Recent content by Brad Feick

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    Their is a stigma associated to some basses that I just don't get ...

    It cracks me up when I show up with my Beatle Bass (one of several basses)- after the eye rolling and contempt is over, I usually point out that rumor has it a passable recording or two was made with this model bass. Through my SVT4 or SVT 7 head it sounds fine with flatwounds- if I need more...
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    What are the cons of PJs, or: Why don’t you have a PJ?

    Hi Guys- I usually lurk, but I have something you may find useful: I have a Jaguar MIM bass with PJ and maple. I also have the same year P Bass MIM in maple. My assumption is they have the same Player pickups. (as an aside I bought Performer Yosemites for both when I'm done playing with a...
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    You get one song to listen to for the rest of your life. What is it?

    Birdhouse in Your Soul They Might Be Giants
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    Grammy Disillusionment - When Did it Hit You?

    There are Grammys?
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    Good band did everything wrong

    I saw this KC line up in Philly. People sat down, shut the hell up, and it was a religious experience! They did ask for everyone to "be here now" and not use cameras THANK GOD... Had tix to see KC/Zappa in KY, but COVID killed that show at the Palace in Louisville (thanks Stub Hub for ripping...
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    Ampeg SVT 4 repair in 2020

    Thanks everyone for your input. Appreciated
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    Ampeg SVT 4 repair in 2020

    Thanks for the replies so far, I am in fact looking at the service center list and getting quotes. I thought I remembered seeing that there was a repair facility that was formerly SLM? In any case, I'm looking for someone who regularly works on this model. Regards
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    Ampeg SVT 4 repair in 2020

    Hello folks- I live in SE PA, and need an SVT 4 repaired that has one side of the amp out. I did patch around, and verified that the power section is truly bad. I searched Talk Bass to try to answer my own question, but some of the posts were old. I'm willing to ship the amp to a good...