Recent content by John LeBlanc

The way I see it there are three categories of instruments: 1) Entry level. 2) A good value tool to provide the results you are looking for. Schecter, Epiphone, some others. 3) Vintage collectible. Most likely to hold or increase in value. Mods may decrease value. If you can afford...

It says +$50 shipping in the ad on the upper right side. I assume that means they will ship. I paid $729 for mine with no regrets. $300 + $50 shipping is a steal.

Screw those single 12's. This is a steal. I have the same cab and paid more than double. Low end for days and all the mids and highs you could want to. No compromises on this cab. Markbass New York 151 RJ 1015ish | Frank's Gear Locker | Reverb Very efficient. I run it from a Hartke 3500...

Ohms and efficiency are very important when pairing two cabs off the same amp. You can't pair a 4 ohm cab with an 8 ohm cab. The ohms must match. Also the strain on the amp, lower ohms draws more power from the amp. Too low, the amp will blow. Most bass amps are rated 4 ohms so you can run...

In 2019 I bought the first passive pickup bass I've had in decades. Fender Jazz Geddy Lee signature edition MIM. LOVE this thing. Plays great and the tone is phenomenal. That rounds out my collection of 3.

Ibanez SR-885 with active EMGs has been my primary workhorse for about 30 years. The flat black Schecter Damien-4 is my backup.