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They are different. Yamaha string spacing is little tighter (18 mm) and it’s 34” scale. It’s easy and joy to play and very resonant and musical instrument. I’ve always love Yamaha BB and TRB basses and I even owned John Patitucci Model (1 st). I regret that I sold it. Playability is awesome as a...

My Lakland DJ5 (year 2006) is one of my three go-to five strings. I bought this as a new 2006 and only modification is black pickguard. It’s a great instrument in my collection five strings (ESP Amaze 5 sl, Modulus Quantum 5 Spi, Yamaha TRB1 with Glockenklang electronics active/passive.)...

Darkglass Super Symmetry compressor, Lehle Basswitch and Harvest Double Bass bag

I'am using Ag700 and Tonehammer Preamp/Di this way right now. As theather, live and studio musician I needed versatility and this setup qave it.

I used Cocco´s in nineties and they were excelent strings. Then they disappeared in shops here. 3 years ago they came back and I use ever since. They are brilliant strings for my use and my basses.

sorry , picture. She is so stubborn.

Countless gigs, recording sessions, rehearsals ... She refuses to retire. She so stubborn.

My bass ... Amazing instrument.

Mike Porcaro was one of those genuine and real master of the groove. Two weeks ago I taught Toto´s "Mindfield" tune groove in my bassclass, which is great example musical, grooving and insightful bass playing of Mike Porcaro. But this ... it is so sad news. My deepest sympathy for his family.

Yes, he was one of those genuine and real master of the groove. Two weeks ago I taught Toto´s "Mindfield" tune groove in my bassclass, which is great example musical, grooving and insightful bass playing of Mike Porcaro. But this ... it is so sad news. My deepest sympathy for his family.

Update little - I found two Aquilar sl112 cabs in price of one. Mint condition so I bought both. Now I have very powerful mini setup with M3 or 400+. Beautiful, clear and powerful sound. (Mesa cabs are hard to find here in Finland. Especially powerhouse 112 or 212. Shame) Great set up in...

Christmas was really nice this year! Today I have lightweight Mesa amp. I had bad luck with M9 carbine, but I loved that sound. Now I have little brother for my Mesa Boogie Bass 400+ tube amp. Mesa Boogie M3 sounded absolutely fantastic with my EBS cabs (neo 212, classic 212 and neo 410)

My baby since 1991 ... after all these years touring, recording and teaching still fabulous and fantastic bass.

I used to own TC Rh 450, Aquilar TH500and TC BH 250 and even TC Rh 750. I have to say that I'm very pleased to my Reidmar both soundwise and wattwise.