[quote="BassGreaser":1envjk8b]Interesting read but some of his comments about active basses and the like seem a little extreme. I've never heard his new amplification system, has anyone? Also it would be interesting to hear Sheldon's take on Hellborg's article. And wouldn't it be cool to have a Dingwall amplifier?

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For right or wrong, the perception is that Jonas is an opinionated and somewhat grouchy dude, IMO. At least that's how he comes across in print. One way to get noticed is to say something that is percieved as controversial. That said, he is a fantastic player. I saw and met him twice with the McLaughlin Trio (Trilok Gurtu was the showstopper, however- amazing drumming.) Jonas, or his manager, get kudos for a good job of marketing his name on all of these recent signature products, and I am sure they are first-rate. Let's see if they stay around longer than his DR strings did.
Mark