Recent content by GeneralElectric

Hi all, I’ve been wanting to dip my toes back into the double bass world. Someone has listed a Mathias Thoma 90P for sale locally on FB marketplace. As I understand it, these were popular school basses in NYC where I am located. This an an older bass made in West Germany. It’s $350 which is...

I will need to find it. I Took me a few minutes... https://www.talkbass.com/threads/found-a-cool-old-bassist-need-some-help.611919/ I saw Art a few years ago playing a Liedy's Shore Inn in Staten Island. He's actively gigging last I heard. :)

I'm fairly certain that I'm the only person to have reunited long lost siblings and children through the power of Talkbass.

I replaced one set of Labella flats with a different set of Labella flats. The new set had issues on the E string even after 15+ hours of play time. Having to deal with Labella was like pulling teeth. Replaced the 760FGS with a set of GHS flats and problem solved.

I've heard all the plusses and benefits listed in this thread. I've also heard that the zero fret wears down faster than the rest due to it being taller. Not sure if thats true, or if thats a real issue.

I usually don't bother to put string reviews online but a recent experience with Labella left a bad taste in my mouth. Purchased a set of the 760FGS for my Epiphone Jack Cassidy. The gold color is eye catching, especially when compared to the 760LTF I normally use. With the 760FGS, I noticed...

I gigged heavily with 400+ amps until the power section blew up on one of my amps. Swore off big tube heads for a long time, until I got an SVT-CL, and the weight made me mess my Mesa. The biggest issue of those amps were that they would go from quiet to skull splitting fairly quickly. I loved...

Stingrays don't have a tone knob. :)

This is my main amp. It is killer

What’s the body wood and weight?

I voted no, though I invite those here to change my mind. I’ve only ever owned wood cabinets and am always on the hunt for something lighter since I live on a 3rd floor walk up. My experience with carbon fiber has mostly been in the camping, hiking, biking world. It’s great until it gets...

I think it depends on how these amps work with their power section. Didn’t like the Markbass stuff personally. Aguilar and Mesa lightweight stuff sounds awesome. The Fender and Ampeg stuff I’ve tried is fine but far from awe inspiring.

Longest cover band tenure is 5-6 years and counting. Longest originals project is 15+ years. My personal ethos is to join covers bands to financially subsidize my musical interests. I play originals to flex musical qualities or ideas that don’t make a lot of money. The cover groups that make...

How are they weight wise compared to the stock tuners?

Just got a JC from the latest run of sale versions. NBD thread is here with a mini review: NBD: Epiphone Jack Casady Does anyone know for sure if the Grover GB528 resolites are a drop in replacement?