Recent content by andy_bowel_shaker

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    More gear, more choices, big box stores... but less live music

    I've seen a way more rapid decline: At my first gig in 2007, we got paid 70 bucks and a case of beer for the band. At 18 years old, i thought that was totally awesome Then a year later, it's 20 bucks and beer. A year later its just a free case of beer. Then we get told that well we can play for...
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    Do You Use Different Basses For Different Styles?

    I like to have a new instrument for each new band, just so i can justify buying more basses. The only person i have to justify it to is myself. Sure i could probably manage everything on the mex-J i have but, why not mess around and try out some new toys? Starting a thrash band? Time to try out...
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    NBD! Carl Thompson! The Holy grail! The greatest bass in the world! (pics inside)

    Holy smokes! When i saw the headline of "greatest bass in the wolrd..." i was thinking... yeah sure bud, but yeah i think you can claim that. My question is would you play gigs with that bass? I'm of the opinion that great instruments should be played, but i wouldn't want to let that thing...
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    My journey with OVERDRIVE pedals for guitar AND bass

    Interesting post! I was thinking about adding a sansamp to my pedal line up so that is good feedback for sure. My one question is what about the odb-3 don't you like? I like the pedal alot, although i will concede that it does not have a lot of range as anything over 12/1 on the gain gives an...