Loading ...The first I saw the Batt-O-Meter was while reading a copy of Bass Player Magazine. The ad features none other than Victor Wooten representing the product. My first thought, “Ay yi yi, the economy MUST be headed for the worst if Vic is worrying about battery life!” Then I got the product and realized, yes it does tell you how [...]
Upright bass, also called the double bass, acoustic bass, contrabass and even “doghouse” is a great instrument. While it is the same as an electric bass in terms of tuning and range, it does have some significant differences. First and foremost it is a bigger instrument—not just in its body but in its scale length. Most electric basses range from [...]
Does the back of your guitar look like the surface of the moon ? Well, alright that look works for NASA, but for most, what’s commonly referred to as buckle rash is not desired. Even pocket rivets can damage your instrument’s finish. Maybe your guitar isn’t near that bad, maybe you still want to be able to wear those rockstar [...]
I first heard about Dark Horse strings while in a late night zombie trance searching the internet for new guitar products. After a few emails I found out their headquarters is in Kutztown, PA, a town not far from me, known for w-i-d-e open fields and now Dark Horse Strings! My biggest surprise was the prompt service and fast shipping from [...]
I’ve been playing guitar way too long to settle with just any old strap. For years I’ve used the 2″ wide bargain bin nylon straps. When the folks at Wide Rides heard about this they sent me a candle and a sympathy card…well, OK they didn’t, but they sent me some awesome straps to check out. Adjustment Upon receiving the [...]
I could bore or depress with stats on unemployment, but I won’t. Musicians just don’t have as much cash to splurge on cool gear. As a bass player, I can hear the difference between a $300 Squier and a $3,000 Sadowsky, but it’s much easier for me to drop $300 and live with the differences. Would I let a friend [...]
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