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I've seen one on offer on GuitarAmpKeyboard - wasn't sure as it looks a bit too metal-ed up and normally basses like that are a bit risky in terms of tone and playing but these reviews are persuading me to get one!

Well, being at the tender age of 17, nothing that major has happened to me, but I have been playing bass for 3 years if that counts for anything, long may it last too!

I know all the notes on the E and A strings and could point them out pretty quickly but I have never actually bothered to transfer it to the upper strings simply because I prefer the tone I get off moving up the fret on strings instead of switching to the higher string. I'm weird I know.

[quote name='Chest Rockwell' post='1155035' date='Mar 9 2011, 11:38 AM']I dont see how that's sensible, but I do see how it's not carbon friendly

besides, what's this talk of 'saving space'? that makes no sense in the context of the constant miniaturisation of technology and increased storage capacity. text still takes up the same amount of space as it ever did, it's the pictures and whizz-bang clever web stuff that takes up space. so delete your avatars if you want to save space.[/quote]

I was replying to the OP's concerns about being suspicious about the sale once the thread has been deleted, but I see your point

As a child of the 90's i get one of these bad boys: Status Eclipse

It would possibly be a more sensible alternative for the buyer or seller to print screen the thread or PMs as a personal record, thus saving space and having evidence of the sale

Just learned 'Pride And Joy' by Stevie Ray Vaughan, fair to say it's a total b*tch but sounds brilliant if you nail it! Also am in the process of learning Californication by the Chili Peppers, which is taking some amount if learning

Ok, is that some variant on tremelo or alternate picking?

What genres do you play? If it's just standard pop or rock i'd recommend Rotosound 45-105 strings, not too expensive, last a good amount of time and adaptable for multiple styles.

Ok, so I'm learning the song 'Domination' by Pantera, I know the notes etc but the intro is played so fast, obviously i will keep trying but does anyone know any cheeky techniques for speeding up playing? I have tried using both pick and finger style but can't seem to get close - I'm guessing the obvious answer will be practice, practice, practice but any help is warmly welcomed!

[quote name='radansey' post='1089608' date='Jan 14 2011, 07:03 PM']Hmmm, not so sure. Should be interesting trying to find a hard-case for it (and a stand).[/quote]

Good job it comes with a hard case then

Right, so I'm looking to build a custom job, I've been suitably inspired by the lovely Yamaha with cream hardware etc.

Anyway, I can't decide on a body for the bass, I'm looking for preferably either a double coil or P bass, but I have a thing for wood finishes, I also have a price limit on the actual bass of about £100, so second hand would probably be more sensible. So can anyone add any suggestions for a cheapish bass to use as the body for my custom?

6 is looking like one of those basses from 'a make near the end of the alphabet' and the bass is named after something suitably fitting with the metal genre

Yes!!

I am using a £5 wall stand at the moment, i think i might invest in something more secure!

Hahaha that is a true FML

I would highly recommend EHX Big Muff Pi, brilliant and has a suprisingly diverse tone!

Crank up the tone knob and perhaps play on the back pickup? Should give a tinnier, more aggressive sound, especially if mixed with some distortion!

Hand size means nothin' - the pinky is the unsung hero of bass

Yamaha seem to have good quality fivers, as do Ibanez, but some Ibanez's are a little too heavy for my liking, your best bet it to get to your local music place and ask them for some tryouts etc..

[quote name='Bloc Riff Nut' post='1148876' date='Mar 3 2011, 09:36 PM']I'm having to learn the terminology all over again - I moved to Holland.
They call C# Sies, and Bb Bes. It does me head in!
The verse is the Couplet and the chorus is... ha ha,I can't remember. OOPs[/quote]

It's bad enough learning it all the first time, letalone in another language!

I had an Ashton AB-2 starter pack thingy, set me back 140 odd quid, did me well ...until the bridge broke and the tuning pegs rusted up that is!

Try that, if it doesn't seem to make a difference then you should invest in either a new single G string (pretty cheap) or a new set of strings, which would set you back anything from £12-£15 for a fairly decent set, the second should completely sort the problem,

Are they new strings? It might just be because you're G string hasn't been played as much, so hasn't dulled as much as the other strings?

Personally i'm getting along fine at the minute with just knowing the notes and their position on the fretboard, i know a bit about 3rd above/below etc but nothing massive, it's just stuff i've picked up from musicians in the past year or so, nothing drastic. In my experience theory is not needed, as long as you know how notes sound in relation to each other