Recent content by MaxHeadroom

This is amazing. Keep it up with the answers, folks!

According to this, it's a '70s custom Jim Mouradian bass. Rig Rundown - Yes' Steve Howe and Chris Squire

OK, there's at least one song in everyone's repertoire that's stupid-easy. We're talking a maximum of five notes played for bassists and that's about it. Some of these are boring as all hell, some of them give us an opportunity to be a little more expressive on stage. What stupid-easy song do...

Granted, we only ever covered one of his songs, but MELLENCAMP is the bane of my existence. We played "Jack and Diane." I always drank while playing that one.

If you're buying brand new, I'm of the opinion that an Ibanez is often better than lots of stuff in the same price range. I've tried several over the years and generally, I think they just play a little better and sound a little better. See if you can pick up a nicer Soundgear used. I've seen...

Dress up as the band member you like the least and see if they notice.

As a 30-something who grew up with a controller in hand, I have an interest in some of the music that goes along with the video games I played and the ones I still play. Believe it or not, some of them have pretty incredible bass lines. Last night, I started learning "Your Name Please," which...

Sounds good to me! I was thinking about putting a Hipshot bridge on it, too.

After digging around, here's what I'm thinking: I'd like to put a Geezer Butler P pickup in the existing spot, then route a spot for a humbucker in the bridge position. I imagine this means some work is required on the electronics, so there's probably another spot to drill. One edge of the...

Again, that's not a straightforward answer. However, I can tell you what I've used, what I like and what I don't like. This, of course, may (and probably will) differ from your preferences when you start experimenting. I've got a Boss Giga Delay DD-20. Fantastic pedal. I think you'll only be...

I played a cheap Soundgear series Ibanez through a monstrous amp setup that I rented for a talent show in high school. I think as long as you pair the bass with a decent amp, you'll be more than happy. I've always thought Ibanez anything was always a little better than anything else in the same...

Here's a question: Can a P-pickup hole be routed into a humbucker?

Hey guys, I'm thinking about turning a bass I literally got for free into a project bass. Why the hell not, right? It's an old Washburn XS 2. Not much to it, just a single P pickup in the center position, a tone knob and a volume that pops out. I think it boosts the signal or something, but...

"Excuse me, guys. I gotta take a pizz."

Learn both ways, become comfortable and become more variable in what you're able to do. But hey, after that? If you think pick sounds better, use a pick. What's the fun if everyone plays the same way?