Recent content by beethumpin4

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    Looking for that punk sound

    Hey man its more about attitude but most punk bassists used p basses and Stingrays.
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    Explain me the 'Fender is God' thing

    I personally have one p bass 2008 and one tony franklin 2008 p basses very nice instruments. Sound wise they do the job if you want variety however get your hands on a G&L Tribute or SB-2. Fender is the foundation not the end of it all. There are some great basses out there at a fraction of...
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    reggea song

    Hi there I need some help I am searching for a song along with the band name. It's a reggea song and all I remember is that in the chorus the singer says **** religion **** religion...... it's all I remember I hope someone may remember the title or the band. Thanks in advance. Jackby the way...
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    Do your fingers blister when...

    I find that if you boost you gain on the amp you will have to play less hard. That is something you have to learn playing softly is not always easy sometimes you get into it and really pluck hard. There's no miracle cure play more softly with higher gain.:bassist:
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    Aria Pro II SB 1000

    Thank you all very much for the helpful insights:hyper:
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    Aria Pro II SB 1000

    Hello there I am wondering if any of you have had or own an sb 1000. I would like to know how this bass sounds. On harmony central most people describe the sound as piano like. Does this bass have bottom or is it mostly mid range to trebly. I would like a real honest answer and yes i know...
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    gain or volume?

    Thank you very much for such detailed and relevant insights of how to set up this section of the amp. Cordially B4
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    gain or volume?

    Here's a simple but complicated question. Is it better to have more gain than volume on the amp or the other way around?
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    Rock Strings for SR4?

    I forgot to mention a great alternative is d'addario half rounds cheers:hyper:
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    Rock Strings for SR4?

    You should try Labella hard rocking steel strings I have that on my Sterling and they are more thump than slap, hope that helps
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    Is There A Fender In Your Stable?

    I have two japan one marcus miller jazz the other sting edition p bass the other is a made in indonesia Tbass Squier yep it really has that motown feel good going squier.
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    Any deep purple basses out there?

    Correct me if I am wrong but the way I remember it was that the bass player for Deep Purple played a Rickenbacker modified with two Fender Jazz Bass Pick ups so not fantisizing about set up just some good old usa razz a man azzz..
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    G&L!!!

    I suggest you try a few first any model they all sound more or less the same since they share the same electronics.., honestly they are more on the low mid side but still live they kick ass you want to be heard live this is the bass to go (bongos are good too) studio wise they are awesome very...
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    Broke down and got a Bongo today...

    Hi there got two of them one 4 string stealth other 5 string standard black. You will love these basses the versatility is breathtaking live soundwise you can't beat them a little bottom heavy so I kinda slanted the pick ups lower for the B & E strings higher for the rest. Great sound studio...
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    Basses that are indeed, one trick ponies

    The Gibson Grabber is a one trick pony for rock no question about that kick ass tone to.