Recent content by Texasbassplayer

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    Want to ship a SVT or other heavy tube head?

    what's wrong with ampeg svt .nim be able to help.
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    Bass Player from Ireland

    been there and done that, like get 40 songs in the mail cassette tapes in the latter part of the 80's new part of the 90's when it came out.and you practice your a off and go to practice and the whole s... changes
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    Bass Player from Ireland

    Well hello dim member what type is your dim?
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    Bass Player from Ireland

    by the way its 11:00pm here in texas what time is it there?
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    Bass Player from Ireland

    you can't go wrong with a fender jazz. I highly recommend purchase your self a second bass.Maybe a dimension bass either active or passive p/u's or a p bass. always have second bass for back up, or to enjoy different sounds on different songs and Genues
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    Bass Player from Ireland

    Hello again. for out door engagements I use the Ampeg SVT PRO 4 with 0ne cab with 4 10"s and one with 1 15 in a bi amp seris.the "4" has 4 amps inside to use. super versatile.some engagements either out doors or arenas I use the gk, ready for this? a mb 500 or the 800 micro bass head from gk. Or...
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    Does this make me look heavy?

    Yes sir,I have deluxe 2014, 16 volt nautral finish. I got the swamp ash version body,and you?
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    Does this make me look heavy?

    wow, what a b to have that issue,i feel for ya.try a 3.5" wide strap that leather and padded a little bit not much.Hopefully that helps you out let.Let me know
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    Does this make me look heavy?

    Yes sir, I agree with light weight bodys I've always encountered over tones on the 12th fret especialy the a octive
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    Does this make me look heavy?

    Well, lets see. I've owned a quite of few basses and the main thing on weight is how does it feel,balance,etc. by looking at your picture you have a narrow strap.Try for the 3.5 ( or 4" ) wide leather strap don't go thin it"ll cut into your neck and you don't want that if your performing the...
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    Bass Player from Ireland

    Greetings from texas.What type bass, rig, etc do you play on?I remember when I did the same thing back in 1980's when I founded the bass instrument, it's like, Where you been all my life. I have a background of thirty years playing top forty country for the PRCA.( PRO RODEO CIRCUIT...
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    best octave pedal for bass???

    Cool so.... if a person have both pedals, he can experience with both on different studio cuts along with live preformances.Question sir.I've heard some bass players on p basses change out the stager with either qr pounders by Dimarzio or emg. Whats your take on this. I own a 5 string American...
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    Right Hand Fingering

    Thank you. what kind of compressor do you use if any.I have a gk mb 800 microhead use a American deluxe Fender Jazz Bass.I've notice that I have a pronounced db on my 9th thru the 14th fret, open to the 7th fret nice and sweet.Would the compressor help? do I need to visit a little more with...
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    best octave pedal for bass???

    Another question I would like to ask the bass player community.What was the good response of using your octive pedal via using your fingers or a pick.