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I just got a drum kit. I've played the djembe at my church pretty good, and always wanted a drum set, but for whatever reason couldn't, and ended up playing bass for the last 20 or so years. So now I'm banging away for an hour or so everyday, trying to get enough chops to play in church, and do...

Our manager, and our band leader flew out to L.A. for an appointment to meet with an A&R rep from Warner Bros. While they're out there they are also going to try the old school approch of knocking on doors, handing out demos, calling, and whatever to any major, or independent label that doesn't...

Hi Gang, My cover band is ready to gig, I think. We know we need about 40+ songs to be the house band for a full evening. Right now we have about 25. We want to get out and start playing. The problem is, we have no demo yet, no promotional material. I'm not sure who would even book us like...

I have some bad GAS for a nitro finished, maple fretboard, solid color P bass. I found a couple. Fender American Vintage 57 Precision Bass Invalid Link Removed Fender Road Worn '50s Precision Bass Invalid Link Removed I know one is MIM, and one is MIA. The 57 comes with the...

I have a gig coming up. And it's like right in a hot spot area of talent here in Michigan. Over the last couple years, I've been looking for a new band. I had auditions, I've had people blow me off, I've had both. I've had the same guy snag two spots in two different bands I was trying out for...

In my band we have a great drummer. He plays with a lot of groove, and has killer chops. He's been playing since he was very young, like 4 or something. So it's hard when we have to tell him the song needs more dynamics, I don't want people telling me how to play. And it took us forever to find...

Our singer just blew us off. When we started this band, the singer and I had a general understanding of our goals. We were going to play covers we like, and get out and make some money. Then put the money back into the band and work on originals. We're even thinking of having two names, one...

So, my spouse is a booking agent. She works for this crazy lady that runs the an Entertainment company. Me, being frustrated trying to find a band last year, decided to start my own. The band is off and running. We're planning on playing some cover gigs to make some money. We want to use the...

Hi guys! I've been hanging around here for a long time. Here's the story. Last year I started working on a project, where the singer/guitarist is rebuilding his old band. He has his own recording studio, with top of the line equipment. I get to play through an Eden rig :). He has always had...

Hey folks. I've been in so many bands that it's crazy. I usually join exsisting bands. But this time I'm going to try putting one together. My partner is helping me, she's a booking agent and photographer as well. Well after trying out for, and not getting a spot for a band here in Detroit...

I love the tone of my Geddy Jazz, especially when the bridge pickup is backed off a bit. Of course in situations, this will become rather noisy due to being single coil. How can I preserve the tone I love, and kill the buzz? Shielding?

I just picked up my Geddy Lee Jazz Bass about a month ago, and so far I love this bass. What I'm running into is, that I seem to get lost in the mix some how. I'm usually playing active basses, so this is my first passive bass that I'm using regularly. So, I don't think it's a volume issue...

My last band broke up more then a year ago now, and it's been so hard finding the right band/players that it's kind of making me go crazy. Lately I've been jamming with 2 outfits. 1st is a guy who's trying to put back together a project he had a while back with new players. The music is...

I'm almost scarred to post this, but while in between bands I've been recording a little at home. And was looking for some opinions. I know the drums might sound kind of lame, I'm using Fruity Loops. Any tips on what might make them sound better? The guitar parts on "Chrome", and...

I know this is talkBASS, but I've been looking around at different sites, and trying to find a guitar for my little step grand daughter. Her mom wants her to start on guitar, instead of piano or something, which I think is great! She's going to be 3 this May, and I'm looking for a good 1/2 scale...

I've been in a rut now for almost a year. My band (which had pretty good local success) broke up in March 2008. And more then a year later I'm still looking for a band. I like to be involved in original music, although I'm not opposed to doing some covers, or even a whole gig of covers every...

I just found out about this guy. The pics on his website, and myspace page are awesome! And the best part is, he's local (to me). One of my bass heroes is having him build a custom, Tye Zamora of Alien Ant Farm! A few people here know Tye has some pretty nice basses. Also, after doing a...

I saw this dude at the Silverdome playing in a country band for a Monster Jam pit party. You tell me what the hell he's playin!:confused: ;)

The scene in the movie where they audition bass players was pretty cool, anyone see it. It was cool to see and hear the different styles. The only thing is that they should have spent more time (IMO) showing the different bassists. After seeing that scene there is no question, that Robert was...

I just picked up the new Primus DVD and it's a must see for any bassist. It left me feeling like Les is the "Jimi Hendrix" of our era. Herb and Ler are also on top of their game. I can't stop watching it! Anyone else check it out yet?

What do you guys think of this? It's kind of a Warwick/Stingray inspired cool deal. Looks kinda like a Fortress/Dolphin/Thumb/Stingray. I'm sure they'll be had for a good price, but would you consider it a rip-off? Or will the person playing it be a "poser" because he doesn't have a real...

