Recent content by TheCrazyJoe

I realize now that I wasn't entirely complete in the description of a typical week. In addition to the 2.5 hours for my band, I sometimes play for church, which gives me up to 2 hours of practice time for the week where I play. I also am constantly working on picking up new songs. I may not...

Thank you for your feedback. Yes, I do feel very fortunate with the band I am in. We are a three-piece with a female vocalist. Each person is an outstanding individual as well as an accomplished musician. I am the newbie, but I have learned to fit in and serve the band. They have been very...

I am fortunate to be a in a good band with a friend who I know and trust. He is our leader and a very good guitarist with many years of experience. I am a bass player with about 5 and a half years of experience with the instrument. With COVID, our band has only had the opportunity to do two...

There are a lot of fine basses out there, but I wanted to make only one more bass purchase, so I went with classic... Fender Precision.... done.

I'm wanting to get a feel for what the majority of MIM P bass users are choosing for pickups for their bass. Are you continuing to use the stock pickup or have you switched? If you're using stock, or have switched, please elaborate on your choice. For me, I'm am currently running with the...

that is a beautiful bass! get the Fender for your next birthday :)

Interesting... I have thought about bagpipes as well. I have a practice chanter and book #1 from a reputable bagpipe school. Bass is consuming much of my free time, so I've set it aside for now, but I do love bagpipes

I'm happy to report that I've already seen marked improvement and feel more comfortable playing bass again. It appears that a good part of the problem was simply strap height. I had lowered the bass a few months ago, thinking it would help with some soreness I was having in my right wrist and...

I'd probably just swing over and play guitar full time, maybe with some harmonica on the side.

I've been playing bass for just over 4 years now, and have had some success with it. I play in a band, at church, open mics, bass busking, jam sessions... you know, what you are all likely doing. Anyway, I've noticed my right hand technique has degraded a bit. I've been so busy learning songs...

Go for it! You saved up for a long time. Playing bass brings you happiness and is a connection to your family. You don't have to play in a band to justify the purchase. (I play in a band by the way)... I have a feeling you're a thoughtful, responsible person. If you've worked this long to save...

Don't worry about age. I'm almost 56. I started playing bass at 53. I started with an Ibanez GRS200 and have since upgraded to a Fender Precision. I made it my goal to be playing before audiences as much as I was comfortable with. Currently, I play for the church praise band, I do blues...

Personally, I currently play an Ibanez GRS200. Brand new it cost $200, and it's an outstanding instrument in my opinion. I've been playing it very regularly for the past 2 years, in our church band, in a 3 piece jam group (we just play in my friends basement), and blues jams and open mic...

I bought a locking strap for my bass. I typically play standing up as I play in several bands. Before I got the locking strap, I had the bass drop, but I caught it before it hit the ground. Locks or locking straps are the way to go Joe

Ibanez GSR200. $200 gets you a P-J bass with active bass boost. Amazing tone considering how cheap it is. The neck is amazing, thin and allows for fast fretting. Very impressed with this bass.