Don't exactly have anything to "show" but I've got something to tell I've been in college for a month now and I've join nearly all of my schools ensembles including both choirs, orchestra, and jazz improv playing bass in both. I have my first concert for orchestra this Friday and I've got a little bit of jitters. Im playing the upright bass for 2 songs and its still an instrument that's a little new to me and then my Jackson bass for 1 song. Just kind of wanted to share and see what some of you do before a performance and help cool you down.

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Nutube Amps: Who's tried 'em and what are your thoughts? I'm curious to hear from those of you who have some experience with Nutube technology in an amplifier. Whether you own one, have played through one at a store, or just have some opinions on the technology in general, I'd love to hear what you think. For those who aren't familiar, Nutubes are a new kind of vacuum tube developed by Korg and Noritake released back in 2017. They're much smaller, more power-efficient, and have a significantly longer lifespan than traditional vacuum tubes. The idea is to get that classic tube sound and feel without the size, heat, and maintenance. So, what's the verdict? Are they a gimmick or the real deal?

So I took some time during this morning to change out my strings and put on some lemon oil on the fingerboard on my acoustic Yamaha guitar 🍋 I cleaned it up as well because there was a lot of dirt in between the strings and frets here and there There's something about a fresh set of strings, both on electric and acoustic, I think, that feels so great. You just get a clear, loud and powerful sound from the strings 💯 Do you often change strings? 🎸

I’m looking for opinions for my grandson’s birthday present this year. He wants pedals. I’m trying to find the right pedals for a 12 year old? Do I go with some individual pedals or a single multi-effects pedal?? If I choose one or the other, which ones should I choose for him?? Opinions please!!!