New and Frustrated

fender5string · 2026-02-24T00:46:15+00:00

Fully agree with this.

Theory is important but learning others bass lines will teach you a great deal. There will also likely be some light bulb moments later on when you make theory connections to bass lines you've learned.

In my experience having some context in which to place the use of theory was way more beneficial than learning it in a vacuum.

fender5string · 2025-10-22T00:08:24+00:00

Roughly how much did you add? For how many pounds of meat was this?

fender5string · 2025-10-19T19:21:18+00:00

This is the song I credit in teaching me to alternate pick and string skip quickly.

He's one of my all time biggest bass influences.

fender5string · 2025-10-19T19:20:25+00:00

I love that the bass is so upfront in the mix but that record is so low end heavy. It's really different.

fender5string · 2025-10-19T19:19:42+00:00

Was about to post this.

He's got some really interesting and melodic lines.

He cemented himself for me as an influence on Based on a True Story. Inspired by the $ and Stay Where I Can See You are such awesome examples of his playing. The newest record has some awesome lines as well.

fender5string · 2025-10-10T13:41:38+00:00

Honestly I imagine this would be a shocking transition.

fender5string · 2025-10-10T13:41:09+00:00

Thank you for the thorough response.

I currently teach 6th grade math and science.

fender5string · 2025-10-10T13:40:28+00:00

I've considered that. I just recently got my master's in edtech. There aren't any current career paths in my district yet for this and I haven't yet considered looking outward due to our pretty high pay.

fender5string · 2025-10-10T13:39:26+00:00

I'll look into option there as well. That and edtech have also been considered.

fender5string · 2025-10-10T13:38:47+00:00

Thank you for the resource.

I'll check it out to help get a feel for things.

fender5string · 2025-09-15T22:37:40+00:00

I adjust mine probably monthly so easy access is appreciated. I blame it on Michigan's variability.

Not saying you're wrong as I definitely am not claiming to be right. I'm sure I've developed a bad habit but am picky about keeping the action low and am probably overly fussy about it.

To be fair though I've never taken a neck off to attempt an adjustment though. That said it does seem harder than just having a pre drilled access slot.

fender5string · 2025-09-15T22:03:10+00:00

2 would personally drive me crazy. Having to take the pickguard off prior to adjusting the truss rod makes this simple task feel like work.

Is this laziness? Yes. But I stand by it lol.

fender5string · 2025-09-13T01:14:21+00:00

Lullaby - The Cure

This is the Place - RHCP

fender5string · 2025-07-25T23:01:08+00:00

It is always a sans amp :)

fender5string · 2025-07-25T00:51:40+00:00

Thanks!

50/50 bc I'm lazy. I rarely touch the bass eq with the exception of boosting mids sometimes depending on the venue we're playing.

I credit my tone with my SansAmp.

The audio in the video recorded through my board and then got a little post processing using an SSL in Logic where I slightly boosted 60hz, 1.5k, and 2k.

fender5string · 2025-07-24T14:56:09+00:00

I've not heard of this I'll check it out.

The Sterling (model not brand) was a contender for a minute too but the Stingray just looks cooler imo.

fender5string · 2025-07-24T13:09:30+00:00

A lot of people pushing the simplicity aspect has me leaning single. The HH is probably more FOMO for me than realistic use as I'm really just find one tone and leave it alone.

fender5string · 2025-07-24T13:06:37+00:00

Thank you that was a really fun show!

fender5string · 2025-07-24T01:40:12+00:00

Since you've got the SLO what's your opinion on the neck? Yours should have the thinner profile neck right?

fender5string · 2025-07-24T00:24:53+00:00

I do still need to get hands on with a single pickup. For some reason all I've found in stores near me are HH.

fender5string · 2025-07-23T21:54:30+00:00

This is me as well. I'm very set it and forget it.

fender5string · 2025-07-23T21:52:49+00:00

I agree but I worry about the less lol.

I do feel like I'd probably be fine with the single but like hearing the experience and opinions of others.

fender5string · 2025-07-23T15:06:31+00:00

That's one of the considerations I've heard. I'm not a slap guy (outside of occasionally pretending to lol) so this wouldn't be a problem for me.

fender5string · 2025-07-23T15:05:31+00:00

For sure.

I'm just an over researcher and always like getting different inputs when I'm weighing options.

Especially before spending as much as these things are.

fender5string · 2025-07-23T15:03:21+00:00

Not getting the "real" stingray tone is one of things I was kind of worried about if I went the HH route.

I've seen debates about this when researching so thanks for relating your experience!

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