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I played a 4 string bass guitar for 25 years before I got a Blue-Burst Stingray 5. I was in love with looking at that bass at the very least. Just an aside, but I had a girlfriend at the time who said: "Oh now that you have that blue bass you can get those rockabilly girls you like." ---I...

I second the G&L vote. G&L LB-100 would be my choice for a P-style bass that has, in my opinion, better pickups and a better fit and finish. I'm not sure what Fender is doing these days, but if you are willing to wait, you can have a USA G&L built to your specifications within parameters...

I've struggled with depression for my entire life. I had a pretty lengthy break in my 30s where it transformed into being angry all the time and feeling anxious. I really got very weary though, being angry all the time, so in my 40s, depression is back "better," than ever. What is currently...

I'd stick with my current setup and take 70 lessons at 50 bucks each with a teacher I admired. I hate to finally be an old guy, but I think it's far more rewarding to upgrade yourself than to upgrade your gear. Investing in myself has had far greater returns than investing in gear. No reason...

Thanks for your question. I did a couple of tours of the U.S. in my twenties with a band of little repute. I got high off playing every time, but afterwards I never really felt a sense of accomplishment. I actually got quite depressed after shows...as in: "Is that all there is to this?"...

Hey. I like these three fingerings, the first one is my favorite.

Hi there. I own 4 bass amps for no good reason. I'd like to thin the herd to create space in my studio, to create dosh in my wallet. 1. Phil Jones Briefcase 2. Phil Jones M-500 with 6t/9b 3. Hartke LH1000 w 4x10 HyDrive & 1x15 HyDrive 4. TC Electronic RH450 with TC 2x12 Cabinet...

This is an old thread, but I was THIS close to sending my Music Man back to the factory for repairs... I did the trick with the dryer-sheet and no more problems. Thanks for the post.

Great writers don't want you to focus on the writing, they want you to focus on the story and be moved by it. Writing that is too flashy attracts too much attention to itself and takes the reader away from the experience of the story and the expression of the artist. "Wankers," are athletes at...