Who is your go-to?

I can only attest to enjoying the history of the period I grew up in and of which I started my journey as a musician.., so I don't consider myself an 'authority'... much like you, I'm just an 'across the board' '60s vintage bass geek that enjoys seeing/learning/enlightening (if I can) those who are unaware of those 'off-center' basses. There are plenty of Fender, Gibson, Gretsch, etc 'authorities' on tb... I'm an active participant at best, but thanks for the mention.

 

First off, thank you very much for the kind words. However, I'm not comfortable being listed alongside such distinguished company: my only claim to TB fame is merely being brown-belt in google fu, and being able to apply it in a handful of languages other than my own (most of which I don't speak, mind you).

Here's a non-comprehensive list of TB members I've noticed enough to now stop and read carefully through their contributions in threads; please note that, even when an area of expertise is specified below, I definitely tend to take note of their opinion of other matters:
for amps and cabinets it's @Passinwind, @fdeck, @Wasnex, @ThisBass, @Arjank, @Bob Lee (QSC), @Mark Reccord, @micguy;
@GretschWretch, @Bflat for vintage USA-made instruments;
as said, whenever a bass mystery comes up, @cdef darn nearly always solves it;
@bholder and @B-Mac for, but by no means limited to, acoustic bass guitars;
@Michedelic for bands (and solo artists);
@michael_t and @Yahboy really know strings;
@walterw, @khutch, @Stealth for pickups and electronics;
speaking of which, @Cadfael has made a monumental contribution to TB and bassdom at large with his incredible collection of bass wiring schematics;
last but not least, @ctmullins, @beate_r, @Old Garage-Bander.

Even above knowledge, I value intellectual rigour in the above posters (as well as everyone else): not just bestowing pills of wisdom, but taking time to examine other points of view and explain where the latter fall short, thus leaving the reader with more elements to decide for themselves.

 

I always appreciate @silky smoove 's input on recording gear and equipment (and technique) as well as his experience going through his studio build and documenting it. He's knowledgeable and well-researched and always willing to give advice.

 

I’ll add:
@mrperkolator for Short Scale @mikeoso for ABG’s
@hypercarrots for Ibanez
@2saddleslab for hollow/semi-hollow
and I for Dean

@Eilif and @kodiakblair for Peavey
@armyadarkness for sarcasm wit coffee info and movie trivia
@G-Dog for all things TB WIKI
@David Sutkin aka BK Bassist for the coolest bass room on the planet
@TK4261 & @JIO for some of the coolest bass mods
@Ric5 for 5 string conversions out the wazzoooo
@Dadagoboi for 8-string info
@NicJimBass for EMG pup and pre-amp info
@LowEndLobster for great vid reviews

 

@Dr. Cheese for finding joy in playing.

 

@agedhorse

 

@agedhorse for anything amp/speaker/etc. related. Duh.

 

Brother, have learned a lot from this guy.

 

@agedhorse when it comes to anything amps/cabs

not too many places you can get knowledge from the guy who designs mesa gear!

 

I think you will find that most of us with a lot of experience in our areas share this hoping that others benefit. It’s a way of paying our good fortune forward.

 

Thanks! That’s very kind of you.

 

I respect everyone who contributes, but I love those who can teach me something, and explain difficult things in a simple way that I can understand.

Thanks to everyone who has succeeded in this !!! (Or at least made the effort to try.)

 

I’d probably go with @WI Short Scaler for restoring and rehabbing Fender and Squire short scale basses. Especially because (if I’m not mistaken) he seems to play them exclusively.

 

Honorable mentions to a couple that their profiles don’t seem active:
One day f my favorites, “stumbo” for anything HPF related and for injected humor and valid knowledge
Son of wobble for injected humor and valid knowledge
Old p bass guy for injected humor and valid knowledge

The regulars:
@agedhorse for anything technical with amps
@Al Kraft for reinforced technical knowledge and playing/tone experience
@bholder for injected humor and valid knowledge
@bobyoung53 for injected humor and valid knowledge
@dawind99 for technical knowledge
@DJ Bebop for injected humor and valid knowledge
@Element Zero for injected humor and valid knowledge
@Fred from Peavey for anything TE Elf
@Jeff Genzler for anything GM
@Jeff Scott for injected humor and valid knowledge
@Joe Nerve for injected humor and valid knowledge
@Jon Moody for anything GHS
@LBS-bass for injected humor and valid knowledge
@Malcolm35 for theory knowledge and general instruction
@MonetBass for injected humor and valid knowledge
@Old Garage-Bander for injected humor and valid knowledge
@tombowlus for technical knowledge and Midwest Rhythm Summit info
@TonyP- for injected humor and valid knowledge
@Wasnex for injected humor and valid knowledge

There’re definitely some missing but, that’s off the top my head.

 

Aw shucks , thanks.

 

@Bruce Johnson on bass building.

@Basvarken on Gibson basses.

 

Your intent was valid! (share the wealth!)

 

Yo, pass the corn pops.......