Recent content by paddyosullivan

Aftermarket eh? So you are saying the pickups on the #2 bass are not stock the MIM pickups?

Bring Up My Post BUMP.

I have two Mexican Fender Jazz Basses and after checking out the guts I've discovered that they have different pickups. #1 Jazz Bass pickups look like this #2 Jazz Bass pickups look like this Am I right to assume the #2 example is the higher quality pickup? Is this a good pickup or...

My brother and I are planning on hitting the parks to play once it warms up. He will be playing a pretty loud dreadnought acoustic and I'll be handling the bass. We'll be singing together. I have read that acoustic basses are not really loud enough for this kind of unmiked performance. I've...

No way, I don't plan to be a professional bassist in six months. My goal is to simply make the absolute most out of the free time I have, to get as good as I can. My brother and I just recently found a drummer to join our new band. I'll be playing bass. I just wanna play rock and roll. I'm...

Awesome! Thanks for the all the feedback guys. I think I need to revisit the studybass.com lessons. Stumbo, those links in your sig should keep me busy for a couple weeks eh? looks like a lot of good stuff!

I'm not looking for a shortcut or anything. I finally have the time I need to really learn this instrument and I'd like some advice on the most efficient methods to improve. I should have at least 4 or 5 hours free every day.

I'm a 21 year old dude, been playing guitar and bass 50/50 for about a year. I was laid off from my job yesterday and I have no plans on finding a new one until the summer. I've been saving up my money as I kinda saw this one coming. I just bought a Fender Jazz bass(lefty) for $200 last...

My brother and I would like to start performing acoustically in Central Park in Manhattan once the weather warms up. He will be playing a standard acoustic guitar and I'll be handling the bass. We will be harmonizing together on vocals. I would like to play an acoustic bass, but if I will not...

I own and operate a famous cave.

Hey everyone, I just purchased an SX SJB75 jazz bass with a 34" scale and I'm looking to replace the strings that are on it. I'm trying to get the action as low as I can without any crazy fret buzz, so I need a set of strings that will allow me to do that. I only play with a pick. I haven't...

Oh Jesus, what have I started...

Thanks for all the great replies guys. Someone was asking about my age/height. I'm 6'1'' 20 years old. I'm not a complete beginner to guitar. I've been playing for about six months and can hold my own playing rhythm and singing. I'm new to bass, but I'm picking it up alright. Instead of having...

Insinuating the Mustang is not a real bass...

Thanks for the replies dudes. But what's the bottom line? Is or isn't the Mustang a real bass? People seem to disagree there. I also play with a pick, if that matters.