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Oh man I wanted to get a Lakeland bass and he diss'it from the Go!.. ha, ha. Well, I I have sire and I love it also. Great upload video , thanks !

i think this just be a basic thing in live music. some people just don't give any space for the vocals, they're supposed to be the main thing!

Okay so I’ve been a musician for over 20 years and bass has been my main instrument and passion since I was 11 i spent countless hours practicing with my band and also played drums for elementary school band and then I took a little break from school band to focus on practicing with my band I think also started taking lessons again I did take lessons when I was in fifth grade but I was also taking drum lessons through the school and performing in front of my classmates so I took that a little more serious because I was nervous about messing up in front of the kids. Surprisingly my bass instructor and drum instructor were actually in a band at that same time lol The instructor was nice however he didn’t teach me in a way that my adhd brain would not only comprehend but stay interested and just enjoy being there. It wasn’t until I was in seventh grade that I had a friend come over and and I just so happened to have left the bass out and he was very excited because he was about to get a his own guitar before he had been practicing on his father’s many guitars his father was a professional music recording engineer who also played guitar and taught my friend to play and also recorded himself and helped him to listen to his own mistakes that In the long run he was able to progress faster It didn’t work out with my very first bass instructor but I did try it for two years and I thought I was not cut out for that then my friend got his own guitar and he and I started a band but I didn’t know any songs or at least the ones that we wanted to play it was at that time I learned about Mx tabs.net I think my cousin taught me how to understand them And I also decided that it was time to take lessons again however the place I went to didn’t have any bass instructor so I was put with a guitar instructor and player to teach me to play bass the first lesson was just a standard run through you know how to tune,properly fret a string and how to pluck a string and also learned the major scale the blues scale and the arpeggios for them I wasn’t any good but I was acquainted with them. At the end of the lesson I was like great more of this but this time I was serious and committed to practice everything that he expects of me but then he said something that changed everything he said that you on the next lesson pleasea bring in a song that you would like me to teach you to play I asked him why don’t I need to learn the basics first he said that he would teach me the basics of the song after I learned the song. Anyway sorry I was a little long but I’m just giving a backstory. Anyway played in a band all through high school at first it was just my guitar player and best friend and I playing and practicing cover songs and original songs as well everything changed when we finally got a drummer and luckily we all got along he and I learned drums in elementary school together and were in all the same classes. Anyway I digress I have ordered a total of 3 basses my life the first was back when I was in high school back when catalogs were a thing and the internet was not and option I called one of the dealers from the catalog it was a music store in Connecticut and unfortunately they didn’t have it in stock and had to special order it for me and then mail it to me, the whole process took six months when it arrived in a custom molded case there was however a chip on the neck but it was too far down that I didn’t notice it when I was playing. The next bass that I bought online was 11 years after I had to sell all my basses and music equipment because my mother got into trouble financially so it was a no brainer for me to help out my family, one Christmas my aunt gave us a lot of gift cards for Walmart worth a lot of money and just as a wim I went on Walmart.com and low and behold I actually found something worth looking at it’s a sterling sub ray 24 HH I was in shock not only do I love music man’s but the double mm pickups are my favorite style so I ordered it and when it arrived it came in a box with a piece of foam on the bottom and a flimsy piece cardboard that was supposed to stabilize the neck and headstock and it was fine at first maybe because I haven’t been physically playing for around 11 years now I should clarify that even though I had stopped playing physically I never stopped playing in my head I spent countless hours working on my ear my rhythm and also watching bass tutorials on you tube and of course trying to stay updated on my theory and I also had access to a keyboard and garage band so I was able to practice my chords and singing the solfège along with intervals so when I picked it up and started playing it was very natural for me to play I did have to strengthen my muscle memory on my fingers and re callus my fingers. Anyway sorry for the long back story but I’m noticing that there are some bubbles on the back of the neck and at the second fret there is a glue that was supposed to be wiped off but it wasn’t and I don’t know how to get it off without ruining the fret the plastic nut is slightly cracked. The most concerning thing is that the humidity in my house has been messing with the neck and there are gashes in the body that weren’t there when the bass arrived but it literally came with nothing except an Allen wrench and a pole to adjust the truss rod didn’t come with a gig bag or a strap or anything that would normally be with a bass when you purchase it I mean every bass I have ever purchased came with a case hell my Warwick came with a really nice gig bag extra sets of strings a strap that was outfitted with strap locks compatible with the bass it even had a care kit that included a bar of beeswax cleaner for the frets and hardware I think they even had a tuner and cables out of all my basses the Warwick came with the best extra stuff that was supposed to keep your bass in top shape. The last bass I ordered was from Sweetwater it was the Kala u bass the model is the wanderer and I knew that I would have to buy that u bass first because wanderer is the meaning of my name but to a certain degree so are the the other two in that price range. When it arrived it was in a very nice gig bag the packaging was very impressive compared to the other bass I will say this the action was a little high but easy to correct that it sounded great played great even with the action high the percussion was incredible when I would play flamingo chords and use the body as a drums I loved that bass, unfortunately 3 days after I bought it my disabled mother accidentally fell on it and completely destroyed it the neck came right off and the fretboard is flapping and barely hanging on the worst part is when I tried to get the warranty from sweetwater there was a promotion where all warranty was free but it had loopholes and they weren’t able to do anything to help anyway sweetwater is a great delivery service but make sure you check the warranty, Walmart sucks for delivery definitely try and get there warranty and also the warranty of the store that they outsource from or at least have them package it better offer money if you can to get a case, and shoutout to the music store that had to special order my LTD/ESP ECLIPSE that thing came all the way from Japan got stuck in customs numerous times took six months to get to the music store and another 3 days to get to my house and all it had was a little chip that couldn’t be seen and I could never reach it even when I was playing down that high on the fretboard Unfortunately everything is online now and it’s impossible for me to get to a guitar center or even a guitar shop that has a luthier add a bone nut locking tuner a high mass bridge and a lot of other things that I am a little nervous to do especially since I only have one bass at the moment but I just saw on Amazon that they have very very cheap basses that I could practice on so I’m excited about that I just need the money for a few basses and a full tool set and bench if I get good enough maybe I could go to luthier school and open a business and store in my area that is just a pipe dream but to quote Kevin Garnett “ ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE “

