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I just think it's funny that only the bass gear is this way, while everything else is fully on display. :) ... We're the only ones who really care. Even the photo from where I'm currently seated and drinking will reveal the stacks origin...

We are at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver, about to see Explosions in the Sky... All basses are flipped around or have paper over the decal on the headstock... Bass amp also covered or hidden. Is this solving all of the TalkBass problems at once, or caused by the TalkBass community? Will...

You can always count on at least a few TalkBass members to not fully understand circumstances, and to critique anyone more successful than they are. By all means, link me to a stream of your bands concert, currently televised and streaming nationally, and I'll listen to your input. If not, you...

I almost lost it at the start, and seeing how much Gord has to look at the teleprompter, while being known for the power of his words... Breaks my heart. As soon as Bobcaygeon starts I'm doomed... Which is apparently right this second. As a boy who grew up in rural Ontario, with nothing but a...

In Canada land (as the L&M poster above stated) I have never seen anyone mishandle an instrument at any local shop, ever. I've seen people touch 40k pianos that had signs EVERYWHERE saying not to touch or play the piano, but they usually look terrified after doing it and finally seeing one of...

Gods speed to you sir. I can barely fit my 2 15" cabs in the trunk of our new Accent, and they won't go in the back door... no matter how much cursing I do. Go for the Kick Back version they said... Also, will a long scale bass even fit in a fiat?

I voted for all the money. :( Because money.

The decision to have children means deep down you had already shelved your dream of making it as a musician, in my opinion... You're just ready to accept it now. Despite popular belief, you can't chase your dreams without sacrificing a lot of the "life normalcy". Each want and pursuit leaves...

My first bass goes really fast. It is the best bass for metal. Or it could have been this one. I had borrowed a fender MIM P for quite awhile, and decided it was time to buy my own (but I still was playing guitar mainly). As soon as this Dean Paramount came into my life this year, mixed with...

Welcome! I think that you picked well for your first bass, so I won't comment much! Ibanez SR300s are pretty solid beginner instruments as well, versatile but not "classic" in tone without some experimenting. As for learning by yourself, I've done quite well using online resources over the last...

99.99 percent sure this song was written about my home town, and is basically autobiographical. And I actually like it.

An often overlooked, great quality, while having many options in the sub 500 range (discounts are everywhere for them) is Schecter. The Fretless Stiletto Studio almost came home with me when they had it on clearance for 699CDN, if you could find one used or at a deep discount I'd highly...

If it feels good to whoever's playing it, and sounds good... me and two dead owls don't give a hoot.

I like being the bacon in the music.