Recent content by jazzbox6

Aha! In answer to my own question: [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] Looks like it's just a special plank that you can bolt a Fischer Buttkicker onto.

Yeah, so I've heard. I'm not having much luck getting info on them though. But it seems like that would be a good solution to that lack of thump, which my drummer and I need to sync up nice and tight.

Excellent advice on the buttkicker. In fact I just started looking into those for him last night after writing my post. It would help him a lot especially as he has some hearing loss. Maybe I could strap one to my leg too, lol. We all use wireless IEM systems but I would like for him and I to...

My band is ampless/silent stage and everyone uses IEMs. I am running a Shure PSM200 with SCL2's and the drummer uses an Audio Technica M3 setup. The primary problem he and I have is the thinness of his kick and my bass signals in the monitor mix. This despite our having complete control over...

True story -- back in '96 a friend of mine drove her Edsel clear across the country from NH to California and was still driving it around when I went out to visit. :D

LOL -- violent agreement! Judging from the weight of arguments being against Cremonas here, I can hardly argue that they are likely a GOOD bet by any means.

Clink: I absolutely agree. And I do see your point about posters and their arsenals. if you can afford a slew of G&L electrics, then if playing double bass is REALLY what you want, you can afford a decent upright. Otherwise yes, your priorities really aren't with playing upright. Zeytoun: No...

I disagree with this being the overwhelming reason as to why one might choose to purchase a cheaper instrument. Unless you want to consider that keeping a roof over your children's heads while also helping them pursue music to the best of your financial abilities constitutes a "different set of...

Certainly a better instrument makes for a better beginner experience, and it was not my intention to argue otherwise. But high prices DO in fact inhibit would-be musicians from pursuing music. That is indisputable. Therefore (in my own experience) the motivated would-be musician should be...

I disagree with those who deem the Cremona SB-2 "unplayable." I owned and played one for several years and never had a problem with it, aside from it not having an adjustable bridge. As far as it being unsellable, not so. I sold it within one month of placing in my favorite local music shop. It...