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I'm looking for a little help locating diverse examples of groove, preferably available on YouTube. I struggle to find examples outside of my...
I have been playing bass for a very long time, but I don't know much about music theory. Some people have told me that I don't have any issues...
Hi bass players. I have recently made a few videos on groove and improvising. Here’s a link to one of those. Please subscribe to my YouTube...
OK guys, here is a shot today at Destin Fl. [ATTACH]
So a few weeks ago I got a really great 1982 Greco PMB-800 - neck through. The truss rod was maxed out and the board still had a little bit too...
It was a house jam, and I was invited to play as the drummer. It was really fun. Everyone was very supportive... and I didn't get asked to leave....
*I UNDERSTAND ANYBODY CAN CHARGE WHATEVER THEY WANT. THAT IS NOT WHAT THIS THREAD IS ABOUT.* I'm starting this because a very recent thread...
A really neat dual chorus / vibrato analog pedal, takes 9v and 18v (adapter included). Great condition! Original box included. Now $65 shipped!...
I've been gigging for 55 years. I thought by now I'd seen everything there is to see on a gig. I thought that up until Saturday. Saturday was an...
Thought I'd go ahead and post just to get something out there. I've lurked on and off for years. I like the info here, but have very little to...
Hi all, I'm in need of some advice/help as my first time with an audio interface. Focusrite Scarlett Solo 2nd Gen. Until now I've been using a...
I'll keep it short, we (my band) decided it's best to reamp bass on a song we're working on. I understand that I need to record DI and then run...
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...
