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I just came across this album today, apparently it was released last month on Record Store Day. A live solo concert in Chicago from 1988. Beautiful playing from Charlie, and well recorded! Surprised there wasn't more fanfare over the release, or maybe I just live under a rock. Anyways, enjoy...

Been getting acquainted with this lovely Kay K-162 bass. I think it is from 1953. It needed some neck work and a re-fret, but is good to go now!

I just want to show off this rare unicorn I picked up the other day! It's a 100 watt tube bass head from CNY builder Chuck Dean's Retro-King line. It's kind of like a mini SVT, or a souped up B15. Bass, treble, mid EQ shift, gain and master volume knobs. Passive and active inputs. 2,4, and 8 ohm...

I took my 1938 American Standard to Robbie McIntosh today for some repair and setup work. A fingerboard dressing is one of the issues, and he remarked on how thin the original board is. I want to keep this bass long term, so a replacement fingerboard will be necessary down the road. One of the...

Had a ball last night playing the blues with some friends! Scroll through the video to check out the fabulous playing by the guest artists, we do some excellent Etta James numbers at the end (IMHO). Don't see much of this music on TB, hope you enjoy!

I recorded this last spring with some friends. Acoustic string band, all playing and singing done live to 2" tape. My own songs. Hope you enjoy, the album can also be found on Spotify, and the other big names. I still have to create a Bandcamp profile. Thank you! Sean...

Happy belated birthday, Slam! I saw this great photo in a Facebook group, never seen or heard of him using a five string. Presumably a Chubby Jackson Kay with a high C. Maybe just posing for a promotional/endorsement shot? Anyways, thought it would be of interest here!

Saw the news that Richard Davis passed away yesterday. What an incredible legacy! RIP

I have a gig coming up playing early country blues and jugband music, and decided to go in whole hog with the jug and washtub bass! Pleasantly surprised with the sound from the tub. It gives me roughly an octave to work with. I've got it strung with an old worn out Gamut Lyon G. I might mic it...

I posted this picture and query on my Facebook page, I think the threads are stripped (or maybe flattened is a better term?) towards the end, I can't tighten it up enough to get sufficient tension on the hair. A couple people recommended a tool from Home Depot/Lowes to 'chase' the threads back...

I was watching this video with Christian McBride, and when demonstrating Gm and Dm arpeggios in the neck heel area, he clearly defaults to an electric, one-finger-per-fret system. It's something I've never tried, and gave it a shot. While the sensation of using my ring finger in lower positions...

Hybrid Cleveland model, flat back, made 2017. I am the first owner. Powerful acoustic sound, and super light as well. D neck! Here's some of the specs from the New Standard website: String Length 42" / 106.7 cm. Body Length 45 1/4" / 114.9 cm. (back) Upper Bout 21 1/8" / 53.6 cm. Lower...

An absolute monster of an amp, in a very manageable package. Bought new from Demeter perhaps 5 or 6 years ago, but used sparingly until it became my go-to about 2 years back. Has the Jensen DI option. Hate to see it go! Comes with power cord, CONUS shipping included in price.

Never gigged, but works perfectly, in pristine condition. Comes with a soft padded AI gig bag, power cord, and will be shipped in the original box and packaging. CONUS shipping included in price.

Black Box with the variable impedance mod. Comes with a case and power cord. CONUS shipping included in sale price.

An absolute monster of an amp, in a very manageable package. Bought new from Demeter perhaps 5 or 6 years ago, but used sparingly until it became my go-to about 2 years back. Has the Jensen DI option. Hate to see it go! Comes with power cord, CONUS shipping included in price.

Never gigged, but works perfectly, in pristine condition. Comes with a soft padded AI gig bag, power cord, and will be shipped in the original box and packaging. CONUS shipping included in price.

Black Box with the variable impedance mod. Comes with a case and power cord. CONUS shipping included in sale price.

I want to get some opinions on purchasing a better quality bow. My goals are to get more comfortable soloing in a jazz context, and I have been transcribing Jimmy Blanton and Slam Stewart, as well as working on Simandl, and playing etudes from my old trombone books. Up until now, I have always...

The series 2 model has been discontinued by Francis, but you can get it here for a great price! Variable HPF, volume, phase switch, and 1 mega ohm impedance buffering. 9v powered. CONUS shipping included in price.

Tried it at home, never out on a gig. This needs some sort of 1/4 inch to xlr converter, I can include the one I used if you want. Version without the 9v, needs a balanced cable. New ones come to about $350 after the euro to dollar conversion (!!!) For info: J48CCB – ISCHELL PRICE IS NOW $225...

I haven't used this very much, but it lived in my gig bag for a while. Built like a tank, with a bunch of handy tone shaping features. More info here: PZ-DI - Radial Engineering PRICE IS NOW $125 SHIPPED CONUS

Classic preamp, I can't seem to find the 9v adapter for it.

This amp has some miles on it, but is still running great! Super versatile, the cabrio docking system allows you to remove the head for use with other cabinets, which I have done with great success. Fantastic neutral sound, HPF, phantom power etc. Full technical specs listed in this ad: Invalid...

Purchased with the powered 18. PA hat, no tweeter, and handle on top. Again, some light wear on the face of the cab. If you need to see more, or have any questions, let me know!

This is the one with the older power amp unit, 700 watts I believe. PA hat, and handle on top. No tweeter. Some light wear around the face of the cabinet. Let me know if you have questions, or want to see more pictures! Info from Mike's website, which might not be applicable to this model...

This is the clearest and most articulate cabinet I've owned so far, but I don't play it enough. In the two years I've had it, it's only seen gentle use a handful of times. This is the version with 5" drivers, impedance is 8 ohms. It comes with a Studio Slips slip cover. $550 shipped CONUS...

I have two sets of gut strings that I'd like to sell. The first is from Gamut. Heavy gauge with Extra Heavy G. Lyon D and G, silver wound A and E. Played for a couple months, but my bass and I prefer the medium gauge. Guts and wrap in excellent condition. $200 Next is the Evah Pirazzi...

Hello all! A while back I remember watching some Youtube videos that really made an impression on me, but for the life of me I can't remember the name of the group that was performing! Anyone else have this dilemma? It was a modern jazz trio or quartet, and I believe the bassist was the...

Recently I started playing with my endpin a few inches further out, to pluck closer to the end of my fingerboard for a more focused pizz. I used to set the endpin so the nut was at eye level, I suppose now my first or second finger in half position is at eye level. So far, my right hand is...

Hi everyone, I want to try some different sets. Ones I am especially interested in are Spiro Mittels, Thomastic Dominants, and Evah Weichs. These will be going with guts on the G and D. I'm open to other options, so let me know whatcha got!

1 year old. I love these strings, especially the A, but my bass works best with a Gamut/Garbo combo. There is some separation in the unwound strings around the pegbox end, which is normal and mostly cosmetic. They were well cared for on my bass, with regular sanding and oiling with Pirastro...