Recent content by Aaron David

Which would you choose and why? A newer RBX case or the older designed, made in China bags that came after Reunion Blues San Fransisco (leather and cordura bags era). I recognize the newer style foam and rigid cases offer very good protection. I am curious if they are made as well as the older...

Circling back to report that I found exactly what I was looking for regarding the Diamond Compressor. I still don't use it with flat wounds, but on my other bass it goes like this: EBMM USA Cutlass w/ rounds -> Diamond Comp -> Countryman Type 85 DI -> (line in) Fryette Power Station -> Cab...

I also own a PS1 and a PS100. I foolishly did not employ them into two recent gigs with a full band and a loud drummer. My '65 Fender Showman struggled to keep up and fell short. The difference in clean power from the PS100 compared to my Showman (4 x 6L6) was surprisingly significant. Maybe my...

If you haven't tried using your Bassman as your preamp, running into the Power Station, you are missing out, in my opinion. In the power station, you have clean, linear power, at any volume, plus an effects loop, and a direct out to FOH. You can set your Bassman up for maxium tone, and then run...

I have a big box (late 2000's) Diamond Comp for guitar. I've been experimenting with it on bass. Bass in question is a Lakland USA 44-64 with LaBella flats. I have good right hand dynamics / articulation and play through a 1965 Fender Showman into a Mesa Powerhouse 2x12 cabinet. My observation...

Had: Fender American Standard Precision (don't recall the year. It was nothing special) EBMM USA Sterling 4H (sold it to the bass player in my band at the time. he still has it 15 years later) Sadowsky NYC 24 (this one was an odd duck regarding layout / controls. It didn't stick around long. I...

how did you arrive at your decision on which to keep, OP? What were the virtues & limitations of each?

I've only played a few Lakland USA models and have never played a FCS Jazz, but a couple things to consider, nonetheless: * Oil finish on Lakland will feel different than gloss or satin finish on the Fender * Graphite reinforced rods in the Lakland neck may be advantageous Aesthetics...

Bumping this thread again, as it's been a few years, and I'm considering a bass that has a set installed. Would love to hear from anyone who has tried them.

The Cutlass shares some of the characteristics of the Stingray. Acoustically, it's a bright, snappy, but also resonant instrument. Plugged in, lots of lows and highs on tap. It doesn't have quite as much mids as a traditional P bass, but they're not in short supply either. I've owned and gigged...

Lakland USA 44-64 with Labella Deep Talkin Flats (red silks) - smooth, great dynamics, incredible neck feel. EBMM USA Cutlass: My only bass since 2016 until very recently. Inherently brighter and punchier than the Lakland. Almost sounds like a mix between a Precision and a Stingray. Will...

My favorite bass is Lakland USA because of the attention to detail on the necks.

Can owners / former owners weigh in on how these basses sound in passive mode? Do they sound and feel convincing as a passive instrument?

Countryman for sweet spot of sound quality, flexibility, rugged build quality, and portability.