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    Congratulations, Nicki. It's a great feeling! ...

    Congratulations, Nicki. It's a great feeling! Keep it going!
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    Hey Donnie, That is so cool! Is there any...

    Hey Donnie,

    That is so cool! Is there any audio from your time together?

    Jim
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    So cool that you guys were able to get together! ...

    So cool that you guys were able to get together! What an inspiration. . . one bass brother encouraging and spending time with another bass brother! That's what happens for those who hold down the...
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    Hi ontarionorth, It's never too late. Welcome...

    Hi ontarionorth,

    It's never too late. Welcome to the Row! Some good choices (at least of the ones I recognize).

    Jim
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    Hi Nicki, I've pretty much been sticking with...

    Hi Nicki,

    I've pretty much been sticking with the course tunes. I've played with a few bands throughout my life and I'm now trying to focus on the theory behind the music for now.

    On the side,...
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    Welcome, jaxxman. I have a small hand and...

    Welcome, jaxxman.

    I have a small hand and small fingers. When I first started playing my instructer really pushed me to stretch my fingers so that I could reach all frets at the bottom of the...
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    Well, Happy Birthday line6bassman and debitcred1,...

    Well, Happy Birthday line6bassman and debitcred1, even though I am late a day! It's not just the one day that you can celebrate. You now have permission to celebrate everyday!;)

    Live it fully!
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    Thank you, Elmeaux! Much appreciated!

    Thank you, Elmeaux! Much appreciated!
  9. Hi Line6bassman, Thanks for the interest. The...

    Hi Line6bassman,

    Thanks for the interest. The name of our band was Jordan's Crossing and the name of the album is "There's a Place". It is still on iTunes if you want to hear samples. I played...
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    Liked it and Liked you FB page!

    Liked it and Liked you FB page!
  11. Hi All, I started playing bass when I was...

    Hi All,

    I started playing bass when I was twelve. I so wanted to play that I didn't want to practice. Well, that lasted about 6 months and I stopped. At age fifteen I got the itch to play...
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    Greetings Tom, Welcome to the TMBG family. ...

    Greetings Tom,

    Welcome to the TMBG family. Great to see your determination to start learning this wonderful instrument even at your age. That is true inspiration!

    Jim
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    Hi Bweyland, I also have a Carvin 5 string. ...

    Hi Bweyland,

    I also have a Carvin 5 string. The string spacing is generally a little bit narrower than a four string. This has helped me feel very comfortable playing a five string. The Bunny...
  14. Hello Everyone! Great advice from everyone! ...

    Hello Everyone!

    Great advice from everyone! For myself I really enjoy going back to previous lessons and playing the tunes with or without the band. I'm in Lesson 7 now and this is the first...
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    Hey Donnie, I've seen you give much...

    Hey Donnie,

    I've seen you give much encouragement to other players on the forum. Now, it is your turn to receive. Take your time and recover well. Keep that bottom line!

    Jim
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    Hi Steve, I saw your video and was encouraged by...

    Hi Steve,
    I saw your video and was encouraged by it. I am 49 (50 later this year) and am getting back into playing. I am just starting lesson 5 after working through the course for about three...
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    Currently, I have two Carvin basses. I have a...

    Currently, I have two Carvin basses. I have a 5-string fretted with Koa body sides and a 5 piece Koa/Maple neck. This was my first bass from Carvin. I love the quality and customability of the...
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    Thank you all for the warm welcome! I have moved...

    Thank you all for the warm welcome! I have moved along in the beginning of the course and it has been good review. I am currently in Lesson 3 and taking my time. I love the videos to play with the...
  19. Many, Many who have inspired my throughout the years! Short List:

    In no specific order or genre:

    Berry Oakley
    Geddy Lee
    Abraham Laboriel
    John Patitucci
    Jaco Pastorious
    Jimmy Haslip
    Victor Wooten
    Alain Caron
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    Starting Again, Again!

    Greetings fellow bass players! It's been three years since I have played my bass guitar. I came across this course while surfing the web. I was excited by the quality of the production and the...
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