Carvin AC40 Fretless - "Carvin AC40-FL Semi Acoustic Fretless"
This is the basic version ... no binding or fancy burst finish, just clear glossy. It appears to be a cedar top on a mahogany body with mahogany neck. FB is ebony. I play Olde Skool: American Songboo…
Squier Vintage Modified Precision Bass TB - "Squier Vintage Modified Precision TB"
This is the Vintage Modified Precision TB bass put out by Squier. This is not to be confused with the regular Vintage Modified Precision as I believe the TB stands for Telecaster Bass. You will imm…
Ampeg SVT-210AV - "Ampeg SVT210AV"
This is a new cab put out by Ampeg. 2 10' speakers stacked to look like the infamous Ampeg 8x10 SVT only smaller. I wanted a bass cab that could rock a small bar gig, yet not be a total buzz kill t…
Fender Rumble 75 - "Fender Rumble 75"
The Rumble 75 is the bigger, powerful brother of the Rumble 15 and 30 by Fender. I'll bet the Rumble 75 has a later curfew too! I played this against the Fender Rumble 30 planning on buying whichev…
Fender Rumble 30 Combo - "Fender Rumble 30"
The Fender Rumble 30. It was high on my list for small bass combo amps that would fit well in a practice setting of all kinds. I played this amp along side of the whole new Rumble family at Guitar …
Squier Deluxe Jazz Bass V Active - "Squier Deluxe Jazz Bass Active V"
Yikes that is mouthful of a fast food order. Yeah, I'll take a Squier Deluxe make that a Jazz Bass Active V. Anyway, besides a big name, it is a ton of fun bass for little money. My local music sh…
Ampeg PF-350 - "Ampeg PF 350"
In 2011 Ampeg set out to corner the lightweight mini rig bass market. I got me hands on a PF 350 head to test drive. I had high hopes for this head. I have an SVT210 AV cab that I love, so seeing …
Rickenbacker 4003 - "Rickenbacker 4003"
A close friend who will remain nameless said, 'Hey man I'm splitting up with my wife and was wondering if I could stash my Rickenbacker at your place for awhile?' 6 months rent free usage of a Ric…
Behringer Ultrabass BX4500H - "Behringer BX4500H"
This is the Ultrabass BX4500H bass head by Behringer. Price point you are probably thinking 'Wow this is great' In this case 'Buy nice or buy twice' rings true. I must say Behringer has an excell…
EMG SEJ - "EMG SEJ Select Jazz Bass Pickups"
I helped a friend make a killer budget Jazz Bass. He basically ordered an SX brand Jazz Bass from Rondo Music and we changed the hardware, strings and electronics to make a smoking bass. This r…
Ibanez PGB2T Paul Gray Signature - "Ibanez PGB2T Paul Gray"
This is a review of the Paul Gray signature bass put out by Ibanez. Paul Gray was the late great bassist for Slipknot. First impressions where this bass reminds me much of the ATK series basses…
Fender Geddy Lee Jazz Bass - "Fender Geddy Lee Jazz Bass"
This is the Geddy Lee Signature Jazz Bass by Fender. You are probably well aware of Geddy Lee's work with classic rock gods Rush. The snotty, distinct fat bass tone can be had now in Geddy's signat…
Gallien Krueger 700RB-II - "Gallien Krueger 700 RB-II"
This is a 700 RB-II model bass amp put out by Gallien Krueger. The Gallien Krueger bass heads have been a staple of the rock and roll club backline circuit for years. They are loud, clean and r…
Fender American Standard Precision Bass [2008-2012] - "Fender 2008 Precision"
This is a 2008 Precision Bass by Fender. This is after Fender did the S1 switching (the switch built inside the volume pot which was a series parallel mod to the pickup wiring. The 2008 model cam…
Fender Tony Franklin Fretless Precision Bass - "Fender Tony Franklin Fretless Precision"
Briefly: Hot Dang this bass is cool! Well, OK I'll elaborate. This is the Fender Precision Fretless Tony Franklin signature 4 string bass. I have a think for sunburst basses. This bass also cam…