Recent content by LC transplant

Just strung my bass with DR 'lo-riders' and am VERY pleased with the fit and the tone. They have no taper and are handmade, and the E string is heavier than the blue steels I mentioned in my previous post. As someone else mentioned, they claim that all of their strings fit basses from 34"-36"...

Illinois German: it's a reference to the original blues brothers movie, at one point during the fairly frequent car chases Belushi tells Akroyd "I hate Illinois nazis". Pretty sure he wasn't a bass player, so the op must have been saying that he, as a bassist, shares that worldview.

God there are some codgy, old, elitist bastards on this board...

I have a Jackson 35" string thru and use Dean Markley Blue Steel Long scale because there is no taper, although they are brighter than I really care for (which is why I'm reading this thread...)

You should call it "Christmas". Everyone already knows what that is and most people like it, so when they hear it they'll want to like you too... (smiling and hiding) ~Ian

Thanks again guys! I found the bluegrass section after I posted my question (using the search function of all things) but am glad I posted because there have been some interesting things here, especially regarding bands to listen to.

I have played around with washtub bass in the past, more for "shucks" and giggles than anything else. It's really hard to get a consistent tone or precise notes out of them, and it's crucial that you use an old school tub with heavy metal (no Chinese alloys). I suppose with a lot of practice one...

Russell: could you be more specific about what to do with my right hand in between notes? I am trying to visualize what you're saying and drawing a blank. Are you referring to something that can be done on a bass guitar or on a standup only? Also, for the general discussion: is playing an...

Thanks! I don't do any of that funky stuff anyway, at least not outside the solitary confines of my practice room! I will definitely check that band out.

I posted this in technique and got no replies, so I'm trying here: I am a lifelong hard rock player who is growing more and more acoustic. I recently hung out with some bluegrass players and have decided next time I see those guys I'm bringing my acoustic bass... What can I practice between now...

Whole heartedly agree and have said the same to a number of people over the years. I think the reason is twofold: bass is easier to learn because the rhythm parts are simpler, especially in rock music; on the flip side it is harder (and far less satisfying) to sit down with a book of sheet music...

Hey all, I am a lifelong hard rock player who has been growing more and more acoustic of late. While visiting my folks in Tallahassee I met some cool cats and heard some great acoustic music, mostly the above genres. I was wondering of anyone could give me some pointers on chords, scales, finger...

Jay: thanks for the input. I have played several AEB-10 basses but all of them have had either feet or bridge buzz, is tours the exception to the rule, or are there some good ones out there?

Schwaaa: if I were you I would forever regret not buying a Tacoma for $500. I am still kicking myself 6 years later for not buying an Olympia for $400. I would do just about anything for a Thunderchief, but they are hard to find an EXPENSIVE since Fender put the company out of business.

I am stuck between those 2 basses too! My old local had a used Ibanez EWB that I didn't buy because I didn't want to move it across the country in a moving truck, but now I am having trouble finding one in S. Florida. I recently tried out the EQABA at the Sarasota GC, and was really impressed...