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2011 in Review
November 15, 2011
As projected, the 2011 market became even more aligned with players, rather than collectors, and certainly not investors.
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Let's Make a Deal!
October 18, 2011
Whether by phone or email, I’m most frequently contacted with this question: “I have three basses sitting in front of me, and I’m trying to decide which one I’m going to buy. What’s the best deal?”
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5 Surefire Ways to Vintage Bass Tone
September 20, 2011
Vintage bass tone comes from a combination of three things—the bass, the amp, and the player’s hands.
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Gibson Basses—A Primer in EB (That’s Electric Bass to You)
August 16, 2011
The EB line consisted of the EB-0, EB-1, EB-2, EB-3 and EB-4L basses.
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The Gibson Thunderbird—One of the Greatest!
July 19, 2011
The Gibson Thunderbird is the crazy drunk chick you won’t bring home to meet your mama.
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Sale Proof
May 17, 2011
“Sale proof ” is a term dealers use for a bass or other instrument that is a slow and difficult sale. We’re going to discuss sale proof basses and the
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Oy! Packing and Shipping Woes
April 19, 2011
Practical advice on packing an instrument for safe shipping
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The Low End: Sometimes the Good Guys Win
March 15, 2011
This is the true saga of the recent theft and recovery of one of my basses. This bass is very expensive and a very special instrument. The crazy thing is,
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The Low End: Milestones in Vintage Bass Evolution
February 15, 2011
Kevin''s personal top items that influenced the evolution of today’s vintage bass, in no particular order of preference.
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Old Dog, New Tricks
January 17, 2011
Over the past few months, I’ve discovered quite a few things, thus proving the old adage that you’re never too old to learn
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The Resurrection of Uncle Bookie's Stacker
December 21, 2010
In this installment, we’ll look at what went into resurrecting and restoring the Stack Knob Jazz bass owned by Walter “Uncle Bookie” Booker.
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PG Readers' Perspectives on Vintage Bass in 2010
November 16, 2010
How do readers perceive the vintage bass market this year?
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What’s Going On in the Bass World?
October 20, 2010
Where the vintage bass market sits at the end of 2010
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Not as Described
September 21, 2010
Why a vintage bass might be considered "not as described."
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Revisiting the ’60s: Precision or Jazz?
August 17, 2010
The differences and similarities of vintage P- and J-basses are discussed.
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Reclaim Your Oomph!
July 20, 2010
Minor changes to bring your vintage bass'' sound back to its former glory
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Vintage Bass Electronics: Simple Logic for Common Issues
June 16, 2010
Is your vintage bass crackling, popping, or just plain weak? Here are some common fixes to try.
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Tips for Prospective Buyers, Part 2
May 18, 2010
Etiquette to follow for a successful, stress-free purchase.
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In Search of Uncle Bookie, Part 2
March 11, 2010
A artist-owned bass is in terrible shape. Refinish it or not?
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