My Posts
Fucking Corona Virus
It’s now mid May and this lockdown has been going on since March. There’s no end in sight even though politicians are forcing people back to work, possibly to their deaths. I guess re-election and the stock market are more … Continued
Sire Basses
I have played Fender basses for at least 30 years. They are the standard of the industry. But they have become very pricy lately. A decent jazz bass will cost you $1500 or more. I recently discovered Sire Basses by … Continued
Claytonian Shenanigans
I hung out at the 35er for Clayton’s birthday party. Brought my bass and a small practice amp. These jams are always attended by the same players. One is a Bass player and damn if I don’t know his … Continued
Connect Graphic
Connect Graphic is my graphic arts and web business. I got a Bachelor degree from Art Center College of Design in 1985. Now I have over 30 years experience in multiple design fields. Web, Graphic, Product and Illustration. I offer many … Continued
1964 EKO 995 Violin Bass
This bass came to me from my great friend John Mortl. He gave it to me after the infamous garage fire destroyed my old Crown Beatle bass. It’s an EKO 995 Violin Bass from 1964. Made in Italy. I removed … Continued
2007 American Deluxe Jazz Bass
I bought this bass after the infamous garage fire destroyed my old one. I saw this image on Norm’s Rare Guitars website and Immediately fell for it. It’s a 2007 American made (Costa Mesa) 18 Volt active electronics bass with … Continued
The Bicycles
2014 Turner Flux V3 I bought this bike from Jeff Chen at Dirt Merchant in Washington State. One of the last American aluminum frames from David Turner. This bike still runs the bushings on all the pivots. It was a … Continued
Percussion Jam
Garage Band percussion and keys with Fretless and Fender bass on top. Sporty little bass line…
Wally! Wally! Wally!
When I was at Art Center I fell in with a regular crew for lunch. The ritual included a trip to Jurgenson’s market on Linda Vista for Roast Beef Ssandwiches and Beer, and then over to my house for the … Continued