Recent content by LEUllman

Lately I have been using my Clarus with a Revsound RS28 for bluegrass and Country gigs. Perfect simple 20-pound grab ‘n go rig. I also have a RS210 that I’ve been using for years, even though the 30 lb cab was sometimes overkill in small venues. (I now reserve the 210 for outdoor venues or...

That is my 1950 C1. Body is in fabulous condition on this one. Setup was “hot-rodded” before I got it with a modernized neck block with increased overstand, thick ebony fingerboard, and 7” tall bridge. Strung with low-action Spiros. Super punchy, fast response, and very centered pitch. I also...

Just received my new RS28V. Planning to use it along with an AI Clarus head as a compact, grab and go rig for the gigs that don’t justify schlepping my RS210, pedal board, head, etc. David added a recessed top handle for me, which makes handling and adjustments during setup a breeze. First gig...

Marc Lacas, Puget Soundworks.

^This. One of the joys/pains of playing oldtime for me is locking in to whatever the guitar player is doing (whether “right” or “wrong”), and matching it in real time. Similar to a drummer and bass guitar generating the pocket in a rock band. Of course, at bigger jams with more than one guitar...

Thanks. It’s a Revsound RS210, one of the best gear purchasing decisions I’ve made. Can handle any situation I’m likely to find myself in. Weighs 30 lbs. I’m about to order one of his 2x8 cabs for smaller venues. Digital comes and goes — analog is an investment.

My little bluegrass pedal board includes a Red Eye preamp and a Genzler re/Q (HPF/LPF and EQ). I’ve also used the Red Eye by itself as a DI when there is FOH (rare in my world). The Red Eye’s impedance matching is the secret sauce with simple piezo wing pickups, such as the K&K and Vic’s on my...

Instrumentation, especially of “contrabass” lines, was pretty fuzzy back in the day. “Often the exact contra instrument to be used was not specified, so the instrument of choice varied in different countries or cities. This suggested the trombone in Paris, or the serpent in London. The...

Yes, I find the synthetic A/E roll quite noticeably, especially when pulling during slapping. But they sound and otherwise play so great, I’m dealing with it. For now.

||: I V I V I VV I :|| — Breaking up Christmas all day long

Thank you. I went ahead and ordered the Gold A/E pair from Gollihur. If they roll too much, they’ll end up in the classifieds and my quest will continue.

Anybody paired the 22-series Gold Springs A/E under Red Springs Synthetic G/D? I’ve got the Red Springs synthetic G/D on my ‘41 Kay S-9 now, and first-gig impressions were positive enough that I figure I’ll spring (sorry) for the lower pair. However, I’m concerned by reports of rolling on the...

Wintergrass is a total blast — if you can afford to stay at the Hyatt. I pretty much jam non-stop for three days and nights with friends new and old. There’s a lot of schlepping around involved, so a Bass Buggy or other wheels are essential.

I bought one. Found the display dim in normal room lighting and invisible in bright daylight. Also, fragile plastic battery door barely stays in place and likely will fall off and be lost. Disappointing. Sent it back.

Wanted to build a simple pedalboard consisting of a Red Eye, Genzler RE/Q, and tuner. Spent many hours trying every configuration I could think of. Here’s what sounds best to me: BassMax or Vic’s pickup into RedEye. RE/Q and tuner pedal connected via RedEye effects loop. Ordered an appropriate...