Recent content by Jonathan A B

  1. Jonathan A B

    I've been playing bass for a Whole year now. Any tips going forwards?

    Get playing with people. It's more fun, and it's also essential to learning actual "bass". You're a part of the rhythm section, and you can only really learn that by actually locking in with a drummer and supporting the guitard and the guy with LSS (Lead Singer Syndrome). It doesn't matter if...
  2. Jonathan A B

    Do you find basswood to be tonally inferior to alder or ash?

    I think there are a couple of issues with basswood, but that is only with american basswood, european basswood (Linden) on the other is excellent for basses in my opinion. For me its the scooped sound and quite muted highs that dont cut it. Basswood is extremely soft, and I think that's probably...