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    Thomastik-Infeld Jazz Flats/ Big in Japan?

    Just did a quick search for these strings on Amazon marketplace and noticed a profusion of sellers based in Japan. Does this string have some sort of niche popularity there? I'm curious about these sorts of trends, like when I found that the Opera browser was for a long time something of a...
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    Yamaha BB1000

    I haven't posted for a while and it's great to be back. I'm interested in a getting a BB1000 from the 1980s. What should I reasonably expect to pay for one In US dollars?
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    Nathan East is everywhere!

    I was just watching this video from yesterday's Obama inauguration concert and who do I see holding it down but NATHAN EAST!!?!?!? :bassist: :hyper: Obama events have some seriously awesome bass. Before he walked out in Chicago for his electoral victory speech, they were playing "Higher...
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    55 bar

    I am going to school in NYC this fall and would like to see some shows there. Can I even get in if I am under 21?
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    a Steely curiosity

    I am aware that Chuck Rainey holds it down on most of the Royal Scam, but I also know that Becker does a track or two. Which ones have Becker instead of Rainey?
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    Steely Dan does the UK - an open question to Bruce Lindfield

    Here's my open question to Mr. Lindfield: Let's just suppose that Steely Dan were to break with tradition for the next album and temporarily move to London, using all British musicians to cut their next album. Who would be your ideal all-British lineup for Steely Dan, that is, aside from...
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    ideal rhythm section

    If you could throw together an ideal rhythm section, who would be in it and why? Here's mine: Carter Beauford and Anthony Jackson. Carter is one of the most consistently creative drummers I know of. Every thing he does drips with virtuosity, but it is all in the service of the groove...
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    Kubicki

    As soon as I unload my Carvin 5, I am interested in purchasing a Kubicki. From what I've heard, I can get one for about $800 used. But first, I have a few questions regarding the Fender Custom Shop versions: 1. Everybody seems to bash the Fender version. Is it really that bad? 2. If I...
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    Nathan East contemporary bass video

    Has anybody seen this? How is it? Also, can any of your recommend some Nathan East? (I have a bit of Fourplay, but can't stand the idea of listening to smooth jazz just to hear Nate. Therefore, I'd like to hear some of his work as a studio player.)
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    How is this price even real?

    I think I'm gonna make an impulse buy for later. This is freakin' ridiculous. http://www.amazon.com/Thomastik-Infeld-Bass-Guitar-Strings-Wounds/dp/B00162VVYA
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    Carvin Bunny Brunel floppy B-string

    I have a Carvin Bunny Brunel, but it has really floppy B-string. It'ss a gorgeous bass, but I need a usable B-string. Help!
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    Harlequin - Dave Grusin and Lee Ritenour

    I've been listening to this album a bit. Does anybody else think that it's basically derived from Pat Metheny's music? The compositions really remind of Metheny, and Ritenour seems to copy every nuance of Pat's style, while Dave does no small amount of Lyle-based stuff. Any thoughts?
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    Hot Wax records

    I just got "The Complete Hot Wax Recordings of Honey Cone" off of itunes. I was curious about post-Motown Holland-Dozier-Holland. Does anybody know about who was in the Hot Wax house band?
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    Carol Kaye dilemma

    I'm having a bit of a dillemma because I've heard great things about her instructional materials, but am offended by her swipes at Jamerson's legacy. I have no intention of reigniting the debate over this, but I could get some solid advice, I'd appreciate it. I'm willing to overlook the debate...
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    Steely Dan + Sklar?

    There are a number of people who would worked well with Steely Dan, but for whatever reason, weren't hired. I think the chief guy would be Lee Sklar. Chuck Rainey was a genius, so I wouldn't have wished for any other on the Royal Scam or Aja, but I think Sklar could have really done well on...