Recent content by CalDan

That's a life time's worth of R&D right there. Thanks for sharing!!

Check out the Bartolini B Axis 5 jazz pick ups as endorsed by Justin Raines. Completely transformed my Fender 5 string into a tone monster, all passive.

It's a brave new world out there!

Most local bands I play with up here in the boonies don't know the anatomy of tone. I use software plugins daily when writing/producing so it was a no-brainer when our guitarist got a great deal on a decent sound system (with subs, automation , recall, full monitoring, fx, etc) that I would take...

Loving all this feedback! Sounds like we're on the same page.....and that's a good thing!

Hey ryco, the table is a good idea. So, you figure 25" gets you the right height for yourself? Wasnex, I like your tilting idea and your reasoning behind it! How much do you tilt and do you still keep the amp head or rack on top of that? Ggaa, you mentioned setting back as far as you can. I...

Fdeck, thanks for the Shuttle clarification! I should've known that as my main rig was a Genz Benz for over 20 years. I don't remember there ever being the term 'Shuttle' so I must have had a 'pre_shuttle' model. Interesting that Agehorse has been involved in both Mesa and Genz Benz, the two...

Re the keyboard bass thing, I stumbled across a very cool gospel bassist named Justin Raines. This guy is it! Not only is his 5 string electric playing superbly tasteful and clean, he plays killer synth bass as well! Blew me away. I do all my writing on keyboards so I'm no stranger to them. I...

Btw, I noticed a few of you use a 'Shuttle'....pardon my ignorance, is this an amp?

Great feedback everyone! I've read many forum threads but never participated until now. It's really illuminating to hear how relatively similar this challenge is, to carve a sound that works on stage. I like hearing your different approaches, very helpful! For years I'd always opted to be the...

This is all good to hear! Do any of you raise your cabs closer to ear level or angle them diagonally from the floor? I've heard of subtle strategies too when stacking multiple cabs, i.e. 12 on the floor and 15 on top. I have a 210 cab on order to see if it adds any clarity to the top end of my...

Hey fellow bass cats, I'm curious to know how you use your personal bass rigs in a live situation. I'm a 5 string bass and keyboard bass guy in an eclectic rock, pop, soul, R&B quintet, playing mostly small to medium sized clubs, private halls, and outdoor venues. We have a half decent live...