Recent content by levonrocks

The preamp I'm trying to replace is the Fishman Platinum Pro, but I loved it at first. Maybe there's something wrong with mine. Its overdriving way too easy now. I didn't have that problem before.

I really like this design. Too bad its not available. Of all the ones I looked at, I like this one best, based on the knobs it has.

I'm looking for a preamp/D.I. to use on both electric and upright. I want it to include a boost pedal. Im not crazy about the Fishman Platinum that I have now, although I like the built in tuner and boost. Has anyone tried tube preamps with upright bass? I'd ideally like one preamp that is...

Be sure to visit Fritzel's European Jazz Cafe (the oldest jazz club in NOLA) and Preservation Hall. They both have shows daily and are just a couple of blocks from each other on Bourbon St. You can catch a show at Preservation Hall at 5:00, 6:00, 8:00, 9:00, or 10:00pm and then head straight to...

Hey everyone, I am sure many of you have seen this, but I figured I needed to share this for those who hadn't. Isolated bass and vocals on Whats Going On. What really stood out to me is how effectively Jamerson uses rests in his playing. Its cool to hear it isolated. Marvin Gaye & James...

Do you have any audio or video clips of this instrument? I am interested in coming to try it but it is quite a drive, so I would want to at least hear it first.

I played 136 gigs last year with 9 different bands, and few different variants of each of those bands.

Do you have a video or audio clip? pizz and arco?

I had an 8X10 ampeg cab that I couldn't get rid and didn't need anymore of so I cut it into pieces and turned it into three different cabinets. Now I have two 2x10s which I kept for personal use and one 4x10 which I sold for a fair price. I paid my carpenter friend $100 and he did the work for...

Thank you, Damon!

I have been playing double bass for several years and I really enjoy playing arco. I have learned many violin and cello suites by Bach and other baroque and classical composers, and I have been thinking of buying a cello. I have tried the cello once and found that it was similar enough to the...

I have an Upton Brescian and I absolutely love it. I bought it used, so I can't speak to their customer service. My Brescian was actually custom made with a ply top, rather than the hybrids or fully carved ones that they offer, but it sounds better than many hybrids that I have heard. Here's a...

Tell the guitarist to play up a half step! Problem solved!

Jackson Browne wrote Take it Easy.