Recent content by Sonnet

As a primary vocalist, I get so frustrated with folks to read their songs instead of performing them!! I hope things work out for you and these girls grow up and realize that y'all aren't sitting there with tabs in front of you to keep you on track. sheesh! Oh, and the band I'm in is 75%...

Sal & Sal (and other folks with hand pain), I have heard wonderful things about massage therapy for carpal tunnel. Before getting surgery, please check with a licensed massage therapist and be sure that the massage includes work on your neck, shoulder, and elbow, as well as your wrist. The...

Awesome, Joe! Thank you so much. I tried searching the forums before posting, but didn't see your thread (probably didn't use the right keywords). I'll definitely look for one of those Ozone generators. Maybe then my daughter won't complain about the stench everytime she walks into the living...

Any further advice is appreciated. The bass is about 80 years old, so I'm a bit nervous about cleaning it and desperate for knowledgeable input. Thanks!

I'm not sure of the finish. It is an old instrument that has seen quite a bit of abuse. I was thinking of using some 'home remedies' that work on old furniture but I figured I'd better ask more experienced bassists before wiping my bass down with diluted tea or dishwashing liquid (3-4 drops per...

LOL! I certainly hope not! Actually I know it isn't since this is the same bass my husband played as a teenager in the 80s and it didn't smell back then. I'd also like to surface clean it. Are there any household items I could use to give her a good rubdown, or do I need to buy a...

We just brought home a 'new' bass tonight, but it has lived with cigarette smoke for years and smells like an ashtray! How can I clean it without damaging the finish/wood/etc? It's very old and has seen better days, but it sounds so nice (deep, rich, mellow tone...mmmm). I want to hear it, but...