Recent content by singlemalt

Peavey put fuggly knobs in the Cirrus, their top of the line model. $30 gold dome knurled knobs from Kiesal fixed it.

I thought the B3n was a big improvement over the B3. I have both, and a G3n. The 3n’s have a mini stereo aux in, but no xlr out. I’ll take the aux in. The looper and drum machine are much easier to use, but each takes a slot in a patch. The 3n’s do not have the AA battery option...

Used B3n runs around $100.

Anyone really going to notice the bass player at all, much less a few cents out on the G string?

I’m curious about how the pickups adjust. Mine are very close, like a ramp, and my G string is super hot. I haven’t really gotten into the issue yet. When I press down on the treble side, I expected the pickup to give a bit, but it doesn’t. How are they mounted? Foam pads? Springs...

I’ve learned the hard way, just like you did. When I start a string change, I lay out the new strings and look at the lengths. If I see an issue, I just repack the strings and return them. I’ll describe the issue and see what the retailer suggests. Once you start cutting and winding, it’s...

I would second that idea, join your local IBEW. Union members enjoy top wages, with portable health, vacation and retirement benefits. There’s all kinds of work, including low voltage stuff. I worked several data centers and would take all summer off. That OT and per diem really add up...

Nope, busted amps should be free or really cheap. I bought a “busted, not working” Sound City Bass 150 from a guy who had pawned it. My cost was the $35 to get it out of hock. Having no experience in amp repair, and not even a clue as to hazards, I plugged it in and started wiggling stuff...

Seems like the good old days of the bar owner or client handing the band a wad of cash and a round of drinks, at the end of the night are over. Venues pay with a check, one check, to the BL, or LLC. They also drop a 1099 on that entity at the end of the year. If the band leader cashes all the...

I’d look at the Dingwall Supers (used) if you think you absolutely need a new bass. Here’s what I do when I have too much stuff. I put everything up for sale right here on TB. You’ll need a supporting membership, I think it’s $40, and that gives you a year. Put together good looking...

Go check it out, wave 2 Benjamin’s at em and see what happens. It’s a pawn shop, you won’t hurt anybody’s feelies.

Surveys aren’t cheap. Surveys are legal documents, the survey guys are liscenced and bonded and carry insurance to cover mistakes. They are the standard. And they charge accordingly. And it’s worth it. Do you have a dog? That fence is for both you and your dog’s protection. I’d tell the...

^^^^^ Oh, good idea! I used hardware store window screen to make new covers for a pair of nice, but cat abused, JBL stereo speakers I got at a garage sale for $10. They are now my budget monitors for garage band and man cave stereo. They even look better!