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  1. TheMarkV

    How to give constructive feedback in a way that preserves relationships?

    Gotta admit this is my advice too. just don't leave it at only the negative, start with a compliment first then the criticism in a polite way and another compliment if you have one. Also don't leave the criticism as just criticism, offer a tip or advice if you can and if you can't just say you...
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    Stage Name

    So, I do a bit of a solo act with loops and things, and I also do beats and help some friends make beats. But I was trying to come up with a stage name and I would like to go with "M Tones". The only problem is that there is a small guitar manufacturer that is already called "M Tone Guitars". Is...
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    Should I go ahead and midi my bass?

    Awesome! Thanks. I'm just glad it's doable. Effectively I use a boss rc300 loop station with two inputs, one being my voice through a digitech bp200 to do beatboxing and make one set of sounds and then the other input is my bass (or sometimes a guitar). This way I can make and sequence beats on...
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    Check out my newest music venture!

    Thank you so much for your feedback. That's actually what we're working on at the moment (polishing up what we have and finishing up a couple more tracks to get ready for some studio time). And actually there will be another track up that will have guitar and vocals both live but still with some...
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    Recording with Android

    I'm sure this is a stupid question, but are there any decent apps for multi track recording in android? I dont want to spend money on something just to find out that its terrible and also i havent found anything free thats worth having on my tablet. my tablet is an asus transformer, which isnt...
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    Should I go ahead and midi my bass?

    Ive been thinking about starting to utilize midi on my bass and the idea is getting more and more enticing. I have a midi keyboard and have been falling in love with the diversity of sounds that i can achieve. Naturally, i was looking into a roland gk or a fishman triple threat (leaning more...
  7. TheMarkV

    Back on TB after a long hiatus, and loving the changes.

    Back on TB after a long hiatus, and loving the changes.
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    Check out my newest music venture!

    Hello TB, Just wanted to share my newest music project with you all and see what everyone has to say. Constructive feedback is definitely appreciated. Unfortunately there's not much on the bass front. My girlfriend and I have been working with limited equipment at the moment, so we have done...
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    Thinking of quitting the band

    ive been in this situation before. just replace him if you can and then deal with his hurt ego if he shows up before the gig. that way you will at least have something.
  10. TheMarkV

    Fender Jaguar Bass for TRADE

    how about a dean edge 10a haha. active 4 string with a thin neck. yes?
  11. TheMarkV

    New Bass Day (Stingray)!!

    Great Job!
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    MM pickup bass

    right. cause i was looking at these: http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Rogue-LX400-Series-III-Pro-4-String-Electric-Bass-Guitar?sku=620817 but im not sure about how the quality is. it basswood, but that can work sometimes. and it looks solid and it seems to have headroom for...
  13. TheMarkV

    MM pickup bass

    because i dont want a rogue, really.
  14. TheMarkV

    Pick the punchline

    agreed
  15. TheMarkV

    MM pickup bass

    What is the best cheap 4 string bass that i could get that is equipped with a music man style pickup?
  16. TheMarkV

    Elm as tonewood?

    haha sorry. this thread popped up on google when i was researching a little, and i havent been on TB in a while
  17. TheMarkV

    Fifth??

    owned:hiding::D
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    gift for a drummer

    youre thinking of the dualist. this thing: http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/product/Duallist-SingleFoot-Double-Pedal?sku=445400&src=3WFRWXX&ZYXSEM=0&CAWELAID=26032788 i was a drummer before i started playing guitar and bass haha.
  19. TheMarkV

    What is the most brutal scale?

    i side with father of fires and lunarpollen on this one. but until you can get that down, anything sounds heavy staying on or around a low b string.
  20. TheMarkV

    Elm as tonewood?

    yeah, i have a stingray knock off that is made of elm and its pretty good.
  21. TheMarkV

    What is the most brutal scale?

    diminished scales are pretty dark. a lot of metal guitarists have been using harmonic minor a lot too. food for thought.
  22. TheMarkV

    Fifth??

    there are augmented chords too, with a sharp fifth. but in general, you can figure out the root note of the key, and you can find the diminshed chord in the key. and the deminished part of the key is the only part where the fifth will be in a different place. any other place, the 5th will be...
  23. TheMarkV

    You get to choose where I live for the next year

    whats this next project?
  24. TheMarkV

    olp mm3 production years

    Does anyone know what years the olp mm3 was in production? its a chinese 5 string stingray knock off. i wanted to see roughly how old mine is.
  25. TheMarkV

    Music College

    thanks for all the advice guys. ill try to do as much of it as possible really. i might just finish the second half of my bachelors degree and then maybe try to just get my foot in places playing drums without a music degree. im not sure how far i will make it this way, but at least ill be sure...
  26. TheMarkV

    Need help with Pre-amp

    i have a boss geb7 bass eq. and it acts like a preamp really well. it sounds fantastic, and for a lot cheaper then most other preamps. ive had it for a couple weeks now and have used it on a few basses and a few amps, but i still dont have any complaints about it. great buy for sure
  27. TheMarkV

    Passive vs. Actice SRX

    it has an on board preamp, so it will still basically seem like an active bass. but if you ever need help to get the exact sound you want (especially for metal), you should get one of these: Invalid Link Removed this will quickly become your best friend. and it adds some good volume too. it...
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    Music College

    i am thinking of going to school for bass performance, but i dont know exactly where to go or what is involved with doing that for a living. but theres a good chance that i will go to temple, but i dont know a lot about the place or the program there. if anyone can answer any of these questions...
  29. TheMarkV

    5 string mm style bass for sale or trade

    yeah, sorry bout that one, i dont really forum to much except for lately.
  30. TheMarkV

    5 string mm style bass for sale or trade

    how do i delete a thread? haha
  31. TheMarkV

    thinking of upgrading...worth it?

    yeah, well i have played it through a couple of amps already and tried out some other basses, and budget is a bit of an issue, which is why i was looking to possibly upgrade instead. but im just not sure what i sould aim for if i do, or if i should just say screw it and buy and ibanez sr300 or...
  32. TheMarkV

    thinking of upgrading...worth it?

    so, i have a dean 10a bass and it plays really well, but the sound is just kind of flat and, well, crappy to be honest. its not the worst sound, but i want to try to make it into a good bass. i am looking to switch out the pickups and tone circuit, but i am a bit swamped with trying to figure...
  33. TheMarkV

    Looking for advice on new bass

    alright, thanks for all the input gang. ill have to look into all those basses, but as of now i think my plan is to try out the sr300 at my local music store today, and then if i like it, ill probably shoot for that and then, based on what ive read online, swap out the pickups for some basslines...
  34. TheMarkV

    Looking for advice on new bass

    hey everyone, i am looking for a new bass with active pickups. i need it to be able to effectively play anything from metal to funk and soft stuff as well as everything in between. i was looking for probably an ibanez. my price range is roughly 300 dollars and less. i was looking at this one...
  35. TheMarkV

    Choosing a new bass, but should I bother?

    theres no shame in playing as many basses as you can get your hands on, by stopping in at different music stores or what-have-you. and the more you play, the more you know about what you like. and the more you will have an appreciation of the bass you have now. i have the same bass actually, it...
  36. TheMarkV

    Dean Demonator/Dean Edge 10a or Fender J / P Bass

    well i own an edge 10a. it was my first bass, and i havent gotten past it yet really, cause im poor. the only other bass i have is an olp mm 5 string. the 10a is a half decent bass, it has good tone and definition for the most part, especially if you dial it in right on the bass. you will have...