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Just got my first Bass

Soundsphere

Soundsphere

Nov 14, 2019
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Berlin, Germany
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Aloha lads and lasses,

greetings from Berlin, Germany!

As a kid I went to music school to learn classic guitar which I never enjoyed too much. In my teens I switched to the electric guitar but pretty much stopped playing a couple of years ago.
Alway had the feeling that something is missing in my life, but I couldn't point my finger to what it is. Went to a jam session with friends, picked up the guitar again and then I knew what's missing! Making music!

But since I enjoyed listening to bass lines more than to the guitar player shredding away on his instrument, I decided bass is the thing for me.

So, here I am!
 
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Malcolm35 said:
Welcome, remember root on one and the V on the third beat. Most important do not step on the vocalist's toes.

When you hook up with your first band, help carry their stuff in and get along with everyone, as everyone has something you can learn from.

Happy trails.
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Not quite sure what you mean yet, but I am still learning. That tip will come in handy further down the road, I'm sure!
Cheers
 
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Welcome to Talkbass, and to the low end! :thumbsup:

you’ll find there’s a lot of inside jokes around here. One being “pics or it didn’t happen.” Meaning they wanna see pictures of the bass or amp. Lotta gear heads around these parts....

so allow me to be the first to say: Pics or it didn’t happen! ;)
 
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CallMeAl said:
Welcome to Talkbass, and to the low end! :thumbsup:

you’ll find there’s a lot of inside jokes around here. One being “pics or it didn’t happen.” Meaning they wanna see pictures of the bass or amp. Lotta gear heads around these parts....

so allow me to be the first to say: Pics or it didn’t happen! ;)
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Well, ok then. Here goes my first image upload to this board.
My Yamaha TRBX504 THW with my Ampeg BA-110 V2 and my only leftover pedal from my guitar days, the Korg DT-10 Tuner. All in front of the lower part of my CD collection.
 

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Soundsphere said:
Well, ok then. Here goes my first image upload to this board.
My Yamaha TRBX504 THW with my Ampeg BA-110 V2 and my only leftover pedal from my guitar days, the Korg DT-10 Tuner. All in front of the lower part of my CD collection.
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Nice! My second bass was a Yamaha (can’t recall the model) and I had an Ampeg BA 108 for many years. Both great pieces you got there, enjoy!
 
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Soundsphere said:
I actually wanted to go for the 108 initially but they didn't have it in the shop anymore when I picked up my bass. Really wanting to have an amp, I got the 110 and this thing is a bit too oversized for my apartment I'm afraid.
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They really pack a punch! I used mine for bluegrass gigs, even low volume rehearsals with drums. If you find it to be too much, you could look for a Rumble 25. I find them to have a similar sound to the BA line, and super light and compact.
 
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Super light and compact is the thing here. I severely underestimated the weight of these amps. As a guitarist I was able to lump my amp to a friends place via public transport. The 110 is so heavy that I cannot comfortably carry it for longer distances. Currently looking at other amps, thinking about selling the 110 again.
Great Amp, don't get me wrong, it's just too bulky for a quick jam session at a friends place :D

Will give the Rumble 25 a try, maybe that's carryable enough.
Also, I've been looking at the BAM200 from TC Electronics together with the 208 speaker cab. Worth getting or should I spent my money on something else? (Also, try getting good at the bass first, I guess :laugh: (dangit, the "I-want-even-though-I-don't-need" hits me again) )
 
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Soundsphere said:
Super light and compact is the thing here. I severely underestimated the weight of these amps. As a guitarist I was able to lump my amp to a friends place via public transport. The 110 is so heavy that I cannot comfortably carry it for longer distances. Currently looking at other amps, thinking about selling the 110 again.
Great Amp, don't get me wrong, it's just too bulky for a quick jam session at a friends place :D

Will give the Rumble 25 a try, maybe that's carryable enough.
Also, I've been looking at the BAM200 from TC Electronics together with the 208 speaker cab. Worth getting or should I spent my money on something else? (Also, try getting good at the bass first, I guess :laugh: (dangit, the "I-want-even-though-I-don't-need" hits me again) )
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If you’re jamming with friends, I’d suggest a Rumble 40. Equivalent to the 110 but 18 pounds vs the Ampeg’s 33 pounds! (Convert that to kg if you like but you get the point! ;) )

tc gets a lot of love here, but haven’t tried one. GK MB series is also feather weight, just a little more pricey. Great amps though.

good luck!
 
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Soundsphere said:
Not quite sure what you mean yet, ---- I think it was about the root and V so the following
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And where they are on your fretboard.
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Major scale box - your Rosetta Stone
showing scale degree numbers and the
root note on the 4th string.

… Index...Middle..Ring...Little
G|---2---|-------|---3---|---4---| 1st string
D|---6---|-------|---7---|---8---|
A|---3---|---4---|-------|---5---|
E|-------|---R---|-------|---2---|4th string​

Major Scale = R-2-3-4-5-6-7
Minor Scale = R-2-b3-4-5-b6-b7 The b3, b6 and b7 are just flatted 3, 6 and 7's, i.e., moved back toward the nut on the fretboard one fret.

To get your fingers moving over the fretboard and to see where the notes are located, run your scales. C major scale, then D major scale, yes then E scale. Find the root on your fretboard - place the "box's R" over that note and the notes of the that scale await you within the box. Next is Chords....

Chords: 90% if what you will do will involve chord tones (notes), so it's kinda important you get their spelling into muscle memory.
C = R-3-5
Cm = R-b3-5
Cmaj7 = R-3-5-7
Cm7= R-b3-5-b7
C7=R-3-5-b7
That spelling is generic a D chord is also R-3-5. Place the root on a D note and R-3-5 get's you a D major chord.

See, or hear a chord play it's spelling R-3-5-7.
Want a scale? Play it's spelling.

Happy trails.
 
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