paul jackson

I'm seeking advice on a mild overdrive pedal which will get me close to that Paul Jackson (Headhunters) sound. I know his sound came from his fingers and from probably running his amps pretty hard. But I'm trying to get close to that sound in a pedal. I play a Jazz Bass with flats. My...

Dang it, Bobeh! I haven't really GAS'd for anything lately, but then I saw this blue bass (see linked video) and realized that I have owned 12 basses but NEVER a blue bass. I think the bassist is Paul Jackson. Cany anyone identify the specific blue color? The maple fretboard is, IMO,a MUST with...

Anybody know the basses and gear PJ used and years they might have been made. I heard in an interview by Mike Clark that he never played the electric, only the upright, but one day asked to play with Mike on electric and thats where it started. Probably my 2nd fav bassist of all time, love his...

Aw, man. We've lost a lot of bassists in the last few years, but this one I'm really bummed over, such an original, and a huge influence on me. Had the privilege of hanging out with him when my band opened for the Headhunters, back in '05. Great guy. I remember watching him laugh out loud as he...