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It was this for me.

I am a big fan of the Ibanez basses, the SR300 range are great value for money and worth a look. I also have a Squier Jazz bass deluxe (discontinued now I believe) which I bought as an entry level 5 string with a view of upgrading in the future. It has been an absolute joy to play and I've never felt the need to upgrade it. You really can't go wrong with the Squier basses in terms of value for money. Colour is important - odd as it sounds, if you like the look of your bass, you're more likely to pick it up. My first bass was a horrible sun-burst effort and I couldn't wait to get rid of it! Shallow I know. Enjoy the search - that's part of the fun!

I have a line6 BackTrack. Used once. Tried to use it again and discovered it's so old my computer will have nothing to do with it.

The Cult - Rain Sisters of Mercy - Lucretia Ratt - Round and Round

Just started listened to Garganjua

Yes used them to buy an amp. Swift delivery and it arrived in perfect condition. No issues at all.

Always wondered how to describe those basses I've never liked, now I know. Thanks. Perfect.

A Pick. Tried and failed at pick playing. Fingers it is from now on - and they're free.

Which is the first bass line I ever learned. To this day, I still detest it and hate my tutor for making me learn it.

the Sisters of Mercy - Lucretia My Reflection

So am I

Cult of Luna - A Dawn to Fear

I've always liked the lyrics that Meshuggah come up with. This gem is from an awesome track called Closed Eye Visuals. Unbound to the pale and lifeless day by the multi-colored, multiform A spinning anti-dream unthought. Exceeding the obsolete reality Overheated inner shape generator. Blowing every cerebral fuse Insanity filtered and systematized. Feeding the tools of mind abuse Mind signal transmission peaked, distorted, bent, unrestrained Neuro receivers short circuit. System parameters over gained Nerve threads decoding the stream of the reality inverting revolution The patterned untruth of nondream, the closed eye visual delusion A frantic cellular race down the switchbacks of mind Throttling the existenc eengine. A propulsion beyond all limit lines Convulsive thrusts of septic energy as infected cells collide Unleashing the video bacterial disease. The sinew conducted pseudovision Mind signal transmission peaked, distorted, bent, unrestrained Neuro receivers short circuit. System parameters over gained Nerve threads decoding the stream of the reality inverting revolution The patterned untruth of nondream, the closed eye visual delusion Self unfolds like a disintegrating dream All revealed but the sinister cause My lying eyes come apart at the seams Still how could I ever regret the loss The self transformed into wave lengths, Reverberating this unyielding dream. Lost in this greedy illusion I'm forever devoured by the closed eye visual delusion A twirling visual overload Explosions of terror and beauty Colors of fear and pain within clash into unanything A spectra organic frenzy setting fire to the neuro highways of mind Revolving me away from time. A soul now rendered unassigned

Slayer's Reign in Blood with Bootsy Collins on Bass and Tom Araya just focussing on vocals.

Lee Aaron was there - my teenage crush.

Its a fun tune to play - I know that SOM are not associated with "Fun" but its certainly still one of my go to noodles.

The Sisters of Mercy - Alice

That Trim pot affects the Delay of the Wah when you engage and disengage the pedal. See my post below a couple of years ago.

I don't name them. Mrs Kendall does. They are affectionately known as The Red One, The Black One and the Expensive one. My black 7 string guitar is often mistaken for the The Black One, which is in fact a Squire 5 String Bass. Nevertheless, the black 7 string is still called the Black One.

Good luck and remember - when you work with yourself - you never need to compromise.....so that's one less thing to worry about.

Hey - I feel your pain. I am in a similar position to you. I play Death/Tech metal and write my own music. Never managed to find anyone committed or even remotely interested. I ended up buying myself a guitar and learning to play the rhythm riffs myself. I think it helped expand my bass playing and gave me a new focus. My next step was a drum machine, which was less successful, but did bridge a gap I had. Happy enough now that I can make my own music in full. All I need is my DAW, my guitar, bass and drum machine.