I started playing in 1966 I had (and still have) a bass from Montgomery Wards and a Silvertone amp. We were playing at a battle of the bands and our guitar players cousin's band fixed us up with some "better" equipment for the event. I found myself standing in front of a Fender Dual Showman with a mid 60's Jazz bass in my hands. What a trip. We won the battle and from that day on I have been a Fender fan. I will never forget the sound of that night.
John (jcbass)