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hey bloodacre, what bass line are you going to learn next?

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rough-skinned roast beef
  11/13/25
I was really impressed with his iron maiden skills on bass I...
harsh maize trust fund
  11/13/25
he recorded a Stevie Wonder bass line and posted it here a f...
rough-skinned roast beef
  11/13/25
ty
well-lubricated theatre
  11/13/25
Ya but did he use a P bass with really old, dead flatwound s...
hideous mint queen of the night parlor
  11/14/25
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well-lubricated theatre
  11/14/25
i've been accepted into a cover band. i'm presently learning...
well-lubricated theatre
  11/13/25
Dude there are some really insane deals on Musicians Friend ...
hideous mint queen of the night parlor
  11/14/25
Such as?
harsh maize trust fund
  11/14/25
https://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/esp-ltd-kh-602-kirk-...
hideous mint queen of the night parlor
  11/14/25
I recently bought an identical bass to this in near mint con...
well-lubricated theatre
  11/14/25
Good value. Someone must have really wanted to get rid of it...
hideous mint queen of the night parlor
  11/14/25
Widow unloading her late husband's collection.
well-lubricated theatre
  11/14/25
That's one of my biggest fears. I die and someone has to paw...
hideous mint queen of the night parlor
  11/14/25
wouldn't you prefer to get the real thing (with the skull in...
harsh maize trust fund
  11/14/25
You can get it with some really unusual finishes too like so...
hideous mint queen of the night parlor
  11/14/25
ive seen that. If I ever got one, it would be the classic bl...
harsh maize trust fund
  11/14/25
It's so cheap I don't know if I can not buy it at this point...
hideous mint queen of the night parlor
  11/14/25
have you every played one? Ive played one unplugged at t...
harsh maize trust fund
  11/14/25
Nah. But from the clips the bonebreaker active pickups sound...
hideous mint queen of the night parlor
  11/14/25
have you ever played with active EMGs? I have not. I have...
harsh maize trust fund
  11/14/25
No I've never played actives. I did have a high output ceram...
hideous mint queen of the night parlor
  11/14/25
my spector has active EMGs. They are great.
well-lubricated theatre
  11/14/25
Active is the only way to get a lot of treble in your bass t...
hideous mint queen of the night parlor
  11/14/25
Yeah seems like you need active electronics to get that supe...
well-lubricated theatre
  11/14/25
they're all kind of the same at a certain point but admitted...
hideous mint queen of the night parlor
  11/14/25
if anything, 5 bass guitars is too few.
well-lubricated theatre
  11/14/25
I don't really collect basses like that.
hideous mint queen of the night parlor
  11/14/25
traditionally i havent either. up until about 6 months ago, ...
well-lubricated theatre
  11/14/25
Me too. I went from J to a J and a P. I really want a Stingr...
hideous mint queen of the night parlor
  11/14/25
I'm currently watching this video: https://www.youtube.co...
well-lubricated theatre
  11/14/25
That's a great channel worth watching everything. You mus...
hideous mint queen of the night parlor
  11/15/25
Yeah i like the discussion videos much more than the lessons...
well-lubricated theatre
  11/15/25
I mostly play my own stuff I don't do covers. Top 5 bass ...
hideous mint queen of the night parlor
  11/15/25
I’m really not a pedal guy. The only ones I’ve e...
well-lubricated theatre
  11/15/25
I highly recommend an MXR Bass Compressor. You can dial in a...
hideous mint queen of the night parlor
  11/15/25
I really can't decide between black or sparkly purple. Someo...
hideous mint queen of the night parlor
  11/14/25
what are your favorite songs in the catalog?
rough-skinned roast beef
  11/14/25
For me to play: Levitating - Dua Lipa The Trooper - Iron...
well-lubricated theatre
  11/14/25
Are you gonna slop your way through it or are you gonna real...
hideous mint queen of the night parlor
  11/14/25
really nail it brother. putting my all into this.
well-lubricated theatre
  11/14/25
Good boy don't let me down
hideous mint queen of the night parlor
  11/14/25
ive been accepted into a coverband tp
Beady-eyed Locus
  11/14/25
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hideous mint queen of the night parlor
  11/14/25
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well-lubricated theatre
  11/14/25


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Date: November 13th, 2025 12:40 PM
Author: rough-skinned roast beef



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5797252&forum_id=2Elisa#49426682)



