Recent content by BassMagilla

Wow how fun for you! My studio is full of SUNN. Both Norm and Conrad signed meselfs SUNN logo plate on one Amp!

Yes VOX Teardrops, VOX developed The Wyman BASS teardrop shape.

This is the goal, 'THE' place to be! You gig so much your gigs are practice and rehearsal. Few decades back that's how we fortunately did it. Best of luck. But do not burn yourself out with rehearsal, instead scope out another place to play where more eyes will see you! ie a park that has...

I much did notice that too.

J.A.E. Sure opened up a whole new way. As Pete sed He (John) changed the whole Fword v instrument. Saw The Who in 76!

Sure does make sense plenty of to meself. As you undoubtly know, (so for any whom might not). The open D in going to 'ring' much nicer (when needed) than the Fretted Low B. Drop em when you can!

Besides the great sound, it will be a big ear learning process and that can be great. Remember that the Late Great Jack Bruce favorite BASS was his WARWICK Thumb Fretless. Go to the local music store and grab one and give it a try. They are unique and can improve your playing along with being...

Once I made that dang mistake of selling one. Uggh my first BASS I bought new in 68. Actually I traded it for a PA system when I bought my VOX ASTRO in 69. Dang I thought who needs more than one for my two hands. (Something my wife tells me when she walks into the studio.) So I sure wish I...

I have seen great replies to this post. I don't know the age group of each. Learn to solder! I have one scar from when I was 6 years old soldering. So 6 in 1960. I have never had a pickup go bad. Pickup switches yes. To solder yourself is easy and a little practice, get some hobby clamps to...

Agreed indeed PS I see you know Magilla too.

Yes great time for buyers of used equipment. I too regret parting one time! Only once!! In 1968 I traded my brand new Silvertøne BASS for a PA after less than a year. I Truly thought who needs two BASSES? Gosh sure wish I had it and never ever will I part with equipment. And now when...

Yep in 1968 I traded my first BASS a nice brand new Silvertøne for a PA. That was the LAST time I got rid of anything. In 68 figured geez who needs two BASSES. Sure wish I still had it. Never again. Yes a great time to be buying from the used market.

This may be interesting now. When I saw the name of the post "100 4 string..." I thought I could chime in about the beauty 100 dollar gold strings I am using. haHaHA

Do not ever worry about what others may think. EVER!! You havea BASS now and you should strive to meet your goal. I think we could all say we all started with one BASS. I have been playing since 1968 and I get another bass every once in a while. The only BASS I do not have is my first one...

Of course my Fretless Thumb has a set along with my second BASS bought IN 69 VOX Astro has the other black tapewound. The VOX bought new came stock with flats. Beautiful Thump. The same model Bill uses in 1969 Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus. .