Recent content by toomas72

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    Drummer issues!

    Or steal someone else's drummer
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    Drummer issues!

    My band lost our drummer about a month ago (son died) he couldn't continue. Ever since we have tried to audition drummers (from craigslist) either they are professional good and someone else steals them or most of them are just people who think they can play! I'm looking for ideas to meet a...
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    Playing in multiple bands

    If i didn't have a fulltime job I would be playing in multiple bands all the time! but i have limited time to play and a wife to keep happy! lol
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    Please check out our Facebook page - and POST YOURS!

    Rock/punk sound Here is our Facebook page [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] Here is our website Link Removed Video of our originals: Pavlov's revolution Would appreciate some feedback! Thanks guys! Bass rules!! http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=I8Zk9a3-OnE
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    Basses that Hold Value

    I bought an EPIC Alembic Bass in 1994 paid a little over $1200 for it......had to quite playing for about 10 years during that time i sold it for $800......now is see the same USED bass going for $2000 in guitar stores and online! so i think Alembic holds its value and increases in value! I do...
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    right hand (plucking hand) exercise

    the band i'm currently in plays songs with a touch of punk so some songs are really fast for a good period of time. i'm finding my string plunking hand (right hand) gets tired about mid way through songs. is their any practice or excersise i can to to build endurance? I also could be over...
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    G&L L-2000 bass are they any good?

    Looking for feed back on these basses found one for sale on Craig's list for $600 was wondering what people thoughts on them are. Are they good quality can I get it cheaper etc..
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    Coping with mediocrity...

    I took your advice and bought Irehearse app. it is really awsome songs that ive always wanted learn to play by ear like for instance Rush's "ANALOG KID" I always wanted to learn that song by ear! i had no idea that there were that many notes being played in that opening riff! it is an awsome app...
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    New Geddy-Like Bass from Rondo

    $169.00.............I'm sure it sounds really good to!:rollno:
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    Geddy on bass from new live video!!

    VIDEO: Watch an exclusive clip from Rush's new live DVD | MusicRadar.com Man over the years I have been follow:bassist::hyper::bassist:ing these guys ......and they just don't slow down!! awsome to see and very insparational!! but you have to check out Geddy playing on this video he really...
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    Gallien-Krueger MB210 2x10 500W Ultralight Bass Combo Amp

    Gallien-Krueger MB210 2x10 500W Ultralight Bass Combo Amp does anyone own this amp? I was in guitar center picking up my fretless bass (had the action lowered) and i wanted to try the bass out before i took it home......and man I was floored how good this thing sounded!!! impressed with how...
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    Welcome Doug Johns!

    I remember back in the early 90's seeing you play with an band at "CHANCES" bar in lorain ohio (at least i think thats what the name was back then!) I was so impressed at that time with your style and technique! it definately inspired me to push the limits of my abilty when writting my own bass...
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    A fretless bass question

    Yep flatwounds on there. I normally play a fretted jazz but wanted something with a different sound and feel figured I'd get a fretless and so far I luv it!!! I definately have to work on my fingering on the fretless board!and should be good for my dexterity anyways!!
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    A fretless bass question

    Hmmm yes I left that little detail out it does have lines on the fretless board! So with lines it should be close to the line or does it need to be set up so the note is "on the dot"? At first glance i felt the bridge was a little "out" but the kid i bought it off of swears this is the way it...
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    A fretless bass question

    I just bought a MIM fender fretless jazz for $250....guitar stand and strap included! Well first off I noticed the action needs lowered....I always thought when you depress a note on a fretless you had to be say "exactly on the dot" but I noticed when I tune the bass on the fifth fret area I...