Recent content by kaythumper

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    Double Bass Warmest sounding pickup?

    I got a Rev Solo for my '64 C1 the other day. A lot of the touring BG bassists are using the Ampeg BA115 (imagine that) with Underwoods. I didn't like the Underwood price, and the thin sound that I've heard out of them when used sans preamp. The Rev Solo claims to be usable without a pre. To my...
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    Double Bass Phil Jones Briefcase for Bluegrass?

    Hi list, I will be touring this next year nationally with a Bluegrass band, playing a '64 Kay C1. I have done searches on the Briefcase, but haven't found enough info to come up with a conclusion. How will it work as a strictly Bluegrass amp/stage monitor? I'd like to entertain comparisons...
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    Double Bass "new" Fender Bassman 100

    I am in need of a budget-minded amp for touring with the upright ('64 Kay). Size does matter, as all of you know, the smaller the better. I can get a sweet deal on a recent Fender Bassman 100. 10" speaker, 100 watts, kickback cabinet, XLR in front, no compressor :( I have ran a search on this...