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Hello all, I'm in the final stages of finishing up a speaker cabinet (for those interested it's a fEARful 12/6) and I'm having a little bit of trouble attaching the grills to each speaker. I thought there would be a little extra space around the edge of the grill and was planning on using...

Hi everyone, I am going to be (potentially) in the market for a new bass in a couple months and am curious to hear your opinions on midlevel double bass options in the 1500-3500 price range especially. I am currently playing a 1940-50s German laminated bass which I like but has given my lots of...

Hello everyone, I have a 1940s German ply bass and have had various issues since I got it from a local luthier last winter. There have been different buzz and noise issues but aside from that I have had to get the bridge recut or otherwise adjusted twice and it looks like I will have to get...

Hi all, I went to a show at a big arena (around 10,00 seat set up sort of like a sports stadium) and while I was there I noticed something a little strange about the overall low end sound. In the first act the kick drum was extremely boomy and loud and completely dominated the mix, especially...

Hi everyone, I am going to be building a fearful cab in a month or two and am doing some research about what I want to make. Right now my biggest decision is whether to go with the 15/6 or 12/6, (if I went the 12 route I might build a sub somewhere down the line). My main question is IS A...

Hi everyone, Tonight I played a show in a tight basement space and I was playing electric and upright. I didn't have any stands or anything and ended up lying the upright on the floor and leaning my electric in a corner when I wasn't playing. Fortunately nothing got damaged and it worked...

Hey everyone, I have recently been doing a bit of research on fEARful cabs and am thinking about building one but would like to see and hear one in action before I start. I was wondering if there is anyone in Massachusetts who has one and would be willing to let me hear/play through it and...

Hey guys, recently I have had an issue with my bass (fender deluxe jazz bass mim)and figured I would see if anyone here has experience with my problem or suggestions before I take it into the shop. About a week ago when playing through an amp my bass started crackling loudly. It would be...

Hey guys, I saw this thing come up in my local craigslist and I had never heard of the brand so I tried to look it up online and after a little searching I have found practically nothing. I was wondering if anyone on here has ever owned or used anything made by sano or knows about the history...

Hey guys I m going about putting together an electronic press kit for my band and was just wondering what you guys have. I figured it would be cool to see your ideas and what programs or whatever we use and its a good way to show us your band at the same time.

Hi guys, I have a 1940s German Laminated bass. This morning I was adjusting the bridge lowering the G string side a little because the action was really high and when I stopped I noticed a buzz when I played the open G string as well as the G# and Gb around it. I tried to reset the adjustable...

Hey guys, in about two weeks my band is going to be playing on TV for the first time. We have been preparing a lot for it and practicing a bunch. I was wondering if any of you guys have tips about preparation and performance for this type of a thing because we are a little bit unsure of what...

Hey guys, I was talking with a friend today about music theory and different chord construction and a question came up that neither of us had a good answer for. Here is what we were wondering. We both understood a minor 6 chord to be root, minor third 5 and major 6. So then what is a...

Hey guys, I'm recording a demo with my band this weekend and would appreciate some advice from the people with more experience doing this kind of thing. I am right now trying to decide what recording process and techniques we will use and was wondering what has worked for people? Here is the...

Hey guys, I want to know your opinions about doing recordings for other people in home studios and whether or not you believe that you deserve to be paid or otherwise compensated. Here is a little background info on my situation: I have a decent quality home studio with about $1800 or so...

I was just wondering what percentage of the guys here have had some sort of formal musical education (i.e. lessons, school, etc.) as apposed to the percentage of self taught players. Edit: If you have both a formal education and something else vote as formal education.

So today a couple of ensembles from my school went on a mini tour to different schools in the area. Here is some background information. Our school has a set of Sure SM58, and then we have a set of crappy, low end Audio-Technica condenser mics (like $40). On the first show of the day I...

Hey guys, Im looking into getting my first rig and was wondering what you think about this deal. Here is what I'm being offered. Carvin R1000 Redline Carvin Power Conditioner Korg Rack Tuner Carvin Br410 All for $450. Im gonna go over and try it out next week. What do you guys think? (pics)...

I don't know about you guys but I've been seeing a lot of kind of ridiculous craigslist adds for Bassists in the musician section. This one cracks me up. I feel the opposite way. [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] Band Seeks Bassist who thinks like a guitarist cover band needs a...

What is a song that you have learned on bass that has really helped and improved your playing. For me it's I Believe to My Soul (Donny Hathaway.) I use riffs and fills similar to the ones in this song all the time now. What are yours?

Hey guys, my school, Pioneer Valley Performing Arts (PVPA) has entered in a contest called Glee Give A Note. The schools with the most votes in this contest will win money donated by Glee and our music program really needs funding. I would greatly appreciate it if you could help us out and...

Hi Guys I have a question. The hole fore my strap button has been stripped and I am trying to figure out what the "best" way to fix it is. I've heard of many different techniques including using toothpicks and wood glue, using a small dowel and glue, and using wood filler. I am just wondering...

Hey Guys. Me and a couple friends are starting a group and need a band name. We are a 6 piece female fronted band that does mostly R&B, Soul, jazz and some Rock (all covers for now). We are trying to decide on a name but have not came up with any good ones yet. (Our keyboardist just took...

Hi Im getting my first rig and want your input. I have about $600-$800 and will be playing mostly R&B, Funk and rock (not to heavy). As far as venues go I will be playing things like coffee houses, small to medium indoor bars/clubs and some small outdoor parties. I want something as versatile...

I've got the tech week for a production coming up in about a week. We have four rehersals on back to back days (two of them being 12 hours long). Its the first time I've done something like this and I was wondering if anyone has any advice for me. Thanks