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  1. mark61

    Flat Wound Chromes

    Thanks in advance , just need some input. Been using Dadarrio flat wound Chromes (medium) on my 4 string and like the sound. Helps me as a beginner / intermediate level player keep the strings more quiet as I learn to silence them better. Question being ;if I wanted a little more sound or...
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    Best Bass

    What is considered the best bass by a tradition ? I know it's the one in your hands but I mean , which is considered the Elite. Like Taylor , Gibson for Guitars, What about the Bass ? Prices are all over and might not be the ultimate factor. Thanks in advance . Mark
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    American and foreign

    I am pretty new to playing bass, x 3-4 years and still learning for a 56 year old. I know this is probably not the best question, but what is the difference in a Fender made over seas and American ? For the price are you really going to know the difference ? It's quite a price gap. Just...
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    Licks

    Where on this site can i find a few new jazz or rock, fusion licks to practice weekly ? just wondered if there was such a place. Been playing a little while but i'm no pro. Maybe something begginer to intermediate. Help with flying fingers . Tabs would be ok too if available. If it costs maybe...
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    Orange 500 watt terror combo

    Help appreciated in advance. I purchased a used Orange 500 watt terror combo amp a while back and really like it. I was cranking it up the other night approaching enough to blow out my house Windows when I heard a cracking , distorted sound almost like when you have a bad cable. I tend to play...
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    Help with playing

    Been playing A couple years and am having trouble damping or quieting strings. Even switched to flat wound as there a bit more forgiving. Any help appreciated even you tube videos to help. Also can't keep my thumb perpendicular to the neck. Always slides back towards the nut. I was taught this...
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    Quieting strings and thumb on neck position

    was not sure where to post this, but have been playing a couple of years and still am not good at damping strings or quieting them. Also just doesn't seem natural to me to keep my thumb perpendicular to the neck. It always slides off center back towards the nut. Help appreciated even if it's...
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    Yamaha BB 1500

    May have posted this in the wrong section. Just wondered if anyone has a Yamaha BB 1500 laying around for sale. Thanks Mark
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    Orange Amps

    I am looking for a little help. I have 2 Orange bass amps . Both are similar . 50 watt BXT Crush smd a 100 Watt Crush BXT. The 50 gives ,me a growing sound when set a certain way, yet I can't reproduce it on the 100 watt no matter how I adjust it but it does give a fantastic smooth sound. Any...
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    Orange Ampsbut

    I am looking for a little help. I have 2 Orange bass amps . Both are similar . 50 watt BXT Crush smd a 100 Watt Crush BXT. The 50 gives ,me a growing sound when set a certain way, yet I can't reproduce it on the 100 watt no matter how I adjust it but it does give a fantastic smooth sound. Any...
  11. mark61

    Orange Amps

    I am looking for a little help. I have 2 Orange bass amps . Both are similar . 50 watt BXT Crush smd a 100 Watt Crush BXT. The 50 gives ,me a growing sound when set a certain way, yet I can't reproduce it on the 100 watt no matter how I adjust it but it does give a fantastic smooth sound. Any...
  12. mark61

    Yamaha BB1500 A or Ibanez SR400 EQM

    Which bass is the better of the 2 in anyones opinion ? Thanks Mark
  13. mark61

    Yamaha BB1500A

    I was playing on a Ibanez new SR400 EQM at Guitar center. Priced at $449. Just wondering how this Bass compares to the Yamaha BB1500 A. I have small hands and really liked the smaller neck by the nut, but dont want to waste money if i already have a better bass. Thanks Mark Honestly cant...
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    Yamaha bass RBX or BB

    Just looking for a little help. Can anyone tell me which Yamaha Bass is superior ? RBX760 or BB1500A. Any help would be appreciated. I,m looking more for a Jazz set-up or neck. Thanks Mark