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I was actually at that gig! (I'm the bassist from the 1st band that night). I was noticing that something was up with the guitar during that set, but my back was to the stage for the first half of the set and we were starting our loadout procedures around the time you guys were into your set...

Handlebars a la Lemmy or Derek Smalls is the obvious choice... even the guitar player in that aforementioned Lee Aaron vid has the right idea. Although, where I'm from the Crustache reigns supreme. The Crustache's power cannot be contained or tamed.

I'm only a year older than this dude at the time of that post and my right ear is pretty messed. I've had ear troubles my whole life, so it was easy to dismiss for a while, but now my right ear is definitely noticeably bad compared to my left one... I always stand on the left of the drummer and...

Broke my left collarbone 3 years ago (snowoboarding... always wear a mouthguard... ask my wallet how I know...) and it hasn't properly healed because I'm a smoker... stupid me - *disclaimer* I'm aware of my foolishness and yet, I dunno... quitting smoking is hard, especially when you move to a...

Situation-ally and in a fair fight, BB would stomp good ol' Amadaeus (powdered wig, tights and all), but musically, it's different sides of the same coin. They're both great musicians, but I like to believe (IMO) that anyone who can (according to legend) memorize and transcribe a piece after...

+1 !!!! In my area it's the law, but I've never seen anyone get ticketed or fined for it... huge driving hazard. Living in Ottawa, we get a lot of snow. Practice driving after a storm in an empty parking lot, get a feel for your car's stopping and handling ability, and do some sweet donuts...

If the volume is diminishing when you increase the "bass boost" check the eq settings on your amp perhaps?

+1 if you're not going to bare wood just sand it. If you are going down to bare wood, a heat gun and scraper will take that poly off.

IMO You and your son shouldn't have to pay for these things. As stated before by many other members, it would seem the Mother/Manager is too biased toward her own child (understandably) and not necessarily the band. If they need money for recording, video shoots, promo material etc, she's...

Black Heaven. An anime series (13 eps I think) about a middle-aged salarayman who reforms his semi-successful 90's hard rock band to battle aliens in space... the ships weapons are powered by awesomeness?!?! Pretty entertaining anyway. :bassist: edit: Also, John Sykes did the opening...

I had a similar experience happen to me before an audition. I bought a Behringer 4x10 because it was cheap and loud. Not a bass cab, but it was only a temporary solution at the time and I play a little guitar anyway. Hit a speed bump when I was almost there, cab rocked, heard a thud and looked...

+1... a sound tech has more than enough knobs to fiddle with. A good sound tech matches the sound he hears through his PA to what is coming out of the amp. Your band is practiced, rehearsed, and know what you want to hear. The sound tech should be an extension of that, making sure everyone is...

You're not going to buy a bass that gets "more respect" with age in the Schecter or a Jackson. Jackson's won't appreciate in value much unless they're from the 80's or very early 90's at the moment. Schecter's a good brand but like most companies they have low and high end models with the same...

Sweet! Looking good, although now I want to know about the wood in front of the cabinet in the 4th pic of your first post! (bottom left hand corner). Wavy and beautiful from here. Would make a killer top I think, or is that not wood?

Go for it, although in the 5 books on guitar building I own I haven't once heard of using a capo for the building or setup portion. If you have a good resource that suggests it, go with it. You can always re-set-up your instrument. If I may suggest, any book by Dan Erlewine ("How to make your...

I don't think strings will necessarily get you the sustain you're looking for. That all comes down to the mass of the bridge and the headstock I believe. As far as finger noise goes, flats will take care of most of that, or you can adjust your playing style, which is never a bad thing. Try...

There was a BB I tried out at one of the local shops (not a big name). It was beautiful and if I had the money that day I would have walked out with it... unfortunately not and now it's gone. For me, anything with an S is cool, but the BBs are my fav of the Ibbys.

I agree. I own 5 basses, 4 of which feel better than the 5th, and those 4 are the cheapest of the lot. If the bass feels right, then that's the one to get. Pickups can be upgraded. Of course, the feel of a bass can vary based on many factors, but mostly setup. A cheap bass will always feel...

Roland TR-505 hasn't done me wrong yet. Plus, you can run it through some pedals to make some crazy sounds (be on the lookout for my solo stuff... or not). You can find them online for >$100 (but don't pay any more than that). No, it's not a pedal, but the buttons are big enough, and you can...

Do it. If someone makes fun of you, well, good for them. You're 15. In ten years you'll school them like they were babies. Most people who can't actually do it, just talk. Personal Note: If you're familiar with Maiden's 80's work, then you need to work on their 2000's stuff. Brave New World...

