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2011 in Review
Bass

2011 in Review

As projected, the 2011 market became even more aligned with players, rather than collectors, and certainly not investors.

Let's Make a Deal!
Bass

Let's Make a Deal!

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?”

5 Surefire Ways to Vintage Bass Tone
Bass

5 Surefire Ways to Vintage Bass Tone

Vintage bass tone comes from a combination of three things—the bass, the amp, and the player’s hands.

Gibson Basses—A Primer in EB (That’s Electric Bass to You)
Bass

Gibson Basses—A Primer in EB (That’s Electric Bass to You)

The EB line consisted of the EB-0, EB-1, EB-2, EB-3 and EB-4L basses.

The Gibson Thunderbird—One of the Greatest!
Bass

The Gibson Thunderbird—One of the Greatest!

The Gibson Thunderbird is the crazy drunk chick you won’t bring home to meet your mama.

Dallas in Springtime
Gear

Dallas in Springtime

What is it like to be a dealer at a guitar show?

Bass

Sale Proof

“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

Gear

Oy! Packing and Shipping Woes

Practical advice on packing an instrument for safe shipping