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[quote name='spinynorman' timestamp='1402431649' post='2473519'] It could be pixies. I sometimes leave the window open. At some point during its period of rest I remember I mucked about with the pickup heights. I've tried that several times before and it didn't help, but maybe this time I found that magic spot. So that's another bass where I can't adjust or change anything, including the strings, in case it all goes to ratshit again. Fortunately string height and intonation doesn't bother me that much. [/quote] Measure everything, now, while it sounds great. (Take photos ) Then you might have a chance at getting that sound back, later.

I've exactly the same problem. Any (constructive ) suggestions would be appreciated.

[quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1397147385' post='2421192'] Assuming the same scale length I guess it's distance from the bridge that determines tone? [/quote] Yes. Have a go on a Westone Rail some time; a startling progression of tone, purely from pickup position. (I'd guess they aren't your thing, but the experiment is well worthwhile if you have the chance.)

[quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1397234937' post='2422126'] It's interesting to note that the original BBs (at least, my old '84 BB400S) had the P pickup reversed: This was fairly common in Japanese basses of the era (my Washburn SB40 also has this) and I suppose theoretically it might brighten the response of the E & A strings - although I think you'd be hard pushed to notice. I did think on the BB it made the pickup a slightly more conveniently placed thumb-anchor than a standard P layout. Unfortunately I don't have the bass any longer so I can't measure the position. Anyone else got an original BB? Jon. [/quote] 294mm to the centre of the gap between the halves of the pup.

Likewise.

[quote name='steve-bbb' timestamp='1402215910' post='2470968'] out of interest have you ever managed to get it to download patches via usb? [/quote] Never tried it, sorry.

Quite pretty

I have an old-style bean-shaped Bass Pod. Its inputs are: 6mm jack, midi in, pedal. So, this version doesn't. HTH

I bought flatwounds from L. They came by myHermes, who were not quick but did the job. No problems here. Thanks L

I'm just going to stick my neck out here and suggest tuning in fourths, but from D rather than E... because sometimes that blue low D is really nice, if you're in E. But I've given up fives anyway

^ gives a whole new meaning to 'neck dive'...

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1401961923' post='2468664'] Is it a genuine vintage tea-chest bass, or is it a new relic'd version? The tea they used in the 60's was quite different, and had a wonderful tone. [/quote] Especially for playing the cha-cha.

That there is your actual mutant beast. I wonder what it sounds like? (Not that it makes much odds to me, since I can't play either...) I wouldn't buy it though; gold sparkle??! Ew.

I bought some strings. All went well and I'd be happy to deal with Kev again. Thanks

Some of the audience liked us. I didn't like us. New bass worked OK, but like all P-basses I struggle to hear what I'm playing.