Recent content by Redthirteen

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    Is music theory important?

    i can handle it which is why i realise that my posts are not constructive and so i choose to read the information available here and not put anything of my own forward. Cheers.
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    Is music theory important?

    It would probably be best to read my post in the form of an answer to what the OP asked (assuming that he/she has not been playing very long, like me). I presumed the OP wanted to hear from all and everyone, including those at the beginning of their musical journey. Perhaps this was wrong for me...
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    Is music theory important?

    That's fair enough, I see this site isn't a good forum for me to post on.
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    Is music theory important?

    i never claimed to know "so much about music" i merely stated some information i gleaned from a source (www.studybass.com) which had been recommended to me by what i consider to be a reliable source (other members of this website). therefore i consider that information to be of good merit. as...
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    Is music theory important?

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    NBD!!! Modern Player Jazz V!!!

    ok cheers mate
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    NBD!!! Modern Player Jazz V!!!

    hey guys just wondering if fender 5 string jazz basses fit in fender jazz bass hard cases or do you have to buy a case made especially for 5ers?
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    NBD: Fender Modern Player Jazz!

    fair one. i guess i was looking more at the name on the headstock lol
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    NBD: Fender Modern Player Jazz!

    I also saw this discounted in a few places and I'm seriously considering it as my first bass. I was also confused by the Classic Vibe and Modern Player pricing system. I mean the new MP 2.0 range are about £364 and the CV are listed about £337. I'm guessing from the price that the quality...
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    NBD!!! Modern Player Jazz V!!!

    ah right, i feel dumb now because i thought it was only ever a cosmetic thing sorry.
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    NBD!!! Modern Player Jazz V!!!

    Check this unboxing of the matt black Interestingly it appears like the black/maple model is the only one with a skunk stripe. Why do you think that is?
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    Taking bass lessons from a six string guitar teacher

    ah, did your teachers guitar playing appeared to be from a bassists angle? like focussed more on the groove or whatnot?
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    Taking bass lessons from a six string guitar teacher

    thanks for the quick replies. put my mind to rest. ive just read that a guitarist playing bass approaches playing with a completely different mindset so i was a bit worried.
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    Taking bass lessons from a six string guitar teacher

    Hi guys. I'm a newbie looking into taking up bass and having lessons. So I've searched online for instructors in my area and there is one thing that I've noticed. All of the instructors who offer bass lessons in my area (Nottingham, England) appear to be primarily six string guitar instructors...
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    New SQUIER VM series!!

    I know its wrong to say but having Fender on the headstock is playing a part in my mind too. which i know is stupid because they are probably both equally as good