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    I can't get into Jaco

    I respect the guy as a player but I just can't seem to buy into him. I know many people here are in love with the man but for some reason I can't.
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    The bass and the prom date

    I'm trying to impress this girl I like whom which I am already taking to prom. Are their any songs that I could play that would impress her. I'm not talking about stuff technically difficult but something that sounds beautiful.
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    Original band name?

    My band can't decide on a name and our first gig is less than a month away. Any original ideas? We play modern and classic rock.
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    Band in need of thoughts from musicians

    My band in need of some thoughts from other musicians. Suggestions, criticism, and hopefully compliments. Don't hold back. We rather you tell us now rather than someone at a gig. Thanks! Here is the URL, best to listen with headphones or desktop.
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    How do I get a band together?

    Im in high school and i am really trying to get a band together. I know many musicians but i cant seem to find anybody who shares the same taste as me. I personally like music like van halen, zeppelin, and really anything 80s. All the other guys i know like jazz (which i like but im not...
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    modulas q4

    Today at guitar center I came across a used modulas q4 from 96 with emgs and a quilt top. It was by far the most comfortable bass i ever played because of the super low action, very thin neck with the 1.6 inch nut, and just the speed of the carbon fiber neck. It was listed at 1500 and out of...
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    Tapping

    I am new to tapping and I have been experimenting with some techniques i have come across while playing. Anybody got any tips i could use? Thanks!
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    Anybody got flats on a ray?

    As of now I am building a warmoth bass with a MM PU in the sweet spot. I love the flats I have on my other bass which has 2 soapbars PUs. I was just wondering how flats sound on a bass with a MM PU?
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    Warmoth G4 Shortcale?

    Im currently building one of these right now. Anybody have one? Pics would be great! :)
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    Michael Anthony

    As a HUGE Van Halen fan, I miss Mike being their and playing bass. The term "reunion" just doesnt seem right and its weird not hearing those backups vocals. Do you miss him more a bassist or backup singer? Hes always been a great vocalist but his playing really started to develop in Fair...
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    Ibanez SR700 and 705

    I've had this bass for about a year and I just love it. The SR series is just great ecspecially with the SR500 and above models. Anybody else have the 700 or 705? I don't really see a lot of them.
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    Jazz band sound??

    I currently play bass in my HS jazz band. I come from a rock/metal backround and I was wondering what should I do to get a good "jazz" tone. I have an Ibanez SR705 with flats and MarkBass LittleMark 3 if that helps. Any tips would be great!
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    Triplets with 2 fingers?

    I've always done triplets with 2 fingers, I've always found it easier than 3. When I do it I actually go back and hit the string with the front side of my finger (nail side). I've seen a lot of people do 3 and I just wanna know how many people actually do it with 2?
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    Seymour Duncan SMB-4a

    I ordered this PU for my warmoth bass build. It sounds pretty good on clips I heard and I love MM basses. I was just wondering if guys own know anything about it from first hand usage?