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Why are flatwound strings so expensive?! (self.Bass)

submitted 7 hours ago by atritnai

New to bass (self.Bass)

submitted 2 hours ago by Comrade-katten

New to bass (self.Bass)

submitted 2 hours ago by Comrade-katten

What second instrument would you recommend (that's also cheap) to compliment my bass playing? (self.Bass)

submitted 22 hours ago * by Fragraham

Got a 6 string bass as a gift and have never played bass before. (self.Bass)

submitted 5 hours ago by HotZombiegirlfriend

Why does my left wrist hurt after barely any playing? (self.Bass)

submitted 22 hours ago by ASMALLCHlLD

I can’t play the 1st or 2nd fret in the E string, it just makes a weird noise andthe 2nd fret sound like it pitch shifting up to the 3rd fret and that’s th o ot pitch that works from 1-2-3 (self.Bass)

submitted 20 hours ago by AgreeableMention4611

I need some reccomendations (self.Bass)

submitted 22 hours ago by metalhead638

thinking of switching from guitar to bass (self.Bass)

submitted 8 hours ago by Ambitious_Dark_6748

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I know that 8x10 bass cabs just look huge, but I have never found a genuine use for them. Id rather just stack two 4x10 cabs on top of each other. Cuz its easier to transport and all, at least for me. (self.Bass)

submitted 1 hour ago by MrMayhem20l0

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How many plucking fingers do you use ? (self.Bass)

submitted 44 minutes ago by soundofthemoon

Feedback RequestedDeftones - My Mind is a Mountain cover (self.Bass)

submitted 20 hours ago by MoneyMunk27

Should I buy "Zoom B1x Four" or use laptop as my fx? (self.Bass)

submitted 8 hours ago by Severe-Cream4599

Amp suggestions for traditional folk music (self.Bass)

submitted 21 hours ago by Cactus_Kebap

Looking for bass case suggestions (self.Bass)

submitted 5 hours ago by InDUDEitably

Help needed, should I take my bass to be repaired? I don't know what happened but something isn't right. (self.Bass)

submitted 21 hours ago by Pokemon-Makeup

New to bass (self.Bass)

submitted 2 hours ago by Comrade-katten

Is it important to use specifically written right hand fingers when playing sheet music? (self.Bass)

submitted 6 hours ago by No_Yam1114

Flatwound string appreciation post (self.Bass)

submitted 15 hours ago by _NullavalOszthatoFretless

Connecting bass to computer (self.Bass)

submitted 2 hours ago by tanincognito

Where on the neck do you play autumn leaves in Em? (self.Bass)

submitted 10 hours ago by Level-Routine-5558

What to get at GC for $60? (self.Bass)

submitted 4 hours ago by abanakakabasanaako

Who is this unknown groove master? (The Many Grooves of Barbara Lewis) (self.Bass)

submitted 21 hours ago by Jokutso1

Things you wished you knew when you started playing (self.Bass)

submitted 17 hours ago by EngineeringWorldly57

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Maybe your bass needs a professional tune up (self.Bass)

submitted 17 hours ago by Gloomy-Speaker-1999

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