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Why not practice both methods until you can comfortably play any passage with either technique ?

I was playing 6 for many years. I recently switched back to 4 and am not sure if i will go back to 5 or 6. Not only is the thinner neck easier on my hands, ( i dont mind having to change positions more ) but also the tone of the smaller E string is much tighter, punchier, and better defined...

I get the impression that people just think too much of their own "coolness" to be honest about his real impact on the world of music and entertainment as a whole. I keep hearing folks use their own dislike for him as evidence that he isnt what he was... If you say he wasnt one of the greatest...

The Fail here is a lack of simple human decency. :( Its easy to pass judgement and pick at folks. Its much harder to show compassion and understanding in difficult situations. It actually feels nice to show consideration for others opinions and feelings....:) Give it a try!

Exactly... He was the best at what he did. :) ...So much great heartfelt Entertainment whether you can handle the genre or not. This is just so shocking! :crying: I am listening to Billie Jean right now. such a great song! Whats really sad to me is that more people cant get over the...

"To understand where i am coming from"? i dont understand the relevance. I dont see how hearing my playing somehow helps anyone understand my opinions. Personally i think it just opens the door to this type of thinking: "you dont play jazz so your comments carry no weight" Implying recordings...

You seem to be implying that if i want to criticize music I must either know and understand the intent of the composer or i must first check my credentials at the door....See my previous comment about this type of thinking. Its simple. If Stanley Clarke dropped in to this thread and said it...

I fully understand what you mean. The first example that comes to mind for me is the Classical composer John Cage. He is out there pretty far. :) Many dont even try to give him a chance and cant appreciate what he was trying to accomplish with his music. However, there is really nothing...

I certainly meant no offense. I wasnt trashing the guys. I was just explicitly explaining why I disliked it. I suppose i generally prefer a more traditional approach to Jazz lines. Players like - Milt Hinton, Paul Chambers, and Ray Brown - All players with a more Melodic touch. IMO! :) As for...

I truly disagree. This is a perfect example of overplaying. :( There was no room for contrast between musical phrases, no room for making memorable bites of goodness. There was nothing lyrical and soulful about any of the playing. Although the basic theme of the song itself was not much of a...

Exactly...I also listened to many clips of him. There are several technically wow talented folks in this world who make music i dont happen to enjoy. I also dont like Miracle Whip or Asparagus. What can i do about it? Examples: Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Les Claypool, Jonas Hellborg, Jaco's...

It was cool for about 3 minutes. 7 minutes felt like 30. Controversial comment coming next ...read at your own risk.... Personally, i would just play my guitar (or bass without whammy) for that song and it would have a better tone for the part. /shrug Yeah, it wouldnt have as much gimmick...

I have to side with the Marcus fans here. Even though i dont own any of his albums, I have heard him many times over the years. I believe that he has a great tone for what he does. Slapping with hi-fi gear like he uses is going to be inherently bright unless you purposely muffle it. I dont...

Further explanation of my personal situation regarding ERB's .... I played 6 strings with wide spacing for over 13 years. I stepped back down to 4 due to injury. I know i cant save the world but..I do honestly believe those uber wide necks are going to cause more folks harm than good over the...

Oops 8) I guess i overlooked the origin of the phrase hahaha!

I am not hating but... If you can call that musical or even pleasant to the ears then we speak a different language. I have no desire to enter his "zone" There is always more to learn and accomplish. Nobody has "mastered" music.

There have certainly been threads that get much worse than this one. I was addressing more the usual outcome of threads such as this one. I definitely agree with you about respect. However, i dont believe its always possible to respectfully call a spade a spade... There are some opinions that...

I love how if you express any opinion other than admiration toward ERB's here on this Forum so many will make assumptions about your intent and attack you. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forum Forum: b: a public meeting place for open discussion c: a medium (as a newspaper or online...

I made the change to Logic 8 on a Mac and wont ever go back to PCs. 8) I wish i would have done it sooner...And i always said i would never use a Mac blah blah blah... However, i have a friend who loves the new Ableton stuff on PC. I heard some of his work and it sounded good plus he said its...

