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Has anyone tried using a mixer's phantom power feature to energize an active bass?

For a quickie introduction to the mysteries of electronics, pickups, tone controls, and amps, I suggest you read Hartley Peavey's collection of "white papers" on the subject. https://peavey.com/PDFs/HPW-Chapter-1.pdf https://peavey.com/PDFs/HPW-Chapter-2.pdf...

NOPE. He listened to his customers, and gave them what they wanted. How Dick Dale Changed the Sound of Rock Guitar Leo Fender: The guitar genius who couldn’t play a note Leo had this saying: ‘If I have 100 dollars to make something, I’ll spend 99 making it work and one dollar making it...

I've always liked being to the right of the drummer, because I can look his way, check my fingering, and keep an eye on the guitarist, in case he hits escape velocity and leaves the stage.

As others have pointed out, a PJ won't sound like a P. The reason is that all components in a circuit interact. The only way around that is to have a cut-out switch that disconnects the J pickup so only the P (split coil) feeds the jack. There's a whole encyclopedia of tweaks one can do with...

Is that lower than "Little Theater" actors?

Put them in a large container, and fill with potting wax... that should limit movement. (/jk) Skeptic mode on - I have seen "professionals" (ex: FexEx driver / delivery man) drop my packages, and KICK them up the stairs. I wish I had a video camera recording THAT.

Mudmen from Mars

Back in the 1970s, an Acoustic 370 would put a bass in your face, regardless of which model bass you played. However, that style of amplification has gone extinct. Bill Fitzmaurice speakers come to mind, as worthy heir to the throne of "in your face bass." My personal favorite is the DR200 and a...

Jack Bruce (RIP), in Cream, with Eric Clapton & Ginger Baker (RIP) >>>|||<<<

I'm 67, and "old and slow". If I need fast triplet notes, I'll make a triple pick (LOL). One pluck - three notes... Or speed up the recorded track.

Mother played ukulele, so I kinda picked that up first. Then recorder. Had a cheap plastic guitar w/ nylon strings (bright red strat body) (can't recall age). Around 15, some friends needed a bass player and urged me to get one. Spent my tax refund on a genuine Japanese Teisco (Kimberly labeled)...

I was running 4x12" when no one else was running them.... LOL. But I liked the 2x15" (Acoustic) cabinet the best.

When I was young and stupid, I always "modded" my bass. Didn't help much. . . I was stupid, remember? Now, I just leave 'em alone, and they are happier, now. (Sole Exception: anti-gravity strap locks. Best remedy for gravity attacks and falling basses.)

Dual shoulder strap plus upgrade (you may need this!) http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/slider-straps-dual-shoulder-strap https://www.amazon.com/Planet-Waves-Guitar-Strap-Black/dp/B000P5OUE2 Link Removed Extension: Planet Waves Leather Guitar Strap Extender - 31" - Walmart.com