Has Bass Gear Magazine been released yet?

BrentSimons · #1 08-04-2008, 10:51 AM

Fellas,
Sorry if this is the wrong forum to post, but I know Tom Bowlus "hangs out" here. Has anyone received Bass Gear Magazine yet? I'm dyin' to read it.
Brent

jokerjkny · #2 08-04-2008, 11:36 AM

YUP, check it out:

http://www.bassgearmag.com/web/subscribe_entry.php

*smb · #3 08-04-2008, 11:41 AM

I've never had any emails from it or whatever. How do you read the current issue?

bassbrock · #4 08-04-2008, 11:59 AM

Yeah, how did I miss that? I also subscribed so that I would get emails about it.

Kirkowitz · #5 08-04-2008, 12:03 PM

I also signed up and never received any info.

kobass · #6 08-04-2008, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Kirkowitz

I also signed up and never received any info.

+1.

KJung · #7 08-04-2008, 12:41 PM

Like any new venture, I believe Tom and the guys are running a bit late on this. My understanding is that the first issue (both print and on-line) is just about completed, and will be available within weeks, if not sooner.

I really look forward to this magazine. The good news is, once the first issue comes out, they should be on a nice regular publication schedule.

tombowlus · #8 08-04-2008, 12:58 PM

Issue #1 goes to the printer (and to be formatted for the digital flip-book) tomorrow!

We did have some significant delays, which were primarily associated with getting our bench-testing not only done right, but also presented in a manner that was fair, accurate, and as readable as possible. We didn't want to overload people with specs/data, and trimming things down to the final format took a long time.

However, now that the testing procedures/methodology have been established, the following issues should all stay on schedule (every other month).

My thanks for your patience!

Tom.

BrentSimons · #9 08-04-2008, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by tombowlus

Issue #1 goes to the printer (and to be formatted for the digital flip-book) tomorrow!

We did have some significant delays, which were primarily associated with getting our bench-testing not only done right, but also presented in a manner that was fair, accurate, and as readable as possible. We didn't want to overload people with specs/data, and trimming things down to the final format took a long time.

However, now that the testing procedures/methodology have been established, the following issues should all stay on schedule (every other month).

My thanks for your patience!

Tom.

Great to hear Tom thanks. I can't wait!
Brent

quickervicar · #10 08-04-2008, 01:09 PM

In Tom's defense, I did receive an email update a couple of months ago with a link to a teaser review article. I like what I've seen so far!

seanm · #11 08-04-2008, 01:18 PM

What, no TB discount?

Just subscribed now and am looking forward to the first issue. Any hints about what is in it, or the general slant? i.e. Mainly new stuff, or a mix of new and old? Or for the first decade or so are you just going to test the equipment you already own?

**Thor** · #12 08-04-2008, 01:20 PM

subscribe

tombowlus · #13 08-04-2008, 01:30 PM

Issue #1 includes full reviews of the following products:

ACG Recurve S-Type 5-string
Skjold Lion's Pride Model-B 5-string
Ibanez ATK750
Henman-Bevilacqua B4
Squier VM Precision TB
Markbass LMII
Genz-Benz GBE 1200
Genz-Benz NEOX-212T
Mesa/Boogie M6 Carbine
Mesa/Boogie Powerhouse 2x12
Phil Jones Bass M-300
Phil Jones Bass Neo-Power 8B

We also have numerous other features and columns, including part 1 of a 3-part series on what it means to be Made in China (by Terry Buddingh), and a factory tour of Jens Ritter's shop (also by Terry).

Remember, the digital flipbook subscription is free!

Tom.

jokerjkny · #14 08-04-2008, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by tombowlus

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Mesa/Boogie M6 Carbine (...)

hmm... guns & ammo?

bassbrock · #15 08-04-2008, 03:04 PM

Thanks for the update Tom. I think the confusion came from jokerjkny implying that the first issue had already come out. Which then led some of us to believe we were left out of the loop. Now we know that to be incorrect.

Thanks for clearing things up and I'm looking forward to it!

I've been involved in magazine publishing before so I can identify with the difficulty and hard work you guys are dealing with.

jokerjkny · #16 08-04-2008, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by bassbrock

Thanks for the update Tom. I think the confusion came from jokerjkny implying that the first issue had already come out. Which then led some of us to believe we were left out of the loop. Now we know that to be incorrect.

Thanks for clearing things up and I'm looking forward to it!

I've been involved in magazine publishing before so I can identify with the difficulty and hard work you guys are dealing with.

oh, well, did a bit of my own research and saw the link, and figured, get it while its hot!

and under chuck norris' beard is another fist!

UncleBalsamic · #17 08-04-2008, 03:12 PM

I can't wait for this. I loved the "teaser" review.

Visirale · #18 08-04-2008, 03:15 PM

Can't wait to hear what you thought about the mesa 212. I subscribed a few weeks ago and can't wait.

I think I could be a canidate for the protege of Tom Bowlus. I'm going into International Business as a "backup gig"

. Should give me plenty of funds to have bass-related fun. Speaking of which, I'll be very interested in the China article since that's going to be my country of focus for my major...

tombowlus · #19 08-04-2008, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Visirale

Can't wait to hear what you thought about the mesa 212. I subscribed a few weeks ago and can't wait.

I think I could be a canidate for the protege of Tom Bowlus. I'm going into International Business as a "backup gig"

. Should give me plenty of funds to have bass-related fun. Speaking of which, I'll be very interested in the China article since that's going to be my country of focus for my major...

Hmmmm... BGM interns, maybe?

*smb · #20 08-04-2008, 03:25 PM

Thanks for the info Tom...looking forward to this. I'm very interested in some of that gear.