Author Archives: Sienark

Bass Jamming Over a Track

Posted on April 17, 2025 by Sienark

Jamming with Jimi Hendrix on “Hey Joe” Today is April 16, 2025. I have been practicing electric bass for 6 months. I have been playing guitar for 18 months. I can choose from 3 of my basses to play. The … Continue reading →

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Visit Your Local Guitar Store and Learn New Things

Posted on April 9, 2025 by Sienark

This is a brief tribute to Matt and Tom at music store on Irving. I spent an hour in that store today, testing guitars, asking questions. These two men didn’t mind at all. Covid-19 may have given us bad habits. … Continue reading →

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AXL B60 Bass Amp Review

Posted on March 25, 2025 by Sienark

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 →

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Line 6 Spider Jam Review

Posted on March 6, 2025 by Sienark

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 →

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What is Your Typical Bass Practice Routine?

Posted on February 15, 2025 by Sienark

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 →

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Can Playing Guitar Make You Happy?

Posted on December 24, 2024 by Sienark

Yes, guitars can make you happy. If one person leaves a comment on this blog post, I will consider myself a “happy” guy 🙂 I Played/Imitated Elvis Presley when I was 5 Years Old in 1956 On October 28, 1956, … Continue reading →

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Watching and Learning as Tom Holland Plays the Blues at City News Cafe in Chicago

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Sienark

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 →

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Is the Fender Play App Worth the Price?

Posted on December 8, 2024 by Sienark

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 →

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GAS Therapy: Guitar Gear Acquisition Syndrome Therapy

Posted on November 27, 2024 by Sienark

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 →

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Electric Bass Tips for Beginners

Posted on November 16, 2024 by Sienark

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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