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Date: November 13th, 2025 12:41 PM
Author: harsh maize trust fund

I was really impressed with his iron maiden skills on bass IIRC

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5797252&forum_id=2Elisa#49426686)



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Date: November 13th, 2025 12:42 PM
Author: rough-skinned roast beef

he recorded a Stevie Wonder bass line and posted it here a few days ago, the thread didn't get enough traction, it was very impressive bass playing on a demanding track, and in a rhythmically demanding style very different to Iron Maiden

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5797252&forum_id=2Elisa#49426689)



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Date: November 13th, 2025 11:03 PM
Author: well-lubricated theatre

ty

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5797252&forum_id=2Elisa#49429094)



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Date: November 14th, 2025 12:01 AM
Author: hideous mint queen of the night parlor

Ya but did he use a P bass with really old, dead flatwound strings and a foam block under the bridge? Probably not is my guess. He's just not committed to Tone imo. Most aren't.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5797252&forum_id=2Elisa#49429208)



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Date: November 14th, 2025 12:08 AM
Author: well-lubricated theatre



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5797252&forum_id=2Elisa#49429233)



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Date: November 13th, 2025 10:51 PM
Author: well-lubricated theatre

i've been accepted into a cover band. i'm presently learning their 50 song catalog. a lot of fun songs, but it's a bit of a trudge.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5797252&forum_id=2Elisa#49429074)



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Date: November 14th, 2025 12:00 AM
Author: hideous mint queen of the night parlor

Dude there are some really insane deals on Musicians Friend right now. Less so on greedy Sweetwater. Shit is kinda nuts.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5797252&forum_id=2Elisa#49429206)



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Date: November 14th, 2025 12:16 AM
Author: harsh maize trust fund

Such as?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5797252&forum_id=2Elisa#49429247)



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Date: November 14th, 2025 12:20 AM
Author: hideous mint queen of the night parlor

https://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/esp-ltd-kh-602-kirk-hammett-signature-series-electric-guitar/l69050000001000

This isn't the world's greatest guitar it's made in Korea, poly finish, stupid inlays.

But it's an ultra cheap super strat with active pickups, a Floyd Rose, and it's the actual guitar that Kirk Hammet uses. It's a guitar with a lot of lore and it's been used in thousands of live shows since the 90s. No frills but could be worth adding to any collection if it jumps out at you.

I almost would feel retarded not buying this. Talk me out of this mate.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5797252&forum_id=2Elisa#49429251)



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Date: November 14th, 2025 12:33 AM
Author: well-lubricated theatre

I recently bought an identical bass to this in near mint condition for $200.

https://themusicden.com/peavey-1987-foundation-bass-guitar-used/?_gl=1*1k155wo*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..&gclid=CjwKCAiAoNbIBhB5EiwAZFbYGM8Y0lVjZwtuNKd5k_0WBR3n7Ldr8WLmDJCoXqV_aqeJLC0PAoLn4hoCDFQQAvD_BwE&gbraid=0AAAAAD9HWNxNjR_JR-RRP1vD40CKb0dzx

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5797252&forum_id=2Elisa#49429270)



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Date: November 14th, 2025 12:36 AM
Author: hideous mint queen of the night parlor

Good value. Someone must have really wanted to get rid of it.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5797252&forum_id=2Elisa#49429271)



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Date: November 14th, 2025 12:38 AM
Author: well-lubricated theatre

Widow unloading her late husband's collection.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5797252&forum_id=2Elisa#49429273)



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Date: November 14th, 2025 12:43 AM
Author: hideous mint queen of the night parlor

That's one of my biggest fears. I die and someone has to pawn my prized flugelhorn.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5797252&forum_id=2Elisa#49429277)



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Date: November 14th, 2025 7:29 AM
Author: harsh maize trust fund

wouldn't you prefer to get the real thing (with the skull inlays)?

https://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/used-esp-used-2025-esp-ltd-kh602-kirk-hammett-signature-black-solid-body-electric-guitar/121636624?rNtt=Kirk%20Hammett%20Signature&index=5

I always loved this guitar.