Invalid Link Removed Sorry if it's already posted, I didn't find it in a search. Here you can download music from your favorite bands for about $.80 per album. You can also download single songs for about $.06 per song. I got Metallica at the am rock ring with Rob on bass. Incubus' new one...

Me and an old friend of mine formed this three piece band that we're excited about. Found the drummer thru a friend, and have had a few practices and things are going good. We want to focus on original material, and do some covers so people have something they know when we play. So far here...

I've had this bass for a few months now, and finally got a pic of it. I found this at my local guitar shop for $379 and was blown away at the looks, and playabillity. The action was killer, but the intonation needed to be adjusted. Not that big of a deal. I also had to file some of the frets...

Anyone see this? This month they're playing Ben Harper (already own the DVD) and the Blue Man Group. I've never seen them, other then the computer comercials and one music video. I was kinda impressed with these guys, on one hand the musicianship was outstanding, and on the other hand, the...

I just got finished with the install of EMG pickups in my Peavey Grind NTB 6. I went with the 40-P and the 40-J models. The install was pretty easy, except I couldn't find any wiring diagrams that explaned how to hook up 2 volumes and 2 tone pots. I finally figured it out. The instructions...

I found this website over on the Dean Guitar forum. It's a Jason Newstead fansite where someone is re-recording Justice songs with the bass in the mix where it belongs. So far I've only listened to one song, but I'm going to listen to the rest soon. Sounds cool! [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]

I'm looking for a new bass rig, and I have about $1000 to spend. I found these 2 stacks in musicians friend, and they seemed like good deals. I want something loud enough to play small clubs and bars. check 'em out Ampeg SWR I've played a few SWRs and I've always liked the tone...

I'm looking forward to purchasing the show I went to in Detroit. I think it's pretty cool what the guys are doing, you get the entire show, plus art to make your CD with. they had a sample up a few days ago of what it's going to sound like. One was a MP3 and one was in the new FLAC format. I...

Who's been listening to this? There is some really good tracks on this one. Some I think will have to grow on me, but off the bat "Wildfire" and "Revolution" kick serious! I love Traa Daniels' note selection, tone, and style! And, no rappin' on this one.

I want to replace the stock passive pickups in my Peavey Grind NTB 6 (when I get it soon). I'm thinking of going with the EMG exended model pickups, configured as 2 single coils (like a Jazz). I also want to install a preamp. How noisy would this setup be? and would a first time installer...

I play for the Teens at my church on Tuesdays, here is a recording from this past Tuesday. Check out my mad Slap sKiLLZzz!:) the thing that's cool about playing for kids is, I get to try new things, and slap is new for me.;) Link Removed

I've been looking at some six strings lately, and found a few in my price range that intrest me. The only problem is, I'm not going to be able to play some of these before I buy. I would like to keep it under $1000, but I might be able to go $1300. I'm really bias toward neck thru basses, but a...

Any one who has seen Alien Ant Farm in their videos or live, should have noticed that bassist Tye Zamora likes custom, or exotic basses. I saw them this past Monday in Detriot, and got to meet the band afterward. When I was talking to him, he asked "how do you like my new bass?, it's a fender"...

I wanted to have a bass that I could set up and keep in 1 whole step dropped tuning (DGCF), and I found a good deal on this bass so I bought it. It's a Dean Rhapsody BB4. Bubinga top on a Mahagony body, with Grover tuners, EMG-HZ pickups and so on and so forth. After I set it up and got...

I won an auction on ebay for a new Dean Rhapsody BB 4. I got it for $303. They usually go for about $420 or so. it has a bubinga top over a mahogany body, 5 peice maple and walnut neck, rosewood fretboard, Grover tuners, and EMG-HZ pickups. Should be here in a couple days or so. I'm kinda...

I'm looking for a good 4 string that can handle one step dropped tuning. I would like to have a bass tuned DGCF for when playing with guitarists who play dropped D. do they make a Mexi. Jazz with a Maple fretboard? and Would the '51 P or the MIM Jazz be alright to handle the dropped tuning...

I really got some Gas over the Jazz bass growl (except in a 5 string version). I really like the 35" scale and 19mm string spacing on my DP custom. So, when I saw the Lakland Skylines, I was grinnin'. My question is, which is going to have more of that growl you hear in Geddy Lee's tone, or...

I'm using Cakewalk Pro audio 9 which uses DirectX plug-ins. I downloaded the coverter to use VST plug-ins and it works good, except for "Amplitube" and cant get it to work. everything works but the sound :( if you know what's up, please tell me. also, is there any way I can use the effects...

I've been reading some pasts threads about Elixirs (cause I'm thinking of trying them), and I can't find the info I need. my question is; is the B string tapered on Elixir Nanoweb strings? I need a tapered B to fit properly in my bridge. and I think (from what I've read) that Nanowebs...