Recent content by rholler

It appears that the current Boss "acoustic simulator" product is the AC-3. But without having one, I don't know if it would be any better than the Mooer pedal I already have. But thanks for the recommendation!

I acquired an NSI Wav4 electric upright a while back, and it came with a Mooer Acoustikar acoustic simulator pedal. I really like the sound and tone that the simulator provides, but I've never had one before so I don't know a thing about them (I suspect that they're primarily designed for...

I've always preferred wound strings, because I like that clanky, metalic, "piano" sound that they provide. Although, I have heard that some flats are now providing nearly the same level of brightness as wound strings, so I might try some of those at some point (i.e. when I have extra money, or...

I agree 100% -- if they agreed to take 4 bookings at an unknown venue, then they need to suck it up and do what they agreed to do, and let it be a learning lesson for future bookings... i.e. do better 'advance planning' (i.e. travel expenses for long distances, meals/drinks, etc), and...

I also own a 1972 P-Bass, and I absolutely love it. I got it in the early 80's, and used it exclusively until about 10 years ago, when it was stolen. I did manage to get it back, and completely intact and undamaged, so it rarely leaves the house now! I picked up a Squier Vintage Telecaster...

I've been playing bass since the mid-60's, and playing Classic Country since the late-70's. And the past 20 years of that have been in "Guest Singer/Backup Band" type situations. As such, I've *rarely* had a situation where I felt like I *needed* a 5-string bass... and most of those rare...

I agree - the theme from the Barney Miller TV show! One of the most iconic bass lines I've ever heard (and, at least for me, one of the most difficult ones to play *properly*)

I haven't shopped for a "new" amp in a great many years, having become a devoted GK fan since getting my 1st GK 800RB back in the 1990's. I now have 2 of those, as well as 1 400RB, and I recently even obtained a rare *200RB* for my collection. I've also got a GK MB150E with the 112EXT cabinet...

I have only *1* effects pedal -- an MXR Bass Chorus Deluxe (M83). And it is "on" at all times. Since I never turn it on or off or otherwise need access to it, it's actually mounted in the *rear* of my rack, outta sight, outta mind. The thing I love about the M83 is that it has a built-in...

That's exactly how I solved the "4 or 5" dilema here. I didn't need a 5 often enough to justify buying one. But I had a seldom-used Jaguar bass sitting around collecting dust, so I had the nut replaced with one with wider grooves, bought a set of strings for a 5, and used the lower 4 strings...

When I first heard about this, I honestly thought it was a joke, because I just couldn't imagine any big star doing something this selfish and callous to his/her fans. I agree with you, and others here -- this was just a *completely* douche'y move for him, and just proves that his priorities...

I didn't know about them either, until just a couple years ago. There was one listed on reverb.com a few years ago, but I didn't have the $$ to grab it back then. This is the first one I've seen up for grabs since then.

I've been using a GK 800RB for well over 30 years now! As a matter of fact, I have *2* of them, because I almost lost my original one due to a cabinet/ohm mismatch -- I was lucky enough to have found another used one to replace the dead one, which an electronics wizard I know was able to bring...

I'm a big Classic Country / Western-Swing fan, but Steely Dan has always been one of my favorite groups to listen to!!

That's how I solved the problem -- I took an old Fender Jaguar that I wasn't using, and re-strung it as BEAD. Poof! Instant poor man's 5-string (I rarely ever use the G-String, even on my 4s)