LowDown
Reviews and real-world insights on tone, effects, amps, and the tools that shape your sound.
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Form Factor Bi1000 (Copy)
The Form Factor BI1000 DI Mk III is a 1000-watt bass amp head built for clean authority, tight low end, and mix-ready articulation. In this IN THE SHED breakdown, we go beyond specs and explore real-world application — gain structure, limiter behavior, midrange strategy, cab pairing, and how this head translates on stage and in the studio. If you need power without sag and clarity without harshness, this deep dive is for you.
Gentleman Preamp
The Gentleman Preamp takes the musical philosophy of the classic Fodera design and translates it into a stomp box format. With carefully chosen bass and treble centers and a dual-character mid range stomp, it’s built for subtle shaping, mix placement, and clarity — not extreme EQ. This breakdown shows you how to use it like an onboard preamp, refine your tone with small moves, and position your sound exactly where it belongs.
My New Favorite Music Stand: The KraftGeek Capsule
The KraftGeek Capsule Stand completely changed how I think about music stands. It’s compact, beautifully designed, and built for real working musicians. I love this stand—and I’m so glad KraftGeek contacted me about it. See why it’s my new favorite piece of gear inside The Shed.
The Wood Shed Bass: Vintage Soul. Modern Voice.
The Wood Shed Bass — a collaboration between Woodcraft Guitars and The Bass Shed — reimagines the vintage Jazz Bass for the modern player. With a 34-inch scale, 4-string setup, and your choice of Fender Noiseless or Fralin pickups, this instrument blends timeless tone with contemporary reliability. Featuring a concentric knob layout inspired by the 1960–61 Fender Jazz Bass, players can independently shape the tone of each pickup for unmatched versatility on a fully passive circuit. Built with classic feel and modern craftsmanship, the Wood Shed Bass delivers vintage soul with a modern voice.