This is the ax I want right here👍🏽

So you mean it also sound good on part guitar solo or reff..? Im amateur..thank you sir..

I liked that you mentioned Jamey. I like his Playing and want to learn from him the funk ghost note stuff. Been bass player for my church orchestra for 20years they taught me how to read

I'm both a mediocre bass player and a mediocre guitarist. I have a nice acoustic bass that I got cheap at a flea market, and I love the sound. I can't quite play "She's Not There" by The Zombies, but I can play "Reptilia" by The Strokes, which is a really good song for mediocre bassists to learn, it's deceptively easy to learn.

Bill Wyman

You can barely hear the bass in AJFA? But good album ngl

Bro they did jason dirty on that album

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Yep. Been doing that for 34 years. It’s always been a part of my style.

I play bass in a KISS tribute band! Genes no slouch actually

I knew you'd say Gene....

Let's do this mannnnn

Fellow mediocre bassist here! I've been playing bass on and off in church bands and worship teams since 1994 and Hillsong United's "All Day" and Hillsong's "Lion and the Lamb" are the most challenging songs I was expected to play. I don't really like prog metal, so I don't really feel the need to shred on bass. The most fun I have is playing bass for Christmas Carols, where I play the piano or organ bass line (more or less.)

So the title of your video post caught my attention. Buying instruments online (without trying it in person) is only risky if you're buying from a private seller (i.e. ebay, Reverb, Facebook marketplace, Mercari, etc...) but not so much from big chain stores. However, I will caveat that by adding that buying used gear from the big chains can be a bit of a crap shoot, even though you have a 45-day return window. I saw a used Ray34 4H in a natural ash with a gorgeous roasted maple neck that caught my eye on the GC website. As the bass was located at a GC in another state, I called the store and asked the representative to inspect the bass for any dings, dents, scrapes, gouges to the body or neck or any other mechanical or cosmetic issues. The rep told me that apart from the base needing a good cleaning, it was in excellent condition. When I finally recieved the bass, well it was definately a different story. The back of the neck had a welt about the size of a quarter at about the 12th fret and a few small gouges at the first fret. I was really annoyed about this but was willing to live with it. But the nail in the coffin was when I discovered that the trussrod was siezed. While i was able to return the guitar and get a refund, it did end up having to eat $21 shipping cost and lost time and effort. While this is not going to stop me from buying used gear from a big chain store, I am going to insist on closeup pictures and that the trussrod is checked and working.

What bass fills can I use?

Yeah Conservative boring bass playing will keep our instrument staric forever!

Funny I run into your video, very good by the way..I am waiting on an Ibanez SR5005 , $2400, I went with Sweetwater because no dealer around south Texas has any good bases in stock , it’s on Back order, I hope it goes well.

