Lozz196

Agree, quite often those in the mix rich warm tones are, when isolated, middy, scratchy, gainy and clanky.

My first "proper" bass was a Yamaha BB1100s, very good quality, a good workhorse, did loads of gigs on it without backup (as you did back in the 80s). I bought one earlier this year as a nostalgia bass, and when I play it it does take me back to those times. I also appreciate the build quality and playability a lot more in my late 50s than I did in my early 20s.

Yes, Fender Mustangs, either the Japanese version with Jazz width neck or the JMJ sig with wider neck.

Wal I never!

If I remember correctly when I bought one a few years back those were the settings that I was advised to start off with, then adjust to the bass being used at the time.

Definitely, in Hemel Hempstead where I live there’s no way I could afford to buy on my salary now. And the cost of renting a one bedroom flat here would cost me 2/3 of my monthly take home.

Do Aria Pros come in l/h, if so would prob be my starting point, however the white pickguard/pickup covers/knobs & gold hardware would def "eighties" up your Precision.

You mean aside from hanging upside down in the wardrobe at night whilst sleeping…..

I’d say genuine, and from what I’ve read a good range of basses so a good score. Agree with the thoughts of changed pickguard.

That is more like Rick Wakemans keyboards!

Looked and sounded good, shame it was a tad dis-organised, I hate it when that happens, it makes the whole evening feel "off" rather than enjoyable for me.

Yeah it`s a tricky one, my back is very restricting, pretty much the only thing I can do to help it is stretches and walking. Add in my poor sleep pattern and I`m at a point where I need as much rest as possible. But I`m not complaining, many in far worse situations. I`m hoping that 2 or 3 years of no gigs and focusing on the stretches and walking will be of benefit, at that point I`ll be nearing retirement so may pick up gigging again.

Maybe one of these

Calling @cetera

All perfectly reasonable

Sold Clarky a bass, so the obligatory Motorway Service Station meet was arranged (sheepskin coats optional). Had a good chat about basses & football, as is the done thing. Yet another good transaction between the pair of us.

I`m sure that if my back settles I`ll be back in some form or another, fortunately my non-gigging classic rock band still gives me the band experience, but without everything that comes with gigs themselves. I really enjoy the performances of the gigs, it`s all the rest, travelling, finding parking, loading in, waiting around for however long to go on without (often) being able to sit down, setting up the gear, then the reverse after the gig. All this plays havoc on my feeble frame.

Well I’ve still got my non-gigging classic rock band so will still be doing that once every couple of weeks, and I really enjoy it too so it’s not all bad.

Just got in from my penultimate Spacewasters gig at the New Cross Inn, SE London, last day of the 3 day Psychobilly Freakout. Reasonable sized crowd for a 5:50 set - some people had done all 3 days! Played well on our 40min set, and in our new matching rock n roll bowling shirts looked the part too. Audience was very appreciative. Back line was provided, a TC amp of some sort into an Orange cab, was easy to get a good sound with my JMJ Mustang. Footwear was DM Dealer boots. I’m going to miss this gigging lark, but sadly it just does me in now.

I’m surprised you’ve put up with it @Sean, doesn’t sound like a pleasant place to be.

Overdone the spend there, Chris……

I bought a Fender Rumble 800, as needed lightweight and easy to set up (the usual back issues prompting the purchase). I went for the 800 as it’s lighter than the 500, it’s only around 13kg, and being a 2x10 can hold its own unless in daftly loud situations.

Best is easily my Sandberg Superlight California TT. The difference playing a 6lb bass makes to my back is quite amazing. Roll on my Sandberg Superlight Lionel (due Nov 2026). Worst, well I decided to buy a nostalgia bass, a Yamaha BB1100s as this was my first “proper” bass. As well as overpaying for it it also needed some work doing on it. It’s still a great bass but given overpayment & work needed that has to make it the worst purchase.

Being down south I’ve never used them but was a name I’d been aware of for years. It’s such a shame but as per other threads the online mega stores seem to be taking over.