Recent content by badcohiba

I'd be down

On the issue of recommending The AMPEG PF 500 Portaflex , I would have to say NO! The First amp lasted for 23 months and died (Blue Fault Light No Fan). Six months later, the same for it's replacement. To top it off LOUD Technologies, (i.e., Mackie, AMPEG) are difficult to deal with and don't...

Got this head for my son new at GC. He gigged and practiced with this amp almost daily for 23 months then a week ago it just died. No fan, no output, fault light on. It's currently in for service, but I'm having second thoughts as to the reliability of this amp. So I'm thinking about new amp...

I appreciate everyone's comments. We're working through these issues and I have spoken to a prospective DB teacher who may provide some stability and mentorship. He's experienced working with kids in jr/hs and is experienced in preparing kids for UIL and competitions. I spoke to my son about...

Need a little advice on multiple fronts I'm a parent of a bass student. He's 14 years old. Plays BG for a few years and is in a teen rock band with the school where he takes lessons. In just a few years, he's done well with BG and shows some talent. And recently he expressed a desire to move...