Get the Euro used or new. Its worth it. I have USA and Korean ones. I wish i had got the Euro instead of the Korean. Fretwork and neckfit were subpar and i went through more than one...I ended up just refretting the dang thing myself. I also swapped the HZ pickups out. Overall, with my 20/20...

!!Agree!! I have nothing but good things to say about Hi-Beams and most especially SUN-Beams! Try em! People say, "its only nickel plating you wont hear the nickel" BS! they kill...:)

Exactly! If it were my bass, i would come to the conclusion that this is the only option. It might even be a good excuse to get experience with fret work. (if you dont have any) I started doing my own fretwork about a year ago after paying hundreds of dollars to various "professionals" only to...

You dont need 3 plucking fingers period. You just have to learn to relax your plucking hand and not waste travel distance of the 2 fingers. You want to learn to move them as little as possible -Small, Fast and Light plucks. You may begin to notice that many of the 3 finger guys are just sloppy...

I run 3 signals into 3 channels into one track under Logic 8. 1. Tube DI 2. Tube preamp 3. 2nd very different Tube preamp I blend and adjust them to get whatever tone i am after. Havent had any phase issues that i couldnt fix. Everyone has their own methods for getting a sound they like. Maybe...

I applaud his dedication to perfecting his technique. He is certainly good at complex slapping. The only serious problem is finding an audience that would like to hear such busy slapping. I personally prefer the old school style of slap. I mean no disrespect. Its just not the most melodic form...

Link Removed Thats the closest thing i could find -without knowing your price range... 35" scale, nice neck, EMG are direct replacement. Bridge /shrug cant win em all. 8) There is a cheaper version on the site where the Badass would work but the scale is 34

There are really only 2 reasons I stick with active basses. 1. To my ears - the mid range on the many passive basses i have played doesnt sound as warm and umm crisp as my active basses. Yeah musical adjectives suck 8) 2. Buffered active mixing 2 pickups vs. passive mixing 2 pickups. I...

I think it all depends on your fighting style 8) I would take a good ole Steinberger XL2. You should be able to kick more ass faster with it imo

Good idea! I have been wanting to try those out. I heard they are solid and dont slip too bad. Whatever you end up doing, let us know how it turns out for you.

I would recommend trying various types until you find one that seems to work best for you. To each his own and picks are certainly a personal choice. When i do use a pick, i use the same ones i use on guitar. Dunlop Jazz III standard version, Ultex version, or Stiffo. I definitely went through...

Any uninvited opinion that isnt constructive is meaningless and unnecessary. Unfortunately, the vast majority of humans think only of themselves. Their opinions are an expression of this. Perhaps beer stimulates the opinion generator in the brain? 8)

Pm sent about Great Wall 8)

If it feels good in my hands and sounds good to my ears then i will play it. There are plenty of great basses both mass produced and custom made. To insist otherwise is beyond silly.

Perhaps another person can recommend something else. However, I wouldnt dream of starting anyone on anything other than Simandl. I think a bright and eager 5th grader would do ok. Just take it slow. I remember my teacher would throw in little tidbits of songs on occasion to help me hold my...

I wish i could add to the list. However, i stopped listening to most forms of music. I went back to mainly classical music, blues, and funk classics. I dont really want to be influenced by any current artists. I suppose it sounds crazy...But i see it like keeping my water from becoming contaminated.

The big economic force that an Economics class wont teach you about is greed. Greed is what got us into this mess. Greed is why it is going to get worse. Greed is why credit card companies are now starting to crank interest rates on their customers early to pre-empt the legislation. etc. etc.

80's hits Pour some sugar on me, Like a prayer, Where the streets have no name etc..

Top 10 motown basslines Nice Topic! No specific order here Aint no mountain high enough Bernadette Aint nothing like the real thing Dont mess with bill For once in my life It's a shame Shotgun I heard it through the grapevine What's going on Lovechild Tears of a clown a few i like : )

Exactly. And the same thing started happening at the other stores in my town after GC and Sam Ash showed up. Here, there is simply tooo much competition. NONE of the stores can afford to have a decent selection on hand. It was like this before the economy slowed down.