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  1. earlofmar11

    Famous players that only use four string?

    I've been playing bass for about two years now (after more than 35 years of guitar) and only played 4 string basses until now. Recently I've been getting gas for a 5 string. So I'm trying to convince myself that I don't really need it. Restriction can be a good thing... To support this, I've...
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    Who can tell me more about Paul Harriman?

    I quite like the bass parts on some of the songs on the latest album of German artist Purple Schulz, "So und nicht anders", so I checked out the bass player. He's called Paul Harriman. According to Link Removed, he's an Englishman who's mostly active in Germany, collaborating with artists like...
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    Which Sandberg bass is closest to the Cort Arona?

    My favourite bass for the moment is my Invalid Link Removed. This model was developed in collaboration with Sandberg. As I like it so much, I've been wondering if I should upgrade to the "real thing". Therefore I'm curious which instrument from the Sandberg line up would be closest in style and...
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    Who uses the right hand thumb for plucking?

    I recently came to the bass after many years of playing guitar. As I have had a classical guitar training, I am used to using all right hand fingers except the little finger for plucking. It seems that on the bass, this is not so common. Does anyone use the thumb when plucking (not slapping)?
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    Bass playing for guitarists - tips & pitfalls?

    Hello, I'm new to this forum. I have been playing the guitar for more than 30 years (classical, steel string, electric). I've been interested by the bass for a long time. Recently I decided I wanted to try my hand at bass guitar myself, to be able to add non-keyboard bass lines to some home...