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  1. phillybass101

    Look what Talkbass has done to me.

    I joined in 2011. It's 2018 and now look. Don't get me started on my Rigs :-)
  2. phillybass101

    Trickfish 4x8 Bass Cab

    I went to NAMM and of course I tried the new 4x8 Cab. It's an 8ohm Cab. The rig was configured with 2 4x8 Cabs and a Bullhead 1k head. IMO worth the price of admission. The cabs are going for about $869 per cab. The cabs have the right amount of punch, clarity, and bottom. Now to find some extra...
  3. phillybass101

    NAMM 2018 Hope to see you

    I'll be there Friday afternoon and all day Saturday. If you are a TB member and see me holla at your boy!!! Walter Finnerty I'll be wearing a Trickfish Artist Badge.
  4. phillybass101

    Absolutes

    Just a pet peeve of mine. Bassists using absolutes to describe gear and other things having to do with the creation of music. I agree something could be killer. I however have some frustration when folks say something is the best. We all have a right to our own opinions. This comes from a purely...
  5. phillybass101

    RIP Richard Ruse. Owner Trickfish Amplification

    Just wanted to share the word. I was contacted by Richards' family and informed that Richard had passed yesterday morning 12/18/17. They are planning a Memorial and Celebration of Life for Richard to coincide with NAMM 2018. Truly a sad day for me.
  6. phillybass101

    Mike Kelly Bass with Pope Flexcore

    What a $469 Bass with a Pope Flexcore sounds like. (Slap Tone) Walter Finnerty youtube - Bing video
  7. phillybass101

    NBD Allen Eden Sonorous 5

    Bought this as project bass and based on looks and price alone. As soon as I got it I took it to my Tech. He took it apart and put it back together again. He reset the neck, fixed a nut issue, reset the bridge, insulated the control cavity and installed an Audere Classic Pre. She (Butter) is now...
  8. phillybass101

    NAD Trickfish Bullhead 1k

    No comments needed. Killer Head indeed. Sometimes you have to treat yourself. This week I'm ordering two 210 V's and the Bullhead .5k. Yes I have found my Church Home so to speak. For now all I can say is my Slap Tone has much more Girth to it. The Highs are refined and not harsh and when I...
  9. phillybass101

    For Sale Tecamp Cabs for Sale

    Two Tecamp Cabs for sale. These were made in Germany when Thomas was with Tecamp. M212 lightly gigged. 600 watts at 4ohms. 47lbs. Tecamp L610 never gigged only home practice. In Creampuff condition. 1800 Watts RMS at 4ohms. 88 lbs. No trades, paypal only. Prices are Firm, no negotiation. I will...
  10. phillybass101

    Old NBD MTD Kingston Content

    I never posted as NBD but here they are. MTD Kingston Super 5 (Red). Liked it so much I bought a Kingston Saratoga DLX5 (Black) . Liked that so much I ordered a discontinued Kingston Heir Fretless 5 (still on deposit) here is the actual bass they're holding for me. (Cherry Gloss)
  11. phillybass101

    Hughes and Kettner

    I just like the name. :-) At one point Larry Graham was playing through their stuff.
  12. phillybass101

    For Sale Trace Elliot GP 7 SM 300

    Manufactured in England TE GP 7 SM 300. Still works. For those who are into the real but old TE's made in England. Loud and Punchy. I would prefer not to ship due to weight and likelihood of damage during shipping.
  13. phillybass101

    For Sale Brubaker KXB-5 Custom

    Brubaker KXB-5 Custom. Swamp Ash Body. Swamp Ash Top. Maple Neck. BM Fingerboard 34 5/8" Scale. Bart Quad Coils (Bright Sounding). Bart 4.6 AP (Pre) Coil Splitter. All Hipshot HW. Has a Dent in HS so $2000. This Bass new would cost you 4k. Only Gigged about 5 Times. You pay S/H of Course. No...
  14. phillybass101

