The End Is Just The Beginning

As 2012 comes to a close, things are about to change for one lucky entrant in the Thunder Row Brubaker Brute giveaway. In the evening of Tuesday, 01 January, 2013, the names of our prize winners will be announced. If you don't win the Brute, we still have some wonderful prizes for five runners-up. Check out the details HERE, on Thunder Row.

And in case you're wondering how the draw will actually go down, check out the details HERE.

In other, non-Brubaker news, we take a look at the Fodera Emperor Bass, in a very tasty OLIVE iteration.

We're sad to learn of the death of Lee Dorman, bassist for Iron Butterfly. Read about it HERE.

Hee, hee... I am very sorry to all concerned, but I just have to do this.  I-Ron Butterfly.  Lee would understand.  ;P

Basslab is an innovative company out of Germany. They use the science of physics to design their basses.  Thunder Row takes a look.

Ho, Ho, Ho! Bassist Martin Motnik offers up a tasty Christmas Treat on his Ritter bass. Great bass! And a great musician, too!

Thunder Row wishes you all the best in the new year!

Oh, and by the way, have you seen our latest issue of Skin DEEP? You gotta be a member to vote! Sign up HERE.

The End Is Near!

Do you believe the world will end on the 21st of December? Well, it won't. You know why? Because we have a Brubaker Brute bass to give away on the first day of 2013, that's why! The Mayans would never deny a bassist the right to acquire more gear! Is your name in THE DRAW?

MusicRadar.com has its list of Paul McCartney's Ten Best Bass Performances. What are yours? Join Thunder Row and have your say!

The Nashville Cream blog posted a great interview with Aerosmith bassist, Tom Hamilton. Thunder Row can take you there!

And in case you haven't heard, RUSH has finally been inducted into the Hall of Fame! Great news for bassist, Geddy Lee.

And finally, Thunder Row takes a look at the Eden World Tour Bass Amp Head. This is one powerful thunder maker!!

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like...

Lane Baldwin releases his first Christmas song!  Check out the details on Thunder Row.

We found a great YouTube series on turning your fretted bass into a fretless.  Check out the article HERE.

And speaking of videos, want to see the Sandberg California TM4 bass do her thing?  Just click HERE to watch.

We also found a great article on what to look for when choosing to buy a used bass.  Blogger Bruce Robinson gives us the low-down HERE,

Don't forget to sign up to win a Brubaker Brute!  Only a few weeks left before we give this bass to one lucky winner.  Open to everybody.

Earthquake On Thunder Row

Have you visited Thunder Row today?We've got a new album review ready for you. Larry "The Earthquake" Graham from Sly & The Family Stone has released a new album with his band, Graham Central Station. It' called RAISE UP, and we take a look at it on Thunder Row. Click HERE.

Have you entered yet to win the Brubaker Brute? What are you waiting for? The deadline is fast approaching.  Click HERE to get the details.

Coming next week, (probably Sunday), we're going to start a new round of our fave game, Skin DEEP. You can't play if you're not a member!

The Brubaker Brute Giveaway!!

Entries are now being accepted for the Brubaker Brute bass guitar giveaway on Thunder Row. Click HERE to enter. If you are a student of TMBG, your entry is automatic! Nothing extra to do!

We've also added some new prizes for the runners-up. We've got Dunlop strings and Rotosound string cleaners. And biggest of all, free copies of Roy Vogt's URBAN LEGEND CD. Even if you don't win the Brute, you might collect some of these other great prizes. Check it out HERE.

And the Brubaker wave just gets bigger every day! Listen to what bass instructor Roy Vogt has to say!

Finally, are you a parent with a little one who wants to try the bass? We found a kit that's just right for your youngster! The bassfish short-scale bass kit! Learn about it HERE.

Sign up for Thunder Row and join our bass community!

The Biggest Rumble Of All

Coming on Black Friday (23 November), Thunder Row will be kicking off a spectacular new contest in which YOU can enter to win a Brubaker Brute bass guitar! The prize will be a four-string Brute in red with a custom white pickguard! No other red Brubaker Brute will feature the white pick guard, so the winner of this gorgeous instrument will be getting a really unique new ax!

Entries will be accepted starting on Friday and go all the way until the end of the year. On New Year's Day, we will make the draw and award the Brute to one lucky person.

All students of TMBG are automatically entered, but if have not yet bought the course, or you enjoy Thunder Row simply for the great reads, you'll find the entry form HERE. The contest is open to everyone and the form will become active on the 23rd.

Stay tuned for more details; this one's hot off the presses, and we'll be updating the info as we go along.

Gettin' Down On The Row

Did you see who won the bronze, silver, and gold medals in this issue of Skin DEEP? What is Skin DEEP, you ask?  It's our weekly game where we pay homage to the designers of the bass guitar. Never mind how they sound, never mind how expensive or inexpensive, never mind status and reputation. We just want to feature basses head to head and see who's got the LOOKS! Here are the MEDAL WINNERS.  e'll be starting up a new series soon enough, but you gotta be a member to vote. Sign up HERE.

By the way, I don't know if we've ever mentioned it, but we make every effort to keep Thunder Row completely free of spam. Nobody likes to participate in a forum where every third post is a link to some joker's porn website, or an ad for this or that great offer. Forget that! We do like to feature promotional material and/or Press Releases for artists who have new projects coming out, but it's all music-related, and all pre-approved for your enjoyment! Like THIS ONE for example. Bassist and friend to Thunder Row, Bryan Beller, and his band, The Aristocrats, have a new album coming out, so we're happy to give them some space to let people know!

