Recent content by playbass48

I have the Tour 700 head myself. I bought an inexpensive 24" rubbermaid tote. I wrap the head in a bath towel, stick it in the tote, toss the lid on it, carry it away. Packs nicely in the van. Rack cases are nice, but just ads to the weight of the head.

CIRCA 1968, I had a Norma bass (Fender look alike), and a Layfiette Electronics amp. 30 watts, 1 x 15. Within a year, I got an Ampeg B-52B. Monster! Since, I have had an assortment of amps. Sun amp, two 2 x 15 cabs, and a crap load of Peavey stuff. I play in a classic rock band, now use...

Elmira Correction Facility (Max security prison). Labor Day, 1980. 98 degree day, humid as a mother! Set up in the yard at 8:00 AM to play at noon. Guards went through all cases, confiscated tools, etc. Searched all of us. Got set up eventually after having to drag gear through mud...

Years ago, I had a natural finish "Bass Collections" bass. Had the P/J pick-up set up. It was fretless as well. Light weight, played like butter. I'm looking for another one. E-Bay has a similar one made by "Titan", but it's very cheap. But it looks identical to the Bass Collections model...

I recently purchased the Gibson 61 reissue bass. Cherry Heritage. NICE BASS! I was playing guitar for years in a band, so going back to bass (where I started years ago) feels great. I have a Fender P, the new Yamaha RBX A4, and the SG Bass. I find the SG most fun to play. Questions: I can't...

I too have searched the manufacturer sites for weight of their basses. I have bad arthritus in neck and lower back. I have the DDD thing. Had neck fusion a year ago for 4 ruptured discs. Bummer I can't play my Fender basses. BUT, I did recently pick up the Gibson SG bass - very light weight...