Recent content by Tynker

My biggest mistake was stop playing for nearly 30 years! I have been back at it now for 5 years, but it pains me to think of what I have missed..... At the same time, those years have been an amazing trip and I have a wonderful life to show for it :)

I am no doubt in the minority here if not completely solo. I do finger and haven't used a pick in many many years, altho I keep considering it, however, I do "thumb" play too which I find has a different tone to it, deeper as compared to finger picking which I like more for certain songs.

I have the TRBX 304 in pewter. I have had it since December and I have to agree that I love it, so much so that it has me looking at the TRBX 305 or TRBX 505 to add to my collection. I prefer flat wound strings and really enjoy the action on this one. Been wanting to find the 5 string to try it...

Hoping to get some advice from fellow bass players. I am looking at getting a 5 string bass and I have looked at a couple. Currently I have a 1970 Fender Jazz that I get out rarely. I also have a Yamaha TBRX304 that I use for everyday work. I have been considering a Yamaha TBRX505 but I...