Recent content by GreenhornJimmy

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    Without the bass

    I know this is kind of a late reply, been hard at work and saving a pretty penny, Thanks for the advice, I really appreciate it. I'll check out most of those sites especially the ones on musical theory (has a good understanding thanks to schooling education but needs more hehe. they only teach...
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    Without the bass

    Thanks greatly, might not be able to get those grip things but I can probably make one out of something. Hopefully by the time I get my fender precision My hands will be all geared up to gain callouses
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    Without the bass

    Well I haven't got my bass yet I get it for christmas (can't stand the itch!) But i've been wanting to know if there are any excercises you can do off the bass to work the hands? cheers.
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    New Members: How did you find TalkBass?

    my cousin told me about this site, said that he only ever got on it when he needed some advice on stuff and didn't lurk the forums as much as he did in 2005. So generally I've decided to make this forum my new home to post and learn :D I'm not as talented as my cousin.
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    Tour from hell..pt1.

    Wow.... just wow... I just finished reading this all today and I am amazed. I live in Australia and can't even relate to all that stuff. Where I live sure there are gangs, but none of them are worth their salt, just a bunch of little kids with big mouths trying to act tough. New Zealand is a...
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    Greenhorn Rocking the World!

    Hello, thought I might introduce myself. I'm known as Jimmy or Shamus for some people, and I was introduced by my cousin who lurks the forums (Godoshi). He inspired me to play bass and such, but I've never really had time with all the studying and working I've done. But since I've settled, my...