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Although you have to be close to the stand when playing, it still really frees you up in a certain hard-to-explain way. There is a certain kind of flexibility, and this reflects in the way I play. Maybe I have a more loose, dancing way of playing when using the stand. Of course it is totally...

Thanks, Jeff. I tried several washers (soft, hard, with "teeth" and standard) and so far a single standard, flat washer has worked best. Maybe not 100% yet, but I'll see how it holds over the next few gigs. BTW: I love to use the stand as it frees up my body to move quite differently, and of...

Has anyone had experience with the Gracie Performer stand? I ask because I can't get mine to reliably hold the angle tilt. I have the bass angled towards me a little, but the weight of the bass makes the bass tilt even further towards me while I play. This is of course very annoying on a gig...

That's a great point and a very relevant observation. Thanks for that.

We, professional or not, have essentially the same sound no matter which bass we play. So, the way I see it, the more expensive instruments have better and long-lasting hardware (from wood types, pickups, tone controls, wiring quality, shielding etc), usually feel better due to factors such as...

This makes complete sense. There are many instances of famous bass players playing through "inferior" rigs and still sounding like themselves.

I am happy to see you found a solution that is satisfactory to you. Yes, if an instrument does not feel right, then it is time to move on. Bass neck re-setting is quite a delicate job that need lots of attention and accuracy. I have done a few re-sets. Thankfully all of them have been very...

Yes, I noticed this, too, and have had exactly the same issue in high-humidity environment. Since then, I always store the bass in its bag when not in use. It looks like the neck may have moved and that the heel button was filed down. You can check current movement by holding the bass body and...

Having lived in a high-humidity environment for almost 20 years, I can relate to your concerns. The fluctuations can be extreme and will always effect the bass, sometimes very quickly. Your bass neck looks fine and the fingerboard is definitely thick enough to give stability. I don't think the...

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My step-by-step course of Bass Lessons Online at Online Bass Lessons - Includes FREE Bass Guitar Lessons may be what you are after. The course is subscription-based, starts at the very beginning, contains video etc. I also provide full email support and give an assessment during your...