Recent content by ejmbass

I picked one up yesterday, this is one compact powerhouse amp. The tone was easy to dial in. The controls do work differently from the previous generation but its nothing you can't figure out in a few seconds. IMO an improvement. Finally something I can handle that won't break my back. I play...

You know I really think that to get the BB sound right it comes down to basics. I've been playing my Ampeg BB4 for over 35 years. I notice today a push for high end gear and very sophisticated speakers. The BB is somewhat of a different beast...it will let everyone know it is in the house. You...

I purchased a set and got an upgrade for free so I could try the enhanced version of the string. I had the modify the bass a bit (machine heads) to accept the thick strings. The short of it is that the strings never pitched correctly. The D was always flat. Customer service was great but we went...

For many years I used the EV Black Widow. Lots of power, deep and solid. The price makes the overall cabinet affordable. Anyway, it's your call... EV would be a choice.

I play a BB4 1963 stock. The only problem I have is hum. The pickup creates noise and is passed on to the front of house and today that is really frowned upon. I find myself turning to find a position that work best (perhaps phase). I am dealing with this and trying to find a solution. I've...