Recent content by fourty4mag

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    Why do so many 5 & 6 string players NEVER use their low B?

    I like the B because it sounds better to me (more growl) when playing the "same" note. Some time ago, somebody (on this forum?) stated that the B really only gives you 5 more notes. True, if you ignore the difference in sound between the E and B strings. However; an E on the B (5th fret) and...
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    Color of your pants + Last thing you ate = Your band name

    Tan Taco I kinda' like it!
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    Greetings!

    Like crazysooner, I'm new to the bass. New to musical instruments in fact. I've been interested in picking up some sort of instrument to be able to play with friends and as a creative outlet (along with my photography). I tell everybody it's my midlife crisis (I started lessons about 6 months...