Bass Messages by Alex Costa

1. Re: One o' my proteges
   
   Alex Costa (10456)
   Open Forum · 3 Hits · 11/8/2012 8:12 AM
   Lend him the Fender for a few days and ask to borrow his bass for some reason. Put new strings on his bass, do a setup and give it back to him.
2. Re: what makes a great bass ?
   
   Alex Costa (10456)
   Open Forum · 7 Hits · 10/25/2012 10:57 PM
   This question can't simply be answered "wood" or "electronics". What makes a bass sound good is mostly strings, electronics, pickup placement, scale length, well seat frets and maybe a stable neck. What makes a bass play good is a good proje...(more)
3. Re: Tune bass
   
   Alex Costa (10456)
   Equipment Forum · 10 Hits · 10/21/2011 11:41 AM
   Japanese ones are VERY good. Korean ones are just good. The sound is Bartolini'ish and Tobias'ish. Not my cup of tea.
4. Re: AB Errors?
   
   Alex Costa (10456)
   Miscellaneous Forum · 3 Hits · 10/21/2011 11:22 AM
   This site has been incredibly slow for 6 or 7 years. Nice forum, but extremely hard to navigate.
5. Re: BBE Sonic Maximizer For Bass Setup -- YES or NO
   
   Alex Costa (10456)
   Equipment Forum · 24 Hits · 12/17/2009 8:03 AM
   Thanks a lot Dave! And Happy Holidays!!!!!
6. Re: BBE Sonic Maximizer For Bass Setup -- YES or NO
   
   Alex Costa (10456)
   Equipment Forum · 193 Hits · 12/10/2009 4:33 PM
   No, I wouldn't ever use a "Phonic Sodomizer" in my rig. It's simply a non-adjustable EQ that can even damage your speakers by over-excursion (too much bass). A simple equalizer would work/sound better.
7. Re: Is AB dying......discuss
   
   Alex Costa (10456)
   Miscellaneous Forum · 103 Hits · 11/7/2008 8:25 PM
   There's a few reasons why I rarely come here now: The main ones are: 1 - Site is WAY too slow, really hard to navigate. 2 - I like to discuss about boutique and high-end gear, but you hardly see it here... 3 - Site is a tad on the conservative...(more)
8. Where's Lesa?
   
   Alex Costa (10456)
   Miscellaneous Forum · 55 Hits · 9/30/2008 4:25 PM
   I tried the search but it's getting me nowhere. Her page is not where it's supposed to be and when I finally got to it it's empty... Sorry about asking but I haven't been here in a while...
9. Re: Fretting half string to improve note quality
   
   Alex Costa (10456)
   Instructional Forum · 23 Hits · 9/29/2008 11:01 PM
   Got ya, Dave! I'm out... See ya.
10. Re: Fretting half string to improve note quality
    
    Alex Costa (10456)
    Instructional Forum · 18 Hits · 9/29/2008 4:44 PM
    Yeah, I understand where you're coming from but I still think newbies should just stick to the basics and do them well. To each their own though...
11. Re: Fretting half string to improve note quality
    
    Alex Costa (10456)
    Instructional Forum · 19 Hits · 9/28/2008 2:41 PM
    Thanks Jay!!! Hope you're doing good. I hear you on the break... Best, Alex.
12. Re: Fretting half string to improve note quality
    
    Alex Costa (10456)
    Instructional Forum · 32 Hits · 9/26/2008 9:47 PM
    Back to give you congrats on 10K. Damn it, you're getting close... Can I say damn it here? I keep forgetting these things...
13. Re: Fretting half string to improve note quality
    
    Alex Costa (10456)
    Instructional Forum · 20 Hits · 9/26/2008 9:32 PM
    Hey Eugene, don't want to sound like a *** bro, but you're kind of over-thinking this bass playing thing, man. Stick to scales, arpeggios, groove and let the music out. Just a friendly advice, so you won't waste your time re-inventing the wheel....(more)
14. Re: Fretting half string to improve note quality
    
    Alex Costa (10456)
    Instructional Forum · 13 Hits · 9/26/2008 9:19 PM
    Cool man! Been hanging out on TalkBass lately, but I always find a way to be kicked out of these forum things... :0) Guess people can't speak their minds any more... Hope you're ok... I'm leaving now, don't want to hijack his thread for too lon...(more)
15. Re: Fretting half string to improve note quality
    
    Alex Costa (10456)
    Instructional Forum · 17 Hits · 9/26/2008 9:12 PM
    Wazzup, Pete, Dave! Probably moving back to Brazil by the end of the year. US has been kinda of "strange" lately. How ya'll doing? <small>Just hope the OP won't take me too serious</small> Later, Alex.
16. Re: Fretting half string to improve note quality
    
    Alex Costa (10456)
    Instructional Forum · 29 Hits · 9/25/2008 10:55 PM
    Are we supposed to laugh?
17. Re: 2x15
    
    Alex Costa (10456)
    Equipment Forum · 32 Hits · 9/4/2008 8:36 PM
    Sometimes I use 2 Bergantino HT115 and they sound superb together. Gotta mention that each of them comes with one of the best horns in the market IMO.
18. Re: Difference between Fender Jazz Basses
    
    Alex Costa (10456)
    Equipment Forum · 24 Hits · 8/13/2008 3:39 PM
    Lakland Skylines has the best cost/benefit ration on any Jazz Basses in todays market. Squier VM or SX are great for the price too.
19. Re: Getting that 60's sound
    
    Alex Costa (10456)
    Equipment Forum · 33 Hits · 7/23/2008 8:29 AM
    These will do it: <img src="http://www.elderly.com/images/accessories/STR/0760M.jpg" alt="0760M.jpg" />
20. Custom bass can get expensive.
    
    Alex Costa (10456)
    Building/Repair Forum · 45 Hits · 3/4/2007 10:02 AM
    For you who keep wondering how much it is to customize a bass, here it is. Prices are in R$. Hope it helps... <br /><br /><img src="http://www1.folha.uol.com.br/folha/equilibrio/images/carla_perez_precos.gif" width="400" alt="carla_perez_preco...(more)