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  1. Rev J
    Thread

    Whoever's playing bass on this is killing

    [MEDIA] I haven't been as excited about a new music discovery in years. C/S, Rev J
    Thread by: Rev J, Apr 22, 2018, 1 replies, in forum: Bassists [BG]
  2. jackflannery3
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    How bad is playing a bass through a guitar amp?

    I've been playing through a hh L50 as a practice amp recently but keeping the volume down for fear I might damage the speaker. Should I be afraid...
    Thread by: jackflannery3, Mar 26, 2018, 71 replies, in forum: Amps and Cabs [BG]
  3. mapleglo
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    Playing

    Playing
    Uploaded by: mapleglo, Mar 19, 2018, 0 comments, in album: Walnut Devil Bass
  4. Kmrumedy
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    Signature Basses Where Player is Not Known for Playing that Bass - I Don't Get It

    This is not a comment on any specific player so please no player bashing. I don't begrudge anyone their success. Its a marketing question. I...
    Thread by: Kmrumedy, Feb 25, 2018, 16 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  5. Beavisplaysbass
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    Playing bass guitar live with....

    VST synth plug-ins... How would I do it? I'm currently using Reaper and Fl 12.
    Thread by: Beavisplaysbass, Feb 9, 2018, 6 replies, in forum: Recording Gear and Equipment [BG]
  6. MichelD
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    How did you start playing bass

    The background is a little complex so I’ll stick to basics. I played a little acoustic guitar and knew maybe four chords. I had been playing just...
    Thread by: MichelD, Feb 1, 2018, 222 replies, in forum: Technique [BG]
  7. Creamy
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    Who playing bass on Punch Bowl?

    Evening bass players and bass lovers. I was wondering if you could help me. I was listening to Punch Bowl by Alan Parker (rereleased on the album...
    Thread by: Creamy, Jan 18, 2018, 0 replies, in forum: Recordings [BG]
  8. Helix
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    Other stuff you like to do besides playing Bass

    I’ve always been pretty active, snowboarding, bicycling, a lot of water sports. But now I’m thinking about building a Hot Rod….or buying a boat...
    Thread by: Helix, Jan 16, 2018, 87 replies, in forum: Off Topic [BG]
  9. sleepyme666
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    What got you into playing bass?

    I'm just curious about other peoples stories and what first attracted you to playing bass. I don't think I even knew what exactly a bass was until...
    Thread by: sleepyme666, Dec 21, 2017, 1 replies, in forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
  10. 5thsand4ths
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    Imagine playing bass with this drummer.

    [MEDIA]
    Thread by: 5thsand4ths, Dec 1, 2017, 37 replies, in forum: Bass Humor & Gig Stories [BG]
  11. campbems
    Thread

    SOLD Amazing 2015 Custom Warrior Private Reserve Buckeye Burl

    This is the best Playing bass I've owned and most definitley the best Warrior of the 8 I've owned. This bass was purchased new by me after a Namm...
    Thread by: campbems, Nov 13, 2017, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale: Bass Guitars
  12. Meyatch
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    Is anyone playing a bass on stage that they don’t like the look of?

    this is a spinoff of the “is your bass an important part of your stage image” thread. Is your bass an important part of your stage image It is my...
    Thread by: Meyatch, Oct 25, 2017, 86 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  13. BostonJazz72
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    Earliest Pic Of You Playing Bass

    Today my brother sent me this photo of my first talent show back in the day. Rockin an SG bass (copy). This is the earliest pic that I have of me...
    Thread by: BostonJazz72, Oct 13, 2017, 24 replies, in forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
  14. The3fingerteers
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    I've been playing bass for a Whole year now. Any tips going forwards?

    21st September 2016 is when I started. It's now my 2nd year playing bass (Sadly also 20 years since we lost Jaco). Anything I should consider...
    Thread by: The3fingerteers, Sep 21, 2017, 95 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  15. Dave1974
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    Calvin Harris started playing bass!

    Just noticed Calvin who started making music on a Commodore Amiga is now playing bass guitar. [MEDIA]
    Thread by: Dave1974, Aug 11, 2017, 0 replies, in forum: Bassists [BG]
  16. alaskaleftybass
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    Thread by: alaskaleftybass, Jul 23, 2017, 79 replies, in forum: Recordings [BG]
  17. Helix
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    I started playing Bass because I wanted to..…..What’s your reason?

