Recent content by joer431

When I was in your situation I ended up playing with a bunch of different bands and just writing songs. I feel like my experience writing with different people in different genres really helped me understand and begin applying in my own style what I had already learned.

I just bought a G3. I'm primarily a Fender P and J player but I had very little problem picking this up and playing everything solidly. A couple things I noticed right off the bat: 1. I play with a pick and tend to strum exactly where the bridge pickup is located. Still in the process of...

I can't imagine not bringing a backup bass to a gig (given you have the means to have a backup). It's just common sense to me. Someone already said this, but if you're there to do a job you should have the tools to do it! Anyway, my rant is over haha. I'm a little younger than some of you...

In that video (and all the live vids i've seen of Paramore from this album) he's playing a G3. It's hard to tell because Grabber, G3 and Rippers all look so similar haha. You can really tell from the pic on this article...

So I was just trying to fix one of my Programmable Sansamp DI pedal's footswitch (it was sticking when pressing it down). I was using contact solution to spray on the metal footswitch while it was unplugged and the battery was taken out and I heard a loud pop. I went to test it out right away...

First, this is a great thread! I always stretch my legs, arms and hands before playing. Once I load on stage or start to plug in i'll always twist my body from side to side with my bass on and crack my back. Really helps to relax me and gives me a good feeling for the weight of the bass...