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THE WOODSHED

Welcome to the Woodshed! Because every bass player is different, optimal set-up is a completely subjective determination. There is simply no one ideal set-up for every player. For this reason, the ability to perform the adjustments required to maintain your personal instruments is invaluable.

Over the years, I’ve worked with some high-profile bass players who, for fear that they would likely make things worse if they got in too deep, were uncomfortable making anything but the most basic, minor adjustments to their

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