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Hi, I'm an avid jazz fan and I listen to classic jazz mostly. I play both double bass and electric but have been getting more into playing jazz on my electric. I'm looking for some recordings where an electric bass is used, but not fusion or modern jazz so Jaco and Marcus Miller are out. Bob...

I have a Shen hybrid, its very new (born on date is 3/11). When the temps and humidity soared yesterday the bass fell out of tune. I'm assuming the wood swelled and the strings loosed. Today it is a beautiful mild day. The bass is tuned a half step lower. Is my assumption about swelling...

What is your favorite solo bass recording? I'm hoping to find some new music by appreciating your favorites. Doesn't matter what genre. I have only one cd of solo bass, so you can see I'm in need of some more! By default, my favorite is the only one I have: One's All - Dave Holland

The difference in hand technique going from BG to DB is pretty significant. One thing I miss most is fingering fast. On BG I can can play eighth notes smoothly for extended periods of time, on DB I can only do it by playing perpendicular to the string as if it were a BG, but this has its obvious...

Hi, I am not asking you how I can sound like ______ I am looking for adjectives to describe the tone I am pursuing. This thread isn't limited to strings but there is no category called tone, and strings are a fundamental starting point. I understand that strings are limited to what the...

Hi Recently got a Shen hybrid. I keep it on a bass stand in my living room. This week it has been foggy, damp, and rainy and has got me thinking about how I should store the bass. Is it ok to leave it out in the room on a regular basis, and when should I put it in the gig bag? I keep it...

Hi, just got my new Shen SB180 from Upton and have been hacking away all day. I also have a beat up Kay which I would play from time to time (had it 10 years) but whenever I would start gumming up the back of the neck and it became increasingly hard to move around because of it, I would put...

Hi, I'm interested in getting some kind of software to make my own sheet music. I'd like to be able to write a piece and then email it to my guitarist friend. Any suggestions on a user friendly program? I'm not a series composer, so I don't necessarily need all the bells and whistles...

Hi, I've been scouring the internet looking for bass showrooms in NJ and have found very little. My local guy (Paul Unkert) doesn't advertise on the net, that's his deal. He's an Engelhardt dealer and excellent luthier but no showroom. I'm willing to bet there are guys around like him, who...

Anyone know if Ray Brown ever recorded with Monk? I've been listening to Ray alot lately, never really got into him. As for Monk, I have many recordings and love his style, songs, and playing. To my knowledge these guys never recorded together, can anyone confirm? I think Ray Brown and...

Hello, Allow me to begin with explaining I have looked through a tremendous pile of newbie threads, and while I found an excellent source of information, I haven't found an exclusive review of this bass or a thread that really gets into how well a bass it is or isn't. I have another thread...

I have listened to the Miles Smiles recording of Footprints about a thousand times and can't tell what on earth is going on with Carter's bass line under that turnaround: [ Emin / / ][ Eb9 Dmin Dbmin ] Any ideas how to walk through this? Has anyone figured this out or know where I can...

Hello all, I'm new to the forum. I went through the newbie thread and it was far too overloaded with info to get me started. Perhaps someone would like to make some suggestions for me. I have a mid 50's Kay M1B. It is in mediocre shape, definitely not gig worthy. I've had it about 11...

Hey, my name is Brian. I've been playing bass for nearly 20 years. I've played in bands the whole time, rock, alternative, cover, funk, jazz. I'm one of those guys who needs to play and has never taken a break. My favorite bassists has changed so often that its best to say I love them all...