Epinions Recent Reviews for corndoggz

Gretsch Broadkaster Bass: Why should guitar players have all the fun?

Sat, 15 Nov 2003 18:44:31 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author corndoggz - Many guitarists will agree that there's nothing quite like a shiny new hollowbody. While recalling memories of legends like Wes Montgomery, Chet Atkins and Joe Pass, they also radiate a "hot rod" vibe with judicious amounts of chrome and other...

Leatherman Juice S2 - Great for Gadget Geeks

Thu, 19 Dec 2002 20:46:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author corndoggz - Although most of my reviews are in the Musical Instruments category, my latest "minor obsession" is compact multi-tools. I'd owned a Leatherman Micra for many years, and when I first saw the Juice S2, I knew I had to have one. The Micra is very...

It won't make you Nathan East, but....

Thu, 12 Dec 2002 14:47:31 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author corndoggz - Here's a review on another pre-owned bass deal that I recently found. It's the Yamaha BBEast Nathan East Signature Model 5 string. Yamaha recently discontinued these in order to make room for the new Nathan East model.

If you don't recognise the...

The good and the bad of the Taylor/Klein AB-2

Mon, 26 Aug 2002 23:45:55 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author corndoggz - After purchasing a Fodera Emperor Elite 5 string, I felt that my electric bass needs had been finally met. But that was no reason to stop! I got my hands on a Taylor AB-2 at a great price, so I went for it.

My AB-2 is a 1996 model, and I got...

Roscoe Beck 5 - Modern Classic

Wed, 26 Jun 2002 21:06:10 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author corndoggz - For a company with a legacy such as Fender's, it is difficult to break away from the formulas that made it successful. In the past, Fender has released products with interesting innovations and updated cosmetics--the Japan-built "Heavy Metal" series of...

Sting Ray 5 - a great bargain in a pro level 5

Fri, 10 May 2002 19:34:31 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author corndoggz - A few years ago, Bass Player magazine had an article entitled "Five String Shootout," in which many manufacturers sent in a five string bass to compete with other five string basses. The basses were arranged according to price--some costing $4000...

Ric 4003 - A Classic

Fri, 10 May 2002 18:43:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author corndoggz - I owned a Rickenbacker 4003 for about a month. I enjoyed it very much, but the friend who'd sold it me started to miss, so I sold it back to him. Rics (which are still exclusively built in Santa Ana, CA--no imports) have that kind of mojo that really...

TRB6II - solid performer, slightly generic

Sat, 4 May 2002 14:41:24 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author corndoggz - I've owned 56 basses in the last three years or so; I'm slightly addicted. The majority of my basses are purchased used, and there are some good deals to be found. Many of the best deals are made overseas, including the TRB6II, which was made in Japan...

The 62 Reissue Jazz does not give you the most for your money

Sat, 4 May 2002 14:06:51 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author corndoggz - Funny thing about Fenders these days--when they're good, they're great; when they're bad, they're really bad. Mine suffered from some severe construction flaws.

Fender's 62 Jazz Bass Reissue has been one of their best-selling models...

The Tacoma CB10 Thunderchief is the best one so far

Sat, 4 May 2002 13:38:11 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author corndoggz - Note: This is a review of the Tacoma CB10E4. The "E4" suffix refers to the electronics package included. Purchasing an acoustic bass guitar (ABG) without electronics is strongly discouraged by this writer.

It's safe to say that most...

Solid, toneful mahogany dread

Sat, 4 May 2002 13:14:36 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author corndoggz - Before I get too far into this review, let me say that beginning in the year 2000, the Taylor 510 has become much more difficult to review. This is because of some revisions to the line beginning in 2000. The original 510 (which is the guitar I shall...

Fender American Standard Strat - It's all in there!

Wed, 2 May 2001 02:43:35 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author corndoggz - If you're familiar with most of my other epinions, you will know that I am primarily a bass player. However, I did start out on guitar, and from time to time, I like to go back to those days ten years ago when I would spend hours and hours with CD's of...

