Recent content by JohNLA

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    What made you decide to play bass?

    It was a cartoon that inspired me
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    First Veterans Build-Off Invitational and GTG in Nashville

    Coolest TB thread ever!:hyper:
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    To be - or not to be - an artist

    I work at Subway and that makes me a sandwhich artist Just don't ask for more than five black olives!!!!!!!!!
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    what is the weirdest thing you've ever seen with your band?

    I am a hobbiest and I have never played in front of a crowd but I have an approrpriate story. When I was a poor college student one of my professors asked if anyone wanted to work security for a concert that his buddy was head of security for to earn some cash. I said yes when I heard it was...
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    Cheap, Easy Way to Record?

    1/4 to 1/8 adapter from radio shack is $3.
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    3 finger plucking

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    CHRIS SQUIRE STYLE??

    I didn't see it mentioned here but in that BP article, he said he hits the strings with a pick and his fingernail for a little extra clatter. Or maybe that is what is meant by "digging in".
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    Who wants one?

    In the website pic, do the full scales ones all have different head stocks?:eyebrow:
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    My refinished 57 reissue...

    Color is very subjective but just like music there are rules that can help you find the your ideal answer. Color Theory 101 Opposites on the color wheel will create contrast. 1)Purple-Yellow 2)Blue-Orange 3)Red-Green Of theses 3 combos I ordered them by strength #1 having the strongest...
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    New bass and I am trying the photobucket thing

    Are the pics suppose to be the size of thumbnails? Anyway, congrats on the new bass.
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    Is This a Good Bass

    Yea, those practice amps are worthless. Except to practice by yourself. If you still want one they are all day on on CL for $30 and under.
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    transition rosewood to maple fretboard

    LOL, Mary Ann I can't feel the difference either. I think I prefer the looks of maple but I also gas for a rosewood P bass.:eyebrow:
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    Anyone Shred?

    I do like to play Bach pretty fast.
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    How'd I do?

    Do a search for Foundation and you will learn all. Mine is a little less vintage than yours but its got a custom paint job by a fantastic artist. Which is me:D
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    You know what sucks with a cheap bass?

    I like my old fashioned dots.