P-Bass love - is it more of a boomer thing?

So last year, one of the guitarists in Polyphia caused everyone to go mental because he made a reference to "boomer bends" - you know what I'm talking about, those bends that are ... [TalkBass Logo]  Hi {NAME}! Check out this week's trending discussions at TalkBass.com Highlighted posts [P-Bass love - is it more of a boomer thing?](  October 07, 2022  •  465 posts  •  9,000 views  [Miscellaneous [BG]](   [g-dude said]( — So last year, one of the guitarists in Polyphia caused everyone to go mental because he made a reference to "boomer bends" - you know what I'm talking about, those bends that are ... [Read more »](  [How many of you have basses that are older than than yourself?](  October 09, 2022  •  128 posts  •  2,068 views  [Basses [BG]](   [Jeb said]( — I certainly do not because... well there aren't very many and I would choose to not spend my kid's inheritance on such things at my age! But seriously, tell your story and feel ... [Read more »](  [So it's about time I got a Fender... but which one?](  October 09, 2022  •  105 posts  •  2,697 views  [Basses [BG]](   [Astre said]( — I've been playing for a while now and have used Ibanez basses almost exclusively throughout my time with the bass. Don't get me wrong - I love my Ibbys and they are great basses ... [Read more »](  [oh yeah Geddy doing his thing again](  October 06, 2022  •  188 posts  •  5,566 views  [Bassists [BG]](   [Salicete said]( — Meh... I don't mind. I'm guessing they were not appearing as "Rush" at that show. Why should great songs die with regard to live performance because a member passes? [Read more »](  [More Sheldon Dingwall and Tone Wood](  October 07, 2022  •  165 posts  •  4,113 views  [Basses [BG]](   [RichterScale said]( — I had a 5 string neck-thru that I hadn't played in a long time. So, I cut the maple body wings off, made new ones that were mahogany on the back half and walnut on the front. Peeled ... [Read more »](  [Your Biggest Influence](  October 05, 2022  •  202 posts  •  3,865 views  [Bassists [BG]](   [HelpImaRock said]( — One bassist, one record, no exceptions. My biggest influence is Chris Wood. I reconsidered my entire musical existence when "A Go Go" by John Scofield with Medeski, Martin, and ... [Read more »](  [Are you superstitious about strings?](  October 06, 2022  •  101 posts  •  1,708 views  [Strings [BG]](   [alex1fly said]( — Are you? I kind of am. If I have a string set that I dig I am very resistant to putting a different brand or tension on. I love knowing that when I change strings the new set will ... [Read more »](  [Carving initials into bass](  October 10, 2022  •  143 posts  •  3,324 views  [Basses [BG]](   [Chicken Wing said]( — Anyone have a story on this? Might hurt resale value depending on value of one's initials :roflmao: but I think it adds an interesting if not value reducing touch to a vintage ... [Read more »](  [One more question on the whole P Bass recording debate](  October 09, 2022  •  98 posts  •  2,479 views  [Miscellaneous [BG]](   [VeryTallBassist said]( — There's so much talk about why engineers prefer P basses so they don't have to waste time dialing in a tone. My question is this - what was the last console or software that anybody ... [Read more »](  [Why can't I get a good balance of Jazz Bass pickups?](  October 08, 2022  •  85 posts  •  2,391 views  [Basses [BG]](   [basssetthepace said]( — I recently picked up a nearly new Fender Player JB and can't seem to dial in any sort of balance of pickups. I kind of expected that with 2 separate volume controls, I'd be able ... [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