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    1 Full Year Of Playing Bass, Am I Ahead Or Behind?

    I've been playing for a full year now, and the hardest songs I know to play without messing up is, Fly By Night- Rush, and I Wish - Stevie Wonder. Just wondering if I am ahead of the game, or behind it. And don't give me any of this, how far do you plan to go junk. I just want a straightforward...
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    Best Bass Amp For $500

    What's the best bass amp for $500 or under?
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    What's the Best Bass For Under $500?

    Best new bass for under $500?
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    Very First Band Rehearsal- Any Tips?

    My band is going to have our first rehearsal in a few days, we've been practicing Doobie Brothers' China Grove, and our own 2 minute jig. Just wondering how rehearsals usually go, and what to plan for.
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    How Important Is 3 Finger Strumming?

    I've seen many bassists use the 3 finger strum technique, or even 4 fingers, but is this really necessary? If so, when should I start to practice it?
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    Amp Making Horrible Fart/Buzzing Sound

    If I turn my pickups volume(on the bass) over 25%, or my amp volume over 50%, its making a terrible buzzing sound, then if volume and pickups are turned even higher, its starting making a warped sound, almost like a bad distortion. I suspect that its the amps fault, but is there way to fix this...
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    Looking for Songs To Play

    My band has a hard time trying to find easy-ish blues/rock song to play that include guitars, drums, bass, and piano. Any suggestions for a beginners band?
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    Yamaha RBX 800A Bass: Good or Bad?

    This is currently the only bass I own, though I should be set to get another bass soon. But I was wondering if the one I have is good enough to gig with?
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    Why Can't I Hear The Lower Notes When Playing With A Band?

    Hey, I was jamming with some buddies: a pianist, guitarist, a drummer, and me, a bassist. My bass sounded good to the ear, but in the recording, you could not hear the lower notes, such as open A, or lower. However, the higher ones, such as open D or higher, were much too loud. What should I do...