Recent content by April

I really thought this bass would be a cool-looking back-up, but after playing it all week and everyone saying how awesomely mellow it sounds, I'm making it the starter! (It looks a lot better now than it does in this picture from when it was for sale ...)

Basically, if it's made of metal, it's rusted. :) Nothing seems rusty to the point of falling apart though.

I just got a vintage 64 Silvertone. It sounds phenomenal!!! But ... it's covered in rust. What's the best way to clean it up without ruining it? Thanks! April

For small rooms my band uses only one speaker, and honestly, the monitors are louder than the speaker. Believe it or not, I either play through a small practice amp or even direct through the PA (although it's harder to lock in with the drummer this way.) The biggest problem is getting the...

Hi There! I just picked up a 64 Danelectro Silvertone and the hardware is covered in rust. I've never owned a vintage bass, and I was wondering how to clean it. I guess my real question is: if I get rid of the rust, will the whole thing fall apart? I've always wanted an old Silvertone, and...