Recent content by JJ4Bass

The biggest difference I have noticed between the two is that neck throughs don't have the dead spots that most bolt on have at the 5th fret on the G string.

Just started using D'Addario EFX 160s Flex Steels. They really get that round wound sound but are a little loser.

I used the B-4 on a gig last Saturday & head diving wasn't really an issue. I had issues with string attach. When I dig in as I do on my Jazz Bases it was like the sound got cancelled out. I found I had to really play lightly & up by the bridge to get the notes to sound. Should've brought a...

Just got my MK B4. Sounds awesome plugged in. Really comes alive! But I haven't tried playing standing on a strap yet. Sorry to hear it's a neck diver. Anybody know where you can purchase a "Dingus"? Only place I can find one on the Interweb is on a Rick Turner bass & it doesn't appear he...

I have been traveling the same road in search of THE compressor. I sent several emails to Retrospect & finally received a reply & they have begun production of the Squeeze Box again!! That's the good news, bad news is they want $700!!! Sorry just toooooooooooo much for a pedal. I then fixated...

I play in a wedding/club band & for that gig I use D'Addario Pro Steels. I need a bright sound for that band & they seem the last the longest & hold up the best. I also do a blues gig & for that I use D'Addario Half Rounds or LaBella Flats. The LaBella Flats are the best flat wounds I've...

I've had 2 & they both broke! I liked the pedal, easy to use, sounded good, but doesn't hold up for the long haul. I'm now looking at a BBE Opto Stomp.

I play in a wedding & club band & gig a lot. I bought the TA-503 in July of 2009 & played an average of 2 to 3 gigs a week. By September of 2010 it developed a crackling noise & periodically cut out. Still under 2 year warranty, I sent it to authorized repair facility & they quickly diagnosed...

I use Chromes or LaBella flats (pricey, but sound good) on my vintage P basses. I liked the Half Round & Ground wounds for a while, but was doing old school R&B & Blues. Currently playing in a wedding band & doing a WIDE variety of styles & switched back to round wounds. Can I get...