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'72/3 Fender Jazz Bass. That is all

When I was in music college, I used to find local cover bands online and learn their set to a deadline just for 'fun'. You can also do this with any bands obviously.

If there are, I'd be eager to hear them!

Fitness will help with everything. I even find I can concentrate for longer periods and I'm more motivated to practice since I 'got fit'.

Posts above got me thinking about Rasgueado technique... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hpWof00dfM

Hello I'm James. I'm an experienced bass dep. I play a '72 Jazz bass and EBS amps. Ive played in rock bands, pop bands soul and funk big bands. I already know a wide repertire of songs, and I[b] also play guitar[/b] to a similar standard in one of the Southwest's busiest wedding bands. Please drop me a line if you need someone reliable to stand in.

You can also pick notes guitar style. This is called 'free stroke in classical guitar. This technique is useful for loosing some low end, making chords have greater clarity. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8TIwGuxgv4

Nice, thanks.

Thanks, that's very kind. It's about as good as it gets IMO!

Just happened across this band on Youtube when looking for James Jamerson isolated bass videos. Very nice. Bookmarked.

No worries mate, however it could easily be argued that his basslines work as a melody in their own right! I know what you mean though https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=At3OP5CvIRY

Thanks mate. Yes I did, it's a Sunburst, I'll add some photos when I get a chance. Unfortunately it's 60 gigs + per year of private weddings and parties but I'll keep that in mind!.

Hi Lawrie. Thanks. It doesn't make it out of the case much anymore due to the weight. The '72 is lovely though. Hope you're well.