Recent content by Bennettj

Also,glad i saw bholder mention taperwound strings. I tried some dean markleys last i played about 2012 maybe and,they were fantastic.great feel,tone,sustain. really great for me and,my fingers anyway. think i will order a few pair.think they were sr22 or something like that.thanks guys.

Guess i was more tired yesterday than i knew,because i sent mickey an email yesterday.SENT ANOTHER TODAY THOUGH.. I ordered the alder/rosewood 4stringy-- tobacco sunburst. That particular wood and color has a orange to like rusty red fade that i like with that rosewood board. I really do...

That is really good to know and,i cant wait to get it. I just got a new to me silverado combo and,its sitting in its corner waiting for the sire. Always did love the silverado and redhead combos. The thing is,i also ordered my bass in early september also. I guess i have fallen thru the cracks...

Hey everybody,whats going on. Been awhile since i dropped into a bass forum,but family came first for the past few years. AND OF COURSE, im in this specific forum because I AM AWAITING A V7. My question is how long did you wait for delivery ? Is 6 to 8 weeks around the normal wait. Im just...

HEY GUYS.Wasnt a yamaha guy until i got one for cheap on the bay. Got a BBG4Sii. It may be my favorite bass. Just feels good in my hands and,vibrates just right.I LOVE THIS BASS. TODAY i just took delivery of a RBX550M. Still in the process of getting it sorted out,But so far,changed the...

Well no,i dont know.But i admit to leaning. THATS WHY,i asked for OPINIONS AND,THOUGHT,pros and,cons of the particular low end basses sitting in my house now. Honestly,i think i like the yamaha basses.I want to like the hornet,but im not sure yet.The conklin,eehhh,aint sure. I keep thinking...

Being a beginner,(even though i am in my 50s) - i also have thought about getting a B-STOCK guitar. But i always seem to get outbid.Or the price doesnt seem low enough to me.(i admit to being frugal) Im interested in what folks have to say about this topic,cause i have already been burned a...

AH,my first bass. Actually,my first bass never made it home. I got my first bass in 1984.I was in the navy,stationed in orlando florida. Got a peavey fury and,a 60 watt peavey bass amp. To celebrate,i stopped at the mall to get myself some rum raisin ice cream.I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED RUM RAISIN. I...

Hey guys,i just wanted to get a feel from someone who has a different take on this than i have maybe. OR,maybe you would feel the same as me. I have acquired a yamaha bbg4sii. yamaha bb604. parker hornet. conklin groovetools gt4. Being pretty much a beginner,i think i know what to...