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    Recommend a Good Compressor?

    So i've come to decision that im gonna buy my first pedal, and as you probably guessed, im planning to get a Compressor. I've only tried the MXR compressor which did do the job, but i didnt think it sounded very good ( probably because i was using so LTD bass at this really bad music store )...
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    How do you practice?

    Hey, so recently i've felt that i had stopped progressing as a musician. Currently i'm not in a band simply because im stuck in a boarding school without anyone that plays an instrument. ( hard to believe, i know ) So i've play bass everyday, but (recently) i've gradually been getting more and...
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    Music Examinations/Grades

    So i just started doing my A levels, and i found out that being " grade 8 " would help me out with my personal statements to get into my favorite uni's ( not going to study music ) im planning just to do a practicle exam just so i can get a cert to put on my PS. Im not sure what grade im up to/...
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    Need Help with tap sustain!

    So i've learnt Victor Wooten's - The Vision, and im pretty comfortable with the song, i can play it quite easily but there is one part ( at about 3:50 in ) he taps on a note on his right hand and plays the bassline on his left hand, the note ( that had been tapped ) has quite a lot of sustain as...
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    Would a stack-knob control plate fit my '11 MIA Jazz?

    I want to replace my current control plate on my '11 jazz to a stack-knob config. would it fit? and where do i get my hands on one? preferably pre-wired? i see some on ebay and im just wondering if they are of good quality? This will have to be shipped to malaysia so if there is anywhere i can...
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    Wrist angle? wrong?

    can u judge if im bending my wrist to much? and could you take a photo of how you place ur wrist in sitting position.
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    What song should i learn next?

    i need something to keep me occupied. i can play: classical thump - victor wooten donna lee - jaco many other difficultish songs (depending on whos standard) but i guess these would set my benchmark here in what i can/can not play. if u could suggest something equally or slightly more difficult...
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    would a bridge ashtray fit on my fender jazz?

    i have a 2011 MIA standard jazz, i want to install one of those "F" bridge covers, i think it would look great with the blizzard pearl... would the ashtray fit? is there any specific measurements on where i should drill the holes?
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    bridge ashtray for 2011 mia jazz?

    would it fit? how would i know where to drill holes ? eyeball it?
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    Recommend a pre-amp?

    Im looking to buy a pre-amp... my budget is 1k usd including shipping price to asia, my country dosnt sell a wide range of pre amps and is very overpriced, so trying different pre-amps is not an option. i need something that is kind of the " standard " good pre amp. something that is worth my...
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    Equipment needed to record you bass?

    So the Idea was for me to get a new practice amp, I've been using a little Ibanez practice amp for 5 years now and Recently i found out i'm gonna be spending another 2 years in my boarding school for A-Levels so why not treat myself! But I thought about how it would be nice if i could connect...
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    Things i need to know about amp heads?

    Im looking to buy a new amp and i have been looking at amp heads but im not sure what to buy? What do i need to know about amp heads? How do they improve the sound quality ? What should i be looking for at around 500 usd no more for new? Any other things?
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    Recommendations for a new amp

    I have been playing bass for 4 years now, i have recently got some cash on me and i am starting to think of buying a new amp. I have no clue about amps at all and would like some tips and brands to look at and/or stay away from. Currently i am stuck in a boarding school and take frequent trips...
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    Music shop singapore

    I there, im looking to buy a new bass , ( mia fender jazz ) ... Does anyone know of a good music store in singapore?
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    Broken Headstock tuner

    Broke one of my tuners of my squire bass, I need it replaced but can't find any decent sights online to buy from , part number: 0055402000 If anyone has this part or found a site that sells it that would help a lot, needs to be shipped to Malaysia
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    most essential albums to listen to as a bassist

    What do you think are a MUST hear album in a bassists perspective
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    Bassist picking up the saxophone?

    Was just wondering how many of you play sax? And what do you bassist think of the instrument ( thinking of picking it up myself )
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    Uncyclopedia!

