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    musical advice to your younger self

    - listen to the whole music when you play with others, not only the drums - keep it tight - dance/move more while you play - keep your gear simple but effective - play study play study play - enjoy your music - get pro ear protection, now - never sell your instruments
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    This is Getting Ridiculous! Fender raised their prices again!

    You have to look at the broader picture: People are staying at home, they order more online. The supply from overseas is momentary slow because of various restrictions (fabrics closed or not at full regime). The stock in your country is going slowly down reaching a critical value (empty): high...
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    Atomic Amplifire Bass Box at NAMM

    Remember, only AMP and CAB are affected by that switch/programming. IMHO enough to get not confused and covering all tones you need as a bass player for a session, recording or even a gig. I think with new gear you get always through the same phases: confusion, exploring, pushing to the edge...
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    Atomic Amplifire Bass Box at NAMM

    AFAIU you may store 3 presets, selectable by the 3-way switch on the right. See also the manual [https://atomicamps.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ATM_BassBox-Manual-V1.pdf] page 8.
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    Atomic Amplifire Bass Box at NAMM

    Please push your products to the European market, it is really not easy to get them here over the pond. I got an Atomic Amplifirebox (my favourite) and an Amplifire 6, waiting now for a Bass Box expecting the same treat!
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    Daydreaming bass playing (or any instrument)

    More often than not I daydream about bass playing without an instrument at hand. I gain some benefit exercising patterns, arps, walking, song rehearsal, perhaps stomping the beat using my feet. However not i.e. sight reading (which I guess could work too). I would like to know if others do...
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    Is a drum machine really necessary to learn bass?

    Bit OT: Alain Perez, "beyond salsa bass" has some cool backing tracks for salsa
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    Need advice from any 6 string bassists

    Check if you are using a stereo plug (Tip with a ring and sleeve, so called TRS). With active electronics you shouldn't use a stereo plug because often the ring part will interrupt the current flow of the battery. HTH P.S.: At least that is the case on my 4 and 5 string bass ;-) SCNR. You...
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    Atomic Amplifire Bass Box at NAMM

    Still nothing, and time is just passing, tick tock, :thumbsdown: Tech21 or Le Bass is becoming the focus point?!