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    A good life..doing what he loved. It doesn't get...

    A good life..doing what he loved. It doesn't get much better than that.

    Jack was my all time bass hero. He brought bass to the forefront in a way no one before him had. It has been said he single...
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    My fav is Jack Bruce. Still remember sitting...

    My fav is Jack Bruce. Still remember sitting about 20 feet away on the floor section of New Haven Arena circa 1967 and just being blown away.
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    Ibanez Promethean Combo 5110 vs. Genz-Benz 3.0-310T

    Many thanks for the review on this swwweeet looking amp LilloEsquilo.
    Wow, the 5110 looks amazing in the Gear review. Tiny, light, easily expandable, not cheap but not expensive for what it is....
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    Thanks for the review. The strap sure...

    Thanks for the review.

    The strap sure does look comfy and the web site is informative to.
    Definetly going to look into one of these puppies as soon as I can start playing again
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    Good to have you aboard. The learning fret/notes...

    Good to have you aboard. The learning fret/notes is hard but will become second nature if you work at it.

    I found it helpful to remember its just a small piece of the alphabet. ABCDEFG. Keep in...
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    Happy birthday Lane. Hope it was a thumper.

    Happy birthday Lane. Hope it was a thumper.
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    Haven't used it but there is a 'Garage Band' for...

    Haven't used it but there is a 'Garage Band' for Windows XP.
    Mixcraft for Windows

    Its free so.....
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    MESA / BOOGIE Factory trip

    That sounds like a great experience. It sure sounds like they are mega quality concious.
    Mesa just went up several places for me after seeing how much care is taken to insure a quality product.

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    Buzz

    You might want to take a quick look at the pickups to be sure the screws are snug.
    I had a buzz issue with my old Gibson that as it turned out was 1/2 turn on 2 screws on the pickup.

    my 3 cents...
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    Color me impressed !! That sounded great. Am I...

    Color me impressed !! That sounded great. Am I looking at future pro musicians?.....I think so !
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    Sight Reading exercise.

    I came across this wandering through utube. It looks helpful for beginners and maybe some intermediates.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQvKVsv9zTU&annotation_id=annotation_316547&feature=iv

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    how long?

    Wow, that Ubass sounds nice...kinda like an amped upright.

    Still looking at the Ibanez SR500....dunno about the battery thing though. Does anyone have any thoughts on it?

    For Pilmat. I...
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    The best??

    Its a better list than most but..Flea @ #2?????. Most of the best of lists on utube are far worse and seem to be more of a who do you know that plays bass.


    I would have included Jamerson, who...
  14. Thread: Bass strings

    by BillG
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    GHS segments on string differences

    GHS stings overview on string type and application. Very nicely done!

    Flatwound: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PE5R3rUoU58&feature=related

    Boomers- RoundWound:...
  15. Thread: Old Friends

    by BillG
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    Half Rounds

    I've been toying with trying half rounds for a while. (after my smushed left hand heals...maddening!!!!). The strings on my bass are 40 plus years old and have no doubt, lost some of thier...
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    If you like the way the bass sounds with 'stock'...

    If you like the way the bass sounds with 'stock' strings why change them. Your taste in will most likely change as you find you prefer playing one type of music/sound to another...maybe that's the...
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    Super interview El. Allot of never (but should...

    Super interview El. Allot of never (but should be) asked questions.
    Very informative!

    5 Stars
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    Love it ! Thanks :) Came across this while...

    Love it ! Thanks :)

    Came across this while wandering. There is also a link on utube by Anthony Wellington...just some good common (uncommon??) sense thinking about scales etc.

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    Welcome aboard Stantoni

    You have chosen a great bass teacher and a great group of people comes with it..free! Best of luck ( translation..practice practice practice;)
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    Must be prescient...now if only that would work...

    Must be prescient...now if only that would work on a lottery ticket I'd buy one.


    Kinda answers my question about short scales and I think A nice Wyn, Sap and Heartwood Cocobolo 5 string may...
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    Digging uo olld memories

    I guess Woodstock would be number one. It had everthing and everyone in music to choose from. I was a week out of the hospital from the 'old' style knee surgery but heck, young and tireless...
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    Happy Birthday Elmo !

    They go by faster as they pile up so keep practicing!

    Hope this is a truely happy Bday !!
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    Its been a while since Stu has done an album. It...

    Its been a while since Stu has done an album. It was worth the wait !
  24. Thread: What Next??

    by BillG
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    Bass amp

    Like so many things in life, it depends....

    If you are serious and are looking for something to play gigs you should have at least 75-100W for smaller venues. One possibility is to start with an...
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    Great post El. Stu is in a class by himself. ...

    Great post El. Stu is in a class by himself.

    My wife was amazed when she heard his 'hot licks' and Moonlight Seranade. Wow, thats just the bass? she asked....than said she wanted to hear me...
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