Recent content by Brother Than

Can't talk for others, but in terms of playing old time I'd echo others' opinion that gettin' too fancy can really get in the way of the groove- there's a hypnotic feel in OT that brings me back every time. As for set-up, I just switched to low tension gut strings from obligato and I'm lovin'...

Thanks for all the help! I'll definitely look into your suggestions. No plans on selling it as I've already put so much into it (plus, it just looks cooler than any other bass I've come across...) I'll try to post some pics as soon as I deal with the electronics (or at least plug up the holes...

Howdy- I usually play upright, but recently I've been playing my Peavey Dynabass unity (koa) a lot more. A year ago, the electronics crapped out and no one in my area could fix 'em, so I replaced them with emg pj's. Besides the fact that the switch left my bass with holes in it, I kinda...

Thanks for the tips- my budget for this is around 300$. I just dropped 160$ on a set of obligados. ...you'd think I was a rich man. I've resolved to drag my bass in to try out the amp after the workingman debacle.

I have an amp problem- currently, I am using a fender rumble 100(15inch speaker) with a Rev solo II pickup for gigs. It sounds pretty sweet to my (tin) ears. The problem is this- the place that we play often has a tiny stage and the amp is far too big and unwieldy for that venue. The room is...

In my own case, it came down to a very simple decision- Either get the best cheap bass I could find, or not get one at all. I lucked into 650$, had little prospects for more disposable income, and decided to go for it (knowing full well I could get really burned). The way I figured it was...

So- with a quick name change (presto!), I won't be stepping on anybody's toes. Behold my rampant mediocrity, ye mighty, and despair!