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    Need some help

    If you have a MacBook, you have Garage Band. Plug your bass directly into the mic/line input on your laptop, or go Direct out or preamp out from your amp or mic the cab and plug into the mic/line on your laptop. That's it. Garage Band is easy to use and there are tons of tutorials online if...
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    What's the limit amount of $ you would spend on a bass?

    $500 is gobs of dough. Both of my basses were ~ $500 - Ibanez EDB600, Allparts fretless Jazz, and both of them play and sound fantastic. I've also scored a brand new Hwy 1 Strat for $430. A brand new Gibson Vintage Mahogany Les Paul for $500. A brand new Danelectro U2 Reissue for $80. Traded a...
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    Finger Nail Poll

    I use my just-past-the-tips nails to get any sound I want out of both guitar and bass. Whoever has nails and can't pluck without getting that click click sound doesn't know how to use their fingers.
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    bro battle!

    "Normal" humans are supposed to be capable of hearing as low as 20Hz. It's difficult for me to differentiate notes at that low range, but it's completely possible that he can hear it just fine.
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    Where do you get your tone from?

    Set everything - bass and amp - flat. That'll give you an idea of what to tweak and where. Then, set your amp. Then use the bass controls to find your range once the amp is set. It's not very desirable to have to tweak your amp between songs IMO.
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    Feedback posted by Safari on cobbster

    Great guy - extremely helpful and pro!
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    Bass amps for Mac Garageband software?

    You have to purchase the jam packs. I also updated my previous reply - the simulators don't emulate popular brands/models, they are more like presets tailored for an instrument, i.e. bass, guitar, voice, etc. Not sure you'll need to purchase an extra jam pack. You'll probably do just fine...
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    Bass amps for Mac Garageband software?

    You can get different "Jam Packs" that have more simulators and effects, etc. than what comes packaged with the software. I've used the packaged simulators and they are pretty versatile as far as custom tailoring their individual sounds. And they aren't really simulators insomuch as they are...
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    Does anybody have any knowledge on this jazz control plate?

    I second this question. Thinking about throwing this in my bass and wondered about quality, usefulness, etc. The video link is pretty explanatory, just want to know if anyone has one of these and how do you like it?
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    is the problem my AMP or bass?

    If it's when you move around it's most likely your cable or jacks. make sure your jacks are tight and clean and test the cable by whipping it lightly or wiggling it around a bit.
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    thin neck p bass?

    P bass special has a jazz neck.
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    Why did you pick bass?

    Violin - Piano - Bass - Guitar - Bass Needed a bassist for a band and already had equipment and knew how to play. . . Now I just need to buy a drum kit and a couple horns. I don't work well with others.
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    Fender Blues Jr. -> Practice Amp or Real Deal ?

    definitely real deal. May I also suggest the Hot Rod Deluxe/Deville or the Blues Deluxe . . . I use the Hot Rod Deluxe 40w 1x12 for EVERYTHING guitar. Sounds great - full, uber-bassy and sparkling highs. The overdrive on it is pretty nasty and dirty bluesy midrange bite, but for heavier rock...
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    Help me find a computer!

    macbook or imac. They're wireless and come with recording and editing software. though you will have to purchase separate word processing software - unless you opt to use apple's text edit, which isn't as in-depth as MS office. I use a macbook pro and an imac for recording all day and all night...
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    Who uses a pick

    I used a pick last night to record a 160bpm double kick metal mayhem song. Otherwise I use only fingers regardless of genre. But I have fingernails - carryover from my classical guitar days. I find it harder to play fingerstyle on bass or guitar without fingernails. Without 'em I "wiff" a lot...
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    Could I get a few active/passive basses tossed?

    Reggie Hamilton. But I don't think it has tone control in passive, just volume and pickup blend.
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    Craigslist Bass player wanted ad

    AHHHHHH HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA
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    The Opposite of GAS?

    GAS means Gear Acquisition Syndrome? I thought it meant Going Ape ****. In which case GAS would be the opposite of GAS.
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    Bassists lead by the band

    Metallica has another new bassist? God I'm so glad I stopped listening to them 18 years ago. Jason Newsted definitely fell into this category.
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    Bass Solo vs. Guitar Solo

    Coming to bass as a guitar player (been playing bass solely now for about six months, but have always noodled for 15 years) I've found that transposing blues and jazz riffs work pretty well most of the time. And I've found what I like to think of as my own sound by borrowing from my guitar...
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    sir duke

    There are a few options here: Give it a good listen and see which one works best. http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/search.php?s=sir+duke&w=songs
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    Band Rehearsal - Do you really need the singer?

    It is a bit of a crutch. My band is currently looking for a singer and it's been more difficult to arrange and nail nuances without the vocal cues. But we're also much better for it - having the songs nailed so hard into our heads that when a singer is present there's no "oh wait, so that...
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    Devil inside

    Really just the nuances throughout the verse. I found a youtube clip of a cover that's helped so I think I've got it, but my bandmates kept telling me "nah, that's not right." Quite frankly I think it's the drummer not playing his part correctly. Just wondered if there was a definitive "this is...
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    Devil inside

    Got it pretty much down, but a couple things I can't hear in there where I'm not too sure what's going on. Did a search but came up empty. Anyone have tab for this?
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    Why people don't learn piano

    I quit for a few reasons: 1) I didn't like the teacher much. Too much "well if you don't learn what I think you should learn first, then you won't be able to play what you want to play". IMO that is a bunch of malarkey. If there's something that excites you to learn, a teacher should...
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    J-Bass - Highway One vs. Geddy Lee

    Thanks for all the info folks! My local GC doesn't have any of the HW1 so I can't directly compare, but I do have a HW1 Strat and love it to death. I'm also trying to be conscientious and buy MIA, which the HW1 is - sort of. But I saw something curious on my friend's newly purchased American...
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    J-Bass - Highway One vs. Geddy Lee

    Leaning toward the HW1 - I don't typically like bound fretborads, and the finish is tops, and after searching around on here I think I made that decision. BUT . . . now I'm excited about the American Standard - isn't that always how it goes; push the budget and wet your pants! So, HW1 vs...
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    J-Bass - Highway One vs. Geddy Lee

    I'm looking to purchase a Jazz Bass, and have to keep it under a grand. Looking at the Highway One and the Geddy Lee as they both have good reviews and are in my price range. Anyone have any thoughts/advice on these two? Should I just eat it and pony up for the American Standard?