Recent content by Robert Sperling

Hi, and welcome... i admit up front i did not bother to read everybodys responses so i apolgize for any redundancy. My $.02 is most bassists play 4 string and may find a 5 string hard to play comfortably. As r as what bass i offer 2 suggestions... 1) a Fender P or PJ, as the pbass is THE most...

IFWM, I'd look for an old Guild Pilot. Lightweight, active electronics, jazz body by Salvadore Dali....what's not to love? Most were great playing basses in their day, so it should be relatively easy to find a decent example. And yes I have 2...1 fretted and 1 defretted. as for Yamaha's... I...

You know it, you want it, you need it! The Ampeg SVT 7 Pro...1,000 watts into 4ohms with a tube preamp to help you get that classic Ampeg tone. This example was purchased brand new from Guitar Center last year for about $800, and has since been gently used in my smoke free studio. Has never...

I joined his band (southern and classic rock) when I was 16, he and the other guys were 25+. We were the house band for a local bar, 2 shows a week for 3 years...needless to say I learned a lot from this drummer! We met up again about 5 years ago, and still play tight together. 1 of the best...

As my drummer likes to say "we want you to enjoy the show...not be part of it!"

I play a blue Guild pilot (EXACTLY like the 1 wintremute has shown a listing for) in my 80's rock tribute band and I think it goes great! I also play a Yamaha BB614 in this band. Both basses can be found relatively cheap....

Oh, it's probably just cursed or something...nbd!

Excellent equipment for a beginner, I've been playing32 years and have a Yamaha BB614 in my arsenal as well as the Markbass CMDP151 Jeff Berlin as my portable rig! As far as slapping goes, 1 of the best tutorials I've ever seen is from Alexis Sklarevski, it's an old instruction video from the...

I bought a loaded body off a fellow tb'er who upgraded to the Geezer pups and Fender hi mass bridge, slapped on a rosewood neck from a mim deluxe jazz I had (from a bass I put a fretless neck on)...instant love, and currently one of my favorite basses in my arsenal. Oh, yes the, seafoam pearl...

Yep, I've almost always been stage left or with 2 guitars stage right middle (next to the drummer).

[). I hope this helps! And correct me if I'm wrong anyone, please? Nope, your reasoning and math are correct. To the op, you would be best off with a 2nd 15" 8ohm cabinet. A 410 8ohm will receive the same power as the 15 (which will be receiving a disproportionate amount of current) and likely...

[ I cant wait to hear! Im a little worried about the pups if I don't like it. I read the size of the rear one is different than the rest of the universe. The pups are the SAME size as each other, whereas Fender usually uses a slightly longer pup at the bridge. I know Dimarzio's and EMG's can...

Despite some obvious snobbery among SOME of our brethren, I LOVE my Carvin B2000 and 2 BR410-4's. Tone is clear, volume is plenty capable and you can't beat the value...what's not to like?

[ BTW Your bass isn't active is it? Never ever heard of any MIM Fender Jazz that was, but there may be some models I've missed. Pix would help. I own a 2010 MIM Deluxe Jazz... it is indeed active. Mine came in black w/tort p/g, I believe it was also offered in White/tort and candy apple...