Recent content by slappindebass

Hi Folks, I have an SWR Interstellar Overdrive Preamp for sale. It includes both the foot switch and pedal. This is a rare bird and a complete set. $800.00 Check it out here: SWR SWR Interstellar Overdrive 1990s Black/Chrome | Reverb

I have a Hard Truckers 2x15 Cabinet that weighs 105lbs. I don't use it these days, but I have it tucked away. My rig these days consists of two Agular SL112s. 25lbs each. I love these cabs! I have them paired with a Berg Forte HP. Sounds amazing.

I've always thought these basses were weird, esp. the ones with the graphic EQ built in. Strange, I've kind of wanted one.

Mid-70s Bag End S15B-D Bass Cabinets.

Mesa Boogie with Alembic bass.

Here's what I heard today. Modulus is still in business. They had layoffs, but the lights are still on. They are switching phone systems and the new phone number will be updated soon on their website. All projects in house including repairs will be completed and shipped. They are very...

Also, find a copy of the book "Grateful Dead Gear" there is some great info on this stuff.

Phil might not have liked the way the bass played, but it had an amazing sound. Check out "Ladies and Gentleman, The Grateful Dead" CD from the April 71 Fillmore shows. This is a very cool and unique bass tone. Part of the of the early 70s sound was that both Phil's basses (Gibson EB3 & Guild...

Jeez, you sound just like me. Although I could give a **** about slapping, I would like to be able to pull a short bass solo of my ass one of these days. Plus I'm old and I'm in a working band, but we haven' made any money yet. But its fun to play again.

Both McCartney and Lesh used a short scale bass back in the day. Pauls Hofner 500/1 is a short scale bass. Phil's modded EB3 and Guild Starfire basses (both modded by Alembic) are also both short scale. Flat wounds are required for the tone of both bassists. I use a Guild Starfire II reissues...