Recent content by Dave615

I signed up for lessons on another site but had some technical issues, so it wouldn’t work. In looking for something else I came across TalkingBass.net. There are some threads here about it, but they are several years old, so I thought I’d start a new one. If anyone here has used it, I’d...

:) I just got back yesterday from an RVing trip to Illinois. So I haven't jumped into it yet. But I'll be starting the BtoB in a few days. I think I have most of the things I need. I'm working out a way to have sound through headphones for Bass and training video both. Trying out the tuning app...

I just got my Bass (Squier Classic Vibe '70s Precision) and need a strap. Some are labeled “Bass Strap”. Why would a bass strap be any different than a guitar strap?

I gave up on that idea. I went with the “Squier Classic Vibe '70s Precision Bass” and a Rumble 100 Amp. The amp was delivered yesterday, the guitar will be here Tuesday.

Facebook marketplace would probably be a good place. I’ve been watching that in my area to try to find a good deal to get started with. So far everything seems to either be in rough shape, priced near new, or priced as a “collectable”. :)

Okay, I thought I had this all figured out starting out with a Fender Player II Precision Bass $800 and a 100 watt Rumble amp at $330 puts me at over $1200. That’s fine if that is what I need to do. But I just stumbled across the Affinity Series™ Precision Bass® PJ Pack for $380 that includes...

I haven’t bought anything yet. I won’t until I go to the store and check them out, but am I correct in assuming the main difference between these two is that the Mustang is a short scale?

I’m an old guy (70) looking for things to keep my mind challenged. I have never played guitar. I thought I’d start with a four sting bass. I don’t have one yet, so I’m looking around to see what I need. (That’s how I found this forum.) Looks to me like a Fender Player II Precision Bass might be...