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Been playing my back up DB for outdoor gigs. Its developed a bit of a rattle on the d-string tuner. Ive tightened down all the screws. Any ideas on a quick and easy DIY fix?

Hi everyone. I’m struggling to get my DB to come through on a Zoom call. I’m using either a Win10 PC or a Mac mini M1, or an iPhone X. All allow voice and DB is either very faint or not there at all. Ive gone into Zoom settings, selected audio, selected original sound for musicians, checked...

I’m thinking about moving to a Grace Pre to go with my cabs Genzler 12-3 8 ohm or MAS 2-8 4 ohm. Anyone using a power amp instead of powered speakers for preamp? Thoughts on how clean Jules M Series, Baby or GSS Summo, Demeter Minne 800, other?

Got this book By Jonas Lohse over the holidays and really enjoyed reading it. Lots of history on the origin on basses, strings, rosin, styles, and players.

I’ve been playing DB for 30+ years with an increased focus the past 5 years or so. Average about 3-4 gigs/week (almost all db jazz/improvised duo or trio), get as much practice time as I can in, and recently started developing pain in the joints closest to the finger tips. Gets to the point...

I had the opportunity to see the Ron Carter Quartet last night at Keystone Korner in Baltimore. It was a super enjoyable evening. Ron is now 85, a super nice guy, and gave a wonderful performance of modern jazz with its foundation in the 60s music we all know him for. Really enjoyed the...

Recently picked up a new MAS 28. Super nice cabinet. I went ahead and did a short comparison to my existing cabinet. Signal chain: Bass - Schoeps MK4 - AI Clarus 4 all set neutral. 3 recordings, albeit a little sloppy, 1st is bass with no amp then 1 through MAS 28 and finally 1 through...

I picked up my 1st wing pickup yesterday. I thought the K and K would be nice to experiment with and I could easily switch it back and forth between basses if I like its sound. My plan is to set up my back up bass with the Bass Max and an ATM350. My main bass will use the Realist Lifeline and...

I've finally pulled the trigger on a new instrument. Its an old 1850ish Tyrol Flat Back that has been fully restored by a very reputable luthier here in the DC area. Much bigger body and depth than my other DB. So much tone... Everyone so far that has heard it or played it really loves what...

Ive been shopping around for a new bass. So far I have found several options that deliver the kind of tone I was hoping for and way under budget. I suppose it is a bit of a buyers market right now. I’m thinking that the additional dollars could go to a nice mic. Last few years I have been...

I was reading a few threads this evening on transcribing and ear training and was inspired to start a new thread on finding your voice. By no means am I judging those eager to learn new material, rather my intention is to get some feedback and perhaps engage in some open minded thought process...

At least challenging for me and the other two guys... This trio (Piano, Bass, & Drums) IMHO does a good job sight reading each other’s charts and pushing standards to new interpretations. Ive been gigging with these two guys a few times/month for about a year or so and also play with them...

B22F02F1-7E4B-4C77-A76F-DAB0E0196B51 by Jim Dedrick posted May 19, 2018 at 10:40 AM New amp delivered yesterday. So far it sounds awesome on my old Czek Ply with Helicores and a Realist Lifeline. Super clarity in all registers. Old amp, Rumble100, could not reproduce this level of clarity...

I was looking to add some new tunes to my piano drums bass trio and thought some of the stuff Chick did on Now He Sings, Now He Sobs would be a nice addition. While searching I found this link to a 4 hour video work shop Chick made for trios. It’s $99 so I thought perhaps a little pricey for a...

Got a call today to do a freebie jazz gig at a caterers open house. This singer keeps me pretty busy so I agreed to do one next month already and now it looks like she is trying to book a few more. On principle I struggle driving a few hours for a gig that is not paying, unless its for a...

Im looking for an affordable way to record some of my gigs. Cell phones don't really work. Used a TASCAM DR40 the other day to record one of my jazz trios, piano, bass, and drums. Played my upright for the 1st two sets and an electric for the last set. EB recorded fine. DB sounded fine live...

I was talking with my kids (16, 18, 21, & 23) today about fusing different genres and different styles of music. They told me I am more like an abstract artists (which I took as a compliment). Conversation then turned to the car radio, xm pop station, and I thought that must was more...

I live in more of a country setting and play in a local jazz trio (sax and drums) that does pretty well. Jazz trio gigs about once month as schedules allow. Wanting more time to play, I decided to build second project- perhaps more fusion based. Goal was to find a few more mature players and...