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    Bassists should be judged how they play and not what they play with

    Following a topic on why do you hate that squier. I have to say the bassist should be judged how they play. I consider myself intermediate. I can pretty much play anything by ear within minutes (except jazz). I have some theory knowledge and can read some sheet music. I can play some Jaco...
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    10 reasons to hate the guitar player

    1. The guy thinks that by being louder, it sounds better. 2. The guy doesn't understand the words "please turn it down" 3. The guy doesn't understand the words "i got a headache, let's turn it down" 4. The guy doesn't want to wear ear plugs cause he says he doesn't hear himself 5. The guy...
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    Double Bass Buying a Bass

    I have been using fretless electric bass for some time. And I always wanted to play the double bass. Although I always thought this was too huge of an instrument to carry around or just to leave it at home. I would like to use it with a couple of effects to experiment with some jazz and...
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    $20 vs $200 earplugs. What's the difference?

    Since I started playing with my band and the constant fight with the guitar to turn it down, I use earplugs. So I have been wearing these earplugs twice that I bought at a local drugstore for like $5. I see in the forums people talk about Sonic earplugs for like $20. I guess these are just...
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    Playing covers, volume wars, jam etiquette

    I have been playing (rehearsing) with my current band like 4times. These are people I met on craigslist. The drummer and guitar played before a couple of times already. And the singer play with them once before I came into the picture. The 1st time, we played 3 covers which I am not that...
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    I need a new Head for an Avatar cab

    I am new to pro gear but I need to get soon a head and a cab. Thank you all that replied to my previous posting. I went from ignorant to entry-level. Reading all previous posts on Avatar, I decided on buying the B210. But I dont know which one is recommended: - Carpet, tolex or heavy...
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    I need to buy gear for gigs, please help

    I have been playing bass for fun at home with another guitar player, but now we found other musicians as well. (None of them with gigging experience whatsoever) I would like to see at least from my part what I need to get to play small bars. I only have a 30 watts practice amp and obviously...