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I miss my old EH PolyFlange...It did really cool things to the bass sound. Sold it because I needed the cash. Hated to part with it, but....

Same here. The band I'm in now (and have been for 10 years) had an original they had been working on for years. It was a tune that had the potential to be a cool, funky groove, but it was way too busy. I couldn't get a handle on a bass line that would fit. It seemed like each of the other...

I haven't used any pedals in a long time. Back in the 80s, I used a Poly-Flange occasionally, but then I decided I didn't really need it. My current setup is a Tobias Toby Deluxe 4 string, into a Mark Bass head (I forget which one), driving a fEARful 15/6. 500 watts of power, which covers any...

Speaking as someone who built his own 15/6 last year, it will be a noticeable improvement in a gig situation. In my case, I got remarks from people in the audience, as well as band members, about how clear, tight, and full it sounded. The consensus was that it actually improved the sound of...

APC doesn't build cheap junk. I have a Furman, and it has performed flawlessly since I bought it. I run into low voltage a lot. My Furman tells me what the incoming voltage is, and very often i see voltage in the 100 volt to 105 volt range. Clubs aren't usually too aware of the state of...

A power conditioner might help, but your best bet for consistent power is a power regulator. You can get an APC Line-R 1200va from Walmart for around $52. It will correct over and under voltage. I have a Furman regulator that I've had for some time now, and use it with my Markbass LM800 Tube...

True, but with the right guitar player and drummer in a trio, it's possible to pull off arrangements of songs that you wouldn't ordinarily think a trio could pull off. I know, I've done it with a band I used to front. Sometimes the bass winds up playing the guitar hook, and sometimes, you just...

For most of my life, I've played in trios, i.e. 1 guitar, 1 bass, and 1 drummer. I did play in a trio with a keyboard player, a drummer, and myself, and occasionally switched to guitar for a few songs, and let the keyboard player cover the bottom end. My current band is 2 guitars, a drummer...

When we play a Beatles song, our keyboard player usually says "We wrote that song a long time ago, and some group of Brits stole it..." He usually introduces the band as "Hi, we're Back On Earth. We're from France"... And, every once in a while, some drunk yob yells from the back of the room...

I bought a used GK 800RB back in the early 90s, and used it extensively through a Peavey 1810 cabinet (18" Black Widow and 2- 10" Scorpion speakers). One night, the amp quit in the middle of a song, with the accompanying burnt electronics smell. Turns out, The 18" Black Widow speaker just...

Who died and made him the boss?

The store is smaller looking than you'd expect, but the vibe inside is awesome! It's a toy store for bass players, and you'll want to hang out there all day. And, you never know who will walk through the door! Beaver and Grasshopper are two truly great guys, very knowledgeable, and super...

Playing in a Classic Rock band (8+ years). We play out approximately once a month. Actually starting to look for a side gig with another band, and/or sub as needed. Not wanting to play every weekend, but a little more than I have been. Still having fun with my current band, we get along...

Bought my Lightwave Saber SL4 from them. Great people, great customer service, very reputable. Buy with confidence!

Please add me, nobodysfool. I have 1 fEARful cabinet, a 15/6. Just finished it 2 weeks ago. Used on 2 gigs already, and I'm in Heaven! Obligatory pic to follow...