Recent content by DrFishGut

I think I'm ready to join the Mikro Bass Club. I bought my short scale because I can not easily reach 3-4 frets on my full scale basses. As I get older, my fretting pinky, deformed from an ancient football injury, cannot meet its responsibilities. I find the short scale much more accommodating...

I'm embarrassed to say I've been a voyeur for several months. It's well past time for me to join the Rumble Club. Here is my Rumble40 (and a BX1 Four pedal that I really don't need). The R40 and the flexibility of it's settings are more than I can ever exhaust. The advice and expertise on this...

Hi. I just ordered the book on Amazon. Thanks for the reference.

Hi. Love your story. Kind of inspirational. Thanks for sharing it.

Hi, Malcolm35. Thank you for directing me to the "How to get started" thread. So much valuable info therein. Lots to learn. I really enjoy reading about theory and fundamentals. Often I have to remind myself to actually pick up my bass and PRACTICE!

Hi, Oddly. Thank you for the heads-up on Bobby Vega. I had not heard of him, which probably proves I'm just getting into the bass. I love his to and fro grove with his bass picking.

Wow! Very impressive. Going live like that after such a short time to learn the bass must take real cojones. Congratulations!

Hello all. I am amazed at the range of experiences that the recent new members describe on this forum. Some are folks who have been playing for decades in front of huge audiences and others are just now developing interest in the bass. I am so looking forward to learning from others and sharing...