Recent content by budgiebass

I heard a recording of George Porter and the Runnin Pardners when George came on and said Hello--wrong city---oops, a bandmate said George we're in-----, he said its the Hotel man-somehow the Hotel through him off his location.

A common problem is being on stage and not being able to hear other band members-if you are sandwiched next to a drum kit directly in front of your amp it is impossible to hear a monitor properly. Lining to the sounboard and good monitors -ear or floor- makes sense. The only drawback is tone...

My hernia operation for moving my cab and amp up some stairs. I find that you can buy some nice sounding basses on a budget but the budget amps and cabs are not great. Keep your eye out for all decent used gear, heavy stuff is cheaper now, too many hernias?

Aged tonewood is the difference between expensive guitars, especially Acoustics, and less expensive. The sound is in the hollow sound chamber, similarly a Stradivarius Violin, some say were made from an era where wood was denser due to cooler temperatures. Craftsmanship of body and neck...

I agree, of-course everyone wants a good deal however, when you offer a good deal the buyers will kick at the tires and want a better deal. Tell them to try a Pawn Shop. Pawn Shops are the worse place to sell gear, and a good place to shop. Today selling gear is easy on Ebay but the market is...