Recent content by CaptainLetsDanc

The consensus here is that acoustic basses aren't loud enough for any serious playing. I want one for busking around town, but that means two acoustic guitars and a cajon. I refuse to believe that I am s.o.l. in this scenario. Can anyone speak to this?

When I tell people I am using effects on my bass for the first time, they keep telling me to get a DI. Would this replace my amp at shows? I've gone direct before (without a DI of my own) and it sounded fine, so I'm not anal about my amp. I just worry about hearing myself well enough in the...