Bass Guitar

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How about a thread to share pedalboard pics?

I use the same board to route guitar and bass, which is why there are three preamp/DI pedals on here. Benson preamp is for guitar, SansAmp Bass Driver DI is for most bass, and I sometimes use the SansAmp YYZ with my MIJ Ged Jazz when I want to create a just-about-perfect Moving Pictures tone.

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I miss /r/bass a bit, but I realized when I was going through all of the things I posted there, like 90% was patiently answering the same damned questions over and over again for newbies who simply wouldn't read the FAQ or even casually search for answers to their question:

  1. Check the 9V.

  2. The Rumble 40 is the minimum viable amp for that line; the feature set is such that it's a dramatic improvement over the 25. Yes, it gets loud enough to play casually with acoustic instruments and even a drummer with dynamic control, but you will want something bigger for audiences/outdoor/more players. If you can't afford the 40, buy a headphone amp for now (which will still be useful later) and save your money.

  3. That IS a weird noise. Try moving your phone away from the amp/cable/pickups.

  4. You are already good enough to play with others and you will get better faster the sooner you do so.

  5. Seriously, check the 9V.

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One of the greats, inspired many bass players!!

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If you're looking for some cool bass lines to play by The Smiths, start with The Queen Is Dead.

Barbarism Begins at Home (on Meat Is Murder) is a good exercise to build endurance if you don't use a pick (Rourke did though).

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It is a different kind of bass, but not really used by guitarists or bass players. They're unique on their own and work well with others.

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Welcome to the bass guitar forum. Post family pics, pedalboards, ask questions, review a bass