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  • Thunder Row Articles

    by Published on 12-23-2011 11:15 AM  Number of Views: 902 

    It's the time of year when all the Christmas CDs come out! Here are some of my favorites from some of my favorite bassists:

    Victor gets down in a Merry Groove with Bela and the Boys!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vW6UE...eature=related ...
    by Published on 12-23-2011 10:35 AM  Number of Views: 395 

    We live in a fallen world; in proof of which I offer the following evidence: the last time I put the strap on my Ibanez it had the little button at the bottom of the body that ...
    by Published on 12-23-2011 09:30 AM  Number of Views: 459 
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    The Peavey Headliner™ is a 600-watt bass amplifier head that puts an incredible range of features at players' fingertips.

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    by Published on 12-20-2011 07:00 AM  Number of Views: 985 

    Members: Check out Open Spaces, the latest download from Roy's newest album - a magical ride through a musical mindscape...You'll find it in the Member's Bassment.
    Enjoy!
    by Published on 12-19-2011 12:00 PM  Number of Views: 695 

    Lesson 3 starts with some information on playing with a pick.

    Roy gives a rudimentary lesson in the basics of choosing a pick that’s right for you, and the “studio grip” way of holding it. Then he puts the pick in motion with some drills in quarter notes and eighth ...
    by Published on 12-14-2011 12:30 AM  Number of Views: 1015 

    Speaking of bringing old faves up to the forefront again, indulge me a moment...

    PS...this is an open invitation to all of my Row-mates...take a standard Christmas song and write new lyrics to it...bass related.

    This wasn't a Christmas song...but just something I whipped up earlier this year...but you get the idea.

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    by Published on 12-13-2011 07:00 PM  Number of Views: 1454 

    Speaking of Bass Solos, I thought I'd bring this article around again.

    The World's Greatest Bass Solo
    by Lane on Bass


    The next time you're called on to solo, consider the solo that brought down the house with one note.

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    by Published on 12-13-2011 10:00 AM  Number of Views: 3624 
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    Check out the Ibanez 30th Anniversary Limited Edition re-issue of their popular Musician Bass from the 1970s. Since only 15 of them were made, I have yet to find out what the asking price is for this specialty ax, but I thought we'd give 'er a day in court anyway.
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    by Published on 12-11-2011 06:30 PM  Number of Views: 436 

    From Rolllingstone.com

    Dan "Bee" Spears, who played bass on the road with Willie Nelson for more than 40 years and appeared on many of his classic albums, died unexpectedly late Thursday. Austin, Texas television station KXAN reports Spears slipped and fell after stepping out of his motor home in Nashville Thursday night, according to his friend Dee Pearce. He was found dead, due to exposure. He was 62.
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    by Published on 12-11-2011 06:30 PM  Number of Views: 666 

    From Lane on Bass' website, an important lesson on Scales from Joe Sanchez.

    Check It Out Here! ...

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