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Rob Allen - all of his are light.

My house was part of the post-WW2 boom. I've been here since '80, several remodels/upgrades over all those years.

If there are any classical music fans, YoYo Ma is extraordinary. I was fortunate to see him several times with the San Francisco Symphony both as a soloist and as part of small ensembles. He brought energy, joy and perfection every time.

If it's composers, I've always loved Aaron Copland. I felt they should play "Fanfare for the Common" when I entered my office. Of course, it never happened. If it's performers, Miles Davis. But, there are so many that are extraordinary.

I think it depends on what you want in a fretless. I wanted as much mwwwaaaa as I could get. I played a Santa Cruz fretless and it was terrific. I learned that Rob Allen had started his own shop with the same views on bass making. He was in Santa Barbara at the time and i had friends who lived...

I've had to remove two trees - a California Oak and a Siberian Elm. Neither should have been planted in the first place and both became not only difficult, but also dangerous. Both cost a lot to remove and I did much of the "root" work on the Elm. Getting permits where I live made it also very...

I started with 30.5 on a Gibson EB-2 and have subsequently purchased a Gibson SG (30.5), American Mustang (30), Ken Smith 5 (34), Sadowsky NYC (34) and Rob Allen Fretless MB-2 (34). I think everyone hears a similar tonal difference - mostly E and G string related, but whether that's good, bad or...

I love my SG.

My favorite. Rob Allen MB-2 by Ted, on Flickr

My Gibson EB-2 is over 9 pounds and was lighter than the Fender P when I bought it in around '65. Even in my youth it felt heavy after a couple of sets and by the end of 4 my shoulder always hurt. Not was pretty, but the SG is much better for me now, unless I play seated (I'm old now).

I still have my Gibson EB-2 from the 60s. Just bought a new (and wonderful) case for it from Cedar Creek Custom that cost more than the bass when I bought it. It's still a great bass and I only play my SG more often because I leave it out and it's lighter.

Doors, Zep and the Cars.

I second the praise for Gibson. But certainly not Epiphone.

I bought a bunch of pedals, power supply, etc. and ultimately I'm not a fan and don't currently use them for bass, athough occasionally for guitar. I get much more satisfaction playing a different bass. Short scale, long scale, round wound, flat wound, fretted, fretless, ebony board, maple...

Will try to post them tomorrow. Time in closets extended the life of the old case. Army, college, career all kept it safe.

A well known Washington reported noted that Carter was the smartest president he'd met. We all can attest he was the nicest. Too few people are like him today.

When I bought my Gibson EB-2 almost 60 years ago it was at the top of my budget. I wanted to buy the deluxe case, but just couldn't swing it. The cardboard case just hasn't lasted. The stitching, hinges, etc. barely work. I contacted Gibson about a new case and they recommended Cedar Creek...

Ripples and all - we have it regularly with chicken (turkey is a lesser bird). It's what I grew up with, although my family always had the other, lumpy kind too. When I started cooking with Julia, made my own mayonaise and then went on to try to make my own ketcup to complete failure I realized...

Always happy to see innovation, especially from those with Sadowsky talent, but 5 strings is too many for me.

I've found the MIA Fenders to be more consistent and less likely to need upgrades (that can add up in cost and time). I also think they're more likely to retain value as they age. I also prefer buying things made here

I've got a Ken Smith Burner 5 from that era - the best 5 I tried at the time. There were no electric basses made when I was born and I don't think at my age I should take up a Double Bass.

I think they're wonderful. Both my sister and my niece went to Ancestry.Com. I now know more about my ancestry and my niece found a full cousin. Turned out to be a son I never knew I had. Among the best things that ever happened to me. Unless your DNA is associated with a crime, I'd say - do...

The joy of a lot of blues and jazz is they are based on improvisation, rather than set pieces. Why perform when you can jam?

back in the late 60s almost every guitarist I played with used a Fender Twin Reverb. I didn't know any others were out there...

The Bergantino Forte HP2. Played through a GK 410, but I'd like to hear 12s and 15s... I loved my old Dual Showman, but the weight, power consumption and tube replacement (and keeping them in tight too) make it a thing of the past for me.

approaching 80... staying healthy and active, so I can keep making art, music and food while close to my garden with the love of my life. Surrounded by more friends and family would make things even nicer.

US Army - 1969-1971. (RA - since they were drafting for the Marines when I went in - so I enlisted). Please don't thank me. I'd rather have an apology. I can proudly say I never killed any babies. I was too poor and not cowardly enough to get bone spurs and not well enough connected to get into...

Better written, better acting and more imaginative than most network shows. Da dum - and it's not a L&O reboot!

Gibson 1963 by Ted, on Flickr My '65 EB-2

Congratulations! I love my '65 EB-2. I think the tuners on your bass are a replacement, btw - I think the originals were more like clover leaves.

Popular with who? Berganito amps are popular with a lot of working bassists. That made my decision to buy their amp easier and indicated the resell value would be high - (I'm old) - a matter of consideration. I'm sure there is some "independent" spirit that swears the Yugo was a great car, just...

A good friend played a Martin 12 brilliantly, but after an evening his hands would bleed. He's now playing a Gibson L-7. Richie Havens played 12 - and was among my favorite performers. He must have been a masochist.

Joni was at the same concert in San Jose in the mid-90s as Bob Dylan and Van Morrison. Three artists I'd always liked, so I scored front row tickets. They were each truly awful. I think most of Van's vocals were from a guy in back with a mike and no lights. Dylan was monotonous and unskilled...

Yup, old indeed. I need to add a very late (45 minutes) and stoned David Crosby. This was as a solo act.

I recently heard a Markbass - amp and speaker - at a local concert and it sounded great. Years ago Abe Laboriel used a GK 112 and it was excellent. If I had the money, I'd opt for a Bergantino Head (6 pounds) and their 12 w/ tweeter (29 pounds).

After years of concerts there are some that truly stand out. Here are my best: 1. Lou Rawls - saw his act in Las Vegas and it felt like he was talking directly to you during the whole concert. Smooth and perfect. 2. James Brown - saw him in Minneapolis in the late 60s - perfect band and...

Blue Cheer in 1968 at the College of San Mateo. So loud I couldn't hear whether my car started, or anything else for hours afterwards. The primary venues of the time - The Fillmore and Winterland - both had good sound that wasn't painful.

Guitar - my sister's unplayed Stella with a crappy neck and sound to match.

I want a Rob Allen fretless Mouse. I love my MB-2, but find a short scale (30) easier on my old hands. Probably won't happen since the MB-2 is so light and wonderful and mice aren't readily available. And expensive when they are.

I met Abe at a NAMM show about 20 years ago when he played at Orlando Wind Instrument's booth. Orlando was a friend and we all went out to lunch together. Abe is just as nice a guy as he is a great player, although at a month younger than me we're not too old to stop playing and never will be!