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    Organ pedal tone?

    Hi, I'm new to bass. What are the cheapest and/or best ways to sound like church organ pedals? I want to play Bach and shake the rafters Lutheran style. My gear is modest: cheapo active PJ 4-string with rounds, Ampeg B2 head, 4x10? 12? The Deluxe Bass Big Muff can get the Invalid Link Removed...
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    Advice needed: new from lute

    Thank you all for the help! I see, so the B string is about retaining low notes in higher neck positions. The fanned fret idea seems more appealing, I don't want a floppy string. Until then, hipshot it is! As for calluses, if I play bass for an hour or two i have to file them down before I...
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    Advice needed: new from lute

    Hello, My friends and I are in school for lute and classical guitar, and we've struck up an electric band. I'm on bass. But I'm stuck with a pick: since lute is my main axe and its strings are so delicate, I can't afford to get bass calluses on my right hand. I'm using a basic PJ copy strung...