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Hello fellow Bassists. After playing for about 5 min in active mode, I get a horrible squelching and feedback sound from Ampeg BA-108 and GK MB115. What is best trouble shooting process to go through to identify and fix the problem? This is the first time it's happened. Thanks

Going to try and put together a 4-5 piece Blues Band from scratch in 2017. This has been on my bucket list so I'm going to give it 1000% and see what happens. Some do's and don'ts from those with experience in bands will be greatly appreciated. I got the pray part down. Thanks.

out of frustration, what exercises can I use to correct my fretting hand pinky finger which I cannot keep close to the fretboard especially when I use the middle finger to play a note. Thanks

As an intermediate 4 string player (blues, church rock and smooth Jazz) I'm being asked what set-up specs I want for a new Lakeland 5501 which will have DR 045-125 med round stainless strings. What should I say without sounding like an idiot so the people doing the set up will give me something...

which strings are the easiest on the fingers for a five string bass guitar? Thanks

Trying to play along with blues cuts from Pandora. If I can get the root note I can play along pretty well with my own baselines. But sometimes by the time I find the key or root note the song is over. Is there a way(s) to more quickly identify the key or root note? Thanks.

What are the basic fingering patterns for 12 bar blues in minor keys? Thank you

I've practiced several techniques to keep my pinky close to fretboard and nothing seems to work. I'm progressing in my playing even with the "flying" pinky and using it effectively when needed so I'm done worrying about how it looks and moving on to be the best bass player I can be. However, I'm...

Need suggesstions please. Going to London and would like to visit some music shops that have awesome basses. Thanks

When listening to a song, what are some techniques and practice methods to figure out with bass in hand, what key a song is in? Thanks

Here is my instructor’s explanation as to why it’s important to know the notes not just he shapes of a scale. Your thoughts? “Eventually we're going to take the scales and use them to create arpeggios. An arpeggio is a chord with the notes played individually instead of all at one time. As a...

Having the hardest time trying to keep my pinky finger close to the fretboard. Any exercises that will help me with this? Thanks.

Any DC Bassists out there who can let me know some jam spots. Thanks.

Last week I played my bass in front of people for the very first time. I played the bass line to "Stand By Me" at the reception for my daughter's wedding. My son-in-law played the melody on his alto sax. It was a surprise for my daughter. I started the song off with that simple riff and the...

Which clip-on tuner works best for a 4 string bass? Most reviews say clip-on's are great for guitars but not so good for a bass guitar. Hope this is right forum for this question.

I have a GK M115 which is not very heavy but I would like to put some wheels on it as it does get heavy carrying it a distance. Is there anything I should know before adding a set of wheels to the bottom of this amp or tips to doing it right? thanks

I'm still learning and evolving as a bass player but can hold it down. I'm ready to go for my dream of putting together my own Blues Band doing covers at first. What are some key things I need to remember and do as I start this journey. Thanks.

What does the h mean when a tab line reads 4h6 ? thanks

Does anyone know if this bass is easily available and what I might expect to pay for one new or mint condition used. thanks

Does the Warwick German Dolphin Pro I NT 5 String Fretless have position markers on the side of the neck? I'm thinking if you can play a fretless you wouldn't need position markers. Just curious. Thanks

Should it be the goal to memorize a basslins so you don't have to ever look at the notation once you've got it down? I have a bassline down cold but I mess up when I go back to reading the notation. Thanks in advance for your comments.

Auditioning for a smooth jazz band (my first audition) and I don't really know what to expect. Is it a good thing to ask for a cd of what they play so I can prepare myself? That makes sense to me but don't know if that's accepted practice.

Barry White's Love unlimited's cut "Walking in the rain with the one I love" ends with a bass solo that is KA imo. Anyone have a tab for that? thanks

I'm learning bass guitar using a 4 string bass and I'm progressing very well. At what point is it good to move to a 5 string or is it even good to move to a five string? Many great bass players are always pictured with a 4 string so I' wondering if switching is necessary. What are the things I...

What's the best 5 string bass on the market between 500 and 800 bucks? Not too keen on a used bass. Hopefully there is a quality bass in this price range. Thanks

Is muscle memory and finger memory the same thing accomplished by practicing a riff or baseline over and over? or is muscle memory actually strengthening of finger muscles in order to play a riff or baseline? I'm in need of clarification and simplification. Thanks you bassists in advance.

What practice exercises can anyone recommend to keep my left pinky finger over the fretboard? It's the only finger I can't keep over the fretboard. I'm close to cutting it off but I need it to fret notes. HELP!!! Thank you.

As a beginning bass player, would figuring out and playing the melody to a song(s) help with ear training or help in any way? If yes, how so? Thanks in advance for your responses.

What is meant by "Playing in the box", "Staying in the box"? I've read and heard this term a few times so I'm assuming it is important to playing. Can you tell me what it is and what it relates to? Thanks

The bass guitar always sounded very good to me before slapping became so popular. I personally don't care much for it because I think it sounds out of place with the beauty of the groove but that's just me. I know there are many accomplished bassists who don't slap at all so why is there a bias...

What do I need to do to keep the ipod tracks at a volume where I can hear the song but also be able to hear what I'm playing on the bass? If I turn the master down, the volume goes down from the ipod but so does the volume of the bass. Thanks in advance for the tips.

I'm sure this is a "Whatever is comfortable for you" question but I'm interested in the different methods of muting from experienced bassists. I know there must be some tried and true techniques out there. Thanks.

It dawned on me that for the past few months I've always practiced sitting down. When I stood up to play I freaked out because I didn't have a downward view of the fretboard and found it hard to play the simplest exercise. The view of the neck is totally different for me standing up then when...

I'm new to learning the bass (six) months and I'm still using the Fender Rumble 15 amp that came with the starter Bass kit. I've already upgraded the bass to a Fender P/J and would like to know if it is also time to upgrade the amp. Would a better amp help my ear training and note recognition...

Just another pretty bass or the real deal?:confused:

Most instruction methods teach having frettting fingers flat across the fretboard. However, many bassists have their fingers curved. Does it really matter? What are pros and cons of both ways of keeping your fretting fingers? Thanks

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I am a beginning player interested in playing mostly jazz and Old school R&b. Would active or passive pups serve my needs best? Thanks.