't for you. Sounds like you should switch to drums!:roflmao: But seriously, get comfortable, headphones on close your eyes, relax and just play along with your songs without overthinking. Don't start or stop the playlist...

I've been using a Trace Elliot smx that I bought second hand in the 90s. Was using thru a Peavey 4x10. Couple of years bach I cut down to 2x12 TC Electronic for portability. Last year I moved to a TC E. Rh450 head for the same reason. Still have the trace as backup. And still can't get the...

Whole of the moon. The waterboys. Case closed.

I always cut. Never had slippage. Tidy headstock. No risk of taking out someone's eye with stray bits sticking out. Excess length going round and round while winding just scratches your headstock. Second hand strings is not a thing.

I have to disagree. Yes my fender 5 is heavy and the neck is like a highway, but look outside of fender. I have a wasburn 4 , xb800. Love it but don't use it coz I play 5ers. So just got hold of an xb500. Identical weight and size. Neck is only slightly wider - not noticeable. And no thicker...

Spare a thought for those in other countries. I just bought a 90's washburn 5 string. A mere $261 U.S. Throw in shipping and exchange rate and import tax, ended up costing $1023. Although I did pay $1600 for the 4 string version brand new back in the 90"s and I'm more than happy with that. I...