Recent content by Mr_Bass_Man

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    I can’t decide: Ibanez sr300e and sr500

    So I’m looking into getting my second bass and I really want an Ibanez. Out of all the basses I’ve tried they feel and sound the best for me but I just can’t decide. The 300 is less than half the price of the 500 and has humbuckers (which I like) while the 500 has soapbars and slightly better...
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    What’s the best bass for me?

    I’ve been playing bass for 7 months now and I need an upgrade. I’m currently using a 1989 squier p bass that sounds great but doesn’t offer much versatility for me. I’m on a 500 dollar budget and I’ll be getting the bass in 3-5 months. I’ve played stingrays, jacksons, ibanezs and squiers and I...
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    Is this action too high? 5th fret

    This bad boy is from 89 so most. Definitely
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    Is this action too high? 5th fret

    Actually 7th my bas
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    How do I accurately slap

    I just started learning slap and everything is going smoothly except the fact that every time I slap a string I hit the E. What are some good exercises to help improve accuracy. Also what are some good beginner slap songs that can help this issue.
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    Speed fretting exercises

    I’m a relatively new player and am trying to play “I want you back”. I can pluck at the right speed but my fretting hand just can’t keep up. Are there any exercises to help speed this up or is it just me being new. Please help.
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    I can’t reach the lower strings. What do I do

    This does help a lot. Do you know of any exercises to speed up the movement at all?
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    I can’t reach the lower strings. What do I do

    I just got my first bass and unfortunately have relatively small hands. With my thumb resting on the top pickup I can’t consistently reach the g and d string. Is there a way I can shift down or something like that. Please help