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    How to give constructive feedback in a way that preserves relationships?

    Gotta admit this is my advice too. just don't leave it at only the negative, start with a compliment first then the criticism in a polite way and another compliment if you have one. Also don't leave the criticism as just criticism, offer a tip or advice if you can and if you can't just say you...
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    Stage Name

    So, I do a bit of a solo act with loops and things, and I also do beats and help some friends make beats. But I was trying to come up with a stage name and I would like to go with "M Tones". The only problem is that there is a small guitar manufacturer that is already called "M Tone Guitars". Is...
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    Should I go ahead and midi my bass?

    Awesome! Thanks. I'm just glad it's doable. Effectively I use a boss rc300 loop station with two inputs, one being my voice through a digitech bp200 to do beatboxing and make one set of sounds and then the other input is my bass (or sometimes a guitar). This way I can make and sequence beats on...
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    Check out my newest music venture!

    Thank you so much for your feedback. That's actually what we're working on at the moment (polishing up what we have and finishing up a couple more tracks to get ready for some studio time). And actually there will be another track up that will have guitar and vocals both live but still with some...
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    Recording with Android

    I'm sure this is a stupid question, but are there any decent apps for multi track recording in android? I dont want to spend money on something just to find out that its terrible and also i havent found anything free thats worth having on my tablet. my tablet is an asus transformer, which isnt...
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    Should I go ahead and midi my bass?

    Ive been thinking about starting to utilize midi on my bass and the idea is getting more and more enticing. I have a midi keyboard and have been falling in love with the diversity of sounds that i can achieve. Naturally, i was looking into a roland gk or a fishman triple threat (leaning more...
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    Check out my newest music venture!

    Hello TB, Just wanted to share my newest music project with you all and see what everyone has to say. Constructive feedback is definitely appreciated. Unfortunately there's not much on the bass front. My girlfriend and I have been working with limited equipment at the moment, so we have done...
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    Thinking of quitting the band

    ive been in this situation before. just replace him if you can and then deal with his hurt ego if he shows up before the gig. that way you will at least have something.
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    Fender Jaguar Bass for TRADE

    how about a dean edge 10a haha. active 4 string with a thin neck. yes?
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    New Bass Day (Stingray)!!

    Great Job!
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    MM pickup bass

    right. cause i was looking at these: http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Rogue-LX400-Series-III-Pro-4-String-Electric-Bass-Guitar?sku=620817 but im not sure about how the quality is. it basswood, but that can work sometimes. and it looks solid and it seems to have headroom for...
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    MM pickup bass

    because i dont want a rogue, really.
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    Pick the punchline

    agreed
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    MM pickup bass

    What is the best cheap 4 string bass that i could get that is equipped with a music man style pickup?
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    Elm as tonewood?

    haha sorry. this thread popped up on google when i was researching a little, and i havent been on TB in a while