The Rickenbacker 4001 is one of the most iconic basses in rock history. I asked a question nobody asks about it: can you actually slap this thing? Here is what I found. … Continue readingCan You Slap a Rickenbacker 4001 Bass? I Tested It So You Don’t Have To
I played a 1976 Fender Jazz Bass and asked the question that gear debates avoid: does vintage actually sound better, or are we paying for mythology? … Continue reading1976 Fender Jazz Bass Review — Does Vintage Always Sound Better?
The 1986 MIJ Squier Precision is one of the best value basses you can buy right now. Here is why these Japanese-made instruments punch way above their price. … Continue reading1986 Squier by Fender Precision Bass MIJ Review — A Hidden Vintage Gem
Two very different takes on the vintage Precision Bass. I played both back to back — here is the honest comparison with no brand loyalty attached. … Continue readingFender American Vintage II 1954 vs Precision Bass SELECT — Which One Should You Buy?
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