Musical terms that I dislike...

I've never liked the term "gig"...especially when my mom said it. That's probably when I started to dislike it. When people say practice in place of rehearsal. I practice on my ... [TalkBass Logo]  Hi {NAME}! Check out this week's trending discussions at TalkBass.com Highlighted posts [Musical terms that I dislike…](  August 20, 2022  •  453 posts  •  8,199 views  [Miscellaneous [BG]](   [StereoPlayer said]( — I've never liked the term "gig"...especially when my mom said it. That's probably when I started to dislike it. When people say practice in place of rehearsal. I practice on my ... [Read more »](  [Moving - will the movers destroy everything?](  August 21, 2022  •  110 posts  •  2,365 views  [Miscellaneous [BG]](   [lermgalieu said]( — We're moving between states, so our stuff will first go in local storage for a couple of months, then be moved once we buy a new house at our destination. I will likely carry with ... [Read more »](  [For those who went all in on short scale basses--any regrets?](  August 19, 2022  •  138 posts  •  3,745 views  [Basses [BG]](   [rpt50 said]( — Age and a bad shoulder are making 34" basses uncomfortable to play (as well as dreadnought size guitars), so I'm thinking about culling all the "big" instruments from the herd. ... [Read more »](  [What would a beefier Jazz Bass be?](  August 18, 2022  •  173 posts  •  5,114 views  [Basses [BG]](   [Boneless said]( — I've always been very ambivalent regarding Jazz Basses. I don't like them, they feel thin, I only kind of like both pickups open all the way, and still I think it's a bit thin, ... [Read more »](  [Name songs that are fitting to be heard at a desolate gas station](  August 17, 2022  •  188 posts  •  2,778 views  [Miscellaneous [BG]](   [IbanezSDGR2 said]( — You pull up to a desolate gas station and there's music playing through cheap speakers. What songs would be most fitting and why? I'll pick 'the Big Log' by Robert Plant just because ... [Read more »](  [Does a bedroom bassist even need an amp anymore?](  August 18, 2022  •  113 posts  •  2,974 views  [Amps and Cabs [BG]](   [Felix1776 said]( — At this point, it's safe to say I'm a bedroom bassist. I haven't been in a band in 6 years and really don't see myself getting back into playing out unless it starts paying well ... [Read more »](  [Alternating Between Lined & Unlined Fretless Basses](  August 19, 2022  •  103 posts  •  1,907 views  [Basses [BG]](   [conttador said]( — I've been playing on an unlined Modulus Fretless for a while and I recently picked up a lined hexabuzz. I've tried playing the Hex but the lines throw me off! Any fretless players ... [Read more »](  [Fender Custom Shop | Advice](  August 20, 2022  •  84 posts  •  2,839 views  [Basses [BG]](   [John Emmert said]( — Ordered a custom shop bass in March of 2021. Timing estimate was 5 - 8 months. It has been 17 months. Every inquiry through my dealer is met with "the portal says it's another ... [Read more »](  [I Must Resist!!!](  August 21, 2022  •  78 posts  •  2,606 views  [Basses [BG]](   [Heat said]( — Took my daughter to her music lesson today and there was an Ibanez BTB 845 on the rack on consignment. What an incredible instrument. I almost had to buy it on principal. Almost ... [Read more »](  [This is getting sad................](  August 20, 2022  •  67 posts  •  3,604 views  [Bass Humor & Gig Stories [BG]](   [DWBass said]( — I guess I'm destined to play with rank amateurs!! Had a gig last night with a different band (Not Seamless). Drummer plays way too fast and loud. Doesn't know intros or endings. ... [Read more »](  Love TalkBass? Please consider becoming a [Supporting Member]( Our supporters have kept TalkBass online and independent since 1998. As a Supporting Member you can post unlimited ads in the TalkBass Classifieds with no insertion fees or final value fees. Gold Supporting Members see ZERO ads on TalkBass, ever.  Visit your [Account Upgrades]( page for more information.  Thank you! Want to help more?  Visit the [TalkBass Store]( for your bass accessory needs:  From Darkglass to DR, Genzler to GHS, all profits from the Store directly support TalkBass. Free shipping on orders over $40! You are receiving this email because you either registered as a member for TalkBass or signed up for updates.  [Unsubscribe](  [Send feedback](mailto:support@threadloom.news?subject=Feedback%20for%20TalkBass%20newsletter)  Sent on behalf of TalkBass by  [Threadloom]( TalkBass.com, 1464 E. Whitestone Blvd, Suite 1802-E, Cedar Park, TX 78613