r/Bass

UG is my go-to, but Songsterr has a much wider range of tabs.

Basslessons.be is my favourite site so far, constantly updating and their team does both sheet music and tabs on the same page.

What other sites do you folks go to?

hi all! as title says..

i cant spend much so it has to be between 200-300€ tops, decent quality for beginners and i really want it to be pretty.. i find the Squier ones very plastic-y looking so id like to consider other alternatives first

as im not really familiar with technicalities, would the Ibanez GSR180-BEM be a good option to start with? mind you, I am a woman and id prefer something on the lighter/thinner side but still full scale

thanks!

I used to wanna be lead, but fuck I love putting out support, holding it all together.

Theres's also something just a teensy bit more punk with bass

I just got this GK Backline 250 amp and I didn't get the original foot switch with it. I don't really know too much about them other than it would let me change between A and B channels. Will any kind of A/B pedal work or am I better off looking at 2 button latching foot switches?

Before yall tell me, I know that Toby used a synth for most of his soundtracks (including CORE) but I'm trynna do a live cover with my band. I was thinking a phaser or flanger for the bass that starts at 0.20, however im kinda new to pedals, I've only ever had an overdrive for some aggressive sound. What do yall recommend?

Just bought a new tuner which doesn't work with batteries but a 9v cable. My dad says it'll be annoying for concerts, is this true? Peaked let me know before I might buy a new one

Wondering how to find the specs of my bass. Looking to replace the saddle and nut and I wanted to try and do it myself since I’m going to change it to a wood. I have a J reynolds JR1000

Hello, I write and record my songs playing the guitar, bass, and drums for it. I currently have a rickenbacker that I adore but it is fighting my guitar rig for some of the same frequencies since my guitar amp is heavy on the low mids. I love the rick and yeah I definitely could figure out a way to get more low end out of it but I am long overdue for another bass anyway and who doesn't love the excuse to buy more gear lol. I know p basses are legendary for sitting in the mix beautifully but I prefer the feel and looks of a jazz bass. Just wondering if anyone has experience with how a jazz bass sits in a mix with lots of heavy guitar layers (think like smashing pumpkins or hum).

I can play one part of crazy train from a video i seen on YT. I can only do most things atm with the G note (thickest one?) and i currently don’t have an amp yet. I have one coming though

I have a PJ Yamaha, is it possible to get that growl on it, or does it have to be a specific type of pickup? Any effects?

Hey all! I've just purchased this one online today and just realised an important thing. I live in a block of flats, so I have to be mindful about my neighbours. Is it possible to plug in an external mp3 source, like music from a laptop or phone to mix it with bass and output through headphones? So I can practice my songs without disturbing anyone?

If the amp doesn't have this option, is it possible to buy something extra to make it possible? Thanks!

Random question for the ether: has anyone ever built a “2-n-1” guitar and bass cabinet? Maybe separate amp/speaker combos but housed in the same box? Am I a lunatic for wanting to make one? Does anyone have any suggestions if have built one? (Also, if this triggers any wild ideas I’d love to hear em)

I blew my first practise hb-20b amp a week ago and I need to buy I new one. I was looking at two models Harley Benton 80b celestion and Fender Rumble 100. Fender is twice as expensive as the hb but it's got more power and I think it would be better for playing gigs as I play in a rockband and I need that 20 more Watts, yet still I don't have enough money for the Fender. What to do should I save up more and buy the Fender or will Hb be enough?

Currently looking to get my second bass/first “proper” bass after starting out last year on a super cheap generic amazon p-bass, and I’ve narrowed it down to two main options, those being a Yamaha BB234 (passive PJ) or a Stingray SUB Ray4 (active, either the single or double humbucker model, not sure yet).

I really like the sound of them both and they both look really nice to me as well. I’ve heard good things about both and found some good deals for each as well, so the two are about as evenly matched for me as possible.

Is there anything I should keep in mind to help me decide? I know it’s really a matter of minor details at this point but any thoughts would help.

I’m considering starting a YouTube channel and making a video for every page in a method book, less taking more practice. Maybe then students could play along.

Do you think it’s a good idea to dive in? I feel there isn’t enough out there for beginning players learning to read music.

as the tittle says!

Im going to play Spain by chick corea in front of 330 people. Any tips ? How to manage stress ?

So I’m getting into pedals I want to use Mxr Super badass distortion pedal, mxr bass compressor pedal, Dunlop 105Q cry baby bass wah pedal, and the Peterson strobostomp tuner, can anybody give me any advice on better options and how I should set them up?

anyone know about the quality of the jazzbass builds of the newer ones vs late 90s(97 specifically) or early 2000s(2002)? looking at a few used ones locally compared to just buying a new one