Recent content by SoutheastLABass

5 months into having the Thompson: It's still in one piece. I just had some other local bass players test it out friday at a big band gig and they were impressed with the tone and feel of it. (of course they wouldn't have traded for their billion dollar no name german axe) but that's a given...

Honestly, nothing I don't like about it. Good craftsmanship. Good tone. Looks pretty. Stays in tune. Lol. I finally bowed it a little today. The thing sings nicely. My technique needs work, but that's a me thing. Volume is nice and full sounding. What I've been doing today is practicing with...

Day 1 of RM-200: A reflection from the mind of a novice Steve from String Emporium continued to be a straight up nice guy. Very professional and informative. Flew the bass over from Arizona to New Orleans. He sent an email with all the details I'd need. Picked it up when I was told it would...

Mine will be in the New Orleans airport TODAY!!! WOOOOOO! Not sure I'll have a chance to go get it til tomorrow, but still really friggin excited!

Not sure what a D neck is. I'll be honest, I really bought this bass based on other positive reviews. I hadn't read anything negative, and for the price, I couldn't justify going anywhere else. So I had every intent on purchasing before I called Steve. Once I called him, he went on and...

I've ordered a Thompson RM-200 (the hybrid model). Should be here mid January! Steve at String Emporium is leaving for China tomorrow to actually go work at the shop. He was very helpful over the phone. Just like another reviewer, he didn't really down talk other basses, but he did give...

So … I have a degree in saxophone. Had to pick up bass to make money… Actually, I've been playing bass since high school when the band teacher needed help boosting the tuba section. I got to march on the field with a wireless rig and everything. It was kinda neat. Since then, I've played...