Recent content by Estevan Brash

Hi all. Wondering if anybody has used both the Ampeg SGT-DI and Two Notes Revolt. Would like some opinions on how they compare and which may be better. I have a Revolt now but I wonder if the SGT has any advantages. Specifically the quality of the overdrive channel and the clean SVT tone. I know...

Does anybody have any advice on this?

I have a bass with an active EMGs in it. These are the truly active pickups with 9V feeding into the pickups as well as the preamp. I’d like to swap the EMG preamp with a tone capsule. Is the tone capsule capable of functioning with active pickups? Their documentation doesn’t mention this...

That is one heck of a nice bass btw

Thanks for all the advice. I was referring primarily to the fretting hand. I have no issues with my plucking hand. I play 70% pick and 30% fingers and I don't have any discomfort in most cases. All of what you are saying is pretty much what I thought and what I've been trying to focus on...

Good day all. I have a technique question. Curious as to whether you are able to constantly keep your wrist straight while playing standing or is the goal to keep it straight as much as is reasonable possible? I've read many times to make sure to keep it straight. I've never paid much...

What bass is it??

Yeah I figured that's what you meant. But I also didn't discount the possibility he is running a really long-game deception for a laugh.

I won't lie, that was exhausting to watch haha. I definitely feel like this some days. maybe not quite so overly dramatic but close! Thanks for this.

I'm pretty sure Ian is a different person but that's a pretty hilarious thought if he isn't. He (Scott) seems like a truly great guy. Good for him building what he has with his online bass school. He definitely isn't lazy or sitting back collecting royalties. He works hard and knows his...

I like what you've said here. I know we aren't the only ones in love with the fun gear that comes along with this hobby. Retail therapy is a weakness of mine as it sounds like for you as well. It is not the best habit but certainly not the worst. Especially since used gear can usually be...

I actually have a subscription to SBL and wasted 10 months of it procrastinating because I got lost in the massive amount of content on there. And my general distain for watching videos instead of having that one on one interaction with a teacher. But now I have decided to use the last 2...

I do enjoy pedals, a little too much. I have decided my pedal board is finished for now and I'm trying to leave it as such for the time being. I have a post showing where I am at with it currently. I do agree that pedals contribute a lot to tone, especially for me. Not to say that skill...

This is a good answer. I will try to pick up my bass more often when doing things like this rather than wasting time on my phone!

I like what you've said here. A couple months of lessons per year is probably a good way to keep on track. I am going to try to find somebody who can assist me with this. If anybody knows some online teachers who I can contact from here, I'd appreciate it. I am in Alberta, Canada if that...