The 1974 Rickenbacker 4001 has opinions about how it wants to be played. Players who connect with it connect deeply. Here’s an honest working musician’s assessment of this genuinely unusual bass. … Continue reading1974 Rickenbacker 4001 Bass Review — Nothing Else Sounds Like This
A friend lent me his Jolana D for a week. Then I plugged it in. Here’s why this Cold War era bass deserves your attention. … Continue readingJolana D Bass — Why This Socialist-Era Guitar Still Holds Up in 2026
A 30-year-old Music Man Stingray 5 tested against modern basses. Does it still hold up or is it just a collector’s piece? Here’s what I found after actually playing it. … Continue readingIs The 1995 Music Man Stingray 5 Still Relevant? My Honest Answer