Bass Reviews by Nick Odermatt

1. Ibanez GSR200 ·
   This bass kicks A$$. So far, excellent.
   Equipment: Basses · Posted: 10/30/2000 by Nick Odermatt (7540)
   
2. Fender Standard Jazz Bass ·
   Looked at a few others, chose this for Quality vs. Price. Cheaper, and great quality. I would buy it again for sure, pickups an...(more)
   Equipment: Basses · Posted: 3/10/2002 by Nick Odermatt (7540)
   
3. Line 6 Bass POD ·
   Bought this, no questions asked. I would buy this again for sure, everything is top notch. The only way it could be better would...(more)
   Equipment: Effects · Posted: 3/10/2002 by Nick Odermatt (7540)
   
4. Bass 1 ·
   Instructional book. Got me on my feet, used it frequently when I started out. Great for any player to learn from. Comes with a C...(more)
   Books/Tab: Theory/Fundamentals · Posted: 6/21/2002 by Nick Odermatt (7540)
   
5. The Essential Jaco Pastorius ·
   Transcriptions of many of Jaco's greatest. Great for technique, or appreciating his music. A bit difficult, not beginner level. ...(more)
   Books/Tab: Jazz · Posted: 6/21/2002 by Nick Odermatt (7540)
   
6. The Complete Electric Bass Player - Book 1: The Method by Chuck Rainey ·
   Amazing Instructional book. From the bass and technique, to countless examples in every key signature. Chords, some theory... a ...(more)
   Books/Tab: Theory/Fundamentals · Posted: 6/21/2002 by Nick Odermatt (7540)
   
7. Stage Classic- MVB 100 ·
   Chose this because all I needed was a small practice amp for at home, and I haven't been able to afford a new one yet. Great for...(more)
   Equipment: Amplifiers · Posted: 6/21/2002 by Nick Odermatt (7540)
   
8. Slap It! by Terry Oppenheim ·
   Great book, starts from scratch, teaches proper technique, practice examples, and then pages and pages of cool slapping riffs to...(more)
   Books/Tab: Theory/Fundamentals · Posted: 6/21/2002 by Nick Odermatt (7540)
   
9. Primus Anthology A Thru N & O Thru Z ·
   Very good quality transcriptions, tab and music, for Bass and Guitar. Excellent for learning the band's songs, or practicing the...(more)
   Books/Tab: Other · Posted: 6/21/2002 by Nick Odermatt (7540)
   
10. Blues Bass The Complete Method ·
    Wow. A great book for a beginning Blues Bassist. A nice history of the Blues, and then many, many nice examples and explanations...(more)
    Books/Tab: Blues · Posted: 6/21/2002 by Nick Odermatt (7540)
    
11. Classic RUSH Bass Anthology Series ·
    Excellent quality transcriptions, great for learning the bands songs, or their techniques of playing. Great songs as well! A boo...(more)
    Books/Tab: Rock/Pop · Posted: 6/21/2002 by Nick Odermatt (7540)
    
12. Metallica Master Of Puppets ·
    Wonderful transcriptions of the albums songs, with tablature and music, very accurate. Fun to play, learn the songs, appreciate ...(more)
    Books/Tab: Metal · Posted: 6/21/2002 by Nick Odermatt (7540)
    
13. Red Hot Chili Peppers Californication ·
    A great book, with very accurate transcriptions of the albums songs. With Tablature and Music, it's great to play, learn the son...(more)
    Books/Tab: Funk/R&B · Posted: 6/21/2002 by Nick Odermatt (7540)
    
14. Blood Sugar Sex Magik by Red Hot Chili Peppers ·
    Transcriptions of the songs on the album, great for improving your playing technique, or just learning the songs. Easy to use, a...(more)
    Books/Tab: Funk/R&B · Posted: 4/5/2003 by Nick Odermatt (7540)
    
15. Samick Four String ·
    I bought this bass second hand because I needed something to learn to play on, and didn't care about the quality. I turned out t...(more)
    Equipment: Basses · Posted: 4/5/2003 by Nick Odermatt (7540)
    
16. Jaco Pastorius - The Greatest Jazz-Fusion Bass Player ·
    Transcriptions of many of Jaco's greatest. Great for technique, or appreciating his music. A bit difficult, not beginner level. ...(more)
    Books/Tab: Jazz · Posted: 12/28/2004 by Nick Odermatt (7540)
    
17. Rush - Bass Anthology Series ·
    Excellent quality transcriptions, great for learning the bands songs, or their techniques of playing. Great songs as well! A boo...(more)
    Books/Tab: Rock/Pop · Posted: 12/28/2004 by Nick Odermatt (7540)
    
18. Standing In The Shadows Of Motown by Dr. Licks ·
    Overall this is a transcription book, but done in the style of an instructional book, teaching you the techniques and style of J...(more)
    Books/Tab: Funk/R&B · Posted: 12/28/2004 by Nick Odermatt (7540)
    
19. RHCP - Californication ·
    Again, excellent quality transcriptions. Great if you want to learn the songs, or study Flea's technique. Standard-notation as w...(more)
    Books/Tab: Funk/R&B · Posted: 12/28/2004 by Nick Odermatt (7540)
    
20. Bla Fleck And The Flecktones ·
    25 combo charts, from Victor Wooten's amazing band. Excellent quality transcriptions in chart-style, great for learning the band...(more)
    Books/Tab: Bluegrass · Posted: 12/28/2004 by Nick Odermatt (7540)