Online bass courses that won't empty your wallet

The International Institute of Bassists offers various online courses on bass technique and theory. Each course is 12 weeks long, and only costs $24.95. I've taken the Jazz lines for Bass course, and believe me, you learn a lot. The materials for the course can be printed out and downloaded. They include printed material and mp3's. It's definitely worth the small amount that you pay for these courses. And while I'd love to take Berkley's online bass certificate program, $3000 per course is pretty steep for a mother of two like me.

Institute of International Bassists

Fender Road Worn 60's Jazz Bass

I just got this bass in yesterday, but due to the ridiculously high action, I'm having to take it to Nashville to get it set up before I can give a serious review. However, just plugging it into my Genz Benz 6.0, it sounds incredible. The pickups are full and have the nice vintage quality that I was looking for. More to come!

Fender Road Worn 60s Jazz Bass Specifications

• Body: Alder
• Finish: Lacquer
• Neck: Maple, C Shape, (Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish)
• Fingerboard: Rosewood, 7.25 inch (184 mm) Radius
• Frets: 20, Vintage
• Scale Length: 34 inch (864 mm)
• Nut Width: 1.50 inch (38mm)
• Hardware: Nickel/Chrome
• Tuning Keys: Vintage Style Reverse Tuning Machines
• Bridge: American Vintage Jazz Bass
• Pickguard: 4 Ply Brown Shell
• Pickups:
• Rhythm: Standard Vintage Alnico Magnet Jazz Bass Single Coil Pickup
• Lead: Standard Vintage Alnico Magnet Jazz Bass Single Coil Pickup
• Controls: Volume 1 (Neck Pickup), Volume 2 (Bridge Pickup), Tone
• Strings:
• Fender Super Bass 7250ML (Medium Light)
• Nickel Plated Steel
• Gauges: .045,.065,.080,.100
• Unique Features:
• Distressed body, neck, and hardware creating an aged and worn appearance
• True Vintage Styling
• Synthetic Bone Nut
• Case: Deluxe Gig Bag