Recent content by J33

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    Jazz Solo Folks, do extended range Basses make that much of a difference?

    The 5's and 6's are primarily used for economy of motion (Playing across in position) and you're basically adding half to 3/4 a register with an extention. It will give you some great creative options higher up but just understand that a 6 accomplishes this in both directions. Take a look at the...
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    Becoming a fulltime musician

    You sir have to understand one thing. To do it, you have to love it. If you love it there is then a chance that it can love you back. Have your head right and understand that the other 50 percent of what you do is the listener. You need to be nervous about putting on a good show...not be nervous...
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    Double Bass Path Metheny: When improvisers don't "get it"?

    I think it has to do with playing through the changes, not just playing the changes.
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    No more pick jokes

    I thought there were going to be flying cars in 2024. In this Universe however...we talk about whether or not a small piece of plastic makes one cool or not.* *Pic or Pick related...pending on how you look at it.
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    …And that’s how the fight started

    Dude...guys say nasty things to eachother we dont mean all the time. After a certain age...its...you know...kind of young dude stuff...at least it tones down a little...but that joke was super funny. I think BL and the guitarist end up realizing their love for one another and run off together...
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    The longest song ending ever?

    Challenge accepted. Full Results: Done and done.* *User took prescribed medication beforehand without knowledge of upcoming challenge, therefore Barry Bonds asterisk. Result may have been due to performance enhancers. General Amusement around 3.5 minute mark, then lull. 6 minute mark...
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    I think I got taken advantage of. What do you think?

    Yeah...Jeff Ament from Pearl Jam complains about Capitalism all the time with 90 million album sales and 14 million bootleg sales under his belt too. Dude seems like a good guy putting together Skate Parks and helping the Bison Range out in Montana...but dude...the guy doesn't seem to realize...
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    Fender Ultra Jazz Bass Neck Question

    I have a P-bass Ultra with a P/J configuration in the pickups. My board is Ebony which is usually harder to my touch. Fundamentally a P-bass in design and it's edges feel incredible to me. Like the thing has been played for 50 years. My 2 cents.
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    Clean Tone? What is that?

    I use my attack to push signal or back off personally. I experimented with pickup height and found that If I get it right I can push to breakup or play pristine by backing down. Every bass is different...but then again they aren't. Actives are way better for pickup height experimentation because...
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    How often do you venture above the 12th fret?

    This is why sometimes I play 6 string Basses. Just to beat the system. The guitarist knows I'm stealing from him...He just cant figure out exactly how its happening because his 12th fret zone alarm doesn't go off. Win/Win.
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    Explain

    WAT?
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    Would YOU consider taking a gig like this?

    Oh look...another "great experience"/"Exposure" gig. No pay and tons of hassle? Sounds great.
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    Wait, what?(CL content, of course).

    First off, the ego it takes to assume an entire group of people are talking about this because we're all just oblivious to what this is and don't understand the nuances of depression and loneliness because we're all just sheltered ignorant fools is staggering. You need your head checked out...
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    The weight of bass

    Meh. Bass height is the new tire kicker meta for the 2022 season. :)