MAKE FRIENDS WITH YOUR AMP - Gollihur Music

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Bob is a self-proclaimed Bassic Bassist, with no claim to fame or particular proficiency – although he
has been playing and gigging upright and electric bass since the early 60's. He'll also wink, and tell
you that he recognizes the fact that after so many years, he should be far better at it.
Since shortly after his first paying gig in 1963, he's had one ear focused on his bass, and the other
on amplified sound and electronics. Bob has always been the "Gear Guy" in the band, fond of
designing and building custom speaker cabinets as well as amp and pedal kits. Over the years, he's
also built his own pickup and mic systems, and has consulted with several of Gollihur Music’s gear
manufacturers and other bass players over the years. In the early 80's, he wrote
bass-oriented articles for Guitar Player magazine (before Bass Player existed), including one on custom Bass
Bi-amplification.
While he does not consider himself a tone guru, he is definitely a huge fan of chasing “The Sound,” and
explains "It's taken me many years to learn about – and become conscious of – the many facets involved in
getting my sound. I'm happy to share my experience to help other players achieve their goals."
ABOUT GOLLIHUR MUSIC
We are the Family Music Shop Dedicated to the Upright Bass.
Since 1997, we've proudly offered a varied line of Pickups and
Microphones, Preamps, and Amplifiers for Double Bass at very good
prices. Over the years, we've added Upright and Electric Upright Basses,
Parts, Strings, Cases and Stands, Bows, and many other useful, quality
products for bass players.
You benefit from shopping with us because our experience and focus means that you get real answers to your questions, from
bassists! Our product descriptions are in-depth and detailed, because they are most often based on our own use of the gear,
rather than the generic "manufacturer blurbs" you'll find on most other websites. We only carry gear that we would (and often
DO) confidently use ourselves: anything we consider selling has to pass the "Bob & Mark Test" -- or you won't see it here.
Our secure website is available 24 hours a day for your ordering ease. And we're committed to keeping products in stock; we ship
most weekday orders within 24 hours of being placed, and provide you with tracking and post-purchase support. And our many
"extras" - like installation guides, product-specific tips, and even cool BASS stickers for your car - are included at no charge!
And We're More Than Just a Store.
The Gollihur Music crew is happy to offer lots of useful, free resources on their website.
You'll find answers to lots of Frequently Asked Upright Bass Questions in the FAQs section.
Bob's Double Bass Links have been on the web since 1996, and include over 900 links to upright bass-oriented sites.
Our Luthier Directory provides contact information for bass makers and repairpersons all over the world, so you can find
someone in your area to work on your bass.
Have a bass to sell? We also have FREE Upright Bass Classified Ads.
Make Friends With Your Amp – by Bob Gollihur
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