Have you checked the price of the Jackson vs the Schecter, + pickups? If you're not willing to setup your own instrument then it all comes down to who you choose. Both basses are gonna be kick-butt with a proper setup, but you may or may not be happy with the provided electronics. I've had...

I do sound part-time and I have NEVER asked a musician to alter their sound for the mix, nor have I tried. A good sound person will bring you up and down during soundcheck to try to get a good mix and EQ of what sound/tone you are going for (regardless of what that sound should be), and try to...

Galveston clear body (model unknown). The thump blew me away. So much so that I bought it for only $250. Honestly I feel better playing a bass under $500cdn than a higher end bass. All my "low end" (not just bass) instruments seem to have a better feel than my more expensive ones. Probably...

Galveston clear body (similar in shape to a yamaha). Despite my small-ish hands, it has a wide spacing that feels awesome and a dark thumpy tone that's to die for. Thinking of getting rid of it though. The wider spacing at the bridge and neck make me want to keep it, but it's not getting used...

Big Muff Pi (guitar not bass) into a chorus pedal (in my case a DOD Deep Freeze Bass Chorus). All the beef, but the chorus helps add some treble and definition to your fuzz, so it doesn't sound like you wrapped your cab in 40 blankets.

Every band always has one person who puts forth slightly more effort than the other members (usually). Who schedules your practices? It's surprisingly hard to get 5 full-time working adults into the same room for a cover band or an originals band. I just had the misfortune of my band breaking...

Great! Really love how you made the pups and rings match the body wood. Beaut!

You sound like a lucky guy in that your singer is what you're looking for. However, personally, I'd start shopping around for other gigs. First things first, as mentioned by tuBass... "grow a pair" and confront her on the issues. Second, if that doesn't go so well, just start shopping for...

1) Go to a local music shop... look at the price tag. 2) If it's within your price range play it... 3) If you like it, play it though the best AND worst amplifier at the store. 4) If you still like it (feel, playability, tone, etc.) buy it. If not, leave the store and to to another, and repeat...

+ A Million... once you figure out chord tones, you're golden. However, if you're not feelin' it, there's nothing wrong with putting the ol' girl down for a while. If overall music is what you're into, then why not grab another instrument and learn that. It will make your bass playing better...

I wanted to say that in norwegian, the proper name for anything should have at least one unecessary "s". But at the end of the day, I'm amazed and I'm convinced this will be an amazing project (especially for a 1-stringer)... Let me make some non-existent popcorn in my non-existent microwave...

My MMSR5... I love it to death, but the first three frets buzz like mad (c'mon, that's where it counts!) no matter how I set the bridge or truss rod. To be fair, if I play very lightly, which is okay since it's active, it's not as bad, but at the end of the day, every other bass I own which is...

First read this as "Tom Cochrane's"... either way, it's a wicked bass. Steampunk'd basses are definitely attention grabbers (suck it, guitards). Wait... is it a bad thing that I clicked this link thinking it was Tom Cochrane's bass... considering he doesn't play bass... ugh.

even the knock-offs seem to be pretty well made. I know a lot of people who use them (see my location...) and I've seen a lot of them soaked in beer, alcohol, and whatever other else spills on a table in a bar or restaurant, and they seem to work fine.

Just listen to a pop radio station for 3 hours and write down the names of the female artists that pop up. My current setlist (2 female lead singers) Lenka Lily Allen Amy Winehouse Lady Gaga Rihanna Dido Colbie Callait and others I can't remember right now (I just got back from the bar...)...

Learn pop songs. You'd be surprised at how many of the contain C, G, F and Am, or some variation, with the occasional Em thrown in. Seriously, just look at charts for any popular songs. 4 chords is all you need to make a million dollars... apparently?

Yeah, but it doesn't work that way. Once you file the nut (which you'll have to do with every slot), you can't go back. Now, if you decide to replace the nut to a regular (re: non-"heavy" gauge) or get another bass tuned to standard, then you'll have no problems. Otherwise, you'll end up with...

Judging by the fact that you're using dropped D, I'm going to assume it's in D melodic minor - based on the c#(D string 4th fret)... it's a natural note in this case; not a major scale (although the relative major would be F major* - 1 flat, Bb). You could try to double the main guitar part or...

3 points about Disney World... 1. MGM (best park along with Epcot) 2. Aerosmith's Rockin' Roller Coaster 3. Single rider line repeat ad nauseum. Although the ride itself is too short, it convinced me that all rollercoasters should have blacklights and rock music blaring at you the...

I'm partly self taught (although high school music class and private theory lessons helped quite a lot), and although I'm proud of that fact, I'm really thinking about taking some lessons when I get back to my home country. I think it just depends on what kind of player you are and what you...