Recent content by jtrom

Hi all, I’m building an enclosure for my V7 that will live on top of two 210AVs. Im going for a retro Sunn cab style - not wanting to be a “Ampeg replica” or anything. Love the Sunn and the Benson designs. Thought it would be fun to do a design poll! I have the box made and here are the...

I have a 70’s Harmony with Bill Lawrence P46s. Massive neck…. Like total baseball bat and I love it! Sounds punchy with flats and can bite and shine with rounds.

I'm currently selling off all my bass amps and am hoping to get into the Ampeg Venture line. I've been playing a Traynor SB112 for a number of years and it's been a great little amp. Sounds a bit boxy, but is built very well. This amp caught my eye and I absolutely love the aesthetic, but I'm...

I think there’s a discernible difference between practicing fundamentals (rhythm, intonation, harmony, feel, etc.) and practicing for a specific band or gig. Why would a hockey player do push-ups or run on a treadmill when those activities have “nothing” to do with shooting a puck on ice...

When I practice I use OFPF. I *never* play OFPF live. *unless there's a lick that requires it... once every 3-5 years.

I think 1 is “easier” or “clearer” to read but they’re both right. There’s likely a genre specific preference.

Just remembered, there was a time where I would just walk for a few bars, maybe even a whole chorus and really take my time to get into solo mode.

When I was in university one of my profs once said “why do you bass players always try to solo so fast?” He was commenting on all us 3rd year bass students trying to prove ourselves by ripping around instrument - diatonically wanking as I call it. Honestly, just embellish the melody and...

Depending on what medium the original song was recorded on it might modulate. If it was recorded into tape it might be a few cents off… more than once I tuned my bass by ear to the recording so I wasn’t having to play in between notes. I transcribed Whims of Chambers back in the day and a bunch...

Really depends on context and goals. I use my ear because I’ve been swimming in Western Art Music Theory and performance for 25 odd years and have done my time in the trenches so to speak. Usually I can hear what I want to play in my head and then figure out how to play it (a fancy word for...

Since I’ve been having issues with my Acoustic Image I picked up a Traynor SB112 and it sounds great. Mind you I’m not gigging every weekend but I’ve played it in a number of situations and it’s awesome. I like it as much as the AI tbh. No necessarily better but different in a good way. All...

Fun learning experiences aside, will “DIY refinish” on the ad be more or less attractive to potential buyers?

Oh man, I've been GASsing for a Barefaced... they look absolutely amazing. The build philosophy and aesthetics are right on point. The price tag is about $1500 over my budget though lol!

I picked up two Traynor products in 2023. The Small Block 112 and a Vintage Bassmaster with a 212 cabinet. Got both for a great price and am very happy with them! The 212 cabinet has Celestion Vintage 30's in it... which aren't ideal for bass. So I'm on the hunt for a cabinet to play the...

Spent some time on a more detailed setup and put some old light gauge strings on it. it sounds really really nice. I’m quite shocked. I have Bill Lawrence P bass pups in my main axe and these pickups sound great in comparison. Haven’t played it live, which is the ultimate text as the BL pups...