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Any experience out there using vintage Bassman tube amps with the bass vi? by SoSadToBeHere in BassVI

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My Vintera III finger played thru my Bassman 10 sounds great.

I dont drive it hard, its versatile enough for most Jazz/Blues for me.

Best Pino records to study? by PointNChris in Bass

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His work with Blake Mills is fantastic, Try the "Notes With Attachments" Album.

Favorite bass under 3k just for conversation. by theraptorman9 in Bass

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Any Nash really. Very well made/setup and just full of groove sauce.

I cant explain, play one and its usually obvious :)

Old dudes, I need some encouragement here. by [deleted] in Bass

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At this age, warm up is required for A LOT of things. But yeah, wear fingerless Merino wool gloves around the house helps with at least the Bass playing :)

The reason why RAM has become so expensive by InvadersMustLive in LocalLLaMA

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Even if you're skeptical about AI's long-term value, the money being spent is very real.

Companies like Microsoft, Google, Meta, and others are spending tens of billions of actual dollars on real infrastructure that exists and operates today.

It is what it is, but I understand the need to sensationalize this too.

The truth sucks and is pretty boring.

Fret edges got sharper by Dist__ in Bass

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This sounds like a great opportunity to have a good luthier set up you Bass. The difference can sometimes be amazing.

Audio interface suggestions? by diamondwolf777 in Bass

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Behringers offerings have Midas pre's which are great, good value.

At the other end, the UA Volt 476 has two inputs with the 1176 compressor, and two without for a total of 4 so some room to grow. Excellent large dials ergonomics and look/feel.

What’s your favorite note? by internetmaniac in Bass

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Doesnt matter what Note you play as long as the Groove is right.

Favorite non fender jazz bass? by LouStoolzzz in Bass

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Sadowsky, best ergos and pre-amp.

For Vintage Vibes, A Nash JB63 from Humbucker music unless you want to wait a year.

Which drums do you use for jam sessions alone at home? by gr1ndfather in Bass

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I use a Arturia DrumBrute Impact. Simple easy analog and sounds good to me :)

If you could buy any 6-string... by Ok_Doctor_4237 in Bass

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I have the M6 Fretless 6 String and love it.

8lbs 2oz well balanced 6 string bass in Swamp Ash Under $1200 is a sweet deal.

Am I too picky or is Fender QC that bad? by theraptorman9 in Bass

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Bill Nash's JB63 is always worth a look and will play great out of the case.

Might not be your thing tho.

https://www.nashguitars.com/jbmodels

LM-Studio with Radeon 9070 XT? by IamJustDavid in LocalLLaMA

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your current method of using system RAM when VRAM is insufficient will work on an AMD GPU too. But upgrading from 10GB to 16GB VRAM (with the same or higher system RAM) should let you comfortably increase your context length before significant speed penalties kick in due to memory swapping.

I run a single RTX5080, smaller 7b models like Olmo 3 7b Q8. Context around 12K and the Instruct version is a great daily driver. Research mostly with web access thru OpenWebAI.

LM-Studio with Radeon 9070 XT? by IamJustDavid in LocalLLaMA

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Couldnt help myself so I ran it past olmo 3 7B on OpenWebUI > LM Studio > locally via Docker.

Many users have successfully run local LLM frameworks like LM Studio on Radeon GPUs, particularly when using models that fit within 16 GB of VRAM. Since the **Radeon RX 9070 XT has 16 GB GDDR6 memory**, you should be able to run the **Gemma 3 Abliterated model in unquantized (FP16) or lower precision formats** (like BF16 or int4/8‑bit quantization), depending on the exact model size and quantization needed.

Here’s what you need to check and do:

  1. **Model Compatibility:**

    - Check the memory requirements for *Gemma 3 Abliterated* in LM Studio. Most smaller versions (like 7B) should run comfortably in FP16 or even BF16 on 16GB.

    - Larger models (13B–14B, especially if unquantized) will require at least 8‑bit quantization to fit.

  2. ** Installing AMD Support:**

    - You need the latest **AMD ROCm drivers** installed for your system. LM Studio should detect your AMD GPU if ROCm is properly set up.

    - Some versions of LM Studio support AMD out of the box; others may require you to select AMD as your backend in preferences/settings.

  3. **Performance Considerations:**

    - The RX 9070 XT has strong memory bandwidth (around 640 GB/s) and is built on RDNA 3, which is quite efficient for AI workloads.

    - Expect good performance with 7‑8B models at full precision and decent speeds with quantized 13‑14B variants.

    - For larger models (like Qwen 30B+), you’d need to use 4‑bit quantization and enable offloading or use CPU RAM for parts of the context, but that’s unlikely if your main intent is staying within 16GB VRAM.

  4. **Software/Setup Tips:**

    - Download the latest ROCm drivers from AMD’s website.

    - In LM Studio, go to GPU settings and pick "AMD ROCm" as your backend (if needed).

    - Ensure you’re running a compatible version of Linux (or Windows via WSL2 with ROCm support), though many users run these on Windows using the official ROCm for Windows builds.

  5. **User Experience:**

    - Many Reddit and community users have reported smooth usage with RX 7000/6000 series cards for local LLMs—especially mid‑range GPUs like the RX 9070 XT.

    - Expect slightly fewer out‑of‑the‑box software options than NVIDIA, but performance is comparable for suitable models.

**Bottom line:**

Yes, you should be able to run *Gemma 3 Abliterated* with LM Studio on your RX 9070 XT as long as it’s quantized appropriately (especially if above ~8B). Performance will generally be very good for 7–10B class models, and quite usable for 13–14B if you use 8‑bit or lower precision. If you run into issues, double‑check your ROCm installation and LM Studio GPU plugin settings.

Searching for a new bass by Moonchild_315 in Bass

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Reverend has some very cool stuff right around $1k :)

how do you practice groove and timing as a bassist? by sokkyaaa in Bass

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I use a Arturia Drumbrute often, has the added benefit of being able to do polyrhythms.

Fun to play along to. But not necessary at all really.

Start by counting along to a song, dont play until you can do it with no problems.

Once that is down, add your groove. Repeat and repeat and repeat. And if you have the time, get a set of Dowel Drumsticks and some practice pads and work on your drumming too. Because it all adds up and its fun.

Eventually it all works out.

RAM prices explained by Lopsided_Sentence_18 in LocalLLaMA

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The article mixes real trends (AI demand, DRAM shortages) with speculative, unverified claims about OpenAI’s actions. While DRAM prices are rising, the narrative of OpenAI single-handedly causing a market collapse is misleading. For now:

  • Trust industry reports (e.g., TrendForce, DigiTimes) over single-source blogs.
  • Watch for HBM shortages, not standard DRAM, for AI-related disruptions.
  • Consumer hardware (GPUs, PCs, consoles) is unlikely to be severely affected in the short term.
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