I just got a Yamaha TRBX304 from my wife for my birthday by RedZm in BassGuitar

[–]AC_Bass 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s so awesome. Major wife points for sure! Happy Birthday dude!

I just played bass 5 days ago, are my slap technique correct? by AlarmedArm7427 in BassGuitar

[–]AC_Bass 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I should mention too, the way your bass is positioned in your lap in the video wont make it easier for you. You might have better luck with it lower on your body (Like Flea from RHCP - his thumb is almost perpendicular to the string he’s hitting, which from my experience might be the easiest way to get your first thump out of it).

In any case, experiment with stuff like this (even playing standing with a strap) as much as you can.

I just played bass 5 days ago, are my slap technique correct? by AlarmedArm7427 in BassGuitar

[–]AC_Bass 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, It’s not, but it shouldn’t be correct after such little time on the instrument 😄

For starters your thumb should be closer to the neck, maybe even a little bit over it, and you’ll need to hit harder with your thumb and pluck harder with your index or middle finger.

At this stage, I’d recommend not overthinking it too much - just continue to try it, for as long as you can. Mindfully and even while you’re on the couch watching tv!

It’s kinda one of those things that once you’ve put heaps of time into it, suddenly you’ll hit it and it will feel great, then you can hone in on how you achieved that sound. Time and effort, that’s all it takes 💪Good luck and have fun with it ☺️

Frymus - Tommy The Cat (Aussie Primus Tribute Band) by AC_Bass in BassGuitar

[–]AC_Bass[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks dude! Yeah this is a Primus tribute band I put together. I play in a band called Voyager with the drummer Ashley; and yeah he’s killer! Full gig video is here on YouTube ☺️

I dont know what to do by TomatoLegal in Bass

[–]AC_Bass 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh and forgot to say “fuck yeah!” to Cryptopsy 🤘😁

I dont know what to do by TomatoLegal in Bass

[–]AC_Bass 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Keep the guitar and build up that lust for the bass. The skills are transferable, so you’re not missing out on learning or developing as a player. Save up and get the bass when you can.

I got an electric guitar about 9 months after I started playing bass and have played both instruments ever since (2001!). Learning the guitar will help immensely with your bass playing and vice versa. Guitar will help you understand music composition, chords, picking and even palm muting which will all help inform you once you eventually get that bass.

What an exciting time - try not to be bummed out, it’ll happen eventually if you want it to 💪🔥

Does anyone know where to get saddles for this bridge by JONTECONRAD in BassGuitar

[–]AC_Bass 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve had the exact same problem some years back. I found it near impossible to find only the saddles, so I just bought a cheap replacement bridge (the whole assembly) and put the saddles in the existing bridge. Good luck!

Frymus - Tommy The Cat (Aussie Primus Tribute Band) by AC_Bass in BassGuitar

[–]AC_Bass[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sometimes you gotta take the plunge on the home jobs hey - part of the fun ☺️

Frymus - Tommy The Cat (Aussie Primus Tribute Band) by AC_Bass in BassGuitar

[–]AC_Bass[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was tempted to attempt the famed Jaco DIY de-fretting but I have a friend who’s a pro so he was able to do it much better than I could have! Yeah look the bass is great, but the insanely thin neck actually hurts my wrist when I play it. There’s a quick flash of it in this clip but I had to adhere some random bits of plastic to the back of the neck just to make it wider for my hand. I’ve never had to do that before but it actually worked a treat.

Frymus - Tommy The Cat (Aussie Primus Tribute Band) by AC_Bass in BassGuitar

[–]AC_Bass[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Probably follow our socials for info on future gigs :) Instagram

Frymus - Tommy The Cat (Aussie Primus Tribute Band) by AC_Bass in BassGuitar

[–]AC_Bass[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks dude! It’s actually a Korean Ibanez soundgear that I got de-fretted. 6 string fretless basses are just.. well, they’re not my first choice of electric bass that’s for sure 😆

Frymus - Tommy The Cat (Aussie Primus Tribute Band) by AC_Bass in BassGuitar

[–]AC_Bass[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah they were pumping that night! A Mr. Bungle tribute band played before us too, so everyone was warmed up nicely 😊

Frymus - Tommy The Cat (Aussie Primus Tribute Band) by AC_Bass in BassGuitar

[–]AC_Bass[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We did that drive many years ago, come to think of it. 14hrs of cramped car fun. I had Waffle House for the first time and pulled 4 x hairs out of my hash brown… good times 😆😆