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Author: Kel Pilshaw

Kel Pilshaw

Kel Pilshaw, Contributing Editor (Bass), is an in-demand bassist in New Jersey. When not regularly booked with his wedding band, you'll probably finding him playing on various cover band sub gigs, running lights for a show, or mixing front-of-house sound.

  • Bass Guitar and Equipment Reviews, Bass Guitar Reviews, Reviews
    August 26, 2021
    byKel Pilshaw

    Yamaha Attitude Limited 3 (Billy Sheehan) Bass

    Yamaha and Billy Sheehan have collaborated on the Attitude Bass for over 30 years, and this line of basses has been coveted both by players ...
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  • Bass Amp, Bass Guitar and Equipment Reviews, DI Boxes & Preamp Pedals Reviews, Reviews
    October 28, 2020
    byKel Pilshaw

    Tech 21 Geddy Lee DI-2112 Signature SansAmp

    Category Value Rating Features 20% Usability 25% Sound 25% Documentation & Support 10% Price 20% OVERALL RATING = 3.6 Stars, which earns it a WIHO ...
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  • Bass Guitar and Equipment Reviews, Bass Guitar Reviews, Reviews
    April 4, 2020
    byKel Pilshaw

    Fender American Ultra Jazz Bass V

    When we were at the 2020 Winter NAMM Show this year, we played all of the new Fender Ultra basses and came away extremely impressed. ...
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  • Bass Guitar and Equipment Reviews, Bass Guitar Reviews, Reviews
    May 23, 2019
    byKel Pilshaw

    Ibanez Premium Affirma AFR5FMP Bass

    Premium. That one word, printed on the access panel on the back of the bass, sings true for this instrument in every way. But you ...
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  • Bass Guitar and Equipment Reviews, Bass Guitar Reviews, Reviews
    January 9, 2019
    byKel Pilshaw

    Yamaha TRBX605 Five-String Bass

    With the new 600 Series, Yamaha has upgraded the TRBX bass and turned it into a great choice for players in need of a quality, ...
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  • Bass Guitar and Equipment Reviews, Bass Guitar Reviews, Reviews, Uncatogorized
    July 31, 2018
    byKel Pilshaw

    Spector Bantam 4 Bass

    Unlike the common 34” scale length of most bass guitars, the Spector Bantam 4 is a short-scale bass (30”). Characteristically, short-scale basses like a Gibson ...
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  • Bass Player FS, Feature Stories
    June 29, 2018
    byKel Pilshaw

    John “JD” DeServio: Jersey Strong and Proud of It

    New Jersey musician John "JD" DeServio, is well known as the bass player for Zakk Wylde’s Black Label Society, but this Berklee grad’s road to ...
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  • Bass Guitar Reviews, Reviews
    March 7, 2018
    byKel Pilshaw

    Yamaha BBNE2 Nathan East Signature Model

    Yamaha has been crafting musical instruments for over 125 years, and some of that equipment has proven legendary over time. When we think about Yamaha, ...
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  • Bass Amp, Bass Guitar and Equipment Reviews, Reviews
    January 2, 2018
    byKel Pilshaw

    Tech 21 SansAmp Bass GED-2112 Geddy Lee Signature Preamp

    Category Value Rating Features 20% Usability 25% Sound 25% Documentation & Support 10% Price 20% OVERALL RATING = 3.8 Stars, which earns it a WIHO ...
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  • Bass Player FS, Feature Stories
    September 17, 2017
    byKel Pilshaw

    Billy Sheehan: Defying Gravity

    Billy Sheehan is widely regarded as one of the rock world's finest bass players, both on stage and in the studio. Although critics always tell ...
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