For several years I have been trying to find the right sounds, trying different amps and cabinets and being totally frustrated until I found the Phil Jones Bass Cab 47. Welcome to another game changing gear. The Cab 47 is quite possibly the most transparent sounding speaker I have ever used. Crystal clear would be…Read more Game Changing Gear Volume 14
Songwriting
Three countries come together in harmony!
With all the problems we have around the world, there is always one thing that seems to bring people together and that's MUSIC! Usama Allati the incredible 9 String Bass player from Bethlehem contacted me on Facebook about possibly doing a video/song together, which I thought was an awesome idea. I quickly pulled out my…Read more Three countries come together in harmony!
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!
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!
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
Writing songs with the looper pedal?
Welcome to the very first episode of "Inside These Walls". Check out the second video below, which explains what I am doing in this series. Please join me on this wonderful journey exploring the beauty of music. Enjoy the video and follow the blog here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhFx492Dw7k Intro to "Inside These Walls" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIRxleJVBW8 Airplai band on…Read more Writing songs with the looper pedal?
Donald Waugh 