Game Changing Gear Volume 13

Outstanding! Leo Fender created the first modern bass, the Precison Bass, popularly know as the P bass that can be heard on thousands of records around the world. Welcome to another game changer. This particular P Bass has a very interesting story behind how it was acquired. It was the year 2000,?while I was still…Read more Game Changing Gear Volume 13

Game Changing Gear Volume 11

Incredible! For years I tried to avoid purchasing expensive gear, especially in the earlier parts of my career. I just didn't think it made a difference... boy was I wrong...LOL! Last year a great friend of mine, Andy Brown, CEO of Wing Instruments, had A Taylor 314ce he needed to get rid of because he…Read more Game Changing Gear Volume 11

On a Monday?

Most people really hate Mondays and for good reason. When I had a day job, Mondays really sucked. I literally dragged myself to work, LOL. But sometimes very special things can arise out of places you would not expect. This next song is a tune that was written on a Monday, but was inspired by…Read more On a Monday?

The Omni Bass… wow!

I have been playing the bass guitar for over twenty years and throughout that time I have been longing for the opportunity to play a fretless bass. I have tried several different fretless basses and just didn't feel comfortable, until a few months ago when I was introduced to the NS Design Omni Bass by…Read more The Omni Bass… wow!

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?

Here We Go… 2018 yes!

2017 was incredible! I am still alive and playing music. Being so close to sharing something so beautiful is quite a humbling experience. The third album is almost complete and I am so excited to present it to the world. I have so many stories to tell; some happy and a few sad ones. To…Read more Here We Go… 2018 yes!

This Christmas 2017

It's an amazing feeling to be able to be with family during the holidays. It works out perfectly that I'm not on tour during the Christmas holidays....YES! Everytime I feel like complaining about something, I think how fortunate I am to have family. As it gets closer to the new year I am getting more…Read more This Christmas 2017

Game Changing Gear Volume 9

Awesome! Finally, a direct box with very useful features. Welcome to another volume of "Game Changing Gear". Originally, the LR Baggs Stadium DI was designed for bass guitar, but I find myself using it for vocals... yep! The great thing about this DI is that it's active and can be powered either by a 9…Read more Game Changing Gear Volume 9

Game Changing Gear Volume 7

Outstanding! Can you imagine a time without looper pedals? It's like trying to remember a time without cellular phones. It's a new era of music creation, fusing live performances with digital recording on the fly.  Welcome to another volume of "Game Changing Gear". The Boomerang III Phrase Sampler is by far one of my most…Read more Game Changing Gear Volume 7

Game Changing Gear Volume 6

Yay! Finally a light weight, full size, 34" scale length bass that fits easily in a electric guitar gig bag. For all my bass player readers that travel on airplanes with your bass, you know exactly how annoying it is when they ask you to gate check your instrument because it's too large. With the…Read more Game Changing Gear Volume 6