Recent content by BigPappa985

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Thank you Jimmy, Fergie, Chad, & Roy for your responses. After reading/pondering/analyzing your questions and comments, I think I've broken down my issues/problems that I'm having as a bassist (or as an instrumentalist) into two different areas: wanting to play bass via my subconscious and...

Roy, I'm what some would call a "natural singer" - I can sing melodies, add harmony, solo over chord changes all because I can make the mental connection between what I'm hearing in my head and producing the desired result with my vocal chords. However, I'm still struggling as a bass...

So I've found a rock/jam band that I really enjoy and it turns out that they are looking for a new bass player to tour with. I immediately booked an audition for mid-December since I enjoyed their music so much, but now I'm having serious doubts about my abilities as a bass player as I'm going...

1) Remember that you're playing for the dance floor. Not to get confused with playing for a crowd who wants to listen to your music. It's not necessary to be so loud that people have to stop their conversations because of the volume. 2) I'm not sure how it is with your band, but one of the...

I've been looking online for some GK cabs and I came across the same product, but listed twice. The only difference is the word "blem"...what does this mean? The "blem" product is about $120 cheaper than the no-blem descripted product. Are these products reliable? Why is "blem" cheaper...

Alright, so I just received my new GK2001RB and I have two questions right now: 1. The Bridge mode switch: the actual "switch" is NOT protruding from the back panel. Is this okay? The indentation (probable for a small fingernail) is about an 1/8 of an inch in/preceding the back panel edge...

bassmodder - Thanks for the reply. I don't think I phrased my first question though. Hopefully I'm not being stubborn... If the amp output is 750W@8ohm, and i run one 8ohm cab, how do I gauge the power of a cab that I need? Do I need to find one that is specifically 750W or can find one...

Hey everyone - I'm looking into picking up an Ampeg SVT-6Pro for my first "big rig". For the last 12 years I've been using my Crate combo and I think it's time to move on...:ninja: I've read the amp FAQ and have done a couple of searches, but there are still some things I'm confused about...

Some people may disagree, but IMHO, try not to sing the actual words... What I mean is, when you're playing the bass line, instead of singing the words, using variations of the letter "L" followed by a vowel - la, li (lee), lo (low), lu (lou). My voice teacher in college taught me this...

Wow...Thanks everyone for giving their 2 cents! I think I've got a few things to say to my drummer...

Can someone explain to me what is wrong with the SR series from Ibanez? I've had my SR505 for the last 6 (7?) years and used it with my Crate BX-100 combo in many different circumstances: touring with my college jazzband (from Vegas to Australia), playing in original & cover bands, and various...

I'm looking for a 6-String Ibanez bass model from the mid 90's. I'm not sure if it was a Sound Gear or not, but can anyone point me in the right direction for researching/finding/buying one? The Ibanez website and the internet has been useless for me in trying to locate it with the little...