Recent content by zero0bass

I'm not even sure I'm brutal enough to read this thread. I think what you did goes right up there with guys who randomly burst out with "i'm attractive" in the inverse-relation-to-subject sort of way. I suggest buying a kazoo and inhaling. Or you can branch out and try a harmonica. They're...

I agree with Vetch. I've seen naturally gifted musicians at both the starting stages and when they're more experienced (I don't think I'm one of them, at least compared to other people I've seen) and they definitely have an advantage when starting out. However, these people also practice more...

How do you think your equipment is? I'm too lazy to stroke your gear-ego.

Too lazy to wait for cables. I usually only get them if I need them immediately, though i'm sure there are great deals to be found on teh internetz.

Vortex just reminds me of the opening theme to top gun, for some reason. Its all just so overblown and dated-80s sounding. Not my cup of tea, but I suppose its alright. And also, the bass is so far back in the mix it hardly seems worth posting about here. You're obviously focusing on guitar...

I'm actually surprised to see so many older guys on here still going strong. Always reassuring. I've felt perpetually like an old man since I was a teenager for some reason, so I always feel like time is slipping away. You can bass it up until you stop breathing though, so enjoy. Beats the hell...

Yeah, glad you found a band that's not full of chumps. Root noting works great for...oh...um...nah, there's almost always some sort of accent note or variation that can improve any bassline. If you're being forced to not play the parts that should be played, tell 'em to eat a bag of dicks...

I never really saw the draw of playing guitar when I first started. I just always felt like bass was what I wanted to do, for like 4 years prior to when I actually started. It was a psychological thing, just a feeling of need. And I like actually having rhythm. Getting funky just makes me...

I do three fingers late in a set for 16 note monotonous bits, but its hard to keep the dynamics the same for me. More practice would be necessary, but honestly doesn't seem worth it. I'm no metal player, so I don't really need the speed.

There's a bit of a disconnect--everyone says they want English majors because we can analyze and communicate more effectively, but then they go off and hire ****ing illiterate econ majors who process information at a second grade level. All liberal arts degrees are similar; none will give you...

I've seen such varied recovery times to wisdom teeth. Its nuts, but I guess it depends on how far developed they are and whatnot. I got mine out and I was quite literally jigging later that day (my scottish friend was housing a native dance team for some reason...pretty girls doing white-as-hell...

Got a MAG300 and I love the sound and power of it (its not the most giant behemoth, but it works for me). I had some trouble with the fan not ever coming on, but got that resolved. Was a 20 buck fix. Also hairlined the circuitboard somehow (my fault) and the repair guy i took it to ended up...

I do hate seeing worthless musicians with 4 grand rigs. Part of me screams out about how they're unworthy, how they're replacing skill with equipment, and how they're hacks. Deep down I know I'm just a jealous *******. Get what you want and what you can afford, but remember that expensive...

Yeah, I feel like there's a happy medium. I know a lot of super tech-heads that like having their bass strapped and immobile against their upper chest, but my right arm gets a little gimpo after a while doing that. The bottom of the body at around my belt seems to work. It doesn't look super...