Bass Messages by Mike Hokkanen

1. When learning bass, don't ever do what I did...... · Mike Hokkanen (27034)
   Instructional Forum · 142 Hits · 12/14/2011 7:58 AM
   I have played low brass since 1957 so I am pretty comfortable with reading the b...(more)
2. Question about a music store in NJ... · Mike Hokkanen (27034)
   Miscellaneous Forum · 21 Hits · 12/14/2011 7:52 AM
   Visited Robbies Music near Lodi, NJ. Thinking of spending some money there. Can ...(more)
3. Re: Texas is burning! Send us your rain or happy thoughts. · Mike Hokkanen (27034)
   Open Forum · 14 Hits · 9/13/2011 10:12 AM
   This post is shedding much light on the collective sense of humor here.
4. Re: Texas is burning! Send us your rain or happy thoughts. · Mike Hokkanen (27034)
   Open Forum · 7 Hits · 9/9/2011 12:57 PM
   An Australian ventriloquist visiting New Zealand, walks into a small village and...(more)
5. Re: ever hear of a GTX bass? · Mike Hokkanen (27034)
   Equipment Forum · 8 Hits · 9/2/2011 12:33 PM
   I might ad Ken, that usually when you do try out a guitar at the LMS that they a...(more)
6. Re: ever hear of a GTX bass? · Mike Hokkanen (27034)
   Equipment Forum · 6 Hits · 9/2/2011 9:03 AM
   Unless there was a specific model I wanted, or I had a close friend or seller th...(more)
7. Re: Bass repair doesn't get any better than this! · Mike Hokkanen (27034)
   Equipment Forum · 3 Hits · 8/31/2011 3:00 PM
   You do recall rightly - not a bad idea Mo...Thanks!
8. Bass repair doesn't get any better than this! · Mike Hokkanen (27034)
   Equipment Forum · 38 Hits · 8/31/2011 8:41 AM
   Took my ailing Hofner Cavern bass to Robert M. Sides Music in Williamsport and l...(more)
9. Re: The Cardinal Band Rules · Mike Hokkanen (27034)
   Miscellaneous Forum · 19 Hits · 8/24/2011 1:55 PM
   You all might think this a little prudish, but I heard that some of the improvem...(more)
10. Re: Bass is down; what is the next step.....??? (thinking out loud) · Mike Hokkanen (27034)
    Equipment Forum · 12 Hits · 8/24/2011 1:51 PM
    Right - they're light and have that marvelous hollow "woodsy" sound....
11. Re: Bass is down; what is the next step.....??? (thinking out loud) · Mike Hokkanen (27034)
    Equipment Forum · 10 Hits · 8/23/2011 5:19 PM
    The bass is at a shop in Williamsport. Hopefully it will get fixed along with a ...(more)
12. Re: Bass is down; what is the next step.....??? (thinking out loud) · Mike Hokkanen (27034)
    Equipment Forum · 8 Hits · 8/22/2011 11:37 AM
    Thanks to you ALL. I have read and reread your posts. I will take your advice. I...(more)
13. Bass is down; what is the next step.....??? (thinking out loud) · Mike Hokkanen (27034)
    Equipment Forum · 29 Hits · 8/21/2011 10:49 PM
    Well, my lefty Hofner '61 Reissue Cavern bass is cutting in and out.....Tried re...(more)
14. Re: String replacement question - the edge of tacky! · Mike Hokkanen (27034)
    Equipment Forum · 5 Hits · 8/18/2011 9:47 AM
    Black it is then....
15. String replacement question - the edge of tacky! · Mike Hokkanen (27034)
    Equipment Forum · 25 Hits · 8/16/2011 7:28 PM
    I am going to replace the Black Beauties on my jazz bass. Black strings on a bla...(more)
16. Re: cramp · Mike Hokkanen (27034)
    Miscellaneous Forum · 16 Hits · 8/16/2011 7:24 PM
    The backs of my hands some times cramp and maybe a finger or two...
17. Re: never again! · Mike Hokkanen (27034)
    Open Forum · 12 Hits · 8/10/2011 1:57 PM
    Isn't this how the Beatles started? (LOL)
18. Re: My New Toy · Mike Hokkanen (27034)
    Open Forum · 9 Hits · 8/6/2011 12:22 PM
    I had one, courtesy of the school where I taught. (borrowed) Now, teachers are N...(more)
19. Re: My New Toy · Mike Hokkanen (27034)
    Open Forum · 2 Hits · 8/5/2011 10:30 PM
    Those things are fun to play. I wonder if they ever string them for lefties?
20. Re: Phantom of The Opera... This is Driving Me Crazy! · Mike Hokkanen (27034)
    Theory Forum · 8 Hits · 8/5/2011 11:40 AM
    Where did you find this Dan?