Happy with my Music Man Sterling

Sun, 1 Apr 2001 01:38:52 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author corndoggz - For years, the electric bassist was required to have two distinct sounds for recording--the Fender Precision and the Fender Jazz. Somewhere along the line, in the mid-70's, another of Leo Fender's designs became essential--the Music Man Sting Ray. Like...

The MZ-R900 is almost perfect....

Tue, 20 Mar 2001 17:58:01 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author corndoggz - In the past couple of months, I've owned two Minidisc recorders: Sony's legendary MZ-R50 and their latest MZ-R900. The Minidisc format appealed to me because of its ease of recording my band's rehearsals and to listen to at the gym. The MZ-R50 worked...

Yamaha S-30 Synth: Good sounds, lousy action

Tue, 6 Feb 2001 04:06:45 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author corndoggz - I'm primarily an electric bassist, but about once a month, I lead worship services in church on acoustic guitar. With no keyboard ability, it was difficult at times to show melodies to the other people in the worship band, so I decided to teach myself a...

Just like the Funk Machine!

Wed, 31 Jan 2001 04:05:13 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author corndoggz - James Jamerson was one of the earliest electric bass innovators. His work with such Motown artists as Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, The Isley Brothers, Diana Ross, and many others has been an inspiration to countless bass players through the years...

The DeArmond Starfire Bass is A Real Gem!

Thu, 18 Jan 2001 03:09:46 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author corndoggz - In my earliest years as a bassist, one of my heroes was Phil Lesh of the Grateful Dead. Always an innovator, one of the characteristics of early Phil was his involvement with a bass called the Guild Starfire. For awhile, I searched for a Starfire,...

Not the Greatest, but Certainly Not Bad

Thu, 28 Dec 2000 00:07:00 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author corndoggz - I've had this camera for about six months now, and have used it mostly to enhance my eBay auction listings. However, the Polaroid PDC-640 is good for much more than that.

I got this camera from uBid auctions for a reasonable $110. It was a...

Not anymore....

Fri, 15 Dec 2000 15:33:40 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author corndoggz - I've been using PayPal for quite awhile now, and it was terrific in the beginning--a $10 signup bonus, and $10 for every referral you made. After awhile, the $10 referral promotion was changed to $5, but it was still good, mainly because it offered a...

Not Quite a Tele...But Good For What it is

Sat, 9 Dec 2000 05:43:28 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author corndoggz - The 1969 Telecaster Thinline Reissue is a reproduction of a semi-hollow variation of Leo Fender's classic design. Although I'm primarily a bass player, I've dabbled in the world of electric guitar (and I am a pretty avid acoustic guitarist). In the...

Often Imitated

Fri, 8 Dec 2000 14:28:15 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author corndoggz - By mid-2000, Fender's popular American Standard line of basses and guitars was replaced by something described nebulously as the "American Series". I guess they got tired of the term "American Standard" reminding people of toilets...

Archived Musical Instruments Reviews: Choosing the Right Bass Amp

Tue, 5 Dec 2000 14:18:37 GMT

rating: 0/5 by: Epinions Author corndoggz - As an electric bassist, I consider my amplifier to be at least as important as my bass. Sure, the bass is customizable and more personal (you don't strap an amp to your shoulder and touch it during the whole gig), but without an amp, nobody's gonna hear...

The Best of Two Worlds

Tue, 21 Nov 2000 22:06:29 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author corndoggz - Every serious bassist will be called upon to produce two classic tones--that of the Fender Jazz bass and the Fender Precision bass (also called a P-Bass). The Fender Precision bass is based on Leo Fender's original design of the first electric bass...

Dell Inspiron 3800 C500ST: Good Price for a Solid Machine WITH UPDATE 12/12/00

Wed, 8 Nov 2000 00:57:22 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author corndoggz - UPDATE

One of the mouse buttons for the pointing stick broke. I called Dell and they sent a technician to my house two days later. The part's been replaced--no problem at all. As far as I'm concerned, their reputation for excellent...

The Martin Heritage at an Affordable Price

Sat, 28 Oct 2000 01:51:20 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author corndoggz - The Martin DM is a dreadnought shaped guitar made by Martin Guitars in Nazareth, PA. It features a solid spruce top and laminated mahogany back and sides. The finish is a very well-done satin. This exact guitar is also available as the DR with...