Honz here again. After having my Bongo back for 18 mos., I started having neck issues again. Yep, you guessed it and local Vegas guitar luthier Niel Smith confirmed for me... The neck is warped!...

In a band setting playing small to medium venues - I have been quite happy since making the switch to powered cabinets. I was skeptical at first, but have been very impressed with Carvin's PA...

In a band setting playing small to medium venues - I have been quite happy since making the switch to powered cabinets. I was skeptical at first, but have been very impressed with Carvin's PA...

To achieve the "tone" you are looking for, #1 - start with a new set of strings - for a "warm" tone that it appears you are looking for, stainless steel will sound "brighter" than nickel wrapped, DRs...

I recently had to return my Ernie Ball Music Man Bongo4 bass to the factory for a neck repair.
The Bongo is a "Ball Family Reserve", limited edition, Firemist Orange Color with Orange Swirl...

Configure your rack this way:

Power Conditioner first - on top
Tuner unit
Wireless unit
BBE unit
lastly your Amp

This puts your heaviest on the bottom for a low center of gravity.
The...

Go to the Fender website. They give you a break down of serial number & year. It will tell you everything about your bass.

Fender has some larger combos that sound good, so does Ampeg. You are going to pay a bit of a premium for something brand new. Carvin makes great combo amps with plenty of power to spare. Peavey,...

Sometimes the bridge saddle springs can vibrate. Use a Q-tip and place a small amount of oil on each. Could also be pickups that are vibrating. Check the height adjustment screws, tighten if...

I would go with the fender personally. Just my preference. They have never let me down. I still use their combos as practice amps. My main rig has now gone to Carvin. B1500 head & NEO410 cabinet....

First you need to be realistic & ask yourself what type of music & gigs are you going to be playing. Also remember that you are going to have to lug all this gear around.

The ampeg is a good...

You should really look at Carvin bass amps.
Lots of Tonal flexibility & power. You get a lot for your money.

I have the B1500 head ($699) & the neo410 cabinet. I can get any tone I want & talk...

I play bass in a classic rock band. There are some songs we play or would like to play and I want to fill out our sound.
Here is what I want to do:

Use my 13" macbook on stage - running...

Hi everyone. My name is Mike Honz, everyone calls me Honz.

Anyway, I've been playing bass guitar for years...since I was 13. I am 40 now.
I have a blast playing in a classic rock cover band in...