Things You've Learned by Postings on TB

[LowDownHawkeye]

in all seriousness-I've learned useful tips about EQ and playing range that have helped me be heard in the mix (our band's regular bassist tends to get lost). I've also heard about a few very interesting instruments that I'd like to try. And I got hooked on the idea of building a fEARful. (12/6/1 almost done!)

 

[Chicory Blue]

I've learned that the P's and the J's will fight for eternity, as will the torts and anti-torts, the rounds and the flats, the effects and the no-effects crowd, the pickers and the fingerers, the trues and the buffereds, the actives and the passives, all in an endless war senselessly spanning page after page with no intention to ever listen to or learn from one another...

... And that if you misrepresent an aspect of your bass's pedigree on eBay, the entire bass community will simultaneously put aside their differences to destroy you.

--^@

 

[Zooberwerx]

I've learned a lot of people don't realize there's a place outside the USA

Yes, but most are mythical, imaginary places fabricated for the big screen: Oz...Brigadoon...Scotland, etc.

OTOH, I used to live in Kilmarnock...Virginia.

Riis

 

[gregmon79]

I've learned a ton here. There is an incredible amount of info here and there are a great number of great people here who are more than willing to help and spread the experience and knowledge. This forum has connected me to the world of bass and gear in so many ways and I'm so grateful and appreciative of it. It's pretty amazing.

I've also "met" some of the biggest jerks here. This site has brought the best and the worst out in me. I've fallen into crap storms that were already in full swing and some I've started. Not my proudest moments. But it happened. I can't take it back. I like to think I've learned my lesson but there's still times I just can't resist. I've learned the difference between gear snobs tone hounds. It's a pretty distinctive difference.

But back to the positive. I've also met and have had the great privilege to become good acquaintances if not friends with some builders or people who work in or for companies that produce, built and design some of the most awesome gear I've ever played or heard. I've come to realize I do care about my tone even if no one else does. It matters to me what I sound like and that I hit all the right notes. I have learned a lot from TB. I've grown from it (imo anyway haha) and it's made me a better and more well rounded musician and artist. I care about what I sound like (again, even if no one else does) and I care about my bass and gear. I'm not a snob. But I am a hound

 

[5544]

Guitar Center takes a perfectly set up instrument and uses a cordless drill to adjust the truss rod.

It is always DHL/FedEx/UPS/USPS 's fault even if the sender was given the wrong shipping address, the receiver changed the shipping address mid-shipment or the tracking number was entered incorrectly.

A bass that is only available online will be 1000% better than anything you are able to put your hands on in person.

 

[Nine lives]

That it seems 4.5 out of 5 folks "always" have full FOH with a soundman, (not my experience). That you "always" carry your mega-massive rig to every gig ... or just a DI. That there is a lot of amp of the month going on (this also applies to effects). That newness = goodness, and that old somehow seems to acquire the tag "crappy"?

I know, I know not always true ... but you get my point!

 

[DiMarco]

There's always a Squier playing expert around the corner.

 

[Stewie]

I've never owned any piece of gear that weighed less than I do. TB has told me (over and over) about the new light weight equipment. I just turned 58, maybe I should look into this magical featherlight gear.

 

[bobdabilder]

I've learned that the way to stop counterfeit instruments from entering the states is to condescend on a thread until the op cries, moves away, stops playing music and apologizes for asking if saving 1000 dollars is ok if he only plans on hanging the instrument over his bar in the shed.

 

[grinx]

I've learned that the more-expensive an instrument cord is the better it is

 

[ronin614]

That in any thread discussing playing lefty or asking for lefty bass advice (even from experienced players), and after specifically requesting that you not be told to "just play righty", you will be told to just play righty.

 

[rodv66]

1. People are fanatical about Fender and Rickenbacker

2. Great way to research gear before buying

3. Never had issues dealing with people in the classified

4. Some great memes

5. Some groups are more serious than others, some more iconoclastic. Tbird club is very iconoclastic, just like I am.

6. Lots of good general advice.

7. Many of us hide bass gear, not porn from our wives.


8. Gear is freaking expensive in the EU

 

[Blackjac97]

I've learned that you can be objectively wrong about a legitimate opinion.




















JK, I've learned that a lot of people don't know that opinions and facts are two different things. I basically have stopped posting any strong opinions on here because, inevitably, someone will always argue with you, even though they can't prove you wrong because what they're arguing against is an opinion.

 

[el murdoque]

-Everything Leo did was blessed by God.
-Mixing cabs is Satan's work.





...except for those who are massively into Black Metal.
For them it's the other way 'round.

 

[kittywithabanjo]

If you want to learn how great brand x, y or z is just ask about brands a, b, or c.

 

[Steadfast]

I have learned that talkbass forums are way friendlier than boating/fishing forums. Lolololololol

 

[5544]

The heavier the bass/amp/patch cord is, the better the sound.

 

[40Hz]

1) Don't get drawn into discussions about how long (or often) a band should rehearse. Ever.

2) Ignore generational angst, regardless of the generation expressing it.

3) Learn to deal with the fact there are regional differences in mindset. Especially when it comes to things like civility and tolerance.

4) Try not to offend.

5) Try not to be so easily offended.

6) Tort really does make all the difference.

 

[Bunk McNulty]

Without question the most valuable information I've gotten from TB is Jive1's post on singing.

Bassists Guide To Singing.

What I've also learned is that reading the classifieds is a quick and easy way to empty my bank account.

 

[5544]

Weaving sarcastic replies across multiple posts in a single thread is usually lost because people don't read anything past the first 3 words in the title before making a rush to judgement.