A great and honest video, thank you. I just ordered the Spire six drivers from them. Hopefully they will improve my playing experience on stage ( I am a singer/guitarist in a band)

Good

That's so cool!!!!!

Very good tip. Thank you sir. Respect ❤

I have to disagree.. some playing during vocals actually enhance the vocal depending on what you play..

Thanks sir 🎉

Scales! Yes it will help your Finger Dexterity. I always try to Change up/&/Or Add to my Scales- after Mastering the last one. Try doing it Backwards now.

Bro what kind of bass is that??🔥

I have a Sennheiser e945, and I bought a shure SM7B, and after many experiments on the level and sound quality, I found that the e945 is much better than the sm7b, and I decided to return the sm7b immediately.

I think this idea is great, however I think it varies with genre, maturity of the player and setting. I’ve heard the thing that you are not suggesting done before and it sounded great and placement was great also buuutttt I wouldn’t recommend every and anyone try that lol

💯 Overplaying is one of the quickest ways to sound like an amateur

Fifine K669D. Just sayin. Great Video

if you buy something like Sire V3 - yes I understand why you should upgrade tuners... but if you buy something like V5 or like yours V10 - I don't get WHY they do upgrade?

Don't hate appreciate

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Can someone answer this for me? Im looking for a $300-400 bass. A Squire/Fender P-bass or Ray4HH are it. I will be running a flanger, reverb, delay, and/or a muff or some other combo of effects. I doubt it will ever be used for just the sounds the bass alone can make..Will there be a difference between the two options in the end sound? I guess Im asking if the effects will cancel any difference is the "base" bass sound. I prefer the look of the Ray4HH over the P-Bass(at the $400 price point), its really the only reason I dont just get the Pbass.

I just bought mine for $400. Is it worth it then?

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When I see a bass review video and I see a guy act, talk and even look like he might be a serious player., then I get curious. I spend the time to listen to their whole spiel. Waiting for the actual playing part. So often it takes me 10 seconds to know that I have been BSed again. Just tell the truth. Something along the lines of this : "Hey I am not that great of a player but I'll do my best to give you a good impression of what this bass can sound like. I personally love this bass and you might too. So here I go...."

why would they lose their job?

between v10 and lakland 5502 which prefer?

I love my v10 too! I just got it about 2 weeks ago. Do you have single-coil hum when you adjust the blend knob anywhere other than 50/50? Im thinking of shielding the internal cavity.

I agree 100 percent...I see videos of people comparing the sound of a cheap bass compared to expensive...im like who cares? I guarantee they don't play the same. Cheap basses are cheap basses...I can never get them up to my level. There's always some flaw with how it plays. And the quality is cheaper....sire makes the best basses I've played..I've played a lot too. I play all the time. Religiously. Everyday. So a bass has to be to my ability, or I won't even mess with it. I've spent so much time trying to adjust basses ,that just arent going to play like I want. Every instrument is different. Some cheap basses are ok. But it's like there's always something. Certain areas of the neck, the fretwork..the nut. Something is always off...I guess since ive got so much better and play more than most people out there, I have high standards. I have certain ways i like my shit set up. And don't compromise. My sire is pick up and play, it's set up perfect. The neck is so nice, low action. String height where I like it. No fret buzz. You can't beat sire , they're great.

Great video, and thank you because I’ve got the P10… almost identical except mine has the P pick up in neck position and heavier mass saddles on the bridge. You said that means it’s a deluxe? I didn’t even know that. But I really appreciated hearing your love for this bass. And one more thing, I just last summer got a Lākland 55-02 ! Oh my gosh, talk about LOVE ! The store had one with maple fretboard, but it was the one with rosewood fretboard and spalted maple tonewood on the body that was “love at first play” for me. You’re very good at the video-making thing, you definitely should make more ! I liked and subscribed.

I hear ya, but do you like the bass?😊

Use a 4 string. 🤣🙄

Most of the basses I have bought on-line came from Sweetwater or Chicago Music Exchange. Set up was perfect and never had a problem. Love my Sterling Stingray Ray4 in mint green.. I have been a Sweetwater customer since 2008, always great customer service.

Sweet looking bass!

Finally someone who keeps it real 🔥🔥

I like the samsung QU2 connected to a IRIG PRE 2 direct to my phone/ tablet/ computer/ camera and it sound great, but my best sound is my SM7B connected to a RODE CASTER PRO 2. Note my RODE CASTER PRO 2 , STOP RECORDING TO THE SD CARD ON THE FIRST 120 SECONDS, and the Australians never help me solve the problem, now i record to a external hard drive connected to a port USB C. saludos