Dealing with unsolicited advice

Seems like there is that guy at most of my gigs lately that is full of sage wisdom on why we're not rockstars. Had one at my gig sunday that was a real piece of work. Told me I ...   [View this email in your browser]( [TalkBass.com Logo] Hi {NAME}! Check out our weekly guide to the latest TalkBass.com posts! This Week’s Highlights [Dealing with unsolicited advice]( October 16, 2017  •  133 posts  •  3,442 views [Bass Humor & Gig Stories [BG]]( [markoc said]( — Seems like there is that guy at most of my gigs lately that is full of sage wisdom on why we're not rockstars. Had one at my gig sunday that was a real piece of work. Told me I ... [Read More »]( [What is your favorite top wood for a custom bass?]( October 19, 2017  •  64 posts  •  1,392 views [Basses [BG]]( [Ming_H_T said]( — Aesthetically speaking, I am interested to know what is your favorite top wood among the choices above? I am considering order a custom 5 strings bass and I have the following ... [Read More »]( [Is your bass an important part of your stage image?]( October 22, 2017  •  183 posts  •  4,615 views [Miscellaneous [BG]]( [HauntedDave said]( — I have around 10 basses, and I treat them all like a piece of clothing. I'm completely satisfied with them as reliable and great sounding instruments, but I won't play many of ... [Read More »]( [Offered an Endorsement Deal.. seems sketchy]( October 21, 2017  •  124 posts  •  5,614 views [Basses [BG]]( [Jerritt Craig said]( — Hey folks!! I just got offered an endorsement deal but there are some red flags that I'd like to see if anyone may or may not know about. Basically the company sent me a message ... [Read More »]( [What makes a bass "appropriate" for a certain style of music?]( October 18, 2017  •  189 posts  •  3,854 views [Basses [BG]]( [scubaduba said]( — So I was at the local guitar center and checking out a particular bass. Another guy walks up with his buddies and they all go on about how the bass was so perfect for certain styles ... [Read More »]( [Anybody ever been on TV?]( October 21, 2017  •  131 posts  •  2,392 views [Band Management [BG]]( [Bunk McNulty said]( — Redhead has been invited to be on a local (community cable) TV show next month. We'd do two songs for a telethon (raising money for the high school band). I have absolutely no ... [Read More »]( [Your favorite made in America basses?]( October 20, 2017  •  171 posts  •  4,803 views [Basses [BG]]( [MAJOR METAL said]( — What are some of your favorite made in the USA basses? My top two are: Schecter Custom Shop - Sun Valley, California. Sadowsky - Long Island City, New York [Read More »]( [Decline In Demand For Live Music]( October 20, 2017  •  124 posts  •  3,166 views [Miscellaneous [BG]]( [Billoney said]( — I'm sure we've heard a lot on the subject. I think one of the causes is the proliferation of home entertainment opportunities. There's a lot that people can do at home alone. There's ... [Read More »]( [How long should it take till you can tune your bass without any external help?]( October 21, 2017  •  168 posts  •  2,860 views [General Instruction [BG]]( [Dave1974 said]( — Like a tuner or any other device other than your ear, weeks, months, years? I still can't do it, by the way. [Read More »]( [Standing or Sitting while practising?]( October 19, 2017  •  116 posts  •  2,031 views [General Instruction [BG]]( [Dave1974 said]( — I much prefer to stand, just curious what does everybody else do. [Read More »]( powered by [Threadloom]( TalkBass.com, 13359 N Hwy 183 Ste 406, Austin, TX 78750  •  [Unsubscribe](  Â