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    SIMPLE bass lines that make the song...

    Modest Mouse - Float on
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    First Song...First Side...First Album

    The Man I Used to Be - Belly Button "Jellyfish" Girls on Film- Duran Duran "Duran Duran" Calling Occupants... -3:47 "Klaatu" In a Big Country- the Crossing "Big Country" (kind of a one hit wonder but what a song) Sadly every time I think I know a great addition to this list I check wiki...
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    any canadians? - tax related

    Why not check out canadian online retailers to see if they have what you need, no duties and prices in canadian dollars, win-win. A good selection is available at: www.axemusic.com Some more premium equipment can be found here: Invalid Link Removed I haven't used either of these...
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    Schecter Model T-info wanted

    As an owner of the Schecter version of a thinline tele (Baron H) I am sure that the neck is fine, Judging by the pickups tone should be nice as well. If I were to guess issues would be ergonomic (heavy, sharp edged body). New cost placed it between a mim and mia fenders which is tough market to...
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    Jeff Beck and Tal... together

    I think kudos have to go to Jeff Beck. From a strictly marketing standpoint she brings a lot to the table, and musically she is at a talent level that won't detract from or outshine his playing.
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    Favorite Movie Soundtracks

    I can't believe no-one's mentioned "Boogie Nights" yet. "Intro (Feel the Heat)" by John C. Reilly & Mark Wahlberg – 1:11 "Best of My Love" by The Emotions – 3:39 "Jungle Fever" by The Chakachas – 4:20 "Brand New Key" by Melanie – 2:23 "Spill the Wine" by War...
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    Jaco Movie...

    If it gets made it will be one of those poor attempts like: "High Roller: the Stu Ungar Story" most likely done on the cheap, driven by a writer/director and a "name" actor who were really into the subject matter. (Sadly that requires an actor/musician like Keanu or such) For those that don't...
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    Post your guilty pleasure(s)

    Am I the only person alive who enjoys "MacArthur Park" by Richard Harris, to be fair I think Shatner also does a version, and I've heard of a disco version from Donna Summer but I've yet to actually hear it.
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    The most appropriate drink for BASS players???

    2 Big bottles of Grolsch just to get the gaskets to secure my strap. Bourbon or Dark Beer for actual consumption.
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    What would you say about my band?

    Agree, Decent songwriting, nice bass, okay guitar, passable drumming with poor recording, terrible vocals, makes me long for the days when singers yelled through megaphones. Sounds like a lot of the music on my nieces mp3 player, so if your target demographic is 17 year old emo chicks...
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    New Bassist Looking for Recommendations

    I am just starting learning the bass so I'll give you my list of artists and songs I am working towards having the skill to play some day (Obviously some are easier than others but they all tend to sound like they would be fun to play). from "pop-rock" (some are technically power-pop) bands...
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    thanks to the forum

    Hi Just started learning the bass a couple months back and joined up here to get all the typical newbie questions answered. (easier as a member since I now get to use the search function) Treated myself to a bass for my birthday and an amp for Christmas. Now all I need is practice and...