2009 June 16

16Jun/091

Fun Fact

Phil Chen, the bassist behind Jeff Beck's "Loaded" and many, many other recordings, hasn't changed his strings in 45 years.

Or so. I'm sure you could give or take a year on that and get the same results.

So why do I want to change strings (at $25 or so a pop) before every gig?

The urge is usually controlled and stifled with a minimum of effort, but not today. The Stingray got a fresh set and a little truss rod adjustment, all for the gig on Wednesday.

'Cause Creedence Clearwater Revival needs a ringy, piano-toned bass tone on their songs.

Feh.

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