Recent content by Randomguitarist

Deaf Kennedys

It will pass. In my experience the more you play in front of people the easier it gets. I used to shake so badly I could not play, sticky hands, all kinds of things. This year I played for the towns Easter service on the bandstand, no shakes, no worries. Not going to lie, it has taken years to...

Depends on your definition of grandeur. Playing once a month to small venues of people who are there for the music, getting heard just a little bit over the background noise of the modern world, that's my aspiration. Luckily the new band is getting to that level after a couple of months playing...

It's been kept somewhere damp for a long time. That damp has raised the skunk stripes, softened glues, rusted metal and possibly caused some paint issues with the body expanding. The wood is still internally damp and will dry out over time. Personally I'd put the old strings back on and send it...

I think you should wait, play the bass you have, accumulate some more cash and buy a Sire P7. (after trying one for yourself) The P7 has a wonderful neck shape, a versatile sound, and an excellent finish. IMHO it's possible to spend too much money going between a series of budget (but decent)...