    Just want to introduce you to uncylopedia! ( yes , UNcyclopedia ) Treat it like Wikipedia and have a giggle!
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    Broken Neck Tuner

    My tuner on my E string has snapped . Just the part where it has that twirl ( picture ) if anyone has extra's. Could I buy it of you? Preferably if you live in Europe , I'm from Dubai and shipping for America can be difficult. This is for a fender squire p bass standard ( new photos added ) ( I...
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    New bass . Suggestions ?

    My budget is just a little over 1000 usd Right now I'm between a new MIM standard p bass Or a Reggie Hamilton jazz bass if it's under 1.1k for knew . I'm not to sure about fender cause their the most popular brand( I think ) and I'm sure they over price their **** so any of you know a good...
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    900-1100 usd p or p/j bass?

    Any basses I should check out ? With a nice slap tone . Basses I'm looking into now is a standard p bass ( Mia ) Second hand ray Reggie Hamilton j bass I like the sound and feel of a fender jazz but I hate the neck does the Reggie Hamilton and ray have a j neck ? And if you know a bass...
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    800-1100 p or pj bass

    Right now I'm between A second hand stingray A standard p-bass Invalid Link Removed Is this bass mim And if so is that bad ? Reggie Hamilton standard jazz bass Invalid Link Removed My local store is selling it at 1.6 k I told him that it should be 1.1 k and he reckons it's a mim version...
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    Rosewood vs maple fretboard?

    I'm thinking of buying a standard fender p bass ( worth it ? ) and I'm wondering if I should get a rosewood freeboard or a maple fretboard what do you guys think ?
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    Great p or p/j basses for 800 usd ?

    I'm looking for a new bass around 800 maximum 1000 usd . A p or pj bass With a nice slap tone . I'm not to keen on buying second hands so the prices are for brand new. any recommendations ? And please tell me the pros and cons of the bass if u have the time :) -carlos
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    Someone check out these tabs ( mr pink - level 42 )

    I'm trying to learn mr pink but something Is wrong with most of the tabs online . The main riff should be longer but I'm not sure it's the main riff I can't get right http://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/l/level_42/mr_pink_btab.htm?no_splash These are the tabs plz help me out
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    Great slap bass songs ?

    I'm looking for more songs to learn the only proper slap songs I've learnt was mr pink - level 42 and fiku miku by bartek krolik . Any songs you guys know which you think I would enjoy playing ?
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    How much am i spending on the brand ?

    I'm getting a new bass and this will be my 1st proper bass . I'm getting either , Peavey cirrus Fender precision Music man stingray , Is there any better basses that I can get for around the same price ? My budget is 1200 usd . I'm looking for a p or pj bass with a nice slap tone .
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    Something my bass teacher said .

    Today I has a electric bass lessons . I told him how I wanted to put a new pick up on my bass . He said it wouldn't change much and said that the wood that makes up the bass makes the sound . is this true ?
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    Slap! Slap!! Fuuuu-

    I have a problem with slapping im not sure if it's just me or my bass . I can't seam to slap louder especially if I play a fast song. I slap with my thumb slightly pointed up with my arm slightly parallel to the neck ( not exactly parallel . My arm points the the grownd around 20 degrees off the...
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    Mfd pick ups for my squire p-bass?

    I'm looking to improve an old spare bass I have . Someone recommended the G&L mfd pick ups . I'm not sure what to get really. I'm new to modding so im not sure what to do if it dosnt fit. And he also asked me to install a parallel/series switch . Can someone briefly explain what would this...
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    For my 1st bass

    I have a squire p- bass I got it as my 1st bass. I don't really use it anymore so I was thinking I would have some fun and put some new pick ups and stuff in it . I really want a funk kinda sound what you think I should get ? Or what do I need to do ?
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    Ibanez soundgear gio

    Thinking of getting my 1st 5 string . don't really have a big budget since a blew alot on my new bass . What you guys think ?
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    Ibanez gio soundgear

    A friend of mine surprised me with a really ****ed up 5 string Ibanez sound gear gio which I happily accepted of him. the only problem is that the neck is cracked and bent and would have to be replaced . Electronics and everything else is fine . Do you think it's worth fixing ? and if so how...