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I’m having this problem during rehearsals where I just don’t hear myself enough, even when it’s only the piano and rhythm guitarist playing softly. I end up going hard on my strings, which makes a distorted tone that doesn’t fit the song..

When I turn up my amp, I get more bass in general but I still can’t hear the melody I’m playing well, it’s driving me crazy!!

Fyi, I’m playing on a sire z7 5 string, through some kind of GK100 combo amp (very heavy, not sure the exact model because I don’t own it). I have a tiny pedal board with a tuner and a compressor, that is all.

This is very annoying because I can’t correct myself or go for licks easily, since I don’t even really know how I sound.. Any tips to shape my tone?? Thanks!

I've been playing bass for like 2 years, and my first amp was a used Traynor Dynabass 200. I love this thing! I really like how rugged it is, and it feels like it's built to last and take hits.

I wanted to upgrade to something of better quality now that I know I like bass, but I see very little information online on Traynor's big block 115.

How is the sound quality? Is it as rugged as their older models? Also, is the extra price tag over something like a Fender Rumble 800 worth it? Any advice is welcome, thanks!

I'm 22 and a relatively new bass player, and I'm looking for a band to practice/perform with (I'm down for online collabs too, I have recording equipement).

I love me some rock, metal, punk, or even pop (RATM, Tool, Dua Lipa, ACDC, No doubt, Rush if I was good enough lol). I love jazz as well (like Stevie Wonder). I'm down for any musical style really, I just want to get some practice in with other people.

I am very dedicated and willing to put time into a project, but I also don't mind messing around just for practice/jam sessions.

So, if you need a bassist in Montreal or for online collabs, hit me up! I can also record a sample if you'd like.

Also, I would love any advice y'all have on the whole musician thing, I'm really new to this. Cheers!

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So soon I'm going to europe for a trip, and I was wondering if I could bring back a bass if one caught my fancy there.

Would separating the neck from the body and putting them in a suitcase be enough? Do you need to remove the strings?

I would be pretty bummed if I did that and it arrive in more than 2 pieces

**Bringing, I am not planning on becoming a bass lol

So usually when I try learning a song by ear, I just find the root note by trial and error and imitate the bassist vaguely.

But recently my friend sent me a song to make a bassline for, but it's basically all piano/synths and drums. How would I go about making something for it?

It's hard for me to even find the root note when I have no bass to reference

I broke my nut while trying to replace my strings.. This never happened to me before with guitar. I was trying to get the low B under the string tree, and the nut just shattered.

Is there some kind of trick with basses I don't know about??

My relatively new Sire Z7 has started making scratch noises when the cable moves around. I tested it on passive mode (to make sure it's not the battery), same thing. I am using a focusrite into the darkglass neural dsp pluggin, if that matters.

I also tried the exact same setup with my yamaha, and it made no noises at all. What should I do about this? The bass is still on warranty but the shop is 60 mins away, so I want to solve this myself if possible..

I have a Focusrite 2i2 (4th gen) and the darkglass neural dsp pluggin, and I love the tones I get out of it. The problem is, the volume in my headphones is never high enough for me to hear myself properly (I use the standalone app to monitor/practice).

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If I try and raise the input/output volume in the app or on the focusrite, it starts clipping. I'm not even using any distortion, just the vintage microtubes pedal. My bass is a sire z7, and it has hot pickups to be fair.

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I'm pretty new to recording and doing this stuff, so I have no idea what to do.. Any tips? Thanks!

When I'm traveling for work/vacation, I never bring my gear with me which means I lose out on weeks or sometimes months of practice every year. Bringing my bass and amp with me seems dangerous, so I never did it.

What should I do in this situation? Try traveling with my bass and a headphone amp, or just rent out some gear at my destination? I've never rented a bass before, so I'm not sure if it's financially viable.

I feel like my progress is really hindered by these gaps in practice, so I'm looking to change that. Any advice is apreciated, thanks!

I've been trying to learn Sir Duke by Stevie Wonder, and I'm just not fast enough for the really quick pentatonic runs in the song. What would be something a bit easier I could work on first? I would love a song where the bass is a main instrument as well. Thanks!

Why does clicking the comment section to open the comments take me to random timestamp that HAPPENED to be there when I clicked?? That shit is so annoying, let me open the comment section first goddamn it. Anyone else have this problem??

I've been playing on my Traynor dynabass 200 for like a year, and I think I'm due for an upgrade (the tweeter is dead, the amp buzzes a lot and is way too big and heavy for home practice).

So, what should I replace it with? I've been wanting to get a compressor pedal and some distortion, so something that can do both and save me money sounds nice.

Currently I'm torn between the darkglass combo (the 112 microtubes one) and an Hx stomp (possibly lt) that I would hook up to a DI as needed, or to my headphones at home. It might be better to get an pure amp combo and the pedals separatly instead, but I'm not sure.

Ideally, I want something light, flexible and that isn't too boomy (I play on a 5 string, so I really value clear sound). I play everything from metal to mowtown, so I'd like to have the ability to dial in my sound to match what I'm playing.

Any suggestions/recommendations other than those I listed? Thanks!

So for context I got my permit 2 years ago, but I only learned to drive on automatic transmission (also, since I don't own a car, I don't have a lot practice under my belt). With this in mind, I wondered if I would be able to learn how to drive a manual on the go. In my area, there are a few manuals that are a really good deal and fit my needs.

However, I'm scared that adding another challenge on top of my lack of experience might make me more likely to get into an accident. Any advice is welcome, thanks!

So I've been playing for bass for a little while (1-2 years), and I've been thinking about joining a band. I'm a bit afraid tho, because I really can't improvise or write anything (I know basic scales and triads and how to read rythm but that's it).

In general, what skillsets do bands require? What should I learn to fit in with real musicians (I really don't feel like one lol)? So far I've just been looking up tabs and learning songs, and looking up tutorials if the technique is something I don't know yet (slap for example). I don't want to be a burden to others when I join a group, but I have no idea what the expectations are. Any advice is helpful, thanks!