Recent content by Ratzelfratz

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    Newbie's concerns on bass setup done by professional

    I follow the instruction in "The Bass Player Book". There has to be some relief in the neck or you'll get string buzz. If the action is too low you'll get string buzz. If you're a finger style player and dig in too hard, you'll get string buzz. The neck on a bass can warp unevenly on one side of...
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    What Is Your Favorite Bass Solo of All Time Regardless of Style???

    Band- Cold Blood / Bassist-Rod Ellicott. / song- Shop Talk.
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    How many basses do you own? (Currently) Part 2

    Down to 11 basses now from 21. Thanks to Covid no gigs. Looking in my music room I saw money hanging on my walls in the form of basses I was no longer playing. Currently have: * 1964 Fender Precision ( this was the second bass I owned purchased for $120 with hard shell case in '66 modified many...
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    What year did you start playing bass?

    Not so much anymore. No gigs thanks to Covid. All I really do now is woodshed on upright, play piano and classical guitar. Haven't touched any of my bass guitars except to dust them off.