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Totally agree with your approach. Usually just trying to get into the ballpark, and I am self-taught anyway. I usually learn songs by ear, but a generic tab can give some clues. The problem for me is determining what actual scale pattern within a Key should be used as a guide to get the line...

Hey out there, Trying to find a bass tab for Sundown. I doesn't have to be perfect. Interwebs have not been helpful for the bass parts. Trying to learn it by ear, and I believe I have the keys/ changes. But the scales are confusing me. Wish I could slow down the recording... Thanks

Yes, alaskaleftybass, you get what I'm saying. The amps are tough. Agree that Peavey should roll out some modern gear that is comparible of the Quality and Durability of the old days. The Rumbles sound pretty good, but I have moved into smaller tube head/combos when I have F.O.H. support. Still...

I bought a new Peavey Combo 300 (BW) in 1990 and wailed the poopie out of it for several years doing metal covers and then was used a little nicer since then. Up until recently, I had used it for a ton of medium sized gigs and rehearsals. It has tumbled down the stairs, been snowed on, baked in...

Went through this recently for several months, after we brought in a new drummer off of CL. He was "technically excellent and was a studio pro" but he lacked the "feel" necessary for playing songs that require subtle speed/volume/dynamic changes in unison with everyone else. He would also...

These have a nice breakup, fer sure, that of a 6v6 getting pushed. Apparently the circuit was based on a 60's Fender Pro. I picked mine up for $120, which seemed a lot at the time. Great for guitar. Changed and compared several sets of old tubes in it (amperex, rca, telefunken, ge) and switching...

You made an excellent effort on these vids! Great sound snapshots of each basses tones. Looks like you have access to a lot of models. Really enjoyed the vids and I was surprised at how some models didn't have an even-ness of "tone" "volume" or "attack" from string to string. Thanks Man, helped...

LOL just spit out some beer reading this thread, the .gif gets funnier the longer I watch it! Great Halloween gig costume idea...hmmm

I usually feel inferior when I can't nail a bass line that I "think" should be easy...and then proceed to muddy up what should be Tight during a song. But I Never feel that playing bass makes me an inferior musician. I have always loved the Bass and chose it On Purpose. Like being a link...

If you're in downtown Denver, the 16th St mall and the adjacent area has plenty of things to do. Huge variety of food, bars, and of course 420 products at labeled shops. Oskar Blues is kickass beer imo. There is too much to list really. Depends on what places you focus on when traveling...

If you find that the speaker is not faulty, FYI: Removing the guts of a Peavey amp is a process that requires some patience, dis-assembling these amps is a chore. Some Pointers: When pulling the speaker grillcloth frame, the tenacious velcro will likely require a small prying tool. The chassis...

Drum City / Guitar Land does have a range of basses and bass amps but it is more guitar and drum oriented. They are a family-owned store and they are friendly and helpful however. Their tech is good and they will order equipment for you. They appear to specialize in Schecter, ESP, Fender, never...

That is hilarious! I've always been fascinated by electricity and electrical equipment. I am an amateur tube amp fixer/destroyer. When I was young I occasionally got some nasty shocks messing with outlets, sockets and fooling with home appliances...tried making a large filament with tie-wire and...

Just a terrible thing to happen to such a great guy. Hope his pain and discomfort are being managed effectively. And we are definitely thinking of him and praying for Dan as well...

This thread kicks ass! I have spent years collecting and enjoying vintage tube amps... The Contessa CA-15 runs on two 6v6 and two 12ax7 and a 6ca4 rectifier. This is my go-to practice amp for bass at home. It is not well documented but "Hohner" may have commissioned it. I have also seen...