Recent content by jsw

I play with bluegrass/roots folks, i.e. no piano. I have tried several clip-on vibration tuners and all suffer the problem of picking up the E string. However, the Snark tuner does a fine job, when clipped on to the peg box.

I have been following this discussion with interest. For the last 14 years I have been the producer and artistic director for Jazz on the Wing, a jazz concert series in Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada. After about 100 shows I can count on one hand the number of groups that used a "band name" vs...

... or 9.8 kg, with Rev Solo 2 installed.

Just sold. Apologies for not replying to posts... still sorting out the messaging aspects of the list.

Solstice is a high quality two channel preamp mixer that blends virtually any type of sound source. The low-noise hybrid circuitry and internally adjustable gain from 0 to 24db make it suitable for both live and studio use. Solstice is the perfect solution for musicians looking to live-mix up to...

I use this amp with my Azola Lightning Bug when I travel. It is small and light enough that it can be taken as carry-on luggage with airlines. I had a gig bag made for it by a sailmaker. As far as I know it is the only battery-powered amp for basses that uses AA batteries. If you power out...

As I have no access to a local private bass teacher I am seeking a bass instructor who provides teaching sessions online via Skype or other video-conference technology. My primary interest is bluegrass and western swing. Any suggestions welcome.