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Blown away by Valvetronix. Should I stop?

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Like many in this NG, I’ve been searching for a decent practice amp. I had a bunch of SS amps that all sucked. Just bought a 30W VOX Valvetronix and together with my LP, I finally get a pretty awesome range of tones. At this point, I’m not sure if I should [...]

Barney Miller bass line (anyone)

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It was Chuck Berghoffer playing a P bass. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >Sounds better on a keyboard, that’s how it was recorded for the show.  No >bass player played that line.  A damn shame because it is so catchy. >K > I’m sure someone remembers the great [...]

Cheapo Bass – Upgrade?

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> Hi All, > I got a cheap shoddy bass, a JHS Vintage V800 or something. Anyhow, the > active circuitry gave up the ghost the other day, well, mostly, I dunno > something happened. I wasn’t getting sound from one of the pickups so > either the pickup, or [...]

*LITERALLY* – Every Chord and Scale for guitar

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Yeah, but do you PARENTHETICALLY have every chord and scale? Huh? Do ya, punk? — Learning funk bass? visit www.js3jazz.com/store.htm "I am quite sure now that often, very often, in matters concerning religion and politics a man’s reasoning powers are not above the monkey’s." – Mark Twain
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Good investment …

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Hi All, Just a quick note from a proud Dad re his 14 year old daughter .. She very recently started playing what was supposed to be *my* Squier P Bass after a few lessons on a classical guitar. She seems to like the bass and I’m currently fine tuning the [...]

Well, the gig happened … I survived ;-)

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> [Excellent story deleted] > Well done!  We knew you could do it! > Only two questions need to be answered. > Did you use the Orange rig? > And … er… well… > Never mind about the other question, we don’t need to know.
Er…. Derek, you’ve [...]

fretboard technique????

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This may sound like a dumb question, but do you move your elbow when you shift positions up and down the neck or do you just keep it in this position? I couldn’t possibly keep my fingers parallel to the frets if I didn’t move my upper arm / elbow as well. [...]

good playing techniques?

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Seeing another bass player with terrible techniques has made me question my own techniques.  I am really afraid of being sidelined by carpal tunnel syndrome. First of all, where is the best height to hang a bass.  I have seen some guys hang their bass down low which causes the left [...]

Semi OT: Yes' Tormato

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> Finally bought it today after 20 years of debating. Had a big break > between students and couldn’t find anything else to buy at the local > Media Play. Though I’m a fan, there are a few YES albums I’ve always > been terrified to buy: "Time and a Word", [...]

Nameing your guitar and head's

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Do you guys/gals name your weapon of choice? I’m getting some engraveing done on a black peice of anodised aluminium for the head of my bass. One worry I have is putting screws into the head of the guitar since there is alot of pressure there when its full strung up of [...]