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Hi all, Debating starting a YouTube channel as there are certain things I feel are missing when watching people demonstrate pedals for bass (Yep, another one of those people). I've already got a list of things I want it to include, but I'm curious as to what you've been disappointed is missing/grateful was included when listening to a demo? The main reason I'm thinking of doing it is to compare and combine effects, so making sure I use active and passive, different playing styles/intensities, and pedal order (ALWAYS adjusting pedals accordingly) are the main 3 which stick out to me, alongside playing appropriate styles. *Bonus question* Feel free to include the effects demonstrators you keep coming back to because they strike the perfect balance for you. Thanks!

Wish I'd have known about the sale! What I wouldn't do to get one of those TE combos with celestions in..

I came across this left handed P-bass on Ebay, and between the frets and the serial number, something didn't seem right. Can any Fender aficionados confirm it's authenticity? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-Precision-Bass-Left-Handed/402681661441?hash=item5dc1b28801:g:yvgAAOSwDHdgFG8M

This has hit home! Thanks

This appeals more to me. The only bass solos I enjoy tend to be groove based, and so are either not that harmonically excited, but around chord tones or scales. I've been working on recognising intervals and transcribing by ear, but tend to fall into the habit of looking down and "Seeing" which notes are in the scale/chord, and playing from my eyes.

Hey all, I've been working on improvisation, and wondered what exercises or breakthroughs helped you with improvisation. Specifically reducing the time between hearing something in your head, and playing it immediately? By this I mean not "Playing visually" (Scalar patterns/arpeggios) or by relying on muscle memory (internalised licks). Thanks!

I will say, I AM thinking of replacing the bridge so it's usable in a few more band situations.

I'm sure they'll come back to you now they have some time on their hands.

I've managed to get a reply from a couple of names suggested here, who unfortunately aren't doing lessons at the moment, but I'm debating having a lesson or two with Jeff Berlin! If anyone's interested, I'll write up about the process and how I find it.

Thanks so much for the help, everyone!

Ironically, Guitar Guitar offered me a terrible price for my 5 string Rapture. They want to make a profit though, so to be expected.

I kept my brother company when he was guitar shopping in Birmingham (Remember shopping in person?) and went to PMT, then Guitar Guitar. At PMT the staff I spoke to didn't seem particularly keen to help, and after wandering into the synth area, found one employee on video call with his girlfriend - Just turned to me and said "Hi" and went back to his conversation. GG on the other hand couldnt have been more helpful, were happy for us to try anything we wanted - despite having to clean them down between customers, and were pleasantly chatty without hovering.

I'm in Staffordshire, but anywhere in mainland England will do.

I definitely found enter Sandman easier to listen to than usual

Hi guys, I'm aware of the classifieds section here and the Ebays of the world, but was just wondering: What UK based shops/websites have you had luck selling or trading your basses? Looking to get rid of one and want to make sure I've put it out ANYWHERE that the right people will see it. Thanks in advance EDIT: I'll add that it's worth well over a grand as it bares relevance to the best places to sell it, but won't name make and model as I don't want my post ended for looking like I'm advertising it in the wrong place - This is a genuine query.

My Traben is my go-to bass. There's a playability to it which I havn't really found in any others I've owned, and when I recorded with Eric Greedy, he loved the sound of it for rock.

I have the same model! The top larger knobs are volume, pickup ratio, then bass, mid, treble.

Don't be afraid to jump around from one song to another if you feel yourself getting bored. Learning one song might open up your ability to play another. Also, PTTP has SUCH a great riff

While there was a wave of chav bands (Nu-rave bands like Enter Shikari and bands like HardFi), there are bands like GoGo Penguin who make music similar to post-rock with electronic ideas, but all done with jazz instrumentation. The London jazz scene at the moment is a mixing pot of styles, with full jazz bands on electronic kit playing alongside a DJ playing with samples, and the biggest culturally, Grime. There's exciting, new stuff everywhere, it's just knowing where to look.

Exactly. While I think this is something we start to wear as a badge of honour as we get older, with the internet there's no excuse not to be finding new acts who float our individual musical boats.

Hi everyone, I was reading somewhere that apparently Gary Willis offers/offered online lessons and was curious if people know of any other "Famous" (in the bass community) teachers? By that I mean those who supplement their main music career by teaching a handful of students. Also, yes - I understand that fame doesn't mean someone is a better or even good instructor - just curious

Also, what a classic