Recent content by Gundybass

Putting "Precision" in the title attracts the p-bass lovers and skews the vote. If I were to have only one bass I think I would choose something a little more versatile - like the Jazz - how can you not love the Jazz?:)

Good point - not really one or the other - just trying to figure out how to keep the creative juices flowing.

In my younger years my creative juices flowed often. Now I find that a few beers and some coffee will get the brain moving toward creativity. When I am not under the influence of any mind bending substances I perform really well at my daily routine of running my business. When I am successfully...

"but most hi-tech players sound like they are only playing to impress, not drive the song." Jerry was a race car driver -- I think Les really drives that song.

Thanks Mike - seriously it's a good idea. We have always loved our times in Canada - everyone we meet is so nice and bass player like calm.

What is better -- a recording of something that is really not that good -- or a fleeting memory of genius?

I am always amazed at the beautiful simplicity of a good riff. Every time listen to the 1st few Black Sabbath albums I think "holy crap! I should be able to come up with something like that"

I grew up in the 60's and 70's - In 2019 I'm still slightly growing. Late at night when my wife is asleep and my son is playing xbox -- I grab one of my basses and plug into the Ampeg Rocket. For some reason I always have to play some of Dazed and Confused - The Ocean - and Pink Floyd Money...

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I grew up in the 60's and 70's - In 2019 I'm still slightly growing. Late at night when my wife is asleep and my son is playing xbox -- I grab one of my basses and plug into the Ampeg Rocket. For some reason I always have to play some of Dazed and Confused - The Ocean - and Pink Floyd Money...

My last gig with a live audience was many years ago. I was in high school and we played stranglehold - dazed and confused - and the immigrant song -- over and over. Now I am older - mentally regressing and progressing at the same time. I am currently taking lessons and am amazed at how little I...