Recent content by Deedeevicious

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    Best Punk Bassist

    Matt Riddle, original Face to Face bassist. His distinct, dirty, thick tone on Don't Turn Away drives the whole record. I love his playing style too: root note riffing mixed with minimal, catchy fills.
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    How do I teach a blind kid to play bass?

    Two sessions with Adam so far. He was super excited when I came upstairs and put the bass in his hands. My bass is way too big for him for me to teach him any technique. But I taught him all the features of the instrument: volume knob, tone knob, etc. He knows where they are and can reach for...
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    Let Us Hear Your Band

    Here's my band: http://dirtydeadbeats.bandcamp.com/album/theres-a-war-comming
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    The official "Show your basses" thread part 17!

    Foxxe P bass. I bought it at a pawnshop in San Francisco for $90. The pick ups didnt work so I installed Seymour Duncan Hots and it has a Leo Quan Badass II bridge now as well. I dig it, its my punk bass.
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    How do I teach a blind kid to play bass?

    Will do, for sure! I move in on Feb. 1st.
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    How do I teach a blind kid to play bass?

    I guess, I should say, Im truly stoked Im going to be part of this kids life. He's going to help me at least as much as I can help him, most likely a lot more.
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    How do I teach a blind kid to play bass?

    Haha! I hear ya! Thats what I was almost thinking. Maybe I shouldnt over think this and just let the kid jam all he wants on the bass. This kid has something I dont and Im truly stoked for him. All the other advice will probably come in handy later on, tho. Cheers!
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    How do I teach a blind kid to play bass?

    That is so rad, Two Fingers!! Yeah, Im very very excited about this.
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    How do I teach a blind kid to play bass?

    All great advice so far. Appreciate it.
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    How do I teach a blind kid to play bass?

    Yeah, thats simple and straightforward. He will catch on quick too. Cheers!
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    How do I teach a blind kid to play bass?

    Hey everybody, I'm a punk bass player, root notes only. I dont really have any music theory or real fundamentals except knowing the minor pentatonic scale by heart. Ive been playing on and off for about seven years and play in a Hardcore punk band. I'm moving into a new place, in the...
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    Zoom Owners' Club!

    You Rock!! :bassist:
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    Zoom Owners' Club!

    Ok got it. I will be looking into getting one of those headphone amps AND I might be selling my mint-condition Zoom B2. Or maybe I'll just keep it, Im sure it will be put to good use in a band situation, recording or gigging. Thanks for all the kickass info!!
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    Zoom Owners' Club!

    The website is down and I couldnt find that amp on amazon. That sounds like a good idea tho if I can get my hands on one relatively cheap. Can I use the Zoom with that? Im asking because I shelled out some dough on this Zoom and I want to get my moneys worth. I dont just want to get another...
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    Zoom Owners' Club!

    Thanks for the good info again, Champ! Will I be able to use this USB interface with my Zoom and be able to play along with my iTunes...