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    Benefit for fired band member?

    I lost everything I had in a house fire including 2 dogs. Anything anyone did was greatly appreciated so sure do the benefit. Its the human thing to do.
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    The bar for playing out is set way to low

    I am in CT WV too. I thought it was the band I play in you were talking about until I read the song list lol. I agree with you on all your points.
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    What are some of the non gear related items you guys like to take to your gig?

    A serious vape pen loaded with you know what.
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    Fifty Black Women Guitarists and Bassists

    Thanks for sharing a good article. I thought it was cool.
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    CRAZY perspective I got from a long-time DJ last night

    Thats good the DJs are getting competition from bands. I will do the full time job and play for fun however many times a month and play for the enjoyment of it. The same reason I got into playing bass when I was younger,, it was fun.
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    Leaving the band

    Hell four years is a pretty good run. If its not fun anymore it is time to roll out.
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    Does boiling your strings make the pot unusable to cook?

    It does not hurt the pot at all. If so my parents and family would have been sick because I boiled them all the time when I was young and could not afford new strings. Its a good question because you do what you gotta do at times.
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    Nikki Sixx

    Anyone who can make a living playing bass like Nikki Sixx has is doing something musically better then I have lol.. I like to read about any musician who is successful. Especially to that level..
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    Walmart P bass for grandson what do you think, Brand New

    Mine was a Sears so why not a Wal Mart. As long as he has fun with it.
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    Starting a New Band: A Craig’s List Story

    Thats a good idea of what you are looking for. CL ads can be sketchy at times. Many of the people there ask if I know this and that musician which gets old real fast.
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    Slummin in St. Lou (p-lo's 3 Gig Weekend)

    Thats cool thanks for sharing. Looks like a good weekend.
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    Which bands would be on your "Mount Rushmore" of progressive rock?

    Link Wray.. less is always more
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    Needing Some More Advice Concerning Bass Amp Rig for Marching Band Halftime Show

    Right on . I saw many of those shows and pre games..
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    Needing Some More Advice Concerning Bass Amp Rig for Marching Band Halftime Show

    I am a bass player. My kid was in the High School Marching Band they could not get this to work very well. When he played with the Ravens Marching Band they had their own bass player and drums and it worked always. If you contact them someone down there will let you know how they get the best sound.
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    When did "Short Scale Shaming" become 'a thing'???

    I ditched the long scale for a short scale.. 2 weeks ago it became cool.. lol
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    Am I "wrong" for wanting a short-scale bass?

    I switched from a 5 string to Precision 4 string and I love it. I am not the expert on technical terms but i been playing 35 plus years and go for whatever is comfortable.
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    Advice for poor bass player lol

    I am in WV also and there are not enough bass players. I have had offers just to show up to play and bring nothing but myself because they supply it all. Where in WV are you if I can ask??
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    Is older heavier gear getting cheap since light weight is the fad?

    This post made me want to put the old Mesa Boogie 400 in the shop to get it ready for another 20 plus years.
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    Hobbyists -vs- Real Musicians?

    As long as you enjoy what you are doing who cares about pro or hobbyist. Its not brain surgery just bass. Enjoy playing and don't hit a bad note.
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    If Basses Could Talk What Would They Say?

    We work together making music... You leave with the girl and I go into the guitar case.. Whats up??
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    Most "embarrassing" song.....

    On an old Sears bass I learned the dumb song that plays to Donkey Kong because it is annoying.
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    Another Craigslist Ad -- hire this man!

    If its real I admire it. The guy is up front about how messed up he can be instead of showing his ass after a year or so.
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    Which Bassists were your inspiration when you started playing?

    Geezer, John Paul Jones, Chuck Rainey.
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    im a beginner and i probably already made a mistake

    Thank you Dad Get a 4 string Have fun playing bass.
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    NBD — junk drawer/rattlecan content

    Nice bass.
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    Band Member Intros - Yes or No?

    It easy and professional to introduce the band unless you are doing a scripted show where its not in the dialogue to introduce.
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    Final Practice Before Show (Drummer...***)

    Very good post. Play the show and enjoy it and let the crowd see you are having fun. Ten years from now you won't remember the practice just where you are in your musical career..
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    5 Reasons You Want to Be a Bass Player

    1 definitely. At the time no one wanted to play the thing so I did.