Recent content by MonkeyRump

When I was 15, I had a salesman trying to convince me that Memphis basses didn't suck and that I should consider buying one over my other choices. I ended up buying Hondo, which sucked so bad, I still hate it today. And if I ever see my old Hondo, I will burn it to ashes... I should have...

I'm current working on a kit bass as well - this: Invalid Link Removed. And, like you, I found that the hardware is cheap - I'm buying my own hardware. It is fun, I already want to do another after this.

Fender American Special P-Bass which I painted Capri Orange.

The only acoustic bass that I've ever heard that was loud enough to play with an acoustic guitarist was an upright.

Ha! My Aria Pro had the same type of cigarette burn - also from seeing Van Halen do it.

Aria Pro II through a Peavey TKO 65. The bassist for the local production of "The Wiz" had fallen ill and the drummer, who knew me, dropped off the score which I had a couple of days to learn. I did three shows and was paid union rate. I promptly bought a Fender P-bass after.

A Hondo All-Star with a bowed neck that could not be straightened. I still hate that bass to this day and if I ever see it again, I'll smash it.