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NBD! My First
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Holy Moly, I've never had such a warm welcome from any forum. Must be the bass 
Thank you All.
Bidding on that bass has been one of the best rash decisions I have ever made. I can't wait to get out of work to practice. Though I have been smart and taking a day off here and there to let my fingers heal, I let them get close to blistering then stop playing so I won't be out of action for too long. It is such a weird position to be in, but I am having a blast. I know how to fret notes, I know the names of the notes, I just don't know how to play anything yet!
I bought a Fender Rumble 40 and when no one is home, I have the house shaking. And sometime I pogo when playing certain passages.
At night I have to be quiet, so that is when I learn by ear a jazz song by Barney Kessel. I know how to play the guitar part, so it is such an ear-opener to play a different instrument on the same song.
I'm about half way through 'Autumn Leaves', I will try to post a video (I have a 3 day weekend).
I'll be looking for feedback on technique because I do not want to develop any bad habits.
Oh, and yes it does look purple in bright light (as when I took the picture). Any other time it looks blue.
Thank you All.
Bidding on that bass has been one of the best rash decisions I have ever made. I can't wait to get out of work to practice. Though I have been smart and taking a day off here and there to let my fingers heal, I let them get close to blistering then stop playing so I won't be out of action for too long. It is such a weird position to be in, but I am having a blast. I know how to fret notes, I know the names of the notes, I just don't know how to play anything yet!
I bought a Fender Rumble 40 and when no one is home, I have the house shaking. And sometime I pogo when playing certain passages.
At night I have to be quiet, so that is when I learn by ear a jazz song by Barney Kessel. I know how to play the guitar part, so it is such an ear-opener to play a different instrument on the same song.I'm about half way through 'Autumn Leaves', I will try to post a video (I have a 3 day weekend).
I'll be looking for feedback on technique because I do not want to develop any bad habits.
Oh, and yes it does look purple in bright light (as when I took the picture). Any other time it looks blue.
If you’re having issues with pain and blistering, my only suggestion would be to go with TI Flats or Deep Talking Bass flats. Stop fighting. They sound amazing. The TI flats require a very light touch for full amazing sound. Note: don’t stretch either when tuning up like other strings. Ever.
Don’t let the price scare you ($45-65), they can last for decades. I have switched to the DTB because they are that much smoother (not on the fingers, but for quieter slides) and they sound great.
As far as sound, you can get whatever you need as far as I am concerned, although others will disagree and insist on rounds for certain types of music, but I’m not sure anyone would say you need rounds for any kind of jazz.
Congratulations. That’s a good looking bass. I had a ric for a few months, it was fun and great sounding, and the Rumble 40 is a great little amp.
Don’t let the price scare you ($45-65), they can last for decades. I have switched to the DTB because they are that much smoother (not on the fingers, but for quieter slides) and they sound great.
As far as sound, you can get whatever you need as far as I am concerned, although others will disagree and insist on rounds for certain types of music, but I’m not sure anyone would say you need rounds for any kind of jazz.
Congratulations. That’s a good looking bass. I had a ric for a few months, it was fun and great sounding, and the Rumble 40 is a great little amp.
Congratulations on the bass, but even more so on expanding your musicianship! I played guitar for decades and then about 5 yrs ago got my first bass, a fender pbass. Never looked back. So much fun. And +1 to flats. Way more comfortable, smooth as butter, and way quieter when sliding up and down the neck. To each his own, but try them, you may be hooked. Either way, with time you’ll build hand strength you didn’t know you have. For fun I sometimes play (the lower 4 strings of) guitar bar chords.