    SOLD Modded Brubaker Brute MJX-5

    One of the last Brutes sold out of the Brubaker Shop. Black MJX-5 with Maple Board and Neck 34" scale. Modded with Reed James NEO (Bars) J/MM Set. MM Pup has splitter to run Series/Parallel/Single Coil. J Pup is a Split Bar, MM is Dual Bar. Bartolini NTMB 4.6 Pre. Black with white MOP Knobs...
  15. phillybass101

    NBD MTD Kingston Super 5

    Yup my latest addition to the Family. Still at work haven't plugged it in yet. Great Expectations. Her name is Lovette .
  16. phillybass101

    Avatar 18" 400 Watt Bass cab

    These are no longer being sold. Just wanted to share of piece of History that's staying in my collection. Should be great for playing Bass Keyboard. Something like a Moog Phatty. My Avatar 18" Bass Cab. Just got it out of storage. It's been there for over 10 Years.
  17. phillybass101

    NBD Squier Vintage Modified Precision V

    I never thought the day would come. I don'i dislike them but they're really not my Cup of Tea. But yup, I broke down and added a P-Bass to my collection. To my surprise I like it a lot.
  18. phillybass101

    D'Orazio Strings

    The folks (Rosanna D'Orazio and her Artist Relations Manager Zelindo) at D'Orazio were kind enough to send me some SS Strings to check out. They even included a D'Orazio Guitar strap which was a nice gesture. Quick review. Smoothest feeling set of Brand New SS Strings I've ever played. Awesome...
  19. phillybass101

    Install Aguilar DCB 6's in Ibanzez GSR206SM

    I've looked that the Aguilar Wiring Diagram and an older Diagram depicting the Ibanez with the PHAT II EQ/Boost. My question is do I wire these according to the Aguilar Diagram or the way the Pups are presently wired in the Ibby. The Aguilar's are interchangeable while the stock Ibby Pups have a...
  20. phillybass101

    Upgrading my MIJ Geddy Lee Jazz to a Sizzly Scooped Slap Machine

    I'm in the process of obtaining parts for my Upgrade. Black Pick Guard and screws from WD, Audere 4 Band Pre, and next will be a set of Dimarzio Ultra Jazz Creme. I slap so I know exactly what I'm getting into. A scooped, sizzly GL Jazz Slap Machine. The color concept will be Black/Maple/Creme...
  21. phillybass101

    Brubaker 20% off Sale on Custom Made Brubakers

    Brubaker is offering 20% off on a Custom Brubaker this week. You can call them at 410-391-8181 or contact Brad Johnson.
  22. phillybass101

    Reed James Neo J/MM set

    I recently had my Brubaker Brute MJX-5 upgraded with a set of Reed James Neo J/MM Pups matched with a Bart NTMB Pre (4.6AP). Also added a 3 way coil splitter (series/singlecoil-south)/parallel. The Jazz pup is a split Neo blade, and the MM is a dual Neo Blade. Long story short, my Brute is...
  23. phillybass101

    Dunlop Super Bright Bass Strings

    These are Brand New From Dunlop. Put as set on my Brubaker KXB-5 Custom and well I've found me a new string. IMO they are Da Bomb. I've tried Rotosounds, DRs, D'addario, EB, Musicians Gear, GHS Boomers etc. Had a friend who kept bugging me to try Dunlops. Dunlops? I was like aren't they cheap...
  24. phillybass101

    New Brubaker Brutes about to hit the Street

    Both MJX and Single Cut series now have a coil splitter for the MM pickup. THe SC also boasts a new color Matte Black. Awesome sounding axes for very affordable prices.
  25. phillybass101

    Slap bass Clinic

    My clinic is this coming Sunday. Virginia Bass Forum. My info is at bottom of page. [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] http://www.reverbnation.com/show/9895671
  26. phillybass101

    Thanks Adam

    From the old man himself. Thanks again for your kind words. http://www.reverbnation.com/show/9895671
  27. phillybass101

