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In my 3 piece band, my Electro-Harmonix C-9 rocks killer organ sounds. Kick it in during the leads...

My 72 P-bass admirably survived numerous collisions over the 30 years I played her and she still stayed in tune. After refurbishing and a few mods, I'd put it up against your precious, modern version. Don't tell HER there's no mojo! :)

I played my 1972 P-bass exclusively for 30 years. It's been several different colors and has stories to tell. Having it refurbished was a labor of love. Rock on! :)

I used a drop D tuner on my P-bass a lot before switching to 5-string basses. The active EMG pick-ups I had installed provide a wide range of tones- great live and in the studio.

Because I love the lower range options, I initially installed a drop-d tuner on my P-bass. I transitioned from 4 to 5 strings this year after over 40 years playing 4. It hasn't been easy and was accomplished through sheer determination and giving myself a break when I encounter the...

We seem to agree that performing is a separate skill from playing an instrument. Self-awareness allows us to improve as both entertainers and as musicians. My advice as a colleague is to check the video and notice what you did that looked cool - i.e. smiling, making eye contact, head-bobbing...

I'm in a 3-piece band that plays versions of cover songs typically recorded with more instruments (keys, rhythm guitar, etc.). Going down an octave during guitar leads really helps fill the rhythm void. Be inventive; enjoy!

I upgraded my p bass with active EMG pick ups which provide a warm, full sound with terrific dynamic response. Just traded a nice Ibanez that had Bartoloni pick ups which do not have the warmth of the EMG's but do have amazing tonal range you can really dial in to suit the gig.

There's no shame in starting out performing with a music stand and 3 ring binder of song sheets. You just need the chord changes for your root note runs and lyrics to guide the arrangements. Alternatively, consider getting a tablet, use an app like Set list Helper and upload the band's songs...

Learning guitar chords has added variety to my vocabulary of bass scales. As a sidebar to this thread, learning piano at an early age provided a foundation for intervals that's been particularly helpful for singing harmonies.

I've owned and played a '72 P-bass for over 30 years. The first set of EMG's wore out and I had them replaced when the frets were reworked about 5 years ago. Resilient is the word that comes to mind. It's amazing how well it stays in tune. Great for both live and studio work.

I play in several bands with fairly loud guitarists. They often need the volume to get the tone they want (and attenuators are notoriously testy at best). At a recent gig, I noticed one of the louder guys had a lower tech solution: he placed his pedal board cover about a foot in front of his...

As a "sidebar" to these responses, a shorter scale bass with a smaller radius neck could perhaps be the ticket for that G string stretch.

While a volume pedal would perhaps achieve the same goal with less difficulty, I'll often use my volume knob to facilitate a lesley-esque "waiver" effect when songs end on a held note; less often, as a volume "swell" effect - which involves hammering a fretted note or pulling off an open string...