Recent content by Randy Tupper

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    But do I DESERVE a "nice" bass?

    I have a few basses annd i have found that thru touch and technique I can make them all sound great. My MIM P bass sounds great even compared to my 63 American P. The older P basses are a bit muddy thats whu I stop playing mine when I got into slapping in the 80s. Dont slap much now but I...
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    why do we lock to the kick drum?

    Heart of the groove buddy!
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    Does your bass sounds better when somebody else is playing it?

    Iv had my main bass for over 20 years. I always let people I know sit in with my stuff as I like other mojo to rub off on it. Also a lot of great players in Bay Area where I live (Santa Cruz Ca.)
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    Does your bass sounds better when somebody else is playing it?

    Bass is much louder away from the speaker as it takes a bit for them badass big notes to form!
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    How Important Are Scales?

    I know all the scales but only pay attention when I'm fishing!
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    I use different basses

    I like to use open strings for effect!
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    I use different basses

    Im lazy
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    I use different basses

    I find it easier as we do a lot of jam tunes and I dont have to think
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    How Important Are Scales?

    Absolutely correct!
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    Does your bass sounds better when somebody else is playing it?

    Depends on how many drinks you had when someone else is playing your gear.
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    I use different basses

    My band plays in eb so I use de tuned carvin 5 string for most songs. When we have guests sit in I use my 440 tuned P bass.