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This thread made me remember something I saw on YouTube a few days ago. Watch this - I think this is a really good example of what not to do on stage:

:D These suggestions are great!

:D I like that. I may have to remember that. The last band I was in was a band that never had a name :(

Well from my point of view (as a player that does place his thumb at the back of the neck in the 'proper' fashion): why does it matter? In my opinion the right techniques are the approaches that produce the best results for the player. Just because many players opt to use the typical 'proper'...

Agreed. A pretty bad 'lesson' from what I could see (but then I don't speak his language) - the only thing that video taught me was that the guy in it is much better than me. A good incentive to practice more, though. I would like to be able to play like him. There is no doubt he is a great...

I was in a band not long ago that used to use a rehearsal space for a couple of hours every week or so. The room was nice, and full of great equipment. It wasn't too expensive, either (Around £20, I think, split between four people). The only thing I have to say on the subject is that using...

I went with Jon's design. I prefer the colour scheme. I also agree with some of the suggestions above: Change the arrows (the ones pointing upwards) so they are red. I also agree that the other arrows (the smaller ones facing downwards) don't seem to fit. Consider Richland123's idea of...

:D Some of these are really funny. I don't think I get this one though: :eyebrow: How does insisting on wearing earplugs make you old? I mean I'm sixteen years old and always insist on wearing earplugs. People seem to have this view that they aren't cool or something; like you are...

In pretty much every band, if not every band I have been a part of I have had problems like this that have led to either me dropping out or bandmates firing me. I am unlucky, I guess. Your story reminded me so much of past bandmates. From my experience good communication between band members is...

+1

:eek: Wow. That thing just might be the single ugliest bass I have ever seen.

That poor bass!

The title of this thread made me remember my first teacher. My mum chose the guy because his lessons were cheap. He was one of those guitar teachers that apparently also taught bass. I had two or three 'lessons' with him that really confused me, as I had been learning from instructional DVDs and...

I would also recommend learning the song 'Higher Ground'. The Red Hot Chili Peppers version. And also the song 'Take The Power Back' by Rage Against The Machine.

Possibly a Fender American Standard Jazz Bass. I definately want to go with a maple neck but I haven't decided what colour I want. I was tempted by an Olympic White one I saw a little while ago. I had better keep saving my money!