Recent content by johnsmj11

Thanks Theobald. I may just try and "burn it in", maybe some electron healing can happen. I could consider taking a look myself, change the caps, reflow solder joints. Peace brother. Johnsmj11

John The amp guy had it for about a month... he is kind of a burned out dude. He did redo some solder joints, got it working. It has a background fizz with the note being played, and then decays, no hum. Good volume. So I am wondering if its going to another dude who is really good at 80...

Thanks guys! It's refreshing to hear from those who actually use and work with their gear. There are many opinions out there which may or may not be based on ongoing work.

G-Dog Thanks for the welcome. I will ask my amp dude about the fx loop. I really like the sound of flats with a thump, working with the drummer. Rick Rosas (RIP), who played with Neil Young said "don't play so many notes". I want to make it meaningful, a foundation. John McVie and Mick...

Thanks man! I'll work on it.

Thanks, man. I read online that some people give up on them. I just get jazzed to bring something back to life. I am willing to keep at it! Peace.

I went to try this Fender Bassman 200, but bummer, it was distorted and low in power. I wanted it to work so badly. Good news, he gave it to me for free. Cosmetically it is mint. I took it into my local amp dude. Worth fixing? Any advice or things to check?

Hello bass players! I am a long time guitar player who resumed playing after a 25 year hiatus. I had been playing electric in a church band with some accomplished pros for the past 5 years. Then...the bass player moved away. I decided I was tired of skating over the top while the leader...