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A bass that isn't modded. Came from the factory that way but IS set up correctly and it's o.k. if you put different strings on it. So o.k. to mention string choice. Which one does it for you?

So a few months ago I began the journey of learning to play bass. Had played guitar for many years, and still play saxophone, but due to a injury to my left hand I just couldn't chord the guitar any longer. I ran out and bought a Fender Jazz and a LTD D-5 enlightened with the idea of learning...

Posted this over in basses. Probably this is the better spot... But that's the question. I own 2 MIA 4 string Fender Jazz basses. One is a 2015 Am Std. The other is a 2011 American special. Same strings, same string height, same neck relief. The American Standard is a dream to play. Light...

That's the question. I own 2 MIA 4 string Fender Jazz basses. One is a 2015 Am Std. The other is a 2011 American special. Same strings, same string height, same neck relief. The American Standard is a dream to play. Light action, no buzz anywhere. The Am Special, which just had a fret dressing...

I often need to bring an upright and an electric bass to gigs. I notice my cabinet has two inputs in the back (1/4"). And it doesn't seem to matter which of the two inputs I put my speaker cable into from the amplifier,. Can I have two amplifiers, and run a speaker cable from each amp, to one...

I'm left handed, and learned to play guitar right handed. But I've always had a hard time with my right hand- getting rhythm and strumming patterns down. The bass seems easier to me because my right hand isn't strumming with different rhythms. It is easier for me because it's individual...

I cannot play any mp3 files from TB forums on my iphone but I used to be able before. Is it an issue with iphone or with our TB forum setup?

For some reason Im really having trouble with the Dead's rendition of "Hey Pocky Way". I've got a general idea of what Phil is doing, but thats basically it, a general idea. Whats the best approach for playing a song you just can't get a firm grasp of? The meters version of this song Im...

So heres an oddball question - how fast should a competent bass player be able to play sixteenth notes. The context is rock, pop, funk and jazz and not any extreme forms of metal. Is 100bpm a good measure, or can an accomplished bassists hit 120bpm or higher?

Hello, I bought a new ATK810 and I noticed the trussrod wheel moves in and out along its axis. Although it does function properly (can adjust relief) I'm worried if that is going to give me problems in the future. Should I return the bass?

I saw this video posted here (look at ~ 0:22 mark) a while back and since then the idea of using an ergonomic chair to practice has been with me. I like to play standing up and when I get tired and use a bench or regular chair it feels cramped. Anyone out there tried an ergonomic chair like in...

I'm the bassist in a trio that plays kind of psychedelic, progressive, jam based rock music. The other two guys plays drums and keyboard instrument (mainly Hammond organ) respectively. We have been talking about getting some new and fun instruments to play along with to broaden our sonic palette...

So there’s a Miura 5 for sale that I cannot try before I buy. Clips on YouTube sound great. Looks to be a high quality build.. anyone try one and can offer any observations? Thanks!

My band plays E standard tuning It's quite an obscure tuning. My friend plays around drop C. It seems to me, modern rock/metal bands play at lower tunings.

Hi! My name is Fabio Testa and I'm a bassist, composer and instructor from Latina (Italy). I'm here to show you my 'multimedia transcriptions' featuring score, tabs and (as peculiar feature) PLAY ALONG TRACKS (minus bass with full screen score/tab in the second half of each video). here a list...

Hey there TBers. I know im probably not the only one to be going through this but today I have just realized that I think I lost my inspiration of playing. Picking up my bass and trying to learn a new song almost feels like a chore for me now. I struggle to try to learn any new material or...

I'm currently transcribing and learning to play Paranoid Android for my A-Level performance exam in a few months. I've come across this particular bar which I'm really struggling to get my left hand fingers around! I've never had any lessons on bass so I tend to just figure things out as I get...

My new bass purchase from last week has really tiny “vintage” style frets. I’m wondering what the consensus is on whether they are easier or harder to play on or just different. For me it seems that I actually have to be a little more careful and attentive to fret a note properly. What say you...

How about a 2018 poll. What sort of bass do you play most of the time? What is your main go-to sound? P-style (single pickup in the style of the Fender Precision) J-style (two pickup in the style of the Fender Jazz) Other (Stingray, Ric, Dual HB, Piezo, etc.) Only one vote. Ya gotta pick.

