Recent content by donnyrocker

FWIW, I have been unable to find a set of double-ball end strings that fit (length) properly AND flatwounds don't work since the low string continually slides out of the locking mechanism. That said, it's convenient, sounds great and is entertaining for those (non-musicians) who listen with...

I play guitar in a different band and THAT bass player continually asks me why I play a Squier for may bass gigs (technically, it's once of three basses I own). "Because it's a good bass." I have it hotrodded (active controls; upgraded Fender pickups; Hipshot tuners to include drop-D key), so...

Precisely.

FWIW, This is my #1 bass. I've upgraded the pickups (Fender J-bass are drop-in replacements), the controls (I think it's technically active), the tuners (Hipshot w Drop-D trigger for low E) as well as the pickguard (tortoise shell). I have a Steinberger Synapse for the winter (it can snow...

I bought a Fender replacement from GC and all the holes aligned ;)

my greatest discovery of 2016 was SAHB: I had to get the box set ;)

A friend of mine acquired an Ampeg 210 cabinet—looks like a Portabass IIRC—rated 400 watts from a pawn shop, but discovered it was loaded with car stereo speakers. He made an offer of $50 just for the cab, but is wondering what to load it with (we're in our 50s, gig). I told him I'd ask here ;)...

just got it in the mail today: the post might be an eighth of an inch taller. Earlier posts that it won't be noticeable by anyone not playing the bass seem justified. The short one wasn't on sale ;)

Is this still a thing? I just got a NOS G&L JB 4-string, and I have a set of Hipshot tuners w the extender on my James Johnston, but there seems to be a decent price for just the Xtender key on Reverb. Thanks!

Dream rig for a tough gig (physically): up a flight of stairs to the bar section of a restaurant this past Cinco de Mayo and I had my Synapse in its gig bag packed with a couple of cables, an MXR M81 Bass Preamp and a strap. Done! While the soundman prefers my Synapse tone DI, the guitar player...

Hating the planet less would involve all acoustic instruments, I'm guessing. While I know California has its laws, Duracell's disposal rules seem adequate. Then there's the whole rechargeable battery opportunity to consider. Pricey? Perhaps, but safety first: one less cable of any size to run...

Added the Hipshot tuners (direct drop ins) including the Xtender for Drop D as well as the tortoise shell pickguard. It's my #1 now for gigs. I put flatwounds on it after trying out some La Bella rounds and saw that some of the frets already have some string grooves in 'em. This is on a bass I...

FWIW, the sound guy and trusted audience members say the bass sounds best out front (DI only, using SCR-DI): plenty of low end (18" bottoms for the mains). The guys on stage don't like it 'coz they can't "feel" it...

I put in a new battery before every (4-hour) gig. The only time I went completely DI (into mains and monitors) I had the battery die at the end of the second set, but the battery was left over from a 4-hour gig the night before. When I first heard the squealing, I thought it was the wireless...

On the few outings so far, the stock pickups *sound* fine, but need some verve ;)