Let’s Talk Tempo

April 27, 2012 Let’s Talk Tempo Play fast, think slow; play slow, think fast. So suggests John Goldsby in his column on tackling tough tempos. More » Review: Ashdown Drophead combo » Meet Your Maker: Bill Conklin » Jeff Berin on Jack Bruce » Links page for the May 2012 issue of Bass Player » Wooten World Won-Hundred Sweepstakes » Review: Lorenzo Feliciati » How do you protect your ears on gigs? Vote NOW at BassPlayer.com » Geddy Lee “YYZ” isolated bass track » How did your gig go? » Odd or unusual bass instruments » Free weekly mini lessons » Red Ripper Tech 21 Available Now Aggressive, distinctive bass tones, from vintage fuzz to tectonic distortion, from Brassmaster-style octaver fuzz to Moogie-style synth tone. Active 3-band EQ, low pass filter switch. 100% analog. Made in U.S.A. SRP: $225.00 www.tech21nyc.com 973-777-6996 760N Black Nylon Tape Wound Bass Strings La Bella Available Now Re-designed for improved tone, sustain and longevity, La Bella's 760Ns are hand-wound with stainless steel and an outer wrapping of flat black nylon tape. Endorsed by Chuck Rainey, these incredibly smooth strings are recommended for both electric and acoustic bass, and work especially well with fretless basses. MSRP: $65.99 www.labella.com 973-777-6996 JackTight™ Now Available JackTight™ simply and effectively solves one of the most common maintenance issues for guitarists and bassists- the loose output jack. JackTight™ stabilizes the jack so the nut can be tightened without the jack spinning. Simply Brilliant! SRP: $16.99 www.jacktight.com

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