Recent content by tonypohlman

Well, when I dropped out of school I worked at a small high-end stationery manufacturer (arts and crafts for adults, basically). I mostly ran a small 1 color digital press and an old A.B. Dick press, printing return addresses on envelopes. I hated it, but it paid well. And then I got laid off...

Thanks. I think I might just try em just to see... what's 30 bucks? And I'll probably go for a hipshot bridge... i'm too paranoid about workmanship on those, I think.

So I've been visiting guitarfetish.com on and off for a little bit, debating whether or not the hype is worth it. Anyone with experience with GFS parts out there? Prices seem too low for them to be any good, of course thats a bad way to judge, but we all do it. The reason I'm more curious...

The drummer of FOB is actually insanely good... he was the drummer of the metal band Kill the Slavemaster pre-FOB. I don't like any of their music, but I will say this - I can't hate the man for having a more fun day job than me. I'd ride the root and play straight 8ths all day if I could...

It sounds like you made a good choice. The first band sounded more like a job, and you handled leaving like you would with a job, proper notice, totally amicable. And left with a clean reference if you ever want to break back into the "animal club" market. Your new band is really good, on...

The shop I go to did it for free when I took my bass in for some other work... if you have a good working relationship with a shop, they will do more for you, for less, as a repeat customer. Find a good shop with a good tech, your life will be much easier. Avoid the big boxes... make friends...

It chose me... I was in my basement, hanging out with my older brother and a friend of ours. My brother started busting out some riffs on guitar, our friend grabbed some sticks... and my bro told me to grab his old bass. I was hooked. And even though I'm not that great, I'm thankful that old...