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I would really like to understand how people play bass using boxes or patterns. You want to play a major scale , use a major scale pattern . Then move it where you need to to play it in the right key . The same technique goes for all of the other scales . Sounds cool to me on paper, I just...

I am not sure how to ask this question but I will do my best. Can you play a chord progression the first time through with an ascending bass line, then on the second time through use a descending bass line? If you do this would you have to use different inversions of the chords? How much...

There is a strange thing out there in music theory called "Modes". Small elusive notes that gravitate to bass giants like pilot fish; yet run away from us mere mortals. Playing modes is really not that hard to do, understanding how they work and how to use them is another story. Is there a...

To every bass player around the world; Merry Christmas and all the best for the New Year. If your native language is not English could you reply in your traditional Christmas greeting? Again, all the best to your family and friend's Thanks Clayton. P.S This is the first time in 20 years that...

You can mod a bass with all sorts of things these days. From pickups to pick guards there are endless ideas on what you want to do. But isn’t this just parts replacement? I saw a video the other day, that I wish I could find again where the makers of the bass drilled a hole in the top of the...

I have never soldered anything in my life and I would like some help. There are many videos on YouTube that can show how to do it, I just trust the skill set of the people here on TB to point me in the direction. As in what is a good video to start with to learn and what equipment I should...

There is an older Godin bass shifter bass for sale near me. At this point I have not seen it or played it. Been told it is a “Classic “ model with a sunburst body and a maple neck. It has the three pickup set up and all the electrics work well. Does any one here have any experience with these...

I am a big fan of James Burtons paisley telecaster. So much so that I would like to have a similar design on my Jazz bass. I was very surprised that there are videos on YouTube of other people who have had the same idea for there guitars. They either get fabric with the design they want or...

I do not know how to answer this question. Is a jazz bass really just a really good platform to modify? If so why? Why does it seem the Jazz bass can not stand in its own anymore? Change the pickups so you get more of a deep growl. To me just purchase a P Bass. Just use your neck pickup and it...

There are a lot of us here on T.B that have been blessed with some real nice Basses in our collections. Why do we keep buying more? Are we chasing the magic tone we hear in our heads? There are also some Players here who have played the same bass for decades. Can you tell us why? What did...

I have a really nice G&L American SB2 and it currently has round wound strings on it. Well it is time to change the strings and I am thinking about putting on flat-wounds. I have flat wounds on my fretless Jazz bass and they are made by Fender. I like them but they are the only flats I have...

As the title says; what pickups did he use? I have always had the greatest respect for Mr Foster and I am not able to find out from either articles or his Videos what EMG’s he used. Does any one here know? Thanks Clayton

I have a huge question to ask the good people here at T.B. A mind shattering thing to converse about. May have to go to the Dr after hearing even rumours of this question. Read no further if you have to turn away. If you are still here, thank you for your courage. Here it is! Would you...

There is another thread here that talks about owning more than one bass of the same model. I recently tried out a players series jazz bass that has frets on it. I was a little hesitant for I all ready have a fret less jazz bass I really enjoy. Ok I know! It is not unusual to have frets on a...

I have heard good things about this Squire bass and would some opinions on it. Have you ever played one? At this time I have not had a chance to see one in the wild. Do you own one, what is your experience with the instrument? To me it would be a cheaper bass I can do some mods on. Please...

There maybe a chance that I can get a 1982 G&L LB 100. I have not seen it in real life yet but the pictures are real good and I trust the source. I have been told that this is considered to be one of the originals and is well worth taking a look at. it is a lawsuit model for it does not have...

There are a lot of beautiful fretless bases being made these days. We all know what they are and yes they will down the road become Iconic and much loved. But what about fretless basses from years gone by? I recently saw a video on the Ibanez Musician basses from the 70’s and 80’s, where the...

I have a Player series fretless Jazz bass I really enjoy. I would like a fretted Version. Used to keep the price down, I do not have a big budget on this adventure. Nothing fancy just comfortable to play, is reliable and sounds nice. I realize I may have to change a few things to get what...

Turns out that is what happened at rehearsal on Thursday and it will not be able to be replaced by tomorrow services. I have never used a stand at home. I have just always used my cases for my canine companion often has a bout of the “Australian Zoomies”. Not sure if I can lay it down in...

