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900$ for an 75 AVRI Fender Jazz with EMGs?! Isn't that like a 2300 dollar bass brand new? Why are these fenders selling for less that half the cost? That's a really sweet deal. Good find.

I own a Fender AVRI 1975 Jazz Bass. I purchased it used from someone who didn't know much about it. How can I tell if it is a custom shop build?

I own a 75 AVRI Jazz that I got used. I believe I remember the pre-owner saying something about it being a CS model. I didn't know what that meant at the time. How can I verify if my bass is a CS model?

Can anyone tell me where I can get a box to use to ship my bass? I want to sell it, on TB hopefully, but Im not sure how to go about packaging it safely. I'll be shipping it in its hard shell case but will need to enclose it in a cardboard box of some kind. Thanks.

I've recently taken a leave from bass playin. Im selling my gear and buying an acoustic guitar. Could any of you guys recommend a forum for Bluegrass Acoustic Guitar Playing as worthy as TB is for bassists?

Not sure about that book. I remember the example in it. They really broke it down for you and even warned about Bootsy's variations but the line they play, although close, seems to be.....just off. I wish I had an isolated bass track from the original. Thanks for the response though...

Any one have a link to a video-demo or the standard notation for the riff Bootsy plays during the verses? I know he varies it a lot but.....Specifically, I think I got the riff down except I think I'm hearing/missing these two high Eb octave notes he puts in there so funky-like. Not sure...

This looks good. Lt. Dan Band Movie Trailer: For the Common Good | Gary Sinise is Lt. Dan, Director Jonathan Flora, USO, Military Troops Documentary

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I love free information,... especially when it's presented this well. Thanks!!

Miles Davis, "All Blues". Its in the G. Listen to it around 90-100 times over and over. You'll know what to need to do. Good Luck witht\ the audition.

Be patient. Theory is overwhelming at first, but it's so necessary for playing with others and improvising and learning songs. Dont let it scare/bore you. Basic theory is easier than you think. Just let that stuff soak in and marinate in your brain. Dont get discouraged if you cant...

Huh? Dude, don't insult the Transmorgrifier. Its beautiful. Love your blog BassoRidiculoso!!!

Nice lesson. I myself sufferd from PUDD ( Pinky Under-Development Disorder) for the first few years I played. Same as you I figured I could do without the little guy. It was so small, weak and uncoorperative. I just figured I'd master a 3 finger fretting technique that all would envy...

How do I access the lesson on practicing again? Its offered when I first enter my email at the website but I dont see a link for it anywhere after that. I tried to re-enter my email but that didnt work. Help!...and thanks.