Recent content by JBHittle

I also use the Realist transducer connected to my Ampeg Portabass head, which in turn is connected through the PA board. But it will depend on what type of instrument you are using and its individual characteristics. And how you have set up your bass. I like this system best of all because A)...

I refer you to the website of Clarinetist (and mandolinist) Andy Statman for some wonderful music by Andy's trio performing what I'd call Neo-Klezmer music.

AMEN! George Shuffler set the standard for modern bluegrass bass....not all this 1-5, 1-5 junk, or standing up there holding the instrument and plunking a few notes, or choking it like a chicken, or just landing a spot in the band because you sing good or are Leroy's cousin, (or sister, with...

Back 10 years ago I had an Anton Schroetter shop bass that was very robust and had a powerful sound. It had a lovely scroll, nice French sloping shoulders, ebony trim, including inlaid ebony strips where the ribs joined the neck. It was a pretty reddish-gold in color. I never had any issues...

"Yes, you are lucky today...I just happened by as you asked this question. Have you not heard of "The Handy Dandy Warburton Bass-Bumpers"? Yes sir, that's me! IN PERSON!!!!Small lengths of automobile fan belt cut into strips and easily mounted on your bass' ribs or outside liners with hide...

I believe my old Czech flatback bass is very close in the vintage and construction to yours. I also paid $100 for mine back in '74 -- I purchased it from a jazz drummer who needed the $ for his habit....he begged me to make an offer.....I've cherished her these many years. Frank...

...at a festival in January with pianist Charles Sanders III

Well, I certainly wouldn't take it personally, especially since I had the great misfortune to be a resident of the People's Republic of Maryland for 25 years until the socialists running the place taxed me to death....you blow your nose, they tax you in Maryland....now I'm delighted to say I...

I've played several of the instruments made by French bass builder and luthier Christian LaBorie.....I loved their sound and feel. He had one in particulary about 10 years ago that had especially wide ribs and husky shoulders-- unlike the typical French style bass. But it was a powerful...

oops, someone in the booth left a switch on.... http://www.noisetank.com/integrity/ :p

This was posted in Omaha, baby.....

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From a recent Craig's List ad.... "Bassist looking to play, Classic Rock/Blues. Tired of playing with myself. 402 --- ---- 6am-6pm M-F Thanks " :p

Yeah, the pegs are only five or six years old, and are the second set of pegs I have put on it in 36 years of ownership. When I first acquired it, none of the four pegs matched and all were shot-- worn string holes, cracked pegs. I had a set made of oak and after 30 or so years they too began...

I am curious about the engraved quarter plate tuners on my old bass... are these fairly generic, or do they offer any clues as to age or origin? I am pretty sure the bass is Bohemian.