Recent content by Chippitt

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    What happens when I paint paper cones of woofers?

    It will color your tone.
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    What is the first bass line you ever remember hearing?

    “Silly Love Songs” by Wings. I was 5 years old and would go nuts when the bass kicked in.
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    How Many Live Gigs did you play in 2023?

    31 A good mix of festivals, restaurants/bars, and private parties.
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    Update - Played my first show

    Congratulations!
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    In The Beginning... Your First Pedals

    My first pedal was a DOD Supra Distortion pedal that I got when I was 15. I thought it would make me sound like Cliff Burton. It did not.
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    Possibly the best ad for a drummer I've ever seen...

    Band name: All Hats, No Cattle
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    Name my dog

    Top pic is a bit Gene Simmons-ish.
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    Name my dog

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    Help! Keyboardist is playing over me!

    Fire the drummer
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    Any of your gear have a story?

    In 2001, I was broke as hell. Would’ve had to borrow ten cents to rub two nickels together. My older brother (also a bassist) and I headed out to a few local stores just to look at the basses and hang out. One had a Stingray that my brother insisted was meant to be mine. I wanted that bass, but...
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    Amp and cab help

    I’m not there yet, but aspire to be a grumpy old geezer some day. The summa cum laude of old geezers. I do have a wonky back so, like you, I’m always concerned with the weight of any potential bass, head, and cabinet. I’d suggest that you consider an Aguilar Tone Hammer (500 or 700) head and...
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    Managing a runny nose onstage

    This happens to me as well.
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    Official Aguilar Owners Numbers Club

    I’m the new owner of an AG700 and DB112. Will add a second DB112 in the near future.