I recently bought a Jazz-type bass with the original stacked knobs (the ones used through 1962 that are having a resurgence). Each pickup has its own tone control. Sonically I find this setup to be superior in flexibility to what has become the traditional layout of two volume controls and a master tone. I'm so sold on it, I am... more »
....that made you REALLY happy you'd bought it? My singer & drummer bought theirs together. The label says 12" Floor Monitor-Hecho in China. They sound like crap. I need to get one for my end of the stage. It cannot sound like crap. Anything amazing youse guys would recommend I check out? First thought... more »
[link] Gibson guitars raided in federal rosewood investigation Leading global guitar maker Gibson says it is co-operating with US federal agents following a raid on its Nashville factory as part of an investigation into use of endangered rainforest wood.... more »
I picked this disc up at a used CD store (yes, they are still out there). It's a 3 CD compilation of Wassermann's Solos/Duos/Trios discs. I had heard the Duos disc but not the other two. The Solos disc is great; lots of actual bass SONGS that stand on their own and are recorded well.My only criticism is that there is not a lot of pocket on this disc. It's very... more »
To quote "There are some people who can pull off the Rock 'n Roll studly god's gift front man act and seem credible - or at least entertaining - Mungo (Jerry) just seemed like a slightly desperate dirty old man." SO, which other former music star has, in your opinion, looked on stage as a slightly desperate dirty old man / woman?... more »
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