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SOLD - 10/23/11 For sale only - Dingwall Afterburner ABZ5 - passive 5 string bass - trans blackburst - excellent condition with Dingwall gig bag and new strings. Plays wonderfully; only used for practice. Purchased new in Jan 2010 for $1,800. Details can be found at: Dingwall Bass...

Hi all, I'd like you're input/feedback - pros/cons I'm considering down sizing my gear from a Dingwall ABZ5 to a Rick Turner 5 along with reducing my amp to something more portable. My rationale is I'm a hobbyist player who lives in a condo where I'll never have the opportunity to use...

Hi all, A few months back I was struggling in building a consistent practice regime and I built the attached practice rating sheet to help. While it has helped keep my focus I still find myself drifting on occasion. I'm sharing the attached for everyone's feedback and for their use...

I'd like the forum members to weigh in on the following statement taken from Michael Longo's Book - "How to Sight Read Jazz & Other Syncopated Type Rhythms" Page 59 - "If you also have problems in reading pitches, it is probably due to trying to read "by notes" instead of by intervals." I...

Sold - Schtecter - Fretless Bass Guitar - Diamond Series - Deluxe 4 String - excellent condition, great tone, fast playing neck with new flat wound strings - hardcase included (slightly cracked)

Questions 1. Isn't the purpose of learning songs from sheet music to get a grasp of the musical structure so eventually you can read the chord notation and play the correct notes? 2. If the above is correct do you have any suggestions for speeding the song memorization process...

Question: Why not just learn guitar solos? By this I mean just play the treble clef music as if it was a bass clef and notes. Background: I'm a bedroom player with no plans to play bass with a band. I play bass cause I like it and only want to entertain myself and occasional family...

Question: What does the phrase "Practice in all keys" really mean? Everytime I come across this phrase it scares and confuses me as to what it really means. I know they're 12 keys and I've studied and memorized the circle of 5ths/4ths, but I'm really unclear on how many scales and arpeggios...

I have a new Idiot's Guide to Playing Bas Guitar that I'll give away and ship for free to the first person to PM me. The CD is NOT included. I lost my original CD so I purchased the book again. If you want the book only, please PM me with your name and shipping address. Denys (aka...

Hi all, I'm looking to get close to the tone exhibited by the two tracks below. I'm a big fan of Chill, Ambient, Down Tempo, etc. and can't seem to get close to the tone typically exhibited in this music. Smoke & Mirrors - Worldwide Groove Corp: I believe it's due in part to the...

I know there are several threads on "best" bass books. I'm looking for recommendations of books that are good to read while on travel. I typically travel with my Steinberger Spirit 5, but sometimes it just not possible to bring it along. I'd like to continue my learning while waiting for my...

I'd like your opinion on whether this is a real bass, keyboard bass/synth. If a real bass any ideas on how to get the sound or is it all technique? I love this track and I know it's done by a trained pianist and cello player - now turned DJ. I suspect it's a synth but unsure and would...

Would like quick reply from this esteemed group on which used combo to purchase. I've got both sellers on hold! - Eden Nemesis RS210 for under $600 - GK 400RB-III - 2x10 for under $400 My preference is for the Eden, but the reviews have not been all that positive. I have owned a GK400RB...

Hi all - just posting in case you didn't know: Brick by Brick - San Diego - Jan 13 2010 (Wed) - 8:00pm HOLDSWORTH , BOZZIO , LEVIN , MASTELOTTO ft. Alan Holdsworth - guitar (UK, Level 42, Tempest, Bruford) , Terry Bozzio - drums (Frank Zappa , UK, Missing Persons, Jeff Beck, Fantomas...

In case you're interested: PG Music is having 40+% discounts on their Band in a Box software packages and add-ons thru 12/31/09. www.pgmusic.com I'm not affiliated with PG Music.

Hi all, Would like your input on whether to purchase Band in a Box or the Tascam Bass Trainer. Which would be more useful? - Playing experience - 1+ years - Playing objective - solo - ballads & coffee bar stuff - Instruction - self taught - no instructor yet - but considering it. Current...