EDIT: NM the one you linked has them too upon further review

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5797252&forum_id=2Elisa#49429423)



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Date: November 14th, 2025 9:38 AM
Author: hideous mint queen of the night parlor

You can get it with some really unusual finishes too like some horror movie shit if you want

https://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/esp-ltd-kirk-hammett-signature-white-zombie-electric-guitar/j03791000001000

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5797252&forum_id=2Elisa#49429659)



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Date: November 14th, 2025 11:47 AM
Author: harsh maize trust fund

ive seen that. If I ever got one, it would be the classic black

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5797252&forum_id=2Elisa#49430089)



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Date: November 14th, 2025 11:55 AM
Author: hideous mint queen of the night parlor

It's so cheap I don't know if I can not buy it at this point

Black is obviously cr

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5797252&forum_id=2Elisa#49430111)



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Date: November 14th, 2025 12:10 PM
Author: harsh maize trust fund

have you every played one?

Ive played one unplugged at the store. Seems nice

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5797252&forum_id=2Elisa#49430150)



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Date: November 14th, 2025 12:21 PM
Author: hideous mint queen of the night parlor

Nah. But from the clips the bonebreaker active pickups sound just like the record. It's The sound and loads of people swear by it. I don't really care about playability. I do all my own setups so I don't really have an opinion on how a guitar plays until I make it my own. I have a very particular way of setting up guitars most people wouldn't like. I do everything myself. I've never found a guitar I couldn't get to play the way I wanted to outside of ultra cheap ones that were just made poorly. I'm sure I would like this one.

Now I'm debating whether to get purple.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5797252&forum_id=2Elisa#49430186)



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Date: November 14th, 2025 12:31 PM
Author: harsh maize trust fund

have you ever played with active EMGs?

I have not. I have a lot of experience with high end pickups, have Lindy Fralens on like three of my guitars, but never EMGs

I once heard Zakk Wylde (my hero) say that when he started using EMGs it was "like someone pulled a shipping blanket all of the amp cabinet blocking the sound" but I'm not sure of the sonic difference. Obviously a lot of rock guys used EMGs and actives through the years.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5797252&forum_id=2Elisa#49430208)



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Date: November 14th, 2025 12:46 PM
Author: hideous mint queen of the night parlor

No I've never played actives. I did have a high output ceramic humbucker once. I don't really remember how it sounded. I think it's in a box somewhere. It's the one that Matt Bellamy uses. I think the idea behind it was that he wanted to split the difference between the active tone and retain a passive tone but have really high output. Higher output means more distortion and breakup.

Virtually all metalheads fuck with active pickups. I think it just drives the amp. Nearly all metal tones are active. I'm not a big metal head though. Active pickups force the issue they're going to overdrive the amp a lot quicker than passive. For example my strat the output is like 5 or 6 ohms. It can't get an amp to break up without a pedal. I think the EMGs are 10 ohms so right there it's gonna overdrive right away. That's the main difference.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5797252&forum_id=2Elisa#49430263)



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Date: November 14th, 2025 9:41 PM
Author: well-lubricated theatre

my spector has active EMGs. They are great.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5797252&forum_id=2Elisa#49432060)



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Date: November 14th, 2025 10:02 PM
Author: hideous mint queen of the night parlor

Active is the only way to get a lot of treble in your bass tone. It's the only way to really cut through the mix when all else fails.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5797252&forum_id=2Elisa#49432096)



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Date: November 14th, 2025 10:58 PM
Author: well-lubricated theatre

Yeah seems like you need active electronics to get that super clear articulate tone. But I’ll tell you the $200 peavey with 2 passive single coil pickups I bought a couple weeks ago is currently my favorite bass in my collection.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5797252&forum_id=2Elisa#49432208)



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Date: November 14th, 2025 11:02 PM
Author: hideous mint queen of the night parlor

they're all kind of the same at a certain point but admittedly you got a good deal

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5797252&forum_id=2Elisa#49432220)



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Date: November 14th, 2025 11:11 PM
Author: well-lubricated theatre

if anything, 5 bass guitars is too few.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5797252&forum_id=2Elisa#49432240)



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Date: November 14th, 2025 11:15 PM
Author: hideous mint queen of the night parlor

I don't really collect basses like that.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5797252&forum_id=2Elisa#49432246)



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Date: November 14th, 2025 11:17 PM
Author: well-lubricated theatre

traditionally i havent either. up until about 6 months ago, i had 1 bass.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5797252&forum_id=2Elisa#49432250)



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Date: November 14th, 2025 11:34 PM
Author: hideous mint queen of the night parlor

