Recent content by Wilda

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    Talk me out of buying a Rickenbacker

    if you can afford it get it. As long as you have other basses. My 79 is haunted - intonation goes in and out, hums or buzzes in some environments. Always Took it to "the best guy" for set up who would say the last "best guy" didn't know Rics...finally gave up and got a p bass. But I'll never...
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    Most artfully crafted bassline in a pop song

    So many great responses! How about Tony Butler with the Pretenders on "my city was gone" and "back on the chain gang."w
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    Playing the Line As Written (poll)

    If the band is sticking to the original while the bass player is showboating I say a big fat boo. I say it's most important to groove with your bandmates. I had a no rehearse gig with a singing Drumner and was happy to see The Etta James song "I'd rather go Blind" on his set list. Love that...
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    backyard/patio amp for ABG

    Me too on the little GK! I gigged with it for many years it amazed everyone. it's 26 pounds I could get from the car to the stage in one trip no dolly. It finally gave out on me after about 12 years of Pretty heavy use. I don't know how it would be on an acoustic bass but stand up players...