Recent content by sean_on_bass

probably because some cover bands can be pretty corny

i'd worry less about the exact number and instead on how it actually feels to play. if it feels too heavy for you, return it. i wouldn't get into it with the seller over a slight difference in weight. it's not really a perfect science to weigh a bass in the first place for most people...

Kind of everything, hah. How to position the bass, basic left hand technique, and basic bowing technique. right hand pizzicato came more naturally to me. I also came from having many years on the electric bass.

as someone who is largely self taught and started this journey about 12 years ago....get an in person teacher even if just temporarily as you get started. It will literally save you months and even years of trial and error, especially with arco playing.

not better or worse, but also effective. electronic music has alot of different bass sounds.

older crowds like Facebook, but most others are more likely to be on Instagram, so get both. All the local venues use Instagram primarily for advertising gigs, and this will allow them to tag you in their advertising and posts. still good to have a website of course. Also careful using any AI...

Simple answer is no, unless you have a dud of a bass. I gig with a mexican jazz bass with stocks tuners back from the year 2000. But regardless, you can tune periodically on a gig. you should be tuning back up between every set and sometimes between songs if needed. get a tuner pedal or clip on...

Yet you very recently had a thread asking if you should learn finger plucking :bored: But anyways, pick choice is very personal so i don't think there is a right or wrong answer here. i prefer smaller, thick picks like Dunlop Jazz picks. I want zero bend in a pick, because you can't really add...

curious what known bass players people might think overplay. i think most big names are big names because they play tastefully within the context of the music. the only name coming to me right now as someone who i think chronically overplays would be Billy Sheehan, but even then i am kinda on...

Since you are also a guitarist, you are actually in a pretty good place to identify this. Think about the type of bass line you like to play over on guitar. Maybe even record a bass line of your own and then switch to guitar to play over it. You'll notice the seams and cracks pretty quickly...

Vulfpeck has always had a minimalist mindset. Pretty sure all of their videos are played live with very few takes and no overdubs. But as mentioned, if the players have good chops / instincts and do their homework then there is no need to rehearse. Something not mentioned is the energy you...

i use a copper Realist. easy to install and sounds good direct to an amp. better for basses with a carved top, otherwise i'd go with a Realist Lifeline. i personally did not care for the Vic's because it's take a good bit of fiddling to install and get a good sound. i'm sure it can work fine if...

you can absolutely request that your bandmates do something specific during your solo. but in addition, i'd also try to be as competent as possible soloing on your own while keeping solid time and continuing to outline the harmony. if you find the REALLY LEARNING A TUNE thread on this forum...

i don't hold myself to any sort of standard there, so don't feel an obligation to reciprocate in these cases. i also don't post much about my personal life with the exception of music related stuff. gig pics, new gear, gig alerts, etc