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  1. Jonathan Broga

    JV Precision Brought Back To Life by Freekmagnet :)

    I want to pass along my recommendation for excellent customer service and good pricing, and a THANK YOU for a successful repair to Freekmagnet. I have an 83 JV Precision that I thought needed a skunk stripe truss rod replacement, but he was able to craft and install a washer to give me enough...
  2. Jonathan Broga

    Listening to Rocket Queen this morning at work. Highly Recommend.

    Duff is primarily responsible for getting me into playing bass and informing my perception of good tone and the role. 30+ years later it still holds up. A salute to Duff! (my dad thought his name was hilarious :laugh:) I still have that bass, and will be playing it this weekend. Dad rock though...
  3. Jonathan Broga

    Low gain still easily clipping a Markbass CMD 102P IV

    Just bought this amp and I am really happy with the range of tones it provides. Thought I would find “Old School” useless and ridiculous, however I concurrently switched to flats, and am now old schooling it up all over the place. I play two active basses through this amp, both 18v. My only...
  4. Jonathan Broga

    Well this is embarrassing ...

    I bought my first bass 34 years ago, an early 80's Japan Squire P bass for $200. I have played on and off since in bands and at church. I have owned probably a dozen basses over that time, initially trying to emulate the style of Duff McKegan, then Bobby Sheehan, and in the last few years I have...
  5. Jonathan Broga

    Non Reverse Thunderbird and Fender/Schaller Strap Locks Dilemma

    Yesterday I had a good day. I went to Chuck Levin's in Wheaton MD to try out some basses with the hope of buying an Ultra Precision in white with maple. I have an Elite Jazz in white with rosewood and am a huge fan. So easy to play and I think it sounds fantastic with everything wide open...