    ......"Hook Up".... Me and my buddies in high school started a band for the women. Oh we loved music (mostly Zep and Hendrix) but we did it mostly...
    Thread by: Helix, Jul 10, 2017, 250 replies, in forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
  18. Bunky
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    Would playing a Bass Vi through a 7 Watt guitar amp w/ 10inch speaker hurt the amp/speaker?

    Thank you
    Thread by: Bunky, Jul 4, 2017, 7 replies, in forum: Amps and Cabs [BG]
  19. Mark76
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    Singing and Playing Bass Advice. Also: Is This The Right Forum?

    Any tips would be welcome. And, if it isn't could someone move it to the one that is? Cheers.
    Thread by: Mark76, Jun 27, 2017, 4 replies, in forum: Technique [BG]
  20. gregouille23
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    Playing bass and singing lead, it finally makes (some) sense

    Hi! Let me start off by saying I am not a singer at all. I never trained for it and basically my singing doesn't go any further than singing...
    Thread by: gregouille23, Jun 23, 2017, 16 replies, in forum: Technique [BG]
  21. CTO
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    Guitarist playing Bass - Feedback ;)

    Hey Bass Community I'm new here, I'm actually a guitarist but I love playing the bass ;) I started producing music recently and if you want to...
    Thread by: CTO, May 13, 2017, 15 replies, in forum: Recordings [BG]
  22. Dane Coles
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    Headphones - popping and distorting while playing bass guitar?

    Hi have a pair of SOL V10 headphones that sound great when listening to music - very thick and rich bass response. However, when I plug them into...
    Thread by: Dane Coles, May 11, 2017, 33 replies, in forum: Recording Gear and Equipment [BG]
  23. Cristofre
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    Gig playing bass on guitar synth

    This might be taboo here, but I played bass this weekend without using a bass. ;-) So this weekend one of the other guys in my band and I did a...
    Thread by: Cristofre, May 1, 2017, 13 replies, in forum: Bass Humor & Gig Stories [BG]
  24. notchuck
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    Solo Singing while Playing Bass Examples?

    I have a performance coming up where I'll be singing solo and playing the bass. I have a few things worked together, but my searching is coming up...
    Thread by: notchuck, Apr 2, 2017, 2 replies, in forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
  25. Larry S
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    Help Needed With Playing Bass Line - Help is on the Way

    This bass line is beyond my level of skill but it is one of my favorites and I really want to learn how to play it. I want to analyze the song...
    Thread by: Larry S, Mar 29, 2017, 5 replies, in forum: General Instruction [BG]
  26. slobake
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    Is playing bass easy?

    I spent years as a mediocre guitarist. A friend asked me to play bass in her bad and I was in love with bass from the first time I picked up my...
    Thread by: slobake, Mar 27, 2017, 112 replies, in forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
  27. Helix
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    God, I love playing Bass

    God, I love playing bass I've been playing for 35 years and will never stop....and there is still stuff I'm working on Yeah, I play skinny...
    Thread by: Helix, Mar 19, 2017, 12 replies, in forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
  28. McAwsome
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    So here's the thing.

    I love playin the bass but I also love playin guitar. I, personally, am no Geddy Lee and find it difficult to sing while playin a bass. Strummin a...
    Thread by: McAwsome, Mar 14, 2017, 2 replies, in forum: Bassists [BG]
  29. TUGACANbass
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    Is it just me or the older I get the slower my fingers move?

    I have noticed the my fingers are not a flexible or fast as they used to be. Maybe I'm getting older or I'm just playing for the music, and stop...
    Thread by: TUGACANbass, Feb 20, 2017, 1 replies, in forum: Bassists [BG]
  30. Grimaldi
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    Playing with two bassists

    I'm a young and inexperienced player for sure, beyond a shadow of a doubt, but as I said in a previous thread, I am looking to start a band. As it...
    Thread by: Grimaldi, Feb 16, 2017, 77 replies, in forum: Bass Humor & Gig Stories [BG]
  31. NoiseNinja
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    Finally looks like I am going to play bass in a band again!

    Just wanted to share my excitement for finally most likely soon starting to play bass in a band once again. I have not played bass in a regular...
    Thread by: NoiseNinja, Jan 21, 2017, 9 replies, in forum: Band Management [BG]
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