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    What’s the smallest amp you could reliably gig with?

    My MarkBass CMD 112 is pretty small and I haven't come close to clipping it yet. 500 watts and it just kicks. Probably as small as you could get....
    Post by: Muttleybass, Jul 20, 2022 in forum: Amps and Cabs [BG]
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    Offspin from 10yr+ amps....Who takes a back up amp?

    I have a SansAmp BDDI just in case. I have almost considered going amp-less anyway.
    Post by: Muttleybass, Jul 10, 2022 in forum: Amps and Cabs [BG]
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    Best High Power Amp if Cost is not a Concern

    After 40+ years of playing, I'm down to a MarkBass CMD 112. Light, loud, compact, and sounds amazing for it's size. I've never had a situation...
    Post by: Muttleybass, Jul 9, 2022 in forum: Amps and Cabs [BG]
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    Bass Maintenance?

    I wipe it down after each use and try to keep it out of the rain.
    Post by: Muttleybass, Jul 2, 2022 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    Best summertime song

    At the risk of dating myself... [MEDIA]
    Post by: Muttleybass, Jun 28, 2022 in forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
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    Best Value in the $800-$1,000 Range

    Yamaha BB734. Maybe a Sire.
    Post by: Muttleybass, Jun 28, 2022 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    I can't know if I will be available.

    If you don't know if you're going to be available, then I will assume you are not available. I need to be able to schedule regularly weeks/months...
    Post by: Muttleybass, Jun 28, 2022 in forum: Band Management [BG]
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    I Don't Get Bass Distortion/OD

    What?? No FLEA?? [MEDIA]
    Post by: Muttleybass, Jun 26, 2022 in forum: Effects [BG]
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    need a 5-string. Inexpensive, not cheap

    My bang-for-buck choices: Ibanez SR505... Mahogany finish wears fast, but sounds and plays great. Under $500 used. Yamaha BB735a (my back up) tons...
    Post by: Muttleybass, Jun 22, 2022 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    If it was 1962 would you be a rock fan or a jazz fan?

    Rock for sure... Buddy Holly, Elvis, Chuck Berry... and I'd probably be Blues curious.
    Post by: Muttleybass, Jun 22, 2022 in forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
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    Why do folks cut strings?

    Selling or buying used strings is a thing?? 45 years playing and I've NEVER heard that one. Would never even have considered that. Wanna buy my...
    Post by: Muttleybass, Jun 5, 2022 in forum: Strings [BG]
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    Wait 24 hours...?

    When I was on the road in the '80s, my basses would go from the freezing van to inside the bar... Amazing they lasted. I don't remember it being a...
    Post by: Muttleybass, Jun 3, 2022 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    Ever seen Heart in concert?

    I was there when they headlined Summer Sunday '78 at The Empire Stadium in Vancouver. One of the best concerts I ever went to. In about 1974-ish...
    Post by: Muttleybass, Jun 3, 2022 in forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
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    Rick Beato says Hendrix wouldn’t be a star today.

    It's moot. He's correct in that Jimi as Jimi was might not be popular, but if he were alive today he might adapt. It's like saying if Prince was...
    Post by: Muttleybass, Jun 2, 2022 in forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
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    Reasons for cancelling Band Practice.

    Miss a single rehearsal because dog was killed? Acceptable. Miss a gig? There's no excuse good enough. ...although when our guitar player had his...
    Post by: Muttleybass, Jun 2, 2022 in forum: Band Management [BG]