Recent content by Jeff Plays Bass

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    One Bass Player You Think Is Underrated?

    James Cammack who plays with Ahmad Jamal. Just listen to the Rossiter Road album. Wickedly funky in the pocket fretless playing, and he's also an upright player.
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    Markbass Rigs

    Not sure if a response is useful to anyone following the thread... I have an RJ 1X15" with a Little Mark III--I lucked into separately find each part used, and I love it. With a gig bag over my shoulder I can pick up the rig in two hands and walk in the door. The sound is full and can be...
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    Double Bass Advanced Electric Player Considering Upright

    Thanks for the helpful replies guys -- much appreciated!!
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    Double Bass Advanced Electric Player Considering Upright

    I've played e-bass for over 30 years semi-professionally, and now I'm considering taking up upright for the beauty of the sound and ability to do nice acoustic gigs. Today I tried an upright. Of course the scale is different, that's not a biggie. What I'm wondering is does this become a...
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    Why is my Music Man so hard to play?

    You didn't specify whether it's fretting or plucking hand that feels uncomfortable. Or is it both? I played a Spector in a shop today, and it was the most awkward thing imaginable. I love P, J, and Music Mans (I have 80's Sting Rays though). It's amazing how much the string spacing and sweet...