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Hey there! I'm a pick player, but there are some parts in our songs that are slap bass. I usually played with a hybrid picking style, somewhat...

Hi everyone, For those interested in Dave Richmond’s work on Serge Gainsbourg’s records, and more specifically on Melody Nelson, I have just...

White pickguard from a 1992 MIM Fender P bass. See pics, there is some slight discoloration which seems like it spared the area under the strings....

Hi all, I bought a Claus SL a while ago before I was thinking about blending. I'd ideally like to get an Clarus SL-2 but finding available ones...

I'm looking for some roundwounds to play with a pick. This is for a somewhat dark-sounding 32"-scale bass that takes regular long-scale strings....

I've never been a ramp guy. I kinda figured being a pick player they weren't for me. Since adding half a degree of neck shim I'm no longer hitting...

About a month ago I got my first bass, an acoustic Fender. I usually like to play with a pick because it's louder and I like the way it sounds,...

I didn’t for a long ass time, but now I do when the song calls for it.

Hey everyone! This might be a stupid post so sorry in advance, but it's really noisy when I use a pick in standard tuning, I think that my E...

I just discovered the variation I can get by turning my favorite pick, a Dunlop USA Nylon .73mm, to the round corner and using that to pick with...

I'm about to buy a 5 string for the first time. Played one first time ever this weekend. Guitar Center had 2 and another shop had 1. I didn't...

So I realize this will probably vary from bass to bass, from pickup to pickup, as well as weather you use fingers or a pick to pluck the strings,...

picks have a sort of “cutting” sound. you hear that plastic hit those strings, and it moves the string in a certain way. but… what’s up with paul...

MY NEW FAVORITE SOUND!!! i couldn’t even use a pick a month ago, now it’s all i use on my jazz with flats. my parts precision will be done by...

So I've discovered that I much prefer to play with a pick after the sharp pointy tip has been worn down a little, so now I simulate the wear by...

So I thought it would be interesting with poll on how people prefer to pick their bass, that is sound and feel wise, disregarding what the music...

I've always been a fingerstyle player (been playing nearly 30 years), but I've recently fallen in love with picking - the attack and the transient...

A guitarist friend came over today and we jammed. At one point he played my bass and of course he used a metal pick... Now my expensive flatwound...

I was wondering do y’all use fingers or pick. Not to be all school like but why do use use this technique?

So, my band headed to the studio a couple of months ago to record some new music. One of them was this highly-energetic, bass-driven...

I bought this on eBay hoping that it would fit my 1967 Baldwin 704 bass. Unfortunately, the cutout around the pickup is wrong, and I feel guilty...

Punk Bass Intros 4 Bass Punks, a playlist by With Liberty on Spotify kind of a niche niche... Not necessarily bass solos and basslines But intros...

Punk Bass Intros 4 Bass Punks, a playlist by With Liberty on Spotify kind of a niche niche... Not necessarily bass solos and basslines But...

This is my first thread after years of stalking Talkbass. I thought I would share that I have yet to encounter anyone else who tunes the same as...

Any recommendations on a heavy (1.10mm or more) thumbpick? I wish Dunlop made a thumbpick out of their 1.14mm Ultex. Thanks!

I am having trouble getting a consistent tone and rhythm from plucking with their middle finger? Any advice or suggestions? Here is the...

I've been a dedicated flats user for a couple of years, but I recently got a Tagima J Bass. I initially put Dunlop 40-100 Flats on it, but I felt...

I know my environmental responsibilities and such, just curious who was using them when they were still legal. I recently bought a Fender...

I am curious about how Adam Clayton uses a pick on the bass. Just looks kinda cool live and was wondering how he does it and positions his hand....

I'm very curious about it. Dave jr is one of my favorite bassist so that i would really like to know what pick did he use?

Hey Guys, I'm finally getting back into playing in a band. My youngest son turned 1 and we now have some time for me to take on my hobby again....

Okay, to start this off. I originally picked up bass in 2016 as a post graduation gift. When I first started I couldn't play for crap with my...

Hi, My wife started playing an acoustic guitar a few years ago and to support her and have a bit of fun I decided to start learning bass about one...

Hey guys. I've got creaky hand issues and want to go low tension to help ease things. I like the idea of the TIs and the need never to change...

Unbranded piezo pick up. Working, no issues. Can post anywhere, postage rates to be calculated at purchase. If your in Sydney your welcome to...