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How do I develop a proper slap technique. Also, how can I use a pick to play triplets fast?
Hi Guys! First time builder here. Had some scraps of wood lying around and access to some tools/machinery so I thought why the hell not! Pretty...
I am wondering when and where that nickname ("Father Time") happened. If you hate it feel free to say so and we'll not talk about it again.
[ATTACH] I just picked this up yesterday...it is a used Christopher 3/4 sized bass. I've been slowly moving towards an upright for several...
After a scare with the fault light and what I swear is the amp cutting out while playing it is time to replace the PF-500. My guitar player bi...
My grandson asked for a drumset - and yes, I tried to talk his parents out of it but they wanted him to have it - so I sent him a starter kit a...
[ATTACH] Topic of a thread over on TDPRI. Supposably the drummer refused to set up any other way:roflmao:...
Looks like I'm gonna be trading an old parts jazz bass for a ampeg portaflex 2x10. I'm now on the hunt for a head for said cab. I currently play...
the mystery being why there's so little info on these combos and especially the model I have access to for $400 which is squat and squarish...
Had an SVT & 2 x 810s provided last weekend. Requested amps are a rarity for me, but when I was asked, I said "Sure I'll take an SVT." Never...
Working on my time is something I always go back to. There are masters here in town who are rock solid. I've taken lessons with them and have a...
My band is going into the studio for the first time this weekend to record a little EP/demo, and I'm trying to figure out what to expect/how to be...
So I was cleaning out the pots in my GenzBenz GBE1200 and noticed this: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Now, as I always do, I'm assuming the worst. Am I going...
I'm not talking about how to find the time but, how you organize what goes into the time you have. What I'm finding is that when I intently focus...
in January 2018, I was given a custom built prototype Cigar Box Bass by MGB Guitars in Tampa FL. I brought it to try it out the next night sitting...
So the question is in the title. I find it funny that musicians have such an issue with replacing an active member of a band. While I understand...
My question to all bass players out there is how do think the bass tone on this specific song (when it first goes gnarly) was created? I'd like to...
Practice, ensemble playing, whatever...whats your favorite time to play? While Im happy to play at any time, for me morning is the time of day I...
to criticize your own playing? Today, I decided to take a stroll down memory lane and revisit some old videos I uploaded to YouTube. I'm laughing...
For me that answer has always been Led Zeppelin 1. Every one of the 9 songs is a home run in my opinion. The "weakest" track for me is Black...
I'm the kind of guy who likes the idea of a beat-up but functional instrument that can go caseless and be leaned up against unpainted cinderblock...
Got an email from a guy needing a sub for an upcoming gig. When I asked about the pay he replied "it depends on your skill level". Riiiiight...
So today I bought a focusrite Scarlett Solo And Used It In Cakewalk.I Had A Premade Drum Track So Plugged In To Record Guitar.So I Recorded The...
So I played out with my new SB-2 for the first time over the weekend (pretty small bar gig). I've been playing it at home through a TC...
I played my AMPEG AMUB 1 fretless for years. Don't know its value. Im ready to let it go. The Serial No. is 019, so its very early. I bought...
I've always loved this tone. Never get's old, IMO :) [MEDIA]
The American Vintage Reissue line from Fender has a ‘flash coat’ thin nitro finish. Given that nitro is more sensitive to climate changes and...
he's gone to Heaven but still a 'Big' legend on his #1 instrument of choice, here's a rare shot of him covering on bass. hint; he teamed with...
Well, I have played Stingrays and Spectors, but for the most part I've always had a Fender onstage The 60' is a bit too mellow (and valuable)....
The more I play, the more I come to see accompaniment textures on the bass as falling into two basic categories: "groove-based", and "open/broken"...
Hey all fellow bass players, After long time lurking I decided to take the plunge and became member of TB. I am from the Netherlands, been playing...
So I'm a noob. For "big rigs", I've owned Eden (WT300 w/ 215), Ampeg (PF800 w/ SVT410) and Mesa (D-800+ and PH410). All were great, but I'm on...
Since 2010 I have been a die hard Music Man guy. However, with their recent major price increase for 2018, I have really soured to the company. I...
I'm making a return to the P-Bass in a big way, really just fallen for the feel and tone. Picked up a nice MIM recently, and it's got me looking...
Hi Guys, after a lifetime of transistor and hybrid amps I’ve finally got an all-valve head. The VB-2. Sadly it sounds crap and so I’ve got 6 new...
[MEDIA] ....Tell them it’s in the Church!
So, it has been a couple years with the same rig and finally decided to change things up a bit. Sorry for the bad photo's, but pulled the trigger...
No Pics, So It Didn't Happen.:thumbsdown: Sorry about the no pics rules violation.:rollno: But we did have a good time.:hyper:
Curious for your thoughts on how you manage practice time between exercises for technique and playing actual music. Part of this is the question...
As the title suggests I'm a long time lurker from Toronto who finally decided to jump into the pool. I have two basses, a Jazz knockoff and a...
