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Play Better Bass

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2 likes • 18d
Glad to be here!
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@Murphy Karges Feels good to belong somewhere 🎸
Weekly Wins
Learning things is cool. That's why we're here. Having an awesome support group along for the ride is just as important. Now that there are some lessons up, I thought it would be cool for anyone who had a win this week to share it. It can be that you got through a handful of lessons, or you had a solid practice with your band. No win is too small! I'll start. My band managed to book shows for every weekend in September. Usually we play over Labor Day, and then we are on break until after Christmas, so I am super stoked to be playing all month. What's your win?
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I can't say I had a win in regards to practice and that's okay. I had a win in that my original design for my next bass build finally came together. Time to make some sawdust 🤘
Introduce Yourself
Hi, everyone! My name is Mike and I've been playing bass since '94-ish. I'm from Johnstown PA, which is about 50 minutes east of Pittsburgh. I'm currently playing in a traditional Irish/bluegrass band but love playing pretty much any genre of music. In addition to bass I play guitar, piano, and much to the chagrin of my cats, tin whistle (I'm still learning that). Outside of music I design and build (and ride) downhill mountain bike trails, I'm an avid gravel cyclist, and a Whitewater kayaker. My main bass is my G&L Kiloton but I also have a Chevelle by Jackson and an ESP LTD that's strung like the bottom of a 5 string. Here's a shot of all of my guitars in my home studio. Share a little about yourself and a pic of your practice space. I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone!
Introduce Yourself
2 likes • 11d
My G&L Fallout tribute series short scale. Such a nice bass. It has the heft and feel of a full scale. So sad G&L is no more.
Trainings are up
Check out the classroom. Just put up some stuff. Have a great weekend & week. Post a photo of your bass corner - show us your basssss !
3 likes • 11d
Last year's from scratch build original design with a Squier neck. I'm enjoying the process of learning to build a bass as well as learning to play. It means much to me to build as my Dad was a carpenter and now he is handing down his tools to me. This is in the living room where I usually practice.
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Michael Pankow
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@michael-pankow-7603
Beginning bassist and beginning bass luthier. Creating for joy and for distraction from a multitude of health issues. Keep on keeping on 🤘🎸

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Joined Aug 22, 2026
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