Recent content by Zanshin

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    Anyone here have the DiMarzio Ultra Jazz pickups?

    it seems i've only heard good things about these pickups and probably for a good reason. I'll probably go with the Ultras because they're much cheaper than the Seymour Duncan's. if im going to get these pickups im probably getting a new bridge too and I'm thinking about the Badass II. greg
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    Anyone here have the DiMarzio Ultra Jazz pickups?

    these pickups are one of the options im considering as replacements. greg
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    Anyone here have Seymour Duncan Hot Stack Jazz Bass pickups?

    just wanted to know what they sound like
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    anyone here ever put a low B on their four string?

    if it's ok, i might consider doing this. I used to have 5 string and i loved the low B, but hated the wider neck. now i want to add a low B on my four string so i have B, E, A , and D. Is this is a legit move?
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    I just picked up the Clash's "London Calling"

    this album is so awesome. im only on track 13, but im already in love with this album. i picked it up used at Hastings after i noticed it right away on the counter. Why would anyone sell this album back. Isn't it like one of the best rock & roll albums of all time? whatever the case, this...
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    about a book I bought

    I bought "Essential Music Theory For Electric Bass" by Robby Garner and the book covers major scales, minor scales, intervals, triads, seventh chords, and chords of the major and minor scales. Now, I've only looked through it briefly, but it seems there is not application to building...
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    Beginner Jazz

    What's a good book for beginning jazz players. I'm new to bass, but I'd like to get into jazz right away. I just think jazz would be a good foundation for other styles of music. Is this alright or should I start out on some other style. Thanks. greg