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General Discussion => Music Talk and Showcase => Music Showcase => Topic started by: Speler on December 01, 2007, 11:42:00 am

Title: My Plan
Post by: Speler on December 01, 2007, 11:42:00 am
For a few weeks now I've been a little depressed about something.  No matter how much I practiced, or how many hours I spent studying, I couldn't get the sound out of my bass that I wanted.  And it isn't me, the bass just isn't built for what I want to do.  It doesn't have quite the tone or range I need.

Today, I went to the local music shop.  I saw a six string bass, and picked it up.  At first I just played some slap grooves, but I quickly found myself tapping.  A few minutes later I hooked up an octave pedal.  Soon, I realized that I had found the sound I'd been looking for all these years.

After 3 or 4 hours of sitting in the store I realized something, the bass was $600 and I just don't have that kind of money.  However, I know of a decent one I saw online for $170 (my friend had bought the same one) and I think it'll (for now at least) do.

I think I've finally found it, the sound I've been searching for.  I'm excited as hell and can't wait to spend days tapping my six string :)smile.gif.
Title: My Plan
Post by: DJ Omnimaga on December 01, 2007, 11:43:00 am
great to hear, it sucks when you are unable to get the music to sound how you want. I myself had this happen even with unreal instruments when making music, and i kinda felt akward because i would have liked the song to sound the exact way i want
Title: My Plan
Post by: MSR5 on December 02, 2007, 09:15:00 am
$600 for a bass!??!?!!
for me that would be like paying an arm and a leg for something :knight:knight3.gif
Title: My Plan
Post by: TIfanx1999 on December 02, 2007, 09:36:00 am
@MSR5 $600 really isnt that much for a bass. Most of the people here are in high school or college and  just dont have that kind of money to spend though.
@ Super speeler, you could try finding an older used model of the one you liked in the store. I'm sure you could find something comprable. :)smile.gif
Title: My Plan
Post by: MSR5 on December 02, 2007, 09:41:00 am
how expensive can basses get?
Title: My Plan
Post by: TIfanx1999 on December 02, 2007, 10:10:00 am
More expensive ones can run from around $120-$2000+
Title: My Plan
Post by: Speler on December 02, 2007, 11:03:00 am
The one I normally use is $500 (I got it $120 used) and my amp is normally $600 (got it on sale for $200).  I also use two of my dads speakers when needed, which give an extra 1000 Watts of sound.

Yeah, $600 isn't a lot for a bass, but it's more then I can currently spend.
Title: My Plan
Post by: DJ Omnimaga on December 02, 2007, 11:43:00 am
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Most of the people here are in high school or college and  just dont have that kind of money to spend though.  

 or devote almost all their money to food/appartment/power bills ._.
Title: My Plan
Post by: MSR5 on December 02, 2007, 04:44:00 pm
thanks for informing me
Title: My Plan
Post by: Liazon on December 03, 2007, 10:34:00 am
think about people who have to buy musical instruments for band/orchestra.  that's why some people rent.  but really devoted people would buy and make their instrument their own, like a major part of them.

Super_Speler: ya i've had that kind of experience w/ violins.  the difference between one and another can be extreme or nothing sometimes.
Title: My Plan
Post by: Speler on December 06, 2007, 12:02:00 pm
http://www.rondomusic.com/web846owl.html
Title: My Plan
Post by: DJ Omnimaga on December 06, 2007, 05:22:00 pm
nice, so you're gonna get this one?