I’ll Just Phone-in My Part!
Wow recording has come such a long way in such a short time! Yup, I sound like an old guy again, the other day my son played me a solid demo of a song he [...]
Return to passive
In the early 90's I had parts maker Paul Chandler put together a Jazz Bass. It's been my go to bass every since. Sure my vintage Silvertones are usually in my hands, but I always [...]
Learning to Hear
Learning to Hear? really? Yes, you know, maybe this is just my problem, but based on how many bass players I hear that play even louder than me, this must be problem for more than [...]
Switching between electric and acoustic
Last night I had the great honor again to be part of the DC Buddy Holly Tribute Show. It was a great night with so many great musicians. The event was at the Rockcreek Mansion. [...]
Gut Strings, the ongoing quest!!!
Give me the Guts!
Phil Jones Cub Review
Phill Jones Cub I have to say, I LOVE the sound of this little amp, the Phil Jones BG-100 Cub. It's tiny 12x9x7 and it has only 2 little 5" speakers pushed by 100 [...]
“Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything.”