Recent content by Stillwater

Lately Ive become a short scale bass convert. I have really small hands for a guy, yet I managed to get by in the past playing long scale. But short scale feels so much more natural and effortless for me, so im sticking with it from now on. Currently playing an Epiphone EB0. i like the...

Im looking for a lower tension set of strings to put on my New Sterling S.U.B. Ray4. Ive narrowed it down to either the TI jazz flatwounds, or the DR sunbeams (in either light or medium). I currently play Americana/Roots Rock, but might play stuff like country, alternative rock, etc. also...

Im just recently coming back to playing bass after a 5 year layoff of only playing guitar. Ive basically been able to jump right back in, however i seem to be having a strange problem. I cannot play fingerstyle without the fingernails of my right hand striking the strings at the same time as...

Some observations after putting the bass through its paces...this is not a bass i would call "well balanced". I noticed some neck heaviness along with a general awkward feeling from the strap button being located on the rear of the body on the neck plate. I tried changing the location of the...

Nice pics...thanks guys.

Makes sense...this bass has a bassy yet balanced tone

Just thought id give a quick review on the Epiphone EB0 i recently purchased. A little background on me: been playing guitar and bass for about 12 years. Played bass in a few local rock bands during that time using a Fender Jazz and Precision. Wanted to do a singer-songwriter project about 5...

I agree with the G&L tribute suggestions. They are very well built and are great values. I had a G&L guitar while back (ASAT model) and it was fantastic guitar for the money.

Hey everybody, I just recently purchased an Epiphone EB0. Its the 30.5 inch short scale model. This bass will be used for a Roots Rock/Americana project that me and a couple buddies are starting up so I am going for a vintage tone. I know i want flatwounds but need help choosing the proper...

Sweet...thanks!!!

Thanks...I am in North Jersey (essex county).

When I was first starting out I thought the same thing. That Fenders were old fashioned and kinda boring. I wanted active EQs, 24 fret necks, 5 strings, etc. But as time went by I started to appreciate the Fender sound and looks. I eventually bought a Precision bass and played the crap out...

Hey everyone, Im new to TalkBass. 30 yr old NJ native here, been playing guitar and bass for about 12 years. I am mainly into Roots Music/Americana and 80s/90s style Alternative. I guess you can say im returning to the bass after about a 5 year layoff. Played Fender Precisions and Jazzes...