Recent content by Sailnjunky

As a beginner, and someone who has tried to learn to play twice and failed (AND who is finally enjoying the fact that this time it stuck), it’s a tough sell to tell someone that they need to build a thankless base of repetition and core exercises before they can do what they want. It would be...

Chop vs punch is a great analogy. The p was definitely “better” for the first one, and J for the slap one. The pop song was equal, and the only one I had to listen to more than once was the last one. I’m undecided on the heavy tone of p or the bite and growl of the j. I like how the p...

After weeks of researching and overthinking it, I had narrowed my decision down to either a Squier Classic Vibe 70s Jazz Bass or the LTD B205. Two very different instruments. Decisions decisions. Was going to try to make up my mind and order one online, but then discovered a shop called...

Thank you, do you have any guidance or experience on which I should consider? I doubt I would use the EQ on the LTD B205 much, but i figure if I'm learning I might as well learn on a 5 string since the music i listen to often uses a 5 string bass. On the other hand, the CV 70s is cheaper and a...

I've been scouring Reverb, eBay, classifieds here on TalkBass, and craigslist. Seems like there's nothing on craigslist, and although there are a few on eBay, they are at price points that don't really affect my choices. Slightly reduced price offset by the additional cost of shipping. Might...

Lefty choices are pretty limited, and I have have looked at all of them online over and over and over. GC only has the Ibanez GSR200 in stock, so getting to play something before I buy it isn't an option. I cannot get a good feel on whether the Fender Player instruments are worth $300 more...

Was looking at some MIM and Am Pro p Basses and jazz Basses today. Several of the MIM jazz Basses had string that were shifted to one side of the fretboard by about 1/16”. I could not see where the bridge allowed side to side adjustment of the strings to help center them. Is this adjustable...