Recent content by Jainarayan

Nah, I don’t have any intention of doing any of that. :laugh:

My busking would be acoustic six or twelve string, not bass. I have the acoustic bass for playing at home, or with some else acoustic or plugged in. It has an amp jack. I’m just getting into bass now, actually picking it up again after starting some years ago.

It is kind of a stupid question isn’t it? :laugh::laugh::laugh:

“Don’t ... tempt ... me ... Frodo!” :laugh::laugh::laugh:

Yes, that’s exactly it. I remember the feel of the electric bass. It is to the acoustic bass what the electric guitar is to the acoustic. So yes, I’ve had all four, and they are different. I’m very serious about playing bass as well and as varied as possible for me. I don’t want to limit myself.

Right, I’m wondering that too. I’ve always been drawn to acoustic guitars but having played an electric bass I liked that also. Part of it is I am a collector. I like variety but I’m not sure I’m at a point I can justify it, or should feed it.

I’m a relative newbie. I’m a more-than-novice rhythm guitar player, but definitely not band material, open mic or busking. My goal is to find a spot, set up shop, whip out my busking permit and have fun. I’m a ways away from that. I had an inexpensive bass a good ten years ago and had fun with...

Ok, I’m in. :) Most people who know me on the ‘net under any or all of my pseudonyms and/or real name and in real life know I bat for the other team. I mention it when it’s relevant, like now in this thread, but I don’t really “advertise”. It’s just another part of me, a personal characteristic...

Yes, "reach out" makes me want to hurt myself. "Begs the question" is another pet peeve because it's almost always (now, there's an annoying one for ya :D) used incorrectly and overused. It doesn't mean presents or asks a question. It really means ""assume the conclusion". If something begs the...

Thanks for the feedback, exactly what I wanted to hear. :) I’m going to print out both these posts so they don’t fade away. I figured most of those things would be issues, I could feel it, and playing bass is not playing guitar. But I just didn’t know exactly was wrong. The “ stop those flying...

All that’s just what I wanted know (and hear) thanks. And very encouraging. :) I fully intend to “own” this and my guitar playing. :bassist:

I don’t know if it’s allowed to post a short video, I checked the rules and didn’t see anything yes or no. If it’s not ok, no hard feelings if it’s removed. The video (2:38) is me asking for a critique of the sound. As I said in the video this is only about my 3rd time handling the bass, it’s...

I discovered this with the guitar, because I’m primarily guitar just getting into bass. But I see the same potential problem. Placing my thumb on the back of the neck puts that strain on my same thumb area. I found it goes away when I wrap my hand around the neck. I just have to make sure he...

Admittedly I didn’t read through the whole thread so I don’t know if anyone mentioned Munson Music Live. I use him primarily for guitar but now that I’m getting into bass I’m checking out his bass lessons and covers. I like how he puts everything on the screens. He’s easy to follow along. I’m...

Ok, I‘ll be dead by then. lol Nah, that was really great but we’re our own worst critics