Recent content by nfkoopmann

Old Post but fwiw, I LOVE this bass. I bought the same exact one brand new in '12. Only downside, the finish is cheap and grooves in the wood take a beating if you play Slap. And the neck is kinda bent but that's my fault. Otherwise, I won't be buying a new bass. Ever.

Currently wielding a brand new Warwick Fortress - Rockbass, naturally, so not my top wood of choice. The bass sounds great though. Here's the issue; the grain is quite open in spots, mainly just above the top pickup, where fingers make contact when popping. As a result, the grain is getting...

PM'ed know if its available, I'll take 'er.

Good stuff - thank you all. I think whoever said that it just comes down to doing it over and over until it becomes comfortable hit it right on the head, even a few days has shown improvement.

So, I have a really strange question.... it's strange because I am a 18 year bass veteran, playing a somewhat narrow range of styles. Very heavily interested in slap, grew up on Primus, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. I learned how to play bass listening and learning the styling of Flea, once...