Me too. I went from J to a J and a P. I really want a Stingray and a 5 string at some point. But I don't like to collect too fast. I'm like an Indian I use everything in the studio. I don't like unused gear sitting around. I don't like gearheads. I don't like collectors. I like tools that are useful. I like using everything I have in pursuit of creativity and mastery imo

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5797252&forum_id=2Elisa#49432284)



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Date: November 14th, 2025 11:58 PM
Author: well-lubricated theatre

I'm currently watching this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KA0zRqZMJ8

I agree. I don't like having stuff just for the pleasure of knowing i have it. I've been playing bass every day and cycle through all the basses. Every day i play 2-3 of them. It keeps me from stalling out because each has its own feel.



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5797252&forum_id=2Elisa#49432329)



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Date: November 15th, 2025 12:24 AM
Author: hideous mint queen of the night parlor

That's a great channel worth watching everything.

You must be a specialist in bass. I'm a guitarist who plays bass out of necessity and I'm just better at it than most so you can try and revoke my bass card but I can play most under the table.

Some say Prince was the greatest bassist who ever lived but who knows I wouldn't go that far.

Glad you're practicing.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5797252&forum_id=2Elisa#49432375)



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Date: November 15th, 2025 12:34 AM
Author: well-lubricated theatre

Yeah i like the discussion videos much more than the lessons.

What kind of guitar stuff do you like to play?

I'm mostly a bassist who can play some guitar. I'm far from a virtuoso on either but i like to play.



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5797252&forum_id=2Elisa#49432387)



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Date: November 15th, 2025 12:57 AM
Author: hideous mint queen of the night parlor

I mostly play my own stuff I don't do covers.

Top 5 bass pedals?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5797252&forum_id=2Elisa#49432427)



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Date: November 15th, 2025 1:21 AM
Author: well-lubricated theatre

I’m really not a pedal guy. The only ones I’ve ever used are a tech 21 sansamp, electro harmonix bassballs, and a boss oc3.

Thinking of getting a compression pedal and an mxr synth pedal but it’s like $300.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5797252&forum_id=2Elisa#49432449)



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Date: November 15th, 2025 2:37 AM
Author: hideous mint queen of the night parlor

I highly recommend an MXR Bass Compressor. You can dial in an incredibly punchy tone. I think it's essential.

I've always wanted a bassballs but I can never think of what I would use it for. If I don't have a concrete idea then I don't want to expand my collection too much.

I want to try the synth one. I have a lot of guitar pedals. Probably too many. Sometimes I check price on Reverb and a boutique pedal I own has gone up by an insane amount and I sell it. Guitar pedalmos are insane lol

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5797252&forum_id=2Elisa#49432513)



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Date: November 14th, 2025 4:59 PM
Author: hideous mint queen of the night parlor

I really can't decide between black or sparkly purple. Someone help!

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5797252&forum_id=2Elisa#49431259)



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Date: November 14th, 2025 12:01 AM
Author: rough-skinned roast beef

what are your favorite songs in the catalog?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5797252&forum_id=2Elisa#49429207)



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Date: November 14th, 2025 12:07 AM
Author: well-lubricated theatre

For me to play:

Levitating - Dua Lipa

The Trooper - Iron Maiden

You Oughta Know- Alanis

Spiderwebs - No Doubt

September - Earth Wind and Fire



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5797252&forum_id=2Elisa#49429223)



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Date: November 14th, 2025 12:13 AM
Author: hideous mint queen of the night parlor

Are you gonna slop your way through it or are you gonna really nail it don't lie to me

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5797252&forum_id=2Elisa#49429238)



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Date: November 14th, 2025 12:16 AM
Author: well-lubricated theatre

really nail it brother. putting my all into this.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5797252&forum_id=2Elisa#49429249)



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Date: November 14th, 2025 12:20 AM
Author: hideous mint queen of the night parlor

Good boy don't let me down

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5797252&forum_id=2Elisa#49429253)



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Date: November 14th, 2025 12:31 PM
Author: Beady-eyed Locus

ive been accepted into a coverband tp

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5797252&forum_id=2Elisa#49430210)



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Date: November 14th, 2025 12:48 PM
Author: hideous mint queen of the night parlor



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5797252&forum_id=2Elisa#49430266)



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Date: November 14th, 2025 3:23 PM
Author: well-lubricated theatre



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5797252&forum_id=2Elisa#49430860)