Just when you thought the bass was a pain to travel with NS Design went ahead and created the Omni Bass WAV Series. Welcome to another game changer. I have been searching for a fretless bass for several years, but couldn't find one with the sound and feel I liked, until I found the Omni…Read more Game Changing Gear Volume 15
Invention
Amazing invention Wednesday!
There are tonnes of different accessories out there for musicians, but there are few that really standout. Here we have the Chi Hoop, an accessory that I thought I didn't need until I tried it, and now I can not see myself going without it. Lol. I tried the very first Chi Hoop and they…Read more Amazing invention Wednesday!
Gold vs Nickel, which is better?
With the advancements in technology, guitar string makers have been pushing the envelope with new techniques in developing sound. The most notable would be the combination of gold in guitar string construction. Today we will find out if there is a difference in sound between nickel strings and gold strings. If you have a favourite…Read more Gold vs Nickel, which is better?
Game Changing Gear Volume 5
Incredible! There are some things in life that I categorize as essential, and the Mobile-Catch multi-purpose clamp is certainly one of those things. Welcome to another volume of "Game Changing Gear". I have been using the Mobile-Catch for almost a year now and I am still finding more unique uses for them every day. Some…Read more Game Changing Gear Volume 5
Beatbox Drums @ Summer NAMM 2017
We met Matthew, Beatbox CEO/Founder/Creator, last year at Summer NAMM 2016 and from day one we were impressed. Mat brings out the best in people because of his positive, optimistic and just all around happy demeanor. The Beatbox Drums are designed with travel in mind, based on the fact that it’s a box that transforms…Read more Beatbox Drums @ Summer NAMM 2017
Pirate Pete Tripstick Pro @ Summer NAMM 2017
We met Pirate Pete on day two of Summer NAMM 2017 and found his invention very innovative, practical and just down right awesome. Such a simple idea that's well executed. Being able to play drums with a natural acoustic delay will open up a milion new ideas for drum pattern. Learn more in the video…Read more Pirate Pete Tripstick Pro @ Summer NAMM 2017
Playing on Gold Strings… Wow!
Today we visited Optima Strings, a German company. The folks there were incredibly nice. They allowed me to re-string my Cunningham RLJS7 bass with there Optima™ Unique Studio Gold Strings. These strings are wound with 24 carat gold. I was a bit skeptical at first, but I decided to have an open mind and try…Read more Playing on Gold Strings… Wow!
The Wing Instruments Booth @ Summer NAMM 2017
Day one of Summer NAMM 2017 has been quite eventful. The day started at 8am with the breakfast session, where we had breakfast and heard an amazing presentation on how to create a more effective online business model. We then went directly to the Wing Instruments booth to see Andy Brown and Chris Stambaugh, and…Read more The Wing Instruments Booth @ Summer NAMM 2017
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