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BassIAB: Bass in a Box (updated for 2008.1)

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The Idea:
Bass-in-a-Box (BassIAB) gives you a chance to demonstrate your creativity while learning about the creative process of other bassists here at Bassplaying.com. The idea is simple:

  • We provide a backing track (mp3) without a bass line and (usually) with a chord chart
  • You load it into your Digital Audio Workstation and record a bass line.
  • You export the entire track to a single mp3 file.
  • You post a link to your file to the forum.

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This amp is the best I have ever used.

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Markbass
Markbass 102p and the standard HF with horn

Using Harmonics in Chords, Part I

This is the first in a two-part series on using harmonics along with fretted notes to form chords.

an interview with Little Lisa

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Little Lisa
Little Lisa on stage

Fall 2007 saw the airing of The Next Great American Band (TNGAB) on the Fox network. While I'm not sure how well the show performed for the network I personally found it quite interesting. Of course, as an amateur musician, that might not be too surprising. There were a number of very talented bands that appeared on the show. My personal favorites were Franklin Bridge and Dot Dot Dot (DDD).

Franklin Bridge were voted off the show too soon in my humble opinion but DDD remained with the show for a few more episodes and I found myself rooting for them to be the winning band (sadly not the case). Not only did DDD have talent to spare and an engaging and refreshing style they also had one of the best bassists of any band in the competition. She goes by the name of Little Lisa but believe me 'little' doesn't refer to her talent. She lays down a great groove.

I (PW) conducted this interview with Little Lisa (LL) by e-mail in January 2008.

What theme do you use?

Amadou (i.e. the default if you've never changed it)
63% (10 votes)
Bluebreeze-fixed
6% (1 vote)
Bluebreeze
0% (0 votes)
Bluemarine
13% (2 votes)
Wheat, I have no idea what you're talking about.
19% (3 votes)
Total votes: 16

basschat

This is our first try with the new "Chat Room" module. Jump in, try it out, and report any bugs or other problems.

Grizman Leathers Custome Leather Straps

Grizman Leathers
Custome Leather Strap

To put this quite simply, I can not give enough praise for the quality and caring that went into my custom leather strap. I asked for a very simple and straight foward design for my Grizman Leathers Strap. What I got exceeded my expectations. Steve Walter (Griz) felt that the design would suffer with what I had in mind. Still keeping with my request he added an extra flare that made it complete and perfect. I received my strap already set to the same length as my original strap.

Viva Roxy Music

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Roxy Music
Viva Roxy Music

Roxy Music Live album.

John Gustafson, Sal Maida, John Wetton & Rick Wills

Pick your rig (considering weight, playing syle etc choose your weapon -feel free to add reasons)

Single 2 x 12 cab
17% (2 votes)
A 1 x 15 cab & a 2 x 10 cab
8% (1 vote)
1 x 15 cab & 4 x 10 cab
50% (6 votes)
I'm no wuss 8 x 10 cab!!
8% (1 vote)
None of the above
17% (2 votes)
Total votes: 12