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AXL B60 Bass Amp Review
1.9.2025. An excellent bass amp to replace my slightly rattly Peavey Vypyr VIP-2. $50 cash. Wow. Sometimes this bass amp is called the Musician’s Friend bass amp on the Internet. This is My New/Old AXL B60 Bass Amp This is … Continue reading
Line 6 Spider Jam Review
Today I drove 80 miles round trip in Chicago traffic to purchase a Line 6 Spider Jam 75 watt amp in a far south side suburb mobile home community. Spider Jam Warning: Do NOT Use Headphones with the Spider Jam … Continue reading
What is Your Typical Bass Practice Routine?
This is mine. I have been practicing bass for about 4 months. I have practiced guitar for 16 months. I alternate between bass practice or guitar practice. Sometimes I practice both in the same day. My practice sessions are a … Continue reading
Watching and Learning as Tom Holland Plays the Blues at City News Cafe in Chicago
Tom Holland played the blues Saturday, December 14, 2024 at City News Cafe in Chicago My wife and I attended together at 11 AM. I pulled out a sheet of paper with a pencil and took notes over coffee. My … Continue reading
Is the Fender Play App Worth the Price?
Yes, it’s worth the price. As a beginner bass player and an advanced beginner guitarist, it’s worth my money. So in my first year of playing guitar I have spent approximately $2000 on guitars, amps, accessories, and lessons. (Please don’t … Continue reading
GAS Therapy: Guitar Gear Acquisition Syndrome Therapy
Perhaps keeping a list of guitars, basses, and amps you didn’t buy will be helpful in reducing your GAS problem. If you can’t buy it now, at least keep a file on it. Maybe you will buy it later, maybe … Continue reading
Electric Bass Tips for Beginners
Just simple stuff today. A few things I learned about my Deltatone Bass from 2007 and my 2013 Peavey Vypyer VIP-1 amp. Moderately Deaf Bass Player Advice on Rattling Amp Take out your hearing aids. My Peavey Vyper VIP-1 and … Continue reading
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Tagged bass guitar, beginner bass tips, California bass, Deltatone Bass, Eleca bass
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My Free 2009 Dean MLX Guitar
I love guitar stories, don’t you? Chris the Contractor Gave me Two Free Guitars Chris came over to finish tiling our kitchen. I asked: “Did you buy your daughter a guitar for high school?” He said: “No, but I have … Continue reading
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Tagged Dean MLX guitar, free guitar, what's your best free guitar
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In Praise of the Fender Play App
I wanted to write a bit of praise regarding the Fender Play App. Leap Year Fender Play App Special for $29 While my wife and I were traveling on a trip, I noticed that Fender Play was on sale during … Continue reading
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Tagged bass guitar, Fender Play, Fender Play app
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