I was gone for a bit, but within that time, many things happened.
First thing was that my dad suprized me and got a 2000's model of the Ibanez GSR200, so it doesn't have active pickups (a good thing for me). I really didn't like that jazz bass' sound, it sounded like the filter was modified or something and I could never get a clean sound out of it. Plus, this new bass is 100% mine, so I can use it until I can invest in a better bass (likely from Ibanez). Curiously, my dad really dislikes Ibanez, but I can understand that when they make cheap shit and really good instruments.
Also, my dad taught me how to string up, tune, set the bridge, and intonation.
I also learned that guitars are much less complicated than I thought, and I could easily service mine.
@bfg666
Surprisingly, I have managed to play a few advanced songs. Not very well obviously, but I can play Flea's version of Higher Ground. Its really messy and I miss notes often, but I have been practicing it every day. I was actually having trouble beforehand because my strings were too high off the fretboard, so it was really hard to slap twice quickly. So, hopes for improvement are pretty high.
About starting a band, I can't exactly do that. I live in remote area with only old people (where I live is halfway between a neighborhood, and where you go to retire). I have a friend that plays guitar, but I can't visit him often because of how far away he is. My only option is playing with my dad, which could be awkward, but available. Maybe I will get lucky and find someone my age around here that can play something.
On building strength, my grandfather gave me his old grip strengthening equipment, and I also use stress balls. I have improved greatly, but I still can't get American Life down.
@Focalator
The frets on my Ibanez (I got it used) is really bad in some places. I think I can deal with it, but luckily my dad knows how to dress frets. He could replace them too if he had the tools and patience. He said I can redress them any time, I just need to ask him how.
The tone knob on my bass is very lightly scratchy in two places, barely noticeable. I think that may not even be dirt, it could be wear. I have no problem with replacing the pots though, and I may modify the filter too since it's such a simple schematic. I forget how it works, but I think I can stick in a bigger farad non-electrolytic capacitor with similar voltage rating in the tone knob and get a wider filter. Hey, why not?
From what I could tell, someone used the HELL out of the tone knob, because it was loose when I got it. That may be the reason behind the wear, but who knows.
First thing was that my dad suprized me and got a 2000's model of the Ibanez GSR200, so it doesn't have active pickups (a good thing for me). I really didn't like that jazz bass' sound, it sounded like the filter was modified or something and I could never get a clean sound out of it. Plus, this new bass is 100% mine, so I can use it until I can invest in a better bass (likely from Ibanez). Curiously, my dad really dislikes Ibanez, but I can understand that when they make cheap shit and really good instruments.
Also, my dad taught me how to string up, tune, set the bridge, and intonation.
I also learned that guitars are much less complicated than I thought, and I could easily service mine.
@bfg666
Surprisingly, I have managed to play a few advanced songs. Not very well obviously, but I can play Flea's version of Higher Ground. Its really messy and I miss notes often, but I have been practicing it every day. I was actually having trouble beforehand because my strings were too high off the fretboard, so it was really hard to slap twice quickly. So, hopes for improvement are pretty high.
About starting a band, I can't exactly do that. I live in remote area with only old people (where I live is halfway between a neighborhood, and where you go to retire). I have a friend that plays guitar, but I can't visit him often because of how far away he is. My only option is playing with my dad, which could be awkward, but available. Maybe I will get lucky and find someone my age around here that can play something.
On building strength, my grandfather gave me his old grip strengthening equipment, and I also use stress balls. I have improved greatly, but I still can't get American Life down.
@Focalator
The frets on my Ibanez (I got it used) is really bad in some places. I think I can deal with it, but luckily my dad knows how to dress frets. He could replace them too if he had the tools and patience. He said I can redress them any time, I just need to ask him how.
The tone knob on my bass is very lightly scratchy in two places, barely noticeable. I think that may not even be dirt, it could be wear. I have no problem with replacing the pots though, and I may modify the filter too since it's such a simple schematic. I forget how it works, but I think I can stick in a bigger farad non-electrolytic capacitor with similar voltage rating in the tone knob and get a wider filter. Hey, why not?
From what I could tell, someone used the HELL out of the tone knob, because it was loose when I got it. That may be the reason behind the wear, but who knows.
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