    AARP Bass Players

    Pretty soon most if not all of my favorite monster bass players will qualify for AARP. LMAO!!!!! I hope they are putting something aside for a rainy day!!!
  28. phillybass101

    Hard ash vs. hard maple

    This is not a thread about tone qualities or what sounds better. In Bassdom it seems we're charged extra for ash as opposed to maple. I just saw an add on the internet by a bassball bat manufacturer claiming that hard maple is more scarce and more dense and heavier than northern ash. The ash...
  29. phillybass101

    Bass Solo Nostalgia

    What bass solo or solos encouraged you early in your development to step it up a notch? Before there was a Jaco. or Victor, or Stanley, or Marcus there was a thing such as a bass solo in a recorded piece. Rarely did they get air play but some did. The two that forever changed me are still...
  30. phillybass101

    Virginia Bass Forum Slap Bass Clinic

    Given by yours truly. See bottom of page. [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
  31. phillybass101

    Virginia Bass Forum Slap Bass Clinic

    Fellow TBers, yours truly has been invited to give a Slap Bass Clinic for the Virginia Bass Forum on Sunday June 2nd, 2013 in Fredericksburg, VA at 2pm. The clinic will be targeted for beginners and experienced players who want to learn how to slap. Experienced slappers are welcome as well but...
  32. phillybass101

    My Bass is in Bass Player Magazine

    Wow my bass got into BP magazine so now I'm wondering what I have to do to get in LOL!!!! This is my actual bass as it was used for promotional purposes. Still pretty cool to add the history of this bass. Has anyone else had their bass pictured in BP...
  33. phillybass101

    Which would you prefer or most likely buy?

    Brubaker Brute 4 string headless or a 5 string headless.
  34. phillybass101

    NBD Brubaker Brute Single Cut 5 String

    Here's a new twist on a NBD. This is my new Brubaker Brute Single Cut 5 string. The most affordable SC on the planet by a Custom Luthier. This bass is pictured in the Nov Bass Player, and The Holiday Gear Guide. I had Donovan install a 3 way coil splitter before sending to me. So NBD by Proxy...
  35. phillybass101

    Giving Bass Clinic HELP!!!!!

    Ant. I have been presented the opportunity to give a Bass Clinic. Brittany Frompovich of the Virginia Bass Forum heard me play over the weekend and has invited me to give a clinic there when I'm ready. I would like to give one for slapping for beginners and I need some help. This would be my...
  36. phillybass101

    Being on tour and your health

    Ant, You are a really, really, active and busy person. Therefore your health is at the utmost importance to thrive. For someone like you and other cats like you. How do you pull it off? Special diet? What do you eat on the road. What do you avoid? Exercise?
  37. phillybass101

    FS: OLP MM 5 and Carlo Robelli 8 String

    Trying to raise some cash for a new Bass Cab. For sale are two used basses. OLP MM Copy 5 String Bass. Natural (Elm) with maple board. Black pickguard (slightly warped in two places) Needs a good cleaning and some new strings that's all. The pickguard can be repaired or replaced. It's not...
  38. phillybass101

    What color or type wooden pickup cover

    Ok TB I'm getting a new Brubaker Brute SC in Natural (ash) and I'm going to upgrade it with a J/MM set of Reed James pickups with wooden covers. What color or wood type would you chose for the pickups? The fingerboard is rosewood, HW is silver (chrome), I also plan on getting wood knobs. Pic of...
  39. phillybass101

    Best quote of the week on TB

    I forget who I'm quoting but they were talking about Contemporary Christian Music or CCM and I can see it being applied to describe what alot of us do when we play. I didn't even know there was such a thing as CCM. So here it is. I'm not picking fun, I just thought it was a heck of a quote...
  40. phillybass101

    Aguilar TH500 or PUMA 500

    These are my final two choices for a new head. I'd like to hear from the TB commuity on what you think. I know gear is subjective but I'd like to make the best decision.