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Should I learn to play bass?
- Thread starter SUBnet192
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Well, got the Ibanez, here's a picture of the current gear at home...
That's nice!!Kinda Stingray based. The bass I mean.
Does the Petruci model have the piezo thing?
Yeah, it's a 2007 Limited Ed. It came in this color only, with the piezo pickups. Neat feature, not being used much but it's there if we need it. Uh, I should say if HE needs it lol.
Marc
That is so cool...with the two outputs and stuff. I think it is quite useful...an acoustic timbre on the electric.
Sorry to hear that. Was enjoying the thread of discovery.
Your son is very talented, but could I respectfully suggest a tripod for the video camera? No need to ruin a great cover by bouncing the video all over while he plays.
Good luck with the sale.
Your son is very talented, but could I respectfully suggest a tripod for the video camera? No need to ruin a great cover by bouncing the video all over while he plays.
Good luck with the sale.
LOL - first time anyone ever commented about that
The camera we use is a Canon SD1000, a tiny point & shoot that does video as well. I just bought a tripod for my DSLR so the next videos should be more stable 
Sorry you have to sell the bass now. You might buy an SX, as people have suggested. If it's comfortable you can replace the pickups and it will still be relatively cheap.
As for the right hand, Gary Willis suggests the most effortless right hand technique. You needn't pluck his way, pluck with two fingers as usual; but with his posture playing might be easier once you get used to it. It worked wonders for me, so it might reduce stress to you as well. If it does it's worth the practice. Btw, it's quite possible to play Dream Theater that way.
As for the right hand, Gary Willis suggests the most effortless right hand technique. You needn't pluck his way, pluck with two fingers as usual; but with his posture playing might be easier once you get used to it. It worked wonders for me, so it might reduce stress to you as well. If it does it's worth the practice. Btw, it's quite possible to play Dream Theater that way.
It's not a matter of the bass itself, the instrument just doesn't do it for me. the RD500 is a great bass (for all I know lol) but I just don't dig it. I'll stick to playing some rhythm guitar with my son (when I can keep up lol).
Marc
