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Tom and I Gave Away a Blue Squier PJ Bass
That was fun. Perhaps two weeks ago Tom G., and old and good friend, said that an “almost” family member said he wished he had an electric bass so he could play it, learn it, and enjoy it. So it … Continue reading
Dean MLX Trade for Squier Telecaster and Cort Action DLX V Bass Guitar
Is it a good trade? Hope so. Dean MLX is a Lovely Art Object Even my almost 5 year old grandson agrees. “Opa, that guitar looks pretty.” – Grandson He is absolutely correct. The Dean MLX is both pretty and … Continue reading
Visit Your Local Guitar Store and Learn New Things
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
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
Can a Beginner Bass Guitar Player Jam Easily to the Blues?
The answer is “yes”. At least it was yes for me. I have been playing guitar for 2-3 hours a day and felt the urge to beat a beginner used bass. So then of course I started learning how to … Continue reading
A Saturday Guitar Day in Chicago, IL USA
Just another happy summer day of interacting with people who play, study, or sell guitars. John Studebaker and Earl Howell at City Newsstand, Chicago, IL Today is August 24. I am so glad my wife suggested we do coffee and … Continue reading
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Tagged Dean MLX, Earl Howell, John Studebaker, Rare Birds
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Bristol BM-16 and Elixir Nanoweb Strings Review
Today was revelatory. I “discovered” Elixir Nanoweb strings and a fine used guitar, the Bristol BM-16. By the way the Bristol BM-16 is a 000 size guitar. It’s just a bit smaller than a dreadnaught sized guitar. Although I am … Continue reading