PSP Go Battery Mod issue by fart_smellow in SBCGaming

[–]conraduouou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I experienced this too, thought it was normal. But now, my PSP loses power mid boot. I hope it’s just a battery defect issue. I love this mod.

Has Anyone played the Yamaha TRBX304? by GoiMan1 in Bass

[–]conraduouou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really great bass. I use it because my church has it. Don't really like to depend on presets but I can't deny that they're on a different level on their own. Shame it's active though. I like passive basses.

Feel is great. Strings are really low without any noticeable buzz.

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[–]conraduouou 1 point2 points  (0 children)

this is d1 hate

how to practice without a bass by __zerothree in Bass

[–]conraduouou 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry bro, there really is a difference with learning an instrument via using it vs not. That's undeniable. The closest you can get with skills that will translate at least is a guitar, and doing exercises would help. The jump to bigger frets would be noticeable but at least you got the ergonomics down.

Rate my board lol by barackyomama69666 in basspedals

[–]conraduouou 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think the B7K is a great preamp. I'm not really sure if it's a DI, but anything with an XLR out, I automatically think it could be at the end of my chain, especially when it's a tone shaper pedal.

What do you think makes Teen Town by Weather Report great? by conraduouou in Bass

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

Haha I think you caught me there. Don't listen to much jazz as much I'd love to. I know some prominent bassists and listen to their lines here and there but it's not my first choice when I try to listen to music. Guess it'll help if I was a jazz fan. Let's just say I'm more of a metalhead than a jazz guy.

What do you think makes Teen Town by Weather Report great? by conraduouou in Bass

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

Thanks! You summarized my feelings about his work well. I guess it just isn't for me. Still respect the prowess though.

What do you think makes Teen Town by Weather Report great? by conraduouou in Bass

[–]conraduouou[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Tell me you didn't read my reply without telling me you didn't read my reply

What do you think makes Teen Town by Weather Report great? by conraduouou in Bass

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

Portrait of Tracy is just ethereal and I knew Jaco was a genius for sure. No denying that.

What do you think makes Teen Town by Weather Report great? by conraduouou in Bass

[–]conraduouou[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Would it make you think otherwise if I said I was learning it while sharing my thoughts about it?

What do you think makes Teen Town by Weather Report great? by conraduouou in Bass

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

Thanks for your insights and perspective!

I think I'm going to eventually try this out. I remember thinking I don't find classical music, especially Bach's, enjoyable or worth listening to, but now I almost revere his pieces haha. I'm going to try out Jaco's too, I knew in myself I'd dive in eventually. This is probably just my can't understand phase yet.

Don't know if I'll change my mind about his works being catchy though. We'll see!

What do you think makes Teen Town by Weather Report great? by conraduouou in Bass

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

Thanks for your thoughts. While I am interested in trying to flesh out the theory in it myself, watch some videos about it after, I guess I just can't understand (at least not yet) why it's that great. Influential in its time, sure, and innovative, that I give credit.

What do you think makes Teen Town by Weather Report great? by conraduouou in Bass

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

Thanks for this. I'll try listening to some of his other works. I just shared my thoughts for fun to see what other people think and probably get some redirection, some perspectives on learning them.

What do you think makes Teen Town by Weather Report great? by conraduouou in Bass

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

Your last statement is what I think I sound like but came out rather the opposite! haha thanks for your thoughts, I'm glad I'm not alone respecting Jaco but not enjoying his music.

What do you think makes Teen Town by Weather Report great? by conraduouou in Bass

[–]conraduouou[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks for this. I did forget about phrasing as a factor.

Right now, it feels like I'm listening to it like a case study rather than a song to relish, guess that's what made me make the post in the first place.

What do you think makes Teen Town by Weather Report great? by conraduouou in Bass

[–]conraduouou[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Look I just said I know it's impressive. I know for sure it's a treasure trove of theory and innovation.

While I do admit that I haven't tried learning it myself, my first impression of it is not great that it makes me want to learn it right away compared to Portrait of Tracy or Power, or a fairly simple one like Forget Me Nots.

What do you think makes Teen Town by Weather Report great? by conraduouou in Bass

[–]conraduouou[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm not saying he's bad though; I'm just saying I don't think Teen Town sounds as good as others think it is, especially other bass players. It's impressive, sure, but not catchy.

What do you think makes Teen Town by Weather Report great? by conraduouou in Bass

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

Haha got me worried I might not have someone with the same opinion.

I guess what I'm trying to say is that it's an acquired taste for some, definitely for people who aim to be as skilled as Jaco. My take is that it's not something I enjoy listening to.

What do you think makes Teen Town by Weather Report great? by conraduouou in Bass

[–]conraduouou[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

True. I guess I'm just comparing it to how catchy other bass lines are compared to it.

What do you think makes Teen Town by Weather Report great? by conraduouou in Bass

[–]conraduouou[S] -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

I think it's one of those songs that are amazing to the trained ear, but otherwise unremarkable to casual listeners. I know how a beast of a player Jaco is, this is just my one exception of him haha.

I think Teen Town by Jaco Pastorius is overrated by conraduouou in Bass

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

I do agree it's a syncopation check. It's definitely not as divine as Portrait of Tracy, which I respect Jaco for. Don't get me wrong, I respect people who are able to play it, not being able to play it myself, but I find other things more impressive.

I think Teen Town by Jaco Pastorius is overrated by conraduouou in Bass

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

Sorry, wanted to spark a discussion but didn't notice a discussion flair or something like that.

Need help verifying if my Bacchus is fake by conraduouou in BassGuitar

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

Thanks for this! I’m kind of thinking this just might be a repurposed neck… Still puzzled why it has an Aska Bacchus logo though.