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    What's so great about the '08 Fender basses?

    i was going to guitar center alot early this year to find an amp to buy one night while at guitar center i played a 07 american jazz and i didnt really like it at all the very next day i went back and they had a 08 fender i tried it not knowing it all the improvements and it blew me away so...
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    Bending Strings?

    try lowering your action
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    Band leader says I'm not loud enough

    thats wierd you are not part of the PA. all the gigs i played have been either were all PA or none of us are. i totally agree on investing in studio time live recordings wont cut it if its not done with pro equipment
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    alt 5 stringer tuning E-A-D-G-( B or C )

    i right now have one of my five strings tuned B E A D F# like a baritone guitar tuning
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    Cut my losses and start over?

    what type of music do youplay?
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    Cut my losses and start over?

    and a free case
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    Cut my losses and start over?

    well out of the basses you listed i say the sr5050 is the best. not a big fan of corts in fact i hate them but i have yet to play an esp bass
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    Cut my losses and start over?

    i payed about $575 us.
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    Cut my losses and start over?

    i really like sr505s. i got one. the bartolini pickups sound great.
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    Tips for making the 5-string switch?

    i also had the problem with the E being the second one not the first but other then that it was easy. now i have one of my 5 string bass with a C and not the B.
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    If You write the song do you have the power?

    in my band we all work for the band, the band doesnt work for one individual. im fine with taking suggestions about what to play when the guitarist comes up with something but in the end im the bass player so i will play what bass lines i feel fit. if i ever have this song that i feel i know...
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    TB bass count thread.

    ibanez sr505 schecter elite5 fender american standard 08 jazz my total=3 TB total=1853
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    New & Improved "Show us you action shots" (or 'BUFF Guys Do Gigs') v2.0

    seeing all these pics ready for more gigging this summer.
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    Is there anyone like Jaco?

    are you looking for bassist or all musicians?
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    What do you need in a gigbag?

    cables, screwdriver and other tools, strings, tuner, 9v. extra strings are the onlyones ive never used but will i always take some.
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    Covers opposed to Originals

    i do both. with my band we do originals with an occasional cover. by my self i learn lots of covers and lots of orriginals. although it is easier to get more gigs and money by covers, original bands are way more likely to build a big fanbase. although they will never likely get a major...
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    anyone not like musicman basses?

    i dont like stingrays nor do i like warwicks.
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    Now Playing [Part 2]

    tiny dancer-elton john
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    This person should not be allowed to play bass

    why shouldnt he be allowed to play bass. its his he can do what he wants to it.
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    Bass players that sing lead vocals

    what about gene simons of kiss. i hate them but i thought someone would of mentioned him.
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    Reasons why not to buy a Modulus?

    I SO want a modulus i played a flea sig with lane poors and i loved it. i should of bought it i regret not buying it. i would love to try a q quantom modulus.
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    What constitutes a bass player being considered overrated ?

    evaluating art is very diffrent then evaluating a skill such as a work evaluation. if they are evaluating their music then its impossible to be overrated or under rated you cant do art wrong or be better at art then someone else your art can be more liked but doesnt mean its better its all...
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    How does a 14 year old get into a band?

    tr to make friend with people that play music in your age group and make friend first then start a band with them. as long as your friends with your bandmates it then things in the band wil go smoother. i think its the puberty and the teen angst that makes it hard for high school bands to stay...
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    Musicman, Fender, or Spector? who kicks more ass?

    i say fender but thats becouse ive never played a MM i loved and never played a spector that i didnt hate
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    Musical Confessions

    i have insane respect for wooten but i dont like his music that he plays and i love the type of music he plays just not his music he creates
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    anyone not like musicman basses?

    i also ont like MM the fel and tone on the ones i played awful(as far as my taste in basses go) i also dont like warwicks i think they are to expensive for what you get the tone is nice but not nice enouph for the pricetags that ive seen on the ones ive played and the feel is not my style either.
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    Albums that you consider "perfect"...

    none. i dont think art can be perfected
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    Pimp my Bass

    you could get a diffrent paint job on it
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    cheap fender bassman 250/210

    thanks. my local GC had one but sold so i guesse im going to wait till they get a new one since i never buy amps or instruments with out trying the one im going to get.
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    cheap fender bassman 250/210

    does it sound good at high volumes becouse the time i spent with it i really liked the tone. thanks.
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    Fair price for the new 08 USA Fender Jazz?

    the new standard is what your talking about. i got mine for 1000 after taxes.
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    cheap fender bassman 250/210

    i was thinking of getting one is it a good amp. sorry for going off topic
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    How much do you drink at a gig?

    dont drink at all.
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    Tool already started on new album O.O

    I just want them to work on their live show cause when i saw them it was horrible. maybe i just caught a bad concert and that they ussually are good but man it was the only concert that i wanted end. and the laser show wasnt worth it also they played lots of songs that sound alike right after...
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    Still believe the Monster hype?

    not just monter cables help with passive but better built cables it gets less buzz or maybe im just a fool but either way im happy with my monster cable and i do have backups but havent used them since the monster is durable and that cables been through alot. why would i take the risk of a...
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    Will Bill Lawrence Pickups stay afloat after he passes?

    if you really like the sound then get them but dont get them becouse production might stop soon. get the pickups you like the best.
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    I didn't think it was possible, four octave neck

    wonder i it sounds any good?
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    Fret pulling tips?

    make sure when you sand you use a radius block or that you are very familiar with the fretboards radius. i defretted one of my basses and it is awesome but it was the third one i did over all. if you can try practicing on an old cheapo intsrument that isnt used. when heating them up you...
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    Marcus Miller Jazz Vs. Stingray

    have you tried the new american standard jazz basses? i think the MM jazz is more versitle since the active/passive switch and two pickups.
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    Still believe the Monster hype?

    lots of company's do business that way. and how i see it if someones fooled they deserved it if i had a business i would run it that way since i would be in it for the money.