I have come to you fine people for I would like a professionals advice and not an amateurs opinion. That may sound harsh to say but I feel I can do this. I all ready have a very nice 4 string fretless bass and I really like the adventure it takes me on every time I play it. My next...

As a retired Locksmith I have a lot of specialised tools. I know the value of them and how well they work for what you need to accomplish. My question is this; when you set up your bass what tools do you use? I am not doing anything other than just a proper setup. String height, pickup...

I have a 2021 fretless players series Jazz bass. It has a pau ferro finger board now, but I would like to purchase a neck with an unlined ebony finger board with the side dots in the position of the note and not just in the middle of the lines. The Tony Franklin neck would be great but it is...

Fake news The great story that Ford made aluminium double basses that were dropped in the war zone during world war two, is a myth. There are more of these stories going round. I also heard the story that during the Vietnam war Ampeg baby basses were used in the frontline. This is probably fake...

To the moderators I am not sure where this question belongs. So please move if you need to. Thanks. This is my first time posting on the D/B side of this forum, so thanks for any replies in advance. I purchased a fretless Jazz bass last year and I really like it. I have played it live and been...

I have found that playing a fretless has some challenges but is very much worth the adventure. I like the sound of my fretless Jazz in the mix and it is just fun to play. I just seem to lack the same confidence in playing my fretless that I have when playing my fretted. I have put my...

Our Worship teams are pretty good at bringing in songs that fit in the vocalists ranges. But every in in a while we still might have to change the key. I can do this but I have to stop and write out what all the chords are changed to. Some bass players just start playing in the new key...

I recently played a song that did not have English lyrics, not written in the style we are more familiar with in this part of the world and it was incredible. It is written in Hebrew, middle eastern scales and very moving. So that is my question; have you ever played a song from another...

I have a Yamaha Rbx360 bass and being my first Bass I ever owned it is sort of a special instrument to me. I know the bass is over 20 years old but it still plays well and sounds great, it just needs a little TLC. The Volume and the pickup balance knobs turn with very little resistance and as...

I know that it is American. It is fretless, but it is very easy to play scales on. I looked in the neck pocket but I did not see any stamps to find out it’s age or manufacturer. For a MicroBass it is not that comfortable to play and is surprisingly heavy. Any information will be...

I am not sure if this is the right place for this post so please move it if you feel it has to be changed. I have always preferred basses that are stained or finished in a way that accents the grain of the wood. I am not a big fan of painted basses. Do not get me wrong some of them are...

I need to ask a few questions about my 2021 Players series fretless Jazz bass. When I purchased her I had never played a Jazz bass before let alone a fretless. I loved it and still do right from the start. Now that I have a few years with the Jazz bass I notice that it can sometimes sound very...

You have practised and rehearsed all your set, the mix is good and all is right with the world……. or is it? If you are properly prepared; what causes over thinking? We all know what this does to your playing so why does it happen? It is not fear bases for you have worked on all you need to...

I guess as I( maybe we?) are getting older there have been musicians that have moved us in our lives. So here is what I am going to do this year; build a Bass guitar that salutes James Burtons paisley telecaster. I have no experience with building basses and my knowledge on how to do this is...

I am a big fan of Steve Wariners and I was very surprised while reading Brad Paisley new book, that Steve played bass for Chet Atkins. Has any one seen a video or read an article about his bass playing? I would really like to find out more about his bass playing days. Thanks Clayton

Does any one here have any experience with the Slonimsky writings? Jeff Berlin seems to be a big fan of these books. I saw a video of his recently and this was the first time I have ever heard of this pianist. The read on wiki is fascinating and his interview with Johnny Carson is hilarious...

Some people are incredibly talented in many areas and that is how we know and love them. Some of them are also bass players that we didn’t know about. Here is my favourite hidden Bass player. Bugs Bunny would be proud.

Yes I know it is another January 8th……this date goes hand in hand with August 16 1977. There is so many things written about Mr Presley that I just spent a little while today listening to his music and how much I still really enjoy it. So I am going to ask you fine people here; What is your...

I found this video the other day and I am just amazed at the whole presentation. I have no clue who this bassist is and I would like to find out more about him. Please let me know what you think about this solo. Thanks

I woke up the other morning for the pain in my right elbow and upper arm was to be polite…….way over the top! Went to my vet and found out I have tennis elbow, really? That is when he told me that yes string players can sometimes suffer with as well. I thought I had good posture and my...