Recent content by MacaroniShrek

I just want to apologize to anyone that I offended by my extremely rude comment. I sincerely hope that you will be able to recover from such a microaggression as using the word "import" without specifying what country I am in. If there is anything I need to do to repay any social capital that I...

Hello, all. I am just looking to pull on others' experiences. Which brand is consistently the most high quality and consistent in their import line? If I wanted a really good bang for buck, workhorse bass, where should I look? Thanks

I'm having the itch to really trim the fat on my collection. I want to sell all but one of my basses, the benefits being.... no decision paralysis (which one do I play today?), getting really good with one of the basses instead of hopping between fretted and fretless etc., more space, and...

That's really cool and intriguing.... hmmm....

Mostly cool looks/mojo. There isn't one that I find really attractive. Also, to my knowledge, a lot of their upper end stuff has natural wood/open pour finish on the back of the neck, which grosses me out. I want a nice smooth satin maple neck.

Hey, thanks for the advice. I have a generally good idea of what I want. I usually get hung up on a couple of small details. Playing a lot of basses is not easy for me. I don't have easy access to stores with a large selection. I plan on doing said homework, to tighten up the last few...

Won't know until I know what's out there

Hello, all! I continue to procrastinate on one of my dreams to buy a custom bass...as I don't really know exactly what I want. One thing I know that I want is a bass that has a great focus on ergonomics, which usually means headless. Can anyone point me in a direction of a brand/builder that...

Is Anthony Jackson's no knob bass stupid? It's sold at a much more insane price, with much less stock than the Vulfpeck basses.

Why does her getting famous using an SX bass mean she can't have a signature Fender bass? I really don't get it. Legitimately someone explain it to me.

I use Labella tape wound strings on my fretless jazz bass with Pau ferro. Tonally, they have a little more bite than flats and are more friendly to the board than rounds.

Yeah, it depends on what serious means. I have zero intention of playing professionally. I just want to have fun, honestly. I picture having fun as getting to the point where I can learn the lines that inspire me without feeling like I'm slamming my head into a brick wall. This isn't...

I usually practice our songs an hour before band practice, 2 hours with the band, and practice an hour on Sunday morning, plus the service. Usually 3 days a week. The other days I will try to pick up the bass and noodle.

Hey, everyone. Thanks for the help! I don't have the time to address every question or comment, but thank you!

Hello, all. I don't know how to practice, or at the very least, I don't like the way I practice, or try to. Maybe I should say, I don't know how to practice in a way that's good for me. I've been playing for 13 years and most of my play time comes in a church context. We mostly play CCM, which...