Review by Jake Wolf – A while back I reviewed Wilkins Guitars Classic P bass, and I was so impressed that I was able to get...
Review by Jake Wolf – I’ve been on a personal quest for the perfect case solution. I really don’t like the bulk and overkill of hauling...
Review by Jake Wolf – Pavel de la Fuente may be a new name to some on the bass scene, but his instruments have quickly and...
Review by Jake Wolf – Chances are, even if you haven’t played one of Pat Wilkins’ basses, you’re probably familiar with his work. Pat is the...
Review by Jake Wolf – Background: These days, it’s hard to deny that lightweight tiny amps are on the front lines of the bass amp scene;...
Review by Jake Wolf – In addition to their M6 Carbine head, Mesa shipped me their powerhouse 212 cab to try out. The first thing that...
This month… Exciting basses from Dan Maloney at MSI, brand-new strings from DR, and the long-awaited Jazz Bass pickups from Joe Barden. Also reviewed are the...
It is always fascinating to examine signature instruments to see how an exceptional player’s technical, tonal, and aesthetic desires and concerns are met. Both of the...
In last month’s column (Sep/Oct ’07), I laid out my goal for the Top Shelf: to review top-notch gear for the discerning player, pointing out the...
Meet Chance Walte From Feerless Welcome to the first installation of The Top Shelf. For this column, I have the enviable task of playing, testing, and gathering...