It's crazy and a little conceited but I actually know how to master the bass. And I’ve got the experience to prove it. I've been a professional bass player for over 20 years… …and I regularly see newbies make the same mistakes. It gets even more wild. I actually know how to fix these mistakes BEFORE they become habits. For example, don't worry about gear right now. You just need four strings that stay in tune and maybe a shoebox with a speaker. No joke! BUT focus on learning to play the instrume