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    a single P/J versus a P and a J bass

    In my opinion Js are Js, Ps are Ps and PJs are a P variation. And all three are great! (I have one of each) Why do I think PJs are a P variation: 1) PJs have P body 2) PJs have P neck (which make them completely different from Js - note: I love J necks!) 3) PJs have the P pickup exactly on...
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    A Just For Fun Thread - "Coolest looking cabs\stacks"

    Geddy Lee's
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    How do you keep your active bass from going dead in the middle of a set?

    Easy: - Use good batteries (not cheap ones) - Do not leave the bass plugged while not using it (unplug will turn off the preamp) - If you play too much hours a day, replace it in a 3 month cycle I have 1 active and 4 passive basses and play them in a "round robin" way. So my battery last 3...
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    Did You Take Lessons Before You Joined A Band???

    Back on 1986 I was at school in a monday morning, playing rock in accoutic guitar in the break time with friends when we decided to form a band to play in a multi band gig that would take place on the folowing sunday. None of us had ever played in a band before, so , insane as good teenagers...
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    What song first drew your interest in playing bass?

    Drew interest in playing bass: Rush - Red Barchetta First song played on bass: Iron Maiden - Phanton of the Opera (an easy one to being with... LOL)
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    Have you ever boiled your bass strings?

    Well, I am brazilian (ok, guilty) and this procedure is usually called "string tea" around here (lol). Until a couple of years ago, I always heard about that but never tried until I purchased my 3rd bass (now it's 5). From that day on, I tried and became a string tea fan. It really works and the...
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    Best color ever?

    Steve Harris' Royal Blue
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