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    What instrument should I take up to enhance my bass playing ability?

    I totally agree with the quote above. I too went through what you are going through. People always recommend keys because they are "well-rounded" and you'll learn a lot. I went a different route to the complete opposite end of the scale. I tried the violin figuring it's 4-string (though...
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    Could anyone help me ID my sons bass guitar?

    I don't have your answer but your question is one of the newest I see here. I'm new at this forum thing. How do I start a new question?? I can quote and reply but I have a question about tube preamp in my Markbass and don't know how to start a new question. I apologize for intruding on you like...
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    Boston's Bass Player

    Greetings fro Atlantic City !! Wikipedia says "Sikes" played on Third Stage. Fran Sheehan for the early stuff. LOVE the early stuff!!
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    Lets talk about finger board woods...

    A year ago I considered a custom bass. I quickly became overwhelmed by the amount of knowledge and thought required... the electronics alone!! then other parts, then the wood. YES, the wood! I did some research and found Alder to be a far and away standard for bodies, followed by ash, and...