Recent content by Scotia

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    Proper Care for Satin Finish (Stiletto)

    Thanks for all the feedback, everyone. Looks like I need to pick up some lemon oil and guitar polish. :)
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    Proper Care for Satin Finish (Stiletto)

    So... am I understanding correctly that you actually polish a satin finish? I think I'm most concerned with the neck. I have the Vampyre Red version and the body will hopefully not get too "grimy"... but the neck I can imagine certainly would.
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    Proper Care for Satin Finish (Stiletto)

    My bass years ago was a Peavey Foundation. It was your typical "gloss" finish... including the neck. It was easy to care for. I simply wiped it down with a special soft cloth whenever I used it and before I put it away. I never gave much thought to polishes or waxes or fretboard care. I was 14...
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    Any bass mags still exist that include tabs?

    I did come across a few with a Google search, but wasn't sure which ones were considered quality and which ones not. Sounds like Bass Guitar, while expensive, might be something to check out. I'm very interested in lessons, tabs or not, and the female perspective of course. I'll give Bass...
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    Any bass mags still exist that include tabs?

    I'm just getting back into playing after being away for nearly two decades. I still consider myself quite the beginner/novice with a lot to learn, but I'm having a blast doing it, so that's what matters, I guess. ;) Back in the day (mid 80s) I used to pick up Guitar for the Practicing...
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    Phil Collins Quits

    According to an update on the original article, and a link to a People article in said update, he's just taking a break.. not retiring. I'm kind of neutral on the whole thing. I certainly did enjoy a lot of his work, Genesis and solo, but after a while I just got bored with listening to him...