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    Tension Question

    I am pretty new to bass. I recently sold my MIM P Bass and got a used 2001 American Standard Jazz which I love so far. I took the bass to a tech to get it set up and gave him medium chromes which is what I had on the P. I had regular slinkys on the jazz. I had him lower the action some. The E A...
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    2001 Jazz Bass or New FSR Mexican Jazz

    I have been looking for a jazz bass for awhile. Found a 2001 Jazz Bass Nature Finish ($800). Would this be a better buy than a new Mexican FSR Standard ($500)? I played the American and did like it better. I just want to make sure $800 is an ok price.
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    Program to help with counting rhythms?

    I used this site when I was learning to count music and came across a section I was not sure about. http://www.philtulga.com/counter.html Does anyone know of a similar program that can handle more than quarter note time signatures?
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    What resource 'really' got you started ?

    ireal b is a cheaper, more portable, alternative to band in a box. It does not offer nearly as many features but allows you to make very simple backing tracks. I use it all the time on my iPod touch along with guitar toolkit for looking up scales and arpeggios.
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    Will the hipshot A-style bridge fit under a p-bass bridge cover?

    I am looking to replace/upgrade the bridge on my p-bass but really do not want to give up my bridge cover. Will this bridge fit and if not do you know one that will? Here is the bridge: Hipshot Brass A-Style Bass Bridge Mount 1 - No String Through: Shop Accessories & Other Musical...