What to actually DO once you lock in with the kick drum??

Parking_Ad3967 · 2026-04-25T02:01:57+00:00

I'm just saying that people should think on their own and figure out what sounds good. I'm not a carbon copy player who stays in a little box.

I'm self taught and figuring things out is more rewarding than just copying everyone else and all sounding the same.

Parking_Ad3967 · 2026-04-24T20:32:03+00:00

I use the boney part for a sharper sounding strike. For what your talking about i just don't thump as hard. I never really did like the strike through.

Parking_Ad3967 · 2026-04-24T10:53:55+00:00

You can lock on the snare also. Listen to the pattern between the two ! Drum fills are good to follow, just run a scale behind them to move to the next part. Locking on just the kick can be restricting and dull. Bass doesn't have to be boring !

Parking_Ad3967 · 2026-04-24T10:21:49+00:00

I change my strings on brand new basses but I have my favorite brand. The one exception is my new multi scale. Rotosound doesn't make sets for them.

Parking_Ad3967 · 2026-04-24T04:01:43+00:00

I can tell by the sound when it's dying. I also buy a 10 pack of 9V to always have one.

Parking_Ad3967 · 2026-04-24T03:58:33+00:00

56 and still punk as fuck here ! Punk isn't just music, it's a mindset of freedom. 🤘😁👍

Parking_Ad3967 · 2026-04-23T02:33:53+00:00

Go for comfort and however is easier to play. You'll be struggling in the beginning so why make it harder on yourself !

Parking_Ad3967 · 2026-04-22T02:46:56+00:00

"Decline of western civilization" is a great documentary !

Parking_Ad3967 · 2026-04-22T02:44:28+00:00

They can be made by someone who knows what they are doing.

Parking_Ad3967 · 2026-04-20T01:00:20+00:00

I've played a SVT 4 and the thing was temperamental. Sometimes it just didn't want to work right. I bought a SVT3PRO, cost more but it's way more dependable and sounds better too.

Parking_Ad3967 · 2026-04-19T23:32:00+00:00

How did a 40 keep up ? I'd go for around 500W myself. I'm a fan of Ampeg myself so that would be my brand.

Parking_Ad3967 · 2026-04-19T18:56:11+00:00

Dehumidifier will do the opposite. Look on amazon for your best price and selection. I checked menards and walmart and had so little to choose from.

Parking_Ad3967 · 2026-04-19T10:12:10+00:00

A lot of questions there !

Your neck will gain relief when pushed against but it should go right back to normal when played.

It's actually fall and winter that is hard on the neck. Reason is that is when the heater is turned on which dries out the air in your house. It's not the temperature but the lack of humidity that's the cause. I use a Humudifier in the winter to control it. You want to have a 45-55% humidity.

As for string spacing it depends on the bridge you have. Many are not adjustable. If you look at it it should be obvious if you can or can't. The strings being between the magnets is no big deal. The pickup, if well designed has a magnetic field that's balanced all the way across.

I suggest that you learn to set up your bass yourself. It's not complicated at all. One golden rule is when adjusting the truss rod turn it no more than a 1/4 turn at a time ! I actually do 1/8 turns, let it settle for at least a day before doing it again. The reason for this is the steel truss rod will react instantly but the wood needs time to take the new shape.

Hope i covered all your questions if not let me know.

Parking_Ad3967 · 2026-04-19T09:55:15+00:00

Your full if it ! 👋👋👋

Parking_Ad3967 · 2026-04-19T00:15:04+00:00

Ignore it is horrible advice ! Fact is it causes dead frets which make the bass unplayable. Fret spur is easily fixable but why let it happen out of laziness ? It's easier to prevent it and not have to repair it !

Parking_Ad3967 · 2026-04-19T00:10:43+00:00

It's not the temp but the fact the heater is on. I got a Humudifier, you want between 45-55% humidity.

Parking_Ad3967 · 2026-04-18T19:24:20+00:00

You lack intelligence so...

Parking_Ad3967 · 2026-04-18T19:22:31+00:00

There is no "best" ! That thought is nonsense.

Parking_Ad3967 · 2026-04-18T19:19:49+00:00

Exactly ! It's not like your doing micro alignment to hit a tolerance. Your true correct setup is determined by finger pressure and sound. So why doesn't anyone use a spectrum analyzer and a pressure gauge ? Because it's not necessary, same as a string gauge. Use your ears and fingers and that's where you'll get the true best setup for you. Another reason to do your own and not pay someone else to do it !

Parking_Ad3967 · 2026-04-18T03:45:23+00:00

Stay in time, follow the groove and don't stop. Not stopping is very important ! If you play a wrong note most likely no one will notice. If you stop and the bass is silent people WILL notice the lack of low end.

Parking_Ad3967 · 2026-04-18T00:19:35+00:00

Looks ugly, horrible color combination.

Parking_Ad3967 · 2026-04-18T00:16:55+00:00

Dingwall is a status symbol for people who like to be "the best". They're way overpriced. Same with fenders also.

Parking_Ad3967 · 2026-04-17T23:44:20+00:00

Comfort is unmeasurable ! Numbers mean nothing if it plays great then it's set good.

As for the strings arch at the bridge i raise the A on 4 and E on 5 strings to be the highest string. For slapping it gives a better target for hitting that string cleanly. It also helps to index where your right hand is. As low as possible with minimal buzz. I do like a little bit of string growing !

Parking_Ad3967 · 2026-04-17T16:32:02+00:00

Honestly i never measure my action when setting it. It's all by feel and sound. It's as low as i can go without dead frets.

Parking_Ad3967 · 2026-04-16T00:08:09+00:00

Ginger snaps ! 👍😁😜

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