Recent content by RPKimball

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    Drummer is incredibly unreliable and lies

    I know things have changed drastically since I was touring with a band and recording. Still, I don't know how any band can truly bond and survive to be the best they can be with repeatedly substituting musicians. Good bands are families willing to put the family first, warts and all. Fire the...
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    Intentional irony: A good bassist on an inexpensive bass

    I'm an old dude now, and have played in bands and studios since the 1970s. As you can imagine, I've been through a passel of basses. I'm down to only four now; a Fender Professional JB, MusicMan Special, a Sterling by MusicMan, and a Harley Benton JB. I mostly play the Sterling by MusicMan. It's...
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    Fender Rumble 40 Recording Question

    I may be late to this party but I have a Rumble 40 and almost exclusively use the headphone jack for practice at home. It does mute the speakers. I've yet to record at home using the amp. Good luck.