Recent content by CaptBass

I started with a 67' Mustang short scale bass ( I was 12 yrs old) till my full-size 77' Precision . Played that until 2 years ago when age and hand difficulties led me back to short scale. Got a MUsic Man Sterling short scale to test the waters out and found I could play again. Got the Japan...

I know a lot of players put the flats on their short scale, but I tried LaBellas and went back to the DiAddario Nicklewound . Too many years of round wound playing I guess.

I have played the same 77 Precision since day one. That being said, I had to go to short scale due to age and hand problems ( Im 70) I got mine last year. My guitar player goes to Japan every year around Xmas time. Him and his wife face timed me while he shopped and tried them out. I did not...