hiram.k.hackenbacker

There isn’t one of the whole of the front of the bass. I kinda see what’s happening with the MHS. I does match the colour of the back of the instrument. An unusual way of doing a MHS if ever there was.

Come on, let’s see it. I would like my opinion changed

Seriously, it was dreadful. It had a high fret which didn’t help, but I really wasn’t impressed with any of it given the price they were asking for it. As for the finish of the ones you’ve posted, a couple of them remind of some of the recent Dingwalls where they do that highlight border around the shape of the body. I just don’t get it. I think it looks hideous. YMMV of course 🤷‍♂️

Possibly my worst shop experience ever was in a boutique bass establishment in NYC. Saw a nice looking Pensa and it felt, played and sounded like an absolute dog. Registered my thoughts with the guy behind the counter and he didn’t give a toss. I placed it on the counter in front of him and walked out.

Predictably, I’ve had nothing further from the seller 🤷‍♂️

I think the price point vs what you actually get has gone over the tipping point now and I for one will not be buying another Fender CS - not from new anyway. I’ve had some CS’s that were definitely ‘meh’ and I still have a few that are excellent, but when you look around for what you can get for your money elsewhere, that’s what puts me off. I have a Shuker P being built at the moment that will be every bit as good and almost certainly better than a Fender CS for a lot less £’s. As others have said, the fancy colours, MHS’s, Ltd Ed’s and Sig Ed’s all look nice, but it’s all smoke and mirrors unless it feels great and sounds fantastic.

Just asked for some more photos (pots/pick-ups etc). He’s ‘digging them out’ for me.

I wonder if he has any Sansamp pedals he wants to get rid of?

Unfortunately the word ‘mint’ is now used as urban slang to mean nice, which indeed the bass may possibly be 😀. I do agree though that it doesn’t fall within the traditional definition of mint, especially since it has been refinished, albeit some years ago.

FFS. I'd type more than that if I was selling a no name bitsa 🙄.

It does sound very odd. Could it be that there is a slight bend to the Jack on the transmitter or (more likely) that it doesn’t protrude at 90 degrees from the transmitter? Does it happen in just this bass or is it the same in others?

Nice. I really like K&M gear. Some of it is a little pricey, but I’ve found the stuff I have to be well designed and durable.

I wouldn’t say I always mess it up, because I don’t mess it up at all now 😂, but for a while when we added it to the set, True by Spandau Ballet became my nemesis. There’s a sax solo about halfway through which has an odd little bass riff behind it. One of those ones where if you don’t start it right, you have to wait until the next time round. I’m over it now fortunately.

Very well put @Muzz, although if I had written that, Fodera’s, Statii, Wal’s and J’s would all be in the 👍 column. It would be very boring here though if we were all the same.

You have to admire someone who signs up to a forum just to make a point 😂

You could say that for any stand.

I probably wouldn't use it for a gig, but that big old bit of foam at the top of the back rest is pretty well designed.

I guess the one that really stands out for me is an Alembic. Don’t get me wrong, I do like them and I had played quite a few before buying my first. Back in the day, Bass Central had a fantastic selection of Alembic’s and they were kind enough to let me play a selection of them including an MK Balance K, which was very nice indeed. Once back in the UK I saw a used MK Signature (not a K) for a decent price and bought it straight away thinking there wouldn’t be much difference. How wrong I was. For starters, the body was enormous and it weighed an absolute ton. Alembics aren’t known for their lightweight builds, but crikey this was huge, heavy and crucially, not very well balanced. I sold it for what I paid for it, so no damage done in the end. Forward wind several years and I now find myself the owner of another heavyweight Alembic, but this one’s a Spyder, so it’s a bit special and I’m happy to keep it 😀.

Snap. Exactly what I have 👍

Ah, I see. Sounds like the issues they had were from their own doing. Can't hurt to have a back up wireless system can it? 😀

Hi Kev. I have to say I'm happy with my Line 6 and I'm equally happy that you have had good experiences with your Shure system. One of the things that bothered me about it when I was looking to purchase one was that the cable that connects the pack to the instrument is not a jack to jack (as far as I could tell). I've also read a couple of reports that the WA305 cables have a habit of failing. I presume from what you've said, you've not have one fail? Are they unique to the Shure system? I've had Shure IEM's for years and otherwise love their gear so could be persuaded to try this set. Would appreciate your thoughts.

Have you tried swapping channels? It sounds like something is interfering with the one you are using.