Recent content by Jay J Rubin MD

I bought a set of strings for my 7-string fretless Conklin GT-7 (tuned to a low F#) a few years ago with no issues. However, I have now been waiting 4 weeks for my last simple order that was acknowledged via email (automated), and since then, without email responses to my inquiries. This is the...

Jeremy: Thank you for the great explanation. I play a Conklin GTBD bass and love the instrument ore than any "high end" bass. I will need to consider the advantages of your upgraded instrument. What field is your doctorate/work? Jay Rubin

I am interested, but please provide more details about the modifications and how to use the strings mute. Jay

The other messages are a few years old. It seems to have worked out. I own two Conklin GTBD (Groove Tools- Bill Dickens) basses, cannot imaging a better playing or sounding 7-string bass, and never had an issue. The tonal range is amazing and pure. These are usually selling for $1,500 to...

That bass looks awesome. I had a similar experience with a Pedulla 6-string fretless (Hexabuzz) bass I fell upon at Manny's Music store while visiting NY City about 25 years ago on vacation. I was drawn back to the store every day, researched the price (by phone/before much done online) and had...

I recently purchased a Conklin GT7 (seven string) Groove Tools bass on eBay with a Contega case. It was cheap and I love the bass and the strong soft shell case. Generally, these sell for $900-1,000 used. I also have a fretless version (with low F# instead of B string). These are monster basses...