Form Factor Bi1000
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.
The Wood Shed Bass
A closer look at the Wood Shed Bass—its construction, thoughtful features, playability, and sound—examined through real-world playing to understand how it feels, responds, and speaks musically.
The School of Agility: A Technical Method of the Scale System for String Bass
A deep dive into Eugene Levinson’s The School of Agility—a scale system that balances discipline and musicianship, and a method I still use daily with upright bass students.
My New Favorite Music Stand: The KraftGeek Capsule (Copy)
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.