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Is this a bad move? I never use the Dr. Q, it doesn't respond to my flatwounds very well and I have two other envelope filters

I have been playing for 7 years, took some lessons, attended camps, etc. My theory is pretty good, I can read a little bit, i can't slap well at all. I would like to start teaching nooby bass players. Do you think I should have a basic mastery of slap and have my reading down pat before I...

I got a set of Bartolini J's on CL for $65. Put them in the Marcus Miller the other night. Whoa! These are incredible! My tone is stronger, cleaner and more eq'-able. They make ZERO noise or hiss, no matter if I turn one pickup all the way up, and the other all the way down or anything in...

Just got a great deal on a set of Bartolini jazz pups. I was wondering id there is anyway to I.D. which ones I ended up with. They make at least four different kinds from the official website. There are no marking or numbers. Any ideas? Maybe they have different weights? I can't tell from the...

I am! I just finished reading The Music Lesson, and I am so excited, I feel like a little kid on Christmas Eve! I was just wondering if anyone else was in!

We used a small Yamaha for three and a half years, now it's starting to crap out. We are looking for a durable, PA that sounds good in the $500-800 range. We use it mostly for vocals, a little drum support too. We play mostly small venues but occasionally the larger gigs too. I'm thinking Yamaha...

It's a small body with no neck and four strings between a "bridge" and a "nut". for right hand practice. Strings are about 8" long, produce almost no sound. I made it from high density polyethelene, some wood screws and some heavy guage wire. It works great. If anyone cares i may post some pics...

I've been digging into some fusion lately, and hear good things about Jimmy Haslip and the Yellowjackets. Can anyone reccommend a good cd to start with?

I'm in a spot and need a ride Friday morning to Gerald's camp. If anyone is going and would like some gas money. Get in touch. I live in Coatesville (I know), but would be glad to meet you anywhere near public transportation, West Chester, King of Prussia, Paoli etc. I have two basses a bag and...

I think Esperanza looks more down to earth. Tal looks like she could be snobby. I don't know her, so I guess that's not fair. I would go on a date with either.

It's at Bass Specialties in Bensalem. Gerald Veasley and some instructors from his Bass Bootcamp will be there. It goes from 12:00 to 4:00.

I love music stories and seem drawn to the tragic ones. Anyway they had Pink Floyd bios and concerts on all day yesterday. I'm 37 and remember the release of "The Wall." I know I was only 8-9 at the time, but I was getting into music and "Another Brick in the Wall" dominated the airwaves. It...

First off I'd like to say what a great experience I had at Bass Specialties in Bensalem, Pa., close to Philly. I actually havn't bought anything there yet, but the owner there treated me like I was his best customer. It was also cool to see Anthony Wellington just hanging out talking about how...

Next month, I'm excited about it. I also plan on going to his Bass Bootcamp if I can. Anyone ever meet him or go to the camp? I havn't had much instruction in the five years I've been playing so i hope to make the most of it!

I'm on vacation that week from Philly. I would love to check out some live music, and I think it would be cool to correspond with the bassist before. Don't worry, I don't want to sit in.

Our rhythm guitarist decided to split after three years. Big deal right? Find another one. I found three that I believe will work out. Problem solved? NO. Now the front man and drummer decided to cancel a bunch of shows for various reasons. One of which is in NY where I have some friends...

My credit card or application gets denied. So I guess I don't have a picture, can't post classifieds and all my posts dissappear, usually a few minutes after I post them.:hmm:

I learned about theremins on Talkbass. Then i heard one on a dub reggae track, my G.A.S. went crazy, I ordered one. It came to my work today, can't wait to try it out! I plan on using delay and other effects. Any tips, tricks, advice I should know?

My SWR 550x head is good enough for me. I like everything about it except that when I use the effects loop I get terrible popping noises. I've checked the cords, pedals, power supplies, etc. no luck. I have been just running my bass directly through the bass into the input. It works fine...

I hear these two cliches thrown around VERY liberally to the point I don't think there is one definition for either word. Chops is described by Chuck Rainey as endurance (musically), but many seem to use the word to describe basslines, timing or licks. Like "Learn funky chops here." How can...

What ails these people? Do you ask your drummer if your pants make you look fat too? Music is sound. It doesn't matter how fat, old, or ugly you think you are. I think MTV has ruined music forever. Image was always important for marketing, but I don't believe any band is hindered by a fat...

I got a '62 RI fretless on EBay. The description said it has an Audere pre-amp (it does, that was easy) and Nordstrand hum cancelling pickups. I'm not so sure about whether it does or not, heres why: I looked at the pups on Nordstrand's site, they seem to be segmented in the middle ( that is...

I play predominantly reggae and have been for five years. Recently I have began expanding my horizons listening to Jaco, Marcus, Victor, etc. I'm also trying to learn music theory as well. I have also begun experimenting with slapping and popping. This is very foreign for me and I really...

I was surprised by the large following of reggae bassists here, and wondered if anyone could help me figure out the "Answer" riddim. Originally on Slim Smith's never let go and thousands since.