Last couple of years I did this as December was progressing, but... I forgot. So, to celebrate the new year, take a look back through your calendar, and let us know - how many gigs did you play in 2017? For purposes of definition, let's say a "gig" means you played in front of an audience and...

Curious how other TBer's feel about that question. Generally, the answer is always no for me even if it's someone that's considered a friend. I just had someone over the other day, and they asked to try one of my new jazz basses, and I said no..I felt sort of like a DH about it, (the guy...

So pretty much what im asking is would it be possible to play things like slipknot on a standard tuned 5 string (BEADG) and if so what would the difference be in sound?

Over the years I always had a few tunes I especially enjoyed playing bass. Give me some lovin- Spencer Davis Sunshine of you love - Cream Milestones- Miles Davis Favorite Things - Coletrain Brand new ﹰBag - Brown Hold on I'm coming- Sam and Dave How bout you?

The Darkglass Vintage Ultra is not working for me live or recording. I need help finding a new preamp/DI solution for my board that will still sound good when I hit a fuzz or distortion earlier in the chain, was toying with the idea of just running an MXR 10 band EQ into an OmniCabSim but could...

In my case yes I pop every notes :bassist:

By can't play, I mean literally....can't play and doesn't even realize the importance of tuning. Old school mate of mine has been bugging me to jam with him for awhile. I've always come up with some excuse not to because he just really cannot play at all and with my busy schedule, I feel...

Something I've been thinking about lately. I love, love. LOVE music and have since I was a wee lad. I listen to music almost constantly and I love, love, LOVE playing. I actually started playing an instrument because I saw my grade school orchestra at an assembly and KNEW then and there that I...

So here's a stupid question but one that is bothering me lately: There are a lot of people famous for things OTHER than music who are also known to play an instrument, like Albert Einstein and the violin or Bill Clinton and the saxophone. And yes, I know that Mike Huckabee plays (or tries to...

Ringo Starr Shows How to play Ticket to Ride, Come Together, and Back off Boogaloo

I used to post a bunch on here and gig a bit but I had two kids plus a new job and there was no time to play bass so after my last gig on Christmas Eve 2015, I stashed the bass underneath my bed and didn't touch it again... until a few days ago. I sold my big ass live rig (rip Ashdown 215 and...

What are you listening to? Where/how do find new music?

Trying to learn Silent Night for a Christmas song in notation. But it appears that it's written for a 5 string. The first 4 bars and most of the main parts start in B. Not having much experience with a 5 or learning the bottom of the ledger for one. It seems to be written for a 5. It's about...

Sorry if there was another thread on this but is it okay to not play over the pickup Let's say your bass only has a bridge pickup but you play near the neck: since there's no pickup under your fingers will the sound be "picked up" less?

I know this is a crass immature sophomoric subject for a mature gentleman like myself but, I've noticed lately that I get gas when I start playing. Is it nerves? I usually stand next to the drummer so he gets the blame, but lately it's been getting pretty toxic on stage. Does this happen to...

Responded to a CL ad looking for a bassist. Post included style, vision, and a few other things including age range of band members, the last of which was a small red flag. So I replied. Texted back a forth a few times and just after asking my age I got the open-ended "I'll talk to the band"...

Ran across this on Alibaba. Anybody ever play one?

I am left handed -When I first started to play I decided it was going to be difficult to play bass guitar left or right handed so went right handed and have stayed that way ever since. A friend didn't realise that I was left handed and when he saw me writing the set list with my left hand he...

Anyone have any experience with the book ? I saw it on the shelf at the local library yesterday and grabbed it. I've never spent a lot of time on scales practice and I've never worked through an entire bass instruction book. This one is only 28 pages though and I'm going to dedicate all of my...

So my daughter turned 18 a few weeks ago, and everyone in the family, including her, seems to keep saying some version of "well, you're an adult now, so......" And on one of these occasions, my wife briefly sang I'm an Adult Now" by The Pursuit of Happiness, a song I used to play in the early...

Electric bass players -- if you started on electric bass, did you ever try to play the upright bass? If so, how did it go?