Backstage Service

Have you got a bass that plays well but has kind of a meh/vanilla tone? The solution is an Audere preamp, available here at Backstage Service. I've got one in my personal Squier Jazz bass that has transformed it into my #1 instrument (and I own several!). I've also installed them for customers who are universally as amazed as I have been at the vastly expanded array of musical, useful tones this preamp adds to their basses.

Got something that needs repair but don't want to leave the house? For the duration of shelter-in-place I'm offering local pickup and dropoff of repairs, of course with best sanitary and social distancing practices. Call me at 707-795-8391 or email me at [email protected] and we'll set it up.

Happy birthday to my lovely neighbors and partners in supporting the Sonoma County music scene, in all of its mysterious and myriad forms.

Have you got a bass that plays well but has kind of a meh/vanilla tone? The solution is an Audere preamp, available here at Backstage Service. I've got one in my personal Squier Jazz bass that has transformed it into my #1 instrument (and I own several!). I've also installed them for customers who are universally as amazed as I have been at the vastly expanded array of musical, useful tones this preamp adds to their basses.

Are you lucky enough to own a vintage Fender amp? If you've got one and you haven't had it overhauled you've probably never heard how amazing your amp could sound. Replacing all parts whose values have drifted out of tolerance (it happens in 40-60 year old amps, trust me!) does amazing things. The best way I can describe it is that it sounds like a blanket has been lifted off your amp. Note definition inside chords improves markedly, your reverb and vibrato sound better, and everything just sounds "right". It's not cheap, but it's worth every penny!

Have you got a Fender Blackface reissue amp that has a vibrato circuit that doesn't seem to work, a reverb that stops working when the footswitch is plugged in, or both? There's a common issue with the footswitch on these amps that, once addressed will in many cases solve these problems. And the good news is, it's a very affordable repair!

You know, when this shelter-in-place thing is over there's going to be some great parties that will need some killer live music. Make sure your gear is ready when that happens! While I'm not open for drop-ins, I AM available by appointment, especially during my standard Mon.--Fri. 11AM--5PM hours. Call me at 707-795-8391 or email me at [email protected] and we'll set it up!

By the way, did you know I also do guitar and bass setups as well as electronic repair? It's true!