Let's spread some musical misinformation

[rtslinger]

Less is more when it comes to bass guitars

 

[rtslinger]

the real secret to Jame Jamersons tone was he used roundwound strings

 

[rtslinger]

After a 5 year investigation the FBI has uncovered that Ritter bass guitars one of the most expensive on the market today, was being mass produced in China using sawdust and elmers glue paste poured into a mold to form the bodies and the necks are mass produce by Rogue guitar manufacturing, which is a house brand for Musician Friend company! This information has turned the bass buying world on it's ear. Stay tuned for further developments.

 

[ONYX]

Stanley Clarke recorded all of his bass solos at 1/2 speed.

 

[Gravedigger Dav]

Leo Fender said the Precision came to him in a dream.
He was later arrested for substance abuse.

 

[rtslinger]

BassCliff that we all know and love here on TB yeah that guy with all the pictures and sharing his gigging experiences I found out actually doesn't play the bass! He is a photographer and roadie for the band but his twin brother Tommy is the bass player that is how he gets all those great shots while playing on stage. Say it isn't so BC!

 

[pklima]

Squidward was absolutely correct.

 

[zontar]

BB King's song-The Thrill is Gone-is actually about when he ran out of mayonnaise while making sandwiches.

 

[Jay2U]

Strap rule: A strap should at least weigh 2% of the weight of the instrument it is used with, otherwise it might break.

 

[zontar]

Rick Derringer is actually a banjo player--but he EQs it to sound like a guitar.

 

[Jay2U]

Strings grow on a string tree.

 

[FangusKlot]

Rap and techno are actual forms of music, made by talented musicians, with instruments.

 

[FangusKlot]

Fender basses are good.

 

[zontar]

Fender guitars & basses are actually named for Freddie Fender.

he created Leo Fender as a mascot--sort of like the A&W's Burger Family

 

[Jay2U]

Fender guitars & basses are actually named for Freddie Fender.

he created Leo Fender as a mascot--sort of like the A&W's Burger Family

Same with Gibson. The Gibbs brothers (The Bee Gees) started a small guitar production facility, which they considered their son. Hence the name Gibson. It was originally spelled Gibb's Son, but their commercial advisor, Bill Gates coined the name Gibson, which would be easier to remember.

 

[rtslinger]

Strap length is best adjust while you are sitting on the toilet

 

[rtslinger]

Dislikely pointy basses is a myth made up by people who want your pointy bass for themselves

 

[Jay2U]

A flying V shaped bass can't produce mid-range tones, because of the missing wood in the center of the body.

 

[ScarfFace]

The most transparent pre amps are the ones used on dan Armstrong basses

 

[zontar]

Dobro Guitars were invented as large yoyos--but the string didn't work that way--and soon people started playing music on them.