Recent content by Hart Key

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    Heavy Cabs...........

    I use a Hartke 410xl for gigging, but I also got myself a GK 410 MB for those nights when my 65 year old back is acting up, which frankly is most nights now. I love the thump of the Hartke but it sure is heavy!
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    What bass have you owned the longest and do you still play it?

    1973 Fender P natural finish that I bought at Don Wehr's Music City in 1973. It is still my main, go to bass for all gigging.
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    You get one song to listen to for the rest of your life. What is it?

    No hesitation: Rock Bottom by UFO!
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    Why did you quit a band?

    I have quit several bands over the past 40+ years for various reasons, but of late I have quit because the drummers could only play in one of two ways: loud and louder. As one who is already suffering substantial hearing loss, it wasn't worth the risk to my hearing ..... or my temper. It got to...
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    Who was the player(s) that made you want to play bass?

    I was 16 years old and desperately wanted to be in a rock and roll band. My two best friends were guitar players. So I became a bass player. I'd like to say I was influenced by John Paul Jones, but I am not sure I even knew what a bass guitar was back then. But here I am 45 years later still...