Recent content by Galleonmaster

In all honesty, I believe that if travel weight is a problem it's probably best to invest in a combo unit. I've noticed that a number of different companies now make bass combo rigs that are more powerful than ever before, and they usually feature a single 12" or 15" speaker which can handle...

This is another example of why it's always best to "test drive" all musical hardware before you decide what to buy. A higher-priced instrument may not always be to your liking or fill the needs of your band. Let your hands, fingers, and ears be the judge. Play it by yourself and then with...

Here's what I think about this: On the one hand, I do believe that if you're serious about your art and craft, whether you are making music as a hobby or trying to make a career out of it, you should play the best instruments and use the best equipment you can afford. On the other hand, not...

I sometimes play acoustic guitar in my band, but I admonish my band partners that just because I play acoustic guitar doesn't mean I want the band to go acoustic by any means! I will switch to acoustic guitar if I want to add something different to the sound. Our band plays rock, folk-rock...