I´ve joined the stay- at- home- and-make – videos musician club. A short video of an original work in progress & sound demo of a D’Angelico Premier hollowbody bass. (Note that the backing track is recorded low to facilitate demoing the bass).
I was recently sent two tracks by a New Orleans percussion ensemble. I was asked to add my Takamine electric acoustic fretless bass. I am sharing these raw tracks as a sample of the sound of this bass. Thanks for listening!
This video shows a fast ,cheap and simple way to block f-holes using bicycle handlebar grip foam. On my Takamine TB 10 acoustic electric bass I am able to get about 50% more volume before feedback starts when amplified.
An article about the 1957 Fender Precision bass that I owned from 1976 – 2004. I played it many sessions including gold records with Marianne Faithfull and Elkie Brooks. Also countless live shows including tours and TV with Laura Branigan, Stan Webb, Dr John and others. I am glad that … Continue reading
I bought this bass in 2013. We share the same birthday April 24. The odds against this are 365 – 1! Here is the info from the Fodera site. What makes this Fodera bass particularly unique is that it is one of just several “Essence” basses that we built using … Continue reading
