Recent content by stokes

Thanks nostatic. Blacksburg is about 4hrs, but it looking like every shop of worth is at least that far away, so it's as good as any other place to start. Know of any other shops on that end of the planet I could hit while I'm there?

Good deal. Any idea of dealers on the eastern half of the country for sadowsky basses? And as for an amp, right now I'm not too concerned with that because for my current job I run direct, so it can wait awhile. A pro I work with recommended alembic basses for versatility, but after...

In my current gig, mostly country, with jazz and anything else I can get hired to do on the side. Looking for a good utility rig that can give me a goo thump but have the speed and electronics to play modern fusion on. I don't plan on making a quick purchase, but I want to start searching now...

I'm sure this is a common topic here, but I've recently entered the professional field and want to get a new rig. I could use recommendations on bass brands and models, as well as(and more importantly) shops that I can try them out at. Thanks, Stokes