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Welcome! If you're new to the diary, I am a middle aged musician in the midst of a musical renaissance, including picking up the bass as a secondary (increasingly primary!) instrument. I have been learning primarily by gigging in 3-4 piece band configurations; documenting my gigs with brief...

It's that time of year. Christmas is upon us once again Or, if you prefer, and I don't want to leave anyone out of these end of the year celebrations: Happy Winter Solstice, Saturnalia, Kwanzaa, Yule, Mōdraniht, Dong Zhi, Shab-e Yalda, Soyal, Hogmanay, St. Lucia’s Day, and my favorite-name for...

First, I'm not sure this is allowed, as I'm not a "commercial user," so if I inadvertently overstep a boundary, PLEASE let me know and accept my apologies. This CD was recorded by Tom Jung (a very well-known wonderful audio engineer who did work for a lot of greats, including Bob Mintzer's...

I put together a short video of nifty and useful gifts for guitarists. My focus was on things not guitar-pedal-amp related, but 'things' that a guitarist would appreciate that don't cost a lot. I focused on ETSY for this collection, and did include a few non-musical items after each focused...

My 5 year old grandson wants to be a "rock star" when he grows up - a singer, specifically (I have yet to educate him about the bass world ;)). His dad plays a little guitar. So, I'm looking for related Christmas present ideas. Price range - $50 or less. Hit me up with your ideas.

Been given a budget (~$200). I mulling this one over but I don't have local bass buddies to talk with about this so you are it. Experience: 18 months of self-paced learning so far (Fender Play, BassBuzz, Scott's). Music preferences: jazz, blues, surf, alternative Gear: 2021 Fender Player...

nope, not a joke. here’s some pics. excuse my gross bed head hair and lack of glasses (which really help to not make me look so weird). what did you get?!!!? i should be seeing a lot of basses… also, the obligatory merry christmas. the older i get, the less i really care about christmas so...

The PJB is enough for a quiet stage and the DI box to the sanctuary board. Our organist is out, so I have space to fill. Show us your candlelight rig tonight.

...both as a songwriter as well as a bass player! :D Decided to have a wee bit of fun and write a Christmas (kinda) song in the style of post 2000 Iron Maiden! Pretty happy with how it turned out! Yamaha Attitude LTD3 with Rotosound BS66 strings - and with the Dimarzio Relentless P-pickup...

Anyone care to help me out? Sure, it's Bieber, but listen to that bass! Thanks and Happy Holidays!!

Wonder Woman 1984 is tough watch. The storyline is bordering on Superman III territory. I was waiting for Kevin Hart to appear in the Richard Pryor role! Too bad as I enjoyed the first one which was surprisingly good.

When my wife does the ol’, “You have everything. What could I possibly get you for Christmas?” I always reply with something sweet like, “All I need is you!” And then I throw in a few requests for some piece of gear I never seem to want to spend money on, but would be cool to have. This year...

This started as a free form micro looped bass track that was a hot mess. I started adding drums, guitars, and a much more traditional bass line. Then I convinced my 12 year old son to do the vocals (this was his first time ever in front of a mic). Am Std Fender P Bass with LaBella flats into the...

What's on the gift list this year? 2020 has been silly, and I, for one, feel you've all earned yourselves a cool bass-related gift or two this year. What do I want? Glad you asked. I'd like: My first Rickenbacker. I like the Al Cisneros one. Not 'cuz of Al, but I like the green inlays. A...

For those feeling somewhat festive this season even during the midst of what is going on. Be it a Charlie Brown Christmas or Viva Las Vegas Christmas. Show us what you did to Christmas up your dwelling. My beautiful wife went with the low key, but very wonderful. We live in a small two bedroom...

Merry Everything, Everybody :bassist:

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, TB brothers and sisters!

There was a knock on the door yesterday and the UPS man was there with a bod that I didn't order.... My wife told me that morning that if a box did come I WAS NOT TO OPEN IT!!! (until Christmas) This got me thinking ... other people may be getting some great gear this year and like me ...

With the holiday season in full swing right now, I was wondering what was everyone’s favorite Jazz holiday album featuring the Double Bass? Mine is the Charlie Brown Christmas Album by the Vince Guaraldi Trio.

My band has a gig coming up on 12/20 and we'll do a couple of Christmas tunes, probably Run Run Rudolph and Jingle Bell Rock. I was just curious what other Christmas or holiday-related rock songs folks like or have performed.

Hi All, Just a short note to announce the release of the first single from my new album, a Holiday song "Christmas time is Here". The album will be released early spring, but since we couldn't finish all the tracks this year decided to release some singles first. You can hear the whole song in...

I've been asked by my teacher to do a solo piece for our 2018 Christmas concert. I'm am "advanced beginner". I'd like to find something that really "shines" on the double bass (Arco). Ideas?

(Side note: In Sweden, we celebrate Christmas on Christmas Eve, so technically the title should have been: "Like a Child on the night before Christmas Eve") Last night I had some trouble sleeping. I always have when there's new music to be released. And today it dropped - the brand new prog...

Happy holidays... i took this photo from my jazz bass just before New Year's Eve for a year full of practise... to put my my practice in the routine mode... maybe Santa Claus heard me! hahahaha... I love this bass!

So at my new job I get the week between christmas and new years off. I had been looking into building a fearless cab but I found a GREAT deal online on some eminence deltalights and decided to do a more simple build to start with. I put the info from the eminence speakers and the EV build plans...

Excuse the guy who failed the Flock of Seagulls audition...

Build I did for a buddy as a Christmas present. titled Blank Slate Box Co. - Mana Drive. Solid piece of oak I routed out, with laser engraved acrylic Magic the Gathering logos. laser cut acrylic box dovetailed, no fasteners or glue. Bag quickly sewn together laser engraved with company name...

To all of the builders (pro or not!), dabblers and all around geniuses that frequent my favorite TB Forum. I lift a mason jar to you all... Merry Christmas my Friends, may we all be blessed in this coming year! Moonshine :bassist:

Merry Christmas! Opened up my new 4-band Jazz bass preamp and since Audere isn't open today, I was hoping one of you experienced Audere gurus could answer what I hope is a basic question. Instructions call on marrying the bridge ground, cavity ground, and the white/gray where from the pre. My...

Does anyone know who played bass on CMA Country Christmas 2017?

Come on - show us the goods :)

To all my TB friends, Merry Christmas!

You mean more to me than you realize! Jon Brint Willis TX

It's rare that all the amps are home at the same time. But here's the family holiday pic, lol.

The Twelve Days of Christmas - TalkBass Style On the first day of Christmas, TalkBass gave to me, some Agedhorse wisdom for all. On the second day of Christmas, TalkBass gave to me, Hoochie's empty bottle... and some Agedhorse wisdom for all. On the third day of Christmas, TalkBass gave to...

.......and a great year in 2018 from Down Under !! David Potts Sydney Australia

Had no place to put this, so I'm putting it here: Please post more. Whatcha got?

OK this is the last one for real this time... I can tell you the Epiphone box has the hardshell case for my Thunderbird....as for the other box...will have to wait until it acclimates to room temp :)

Merry Christmas!

This baby showed up today! My 1st Lakland....I dig it.