Anyone like bass guitars?

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I found playing with a pick was great for a consistent aggressive sound. I used one quite a bit doing the alt rock / grunge originals thing, but being in a blues band, with a lot more jamming, I liked the softer thunk from fingers and more control over dynamics.

These days I stick with fingers when I get the chance to have a jam on bass, but if I had to do a whole set the pick would come out as a skin saver.

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Check out the session player on bass, really seems to fit with The Jesus and Mary Chain look :lol:

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jeremyb wrote:Check out the session player on bass, really seems to fit with The Jesus and Mary Chain look :lol
Hah! Looks like he s the only one having a good time

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I'm hopeful that my Jazz Bass is ready for Friday night shindig.
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Speaking of Jazz Basses, what string suggestions does the whanau recommend for them, gauge, metal composition (Nickel/Stainless), brand...etc?

I have purchased a project Squier that has no strings, missing three tuner ferrules and missing one MOTS fret marker.

Seems to be in good condition apart from the missing bits other than a dry fingerboard, although the electrics may need some TLC.

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105 flats

Also lol MOTS :lol:
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Terexgeek wrote:Speaking of Jazz Basses, what string suggestions does the whanau recommend for them, gauge, metal composition (Nickel/Stainless), brand...etc?

I have purchased a project Squier that has no strings, missing three tuner ferrules and missing one MOTS fret marker.

Seems to be in good condition apart from the missing bits other than a dry fingerboard, although the electrics may need some TLC.

Thanks in advance for the knowledge!
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I use FatBeams as well, can you still get them though?

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Eruera wrote:I use FatBeams as well, can you still get them though?
I have to get them shipped from USA now :(
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Eruera wrote:I use FatBeams as well, can you still get them though?
I have to get them shipped from USA now :(
Can Cheese no longer get DR?

I quite like D'Addario Pro Steels for clanks and or plectrum
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I don’t think that could be considered a bad idea
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Whats the purpose of flat wound strings? for someone who plays with a pick like me is there any reason to change?
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I prefer flats. Something about the characteristic thud, and the weird “branches creaking in the wind” sound when they rattle instead of actual rattle from rounds.
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el byrdo wrote:I'm thinking of putting flats on my P bass. It's a jap squier with a bartolini pickup. Is this a good idea? it seems like a good idea to me since I hate changing strings and feel it would accentuate the P bass quality.
I didn't think bass players changed strings??? :?
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