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What Larry Thinks – Pole Pieces on Pickups

In a recorded phone conversation with Larry of Aero Pickups, he discussed many things, and one of them was single-pole-piece-per-string vs. two-pole-pieces-per-string. I always say when you have two pole pieces per string, the note is picked up twice every time the string vibrates over the magnets. There have been times when I’ve sent single-pole-piece-per-string … Read more

[Bass of the Week] Kilin Guitars Antinuclear P

See the business listing for this bass builder here This week’s bass guitar of the week comes from Kilin Guitars, from builder Ray-Lin Chang. Ray-Lin writes: This bass was inspired by antinuclear, trying to tell people think about it. Scale: 34″ Neck: Indian rosewood Fingerboard: Cocobolo Body: One piece alder Top: Indian rosewood with 4 … Read more

Carvin Vanquish 69,000, V69K Bass Demo

New from Carvin guitars is the Vanquish series bass that includes 4, 5 and 6-string models. Carvin put a lot of thought and effort into these instruments, and the video below demonstrates exactly what it can do. Tell us what you think of these new Carvins by posting a comment or two.

Interview with Brandon Gilliard

See Brandon Gilliard’s business listing here Brandon Gilliard is a world touring bass player who has recorded or shared the stage with artists such as Janelle Monae, KIMBRA, Big Boi of OutKast, and many others. He has also performed with world class ensembles such as the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, The Chicago Symphony and the San … Read more

How are German Hofner basses made?

How is a real-deal German Hofner bass made? Well, for those of you who are builders are there, the inside of the Hofner shop looks very familiar to you. Why? Because they truly do make basses by hand, and do it darned well. Check out this video on how it’s done where they make Hofner … Read more

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