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    The Most Covered Song for Solo Bass?

    I'm always looking to work out some unaccompanied bass music and thought it was a clever choice to do "Over The Rainbow". It allows for some nice voicings. But holy smokes, is there anyone who HASN'T done it? I would not think it was something bassists were drawn to. Actually, some of these...
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    Basses Are Like Bicycles

    I ride a bike. it's fun. It rides well. It looks good. It gets me where I need to go. But... ...everytime I go intp a bike shop I'm treated like a bum. I'm told my bike is a toy. I have the wrong adjustments or the wrong materials or it needs a tune up or the height I keep the seat will...
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    The Father Of The Bass?

    No, not Leo Fender. Dragonetti. Although I HEARD of Dragonetti, I wasn't really familiar with his work. It's not famous (as far as I know) and I assumed it was noteworthy just because he wrote double bass pieces. But it's actually really good music! And the bass parts are very challenging...
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    For Those Who Have "String Thru-Body" Basses

    Just passing along a personal experience that may be of help. This is from the "Even after all these years you learn something new" file. I have a 2011 MIA J (which is great) where the strings go over the bridge and through the body -- the theory being, it provides more tone and resonance. I...
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    One Similarity Between Cheap and Boutique Basses

    The debate as to what warrants the additional cost of a super expensive instrument will never end. HOWEVER... I often hear arguments one way or the other that are just not accurate. Here's one thing to keep in mind when making a comparison. ALL basses are made partly by hand and partly by...
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    I Just Can't Get With The Squires

    I admit -- they're great for the price. AND...I have a CV strat that I love. AND... the J Deluxe wiith the ebonol neck is great for certain things -- one sound but a thick, clear and solid sound. AND...I love the design of the CV J and the 70's J. But... Every time I take I take one of...