Recent content by TeaTime

I started life as a drummer. IME they have the backline thing so much worse than do bassists. I love my GK rigs, it's just part of my tone, and it always delivers for me. I walk away from backlines knowing mine is better (for me). Except...I recently hopped into a session where they provided...

There are places in the western half of the USA where high school (think secondary + sixth form age) sports teams travel for every away game at least 90 minutes, often 2+ hours, each way. Some families will make that drive. 4-8 games a season in some areas. Things are just far apart. Also...

If anyone involved with the school happens to follow this process - I work with music programs in multiple schools across two districts. Have your parent support organization (which should be a non-profit) contact one of the online retailers. They will hook you up with the instrument you...

Yeah, the childish changing of brand names makes me hope someone else gets this school contract. If you fear that you can't mention a brand name without committing a crime then I'd hate to see what your day-to-day corporate ethics are like.

Blunt reaction - based on what you describe, the "tech" shouldn't be working as one. Seriously, this speaks to a total lack of aptitude and ability. And yeah (once set on doing it) you should have slowed down and done the surgery in a more structured manner. Nothing wrong with these bridges...

I assume listing bass, straps, cabs, etc that I build for myself are out, and we're looking at commercial stuff. But, still fairly easy to do - there are a lot of people in a lot of places making a lot of stuff. Looking around my bunker - USA - Kiesel bass (or Lakland, G&L) GHS strings Strap...

Yep, looks Strat. Frustrating bit of marketing nonsense though. From the manufacturer: "The most advanced evolution in electric bass. The Spellcaster Bass incorporates features never before found in an electric bass." Neither of these bold claims are supported by details or even anecdotes...

UK company called Retrovibe makes a few bass variations on the Strat. Probably my next impulse buy.

I once fixed a Schecter with a socket head cap screw, they have sort of a narrow barrel head with hex insert.

At a low pricepoint the Ibanez Micro seems to be the best choice for consistency of build quality. Every one I've played feels the same. Decent, gets the job done. Might need to smooth the fret ends a bit - having to avoid pain leads to learning bad technique. Edit: Also, if you want to...

Janek Gwizdala has a book/videos that seem to work well for people, and isn't expensive.

I knew a guy who did something similar. He'd jump in at jam sessions, parties, whatever, through whatever PA or amp there was. He didn't care what amplification, for him it was all about the instrument. He had a MTD set up just as he needed it. String height, gauge, pickup height. He'd make...

I don't really care for blocks (or most inlays) in general, and I have a strong dislike for putting a cheap piece of plastic on an otherwise nice instrument body. But this thing made me stop scrolling, it's sharp. Everything there works together. Going to look sharp on stage. The only thing...

The can of worms popped open by this question... Bb is written as B, because B is written as H. If I've got the right system in mind. Unless it's the other one.

Always a fan of the 55-02, and this unique finish brings a bonus smile.