So you will never be bogged down in spam, all member sign-ups to Thunder Row are approved through a manual vetting process. It takes a little longer than when signing up for some other forums, but your ultimate acceptance means you will be joining a family-friendly, spam-free community. And should someone with spammy intentions accidentally slip under our radar, their membership will be deleted - without exception - upon the first spam post. Of course, if you have purchased TMBG and enter the special code in your registration, your membership is automatically approved!

Okay, enough about our iron-boot policy on spam. Let's get back to the good stuff.

Our FINGERBOARD EXERCISE video helps you learn the notes on the fretboard of your bass. As you watch the video, see if you can call out the names of the notes before they are revealed. The more you do the exercise, the better you'll get!

Thanksgiving in the USA is fast approaching. What are you thankful for? I jotted down a few thoughts on the subject. Read all about it HERE. When you're done, sign up so you can tell us all what YOU are thankful for!

What's Your Mood?

Now that you've read our review of HBC on Thunder Row, click HERE to see what Jeff Berlin has to say about the album and what's next for him.

What do you think of the Ibanez Grooveline Bass? Check out our feature on The Row!

And while you're here, why not join us Thunder Row? Join in the conversations! We'd love to hear what you have to say about the BASS! It is the best instrument in the world, after all. But you already know that!

Have you seen the West boys play? Check out Nick West and his brothers on Thunder Row. (video links in the COMMENT section) Nick is one of the youngest (if not the youngest) of all Teach Me Bass Guitar students!! Supporting our young musicians is so important. Nick? You and your brothers do us all proud!

Are YOU already a student of TMBG? If you submit a video of yourself playing one of the lessons, you could be featured on the TMBG web page  Info in the article link above!

And finally, let's leave you with one last thought for today...

When you dive into Roy Vogt's Teach Me Bass Guitar (the best self-paced DVD bass instruction course EVER), you'll find that music has the power to both reward you and soothe you at the same time. Music is universal; it always works, no matter how you feel. It can bolster an already happy mood, or surround you in a blanket of peace when things aren't going well. It won't fix the economy, unemployment, or any of the other real world situations we all face every day, but when you hold your bass in your hands and hear her sing her low-toned song, you will be okay. Get the course and feel the power for yourself.

Treats On The Row

Well, Halloween is over (in theory) and we all must remember not to get crazy with the candy. Brush your teeth after you chow down on the treats!

Speaking of treats, we DID gather a few items together for your Halloween pleasure. Click HERE to be scared! What happened to Ralph??

Brand new album review!! We take a look at HBC, the latest by Scott Henderson, Jeff Berlin, and Dennis Chambers. It's a feast for the ears! Check it out HERE.

It looks like the members of Thunder Row have chosen a fave for the artwork that will be featured in Bass Player Magazine. Which pic was picked? Click HERE to find out.

Did you know that "Howlin' For You" by The Black Keys has a smokin' bassline? Have a look HERE, but be careful. It's HOT!

When you buy a copy of Roy Vogt's Teach Me Bass Guitar, membership to Thunder Row is yours! Full access to all student areas comes standard with your purchase. But even if you just love the bass and want to join our family, you can sign up TODAY! We'd love to have you with us!

Rumble On The Row

Well, even though a new Skin DEEP contest has begun, it seems that even something as beautiful as the DeMars Long Trail Bass is struggling to beat the Mayones Prestige Classic Bass. Join Thunder Row to place your vote!

Lane Baldwin, friend to Thunder Row and Bassman Extraordinaire, will be thrilling us with another Blues album.  Read about it HERE.

Coming soon! A new Thunder Row interview with bassman Jeff Berlin, and a new review of the HBC album  Read about it HERE.

Speaking of reviews, have you read what we had to say about Italian bassist Alberto Rigoni's latest album, Three Wise Monkeys?  What are you waiting for?

Roy Vogt's Teach Me Bass Guitar has received some new kudos from Bass Player Magazine!  What's it all about?  Read it on The Row!

Come and join us on Thunder Row, the student forum for Roy Vogt's Teach Me Bass Guitar, the best self-paced bass DVD instruction program in the world!

Welcome To Thunder Row

Congratulations on finding your way to Thunder Row, the students forum for Roy Vogt's Teach Me Bass Guitar. We feature a wide variety of topics for bass players, wannabe bass players, and those who love them! And if you have already purchased your copy of TMBG, there are some special MEMBERS ONLY areas of the forum where you can get your hands on supplemental resources to the best self-paced DVD bass instruction course in the world!

This week on the Row, we're featuring a video that asks the viewer to comment on which online video they prefer: the studio recording of Midnight Oil's Beds Are Burning, or the smooth acoustic (unplugged) version. Check it out HERE.

And also check out this week's issue of Skin DEEP, the game of outer beauty that pays homage to the folks who design basses to look their best! The Mayones Prestige Classic Bass is hard to beat! Join Thunder Row and place your vote HERE!

Want to know how to register for the 2013 Roy Vogt's Fantasy Bass Boot Camp? There are only a few spots left!  Get all the details HERE.

We also say HAPPY BIRTHDAY this week to Esperanza Spalding, John Entwistle and Bill Wyman.

And for those who would like to take Thunder Row with you, we now offer an APP for mobile. Check it out HERE.

Come and join us on the Row!  Sign up today!