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Wedding to pay for. Please buy my gear.

I have played an unlined fretless since the first time I played bass.   Initially I played through all my scales with a tuner on.   I eventually increased speed.  Eventually my ears took over and intonation is second nature.   

Just bought my first ever black bass...I know, amazing.

Edit: realised that I had a black Jaydee for a (very short) while - think I only played it a couple of times though.

There's a buzzing / rattling somewhere on my Squier VM Jazz neck. I don't think it was there before adding a high mass bridge and pretty sure it's happening at the nut on the A string... Anyone had this sort of thing before?

Nearly 40,000 members - just 11 more till we're there

I've been out of work with stress for a couple of years.

Had a job interview earlier today - just had a message to say they were very impressed and asked if I can start next Monday.

Now what can I spend that money on???

I found out this last week that I'd passed my MA in composition. I must obviously be mad, I'm starting my PhD this coming week.

Bob Seger sending me DMs on Twitter!

Bob Seger sending me DMs on Twitter!

Currently being interviewed by Kyle from The University of Sheffield about my career and tips for new graduates 👍 I love Skype 😂

That feeling when you've placed a "wanted" ad, it's been 10 minutes and NOBODY HAS RESPONDED!!!

Good Day!!!
Great to be a member!!!  

I’ve always wanted to play the bass since I first heard “Green Onions” on the radio! At that same time, I used to watch a talk show hosted by comedian, Joey Bishop – in Joey’s band was guitarist, Herb Ellis, AND BASSIST Ray Brown. In one rare moment on that show, Ray Brown backed up a singer on a Fender Bass. The sound from “Green Onions,” that intrigued me, but the accompaniment provided by Ray Brown nailed me to the wall! and from then on I was in awe of the sound of the bass.

But my parents, however, in their wisdom, explained that if I take up guitar, I can learn chords then I can accompany myself and won’t always need someone else to play along with me to enjoy the instrument. So, I took up guitar and learned chords and eventually learned how chords were built relative to their scales – then, I learned to read music. Now I had the tools that told me why the bass was such an important factor in music.

In 1980 I was offered a gig as a bass player with a band of friends who ran a bar around the corner from where I lived. I took this as a “Sign,” so I bought a used P-Bass and a bass amp and never looked back.

In subsequent years I’ve worked throughout the Chicago Area, Midwest and Internationally in various Rock & Roll, Jazz and Blues bands (Musical Resume available upon request)

Duck Dunn was always my gold standard as far as bass sound even though I learned years later that Duck didn’t play bass on “Green Onions.”

I now play a Fender Vintage 62 P-Bass Reissue and a 2017 Fender American Professional P-Bass along with a  Fender Rumble 500 V3 2x10 amp. I use D’Adarrio EXL170 strings and have for at least 30 years.

I try to make myself a part of the mix, locking in with the drummer’s kick.

I have just recently relocated to Wisconsin Rapids and am privileged to participate in many musical projects in the area.

I plan on playing bass for many years. It’s what I feel I was put on earth to do. Playing Bass puts me in a place that is timeless, stress-free and as close to the spiritual center of the universe than I could otherwise imagine.

Your friend “From The Left of Middle C”

Tom Susala

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could anyone tell where to get bass tabs for labelled with love by squeeze?

jeff

Anyone know how much Sims Custom charge for a solid 2k respray? Messaged them a couple of weeks ago but no reply...

Anyone know how much Sims Custom charge for a solid 2k respray? Messaged them a couple of weeks ago but no reply...

Slightly unexpected PPI windfall... Pay off CC or go nuts... What to do?

Slightly unexpected PPI windfall... Pay off CC or go nuts... What to do?

Quick Q: Semi-hollow 51 P bass body in Ash. Naked, ready for stain. What colour?

Quick Q: Semi-hollow 51 P bass body in Ash. Naked, ready for stain. What colour?

Quick Q: Semi-hollow 51 P bass body in Ash. Naked, ready for stain. What colour?

Quick Q: Semi-hollow 51 P bass body in Ash. Naked, ready for stain. What colour?

ACG arrived.....just saying 😉

ACG arrived.....just saying 😉

PMT are USELESS! 

PMT are USELESS!