Recent content by MJS7101

Yes, I knew about Forest's setup. However, I could not find any 6 string sets on Elixir's website. His must be custom made. Also I don't have enough money for any 6 string fretless basses at the moment, so I am just trying to get somewhat close, I know it will never be identical.

Thank you all for the advice, I 'll look into all of it!

Ok, I am going to continue to research and I will see what else I can find out about those strings. Thanks very much!

Alright, I have a long question, and I am not too knowledgeable when it comes to stringy stuff. I have a 6 string bass, I want new strings. What I ideally want, if at all possible, is a string gauge that should allow me to have flexibility between B standard and A standard. I am only 16 and do...

Damn, beat me to it! Guess I'll have to go with this one. It starts at 1:20. Also be sure to listen to the whole song for the awesome jazz part around 5:50.

Just finished Unhuman's self titled album for the first time... It was an awesome 48 minutes of my life!

Insomnium--Winter's Gate Gorguts--Pleiades Dust Catuvolcus--Voyageurs De L'aube

I am definitely an obeyer.

I am aware that this is a very old thread, but does anyone know what type of lessons he offers? Online at all?

Neil Peart does it, therefore it is great.

Ah, awesome playing but what an awful tone! (Love Megadeth)

Forget that! Got a six stringer!

I am not proficient at it, but I am getting there. All I'm saying is that if I can do it, anyone can.

YYZ is not out of reach. I am 15 and have been playing for about 2 years and I have nearly learned the whole thing. Just keep working!

I can see most of you guys come from different musical backgrounds and may not realize it, but metal has some of the best bass in my opinion. Check out Beyond Creation, Obscura, Death, Augury, Necrophagist, Atheist, and Spawn of Possession for some of the best examples. Those bands are quite...