alyctes

I've got one (bought from BC member bobpalt). I like it. I like the portability, I like the thud, I like not needing an amp to practice. Its downside, for me, is that it's hard to get people to take them seriously - which is why I don't play it as much as I'd like. It's actually easier to get that with an Ashbory. Also, Bakithi Kumalo likes them, so I figure I'm in good company

Piezo pup may be really squeaky... if you're using piezos, try flatwounds. But I agree that technique is the key. I wish I had some

Haydn (on Radio 3).

Good price

PMed

Morphine, VdGG, Melt Yourself Down are all personal favourites.

Carnival in small Dorset town last Sunday. I was rubbish. Rest of us were OK-ish.

[quote name='Green Alsatian' timestamp='1373543298' post='2138818'] A pleasure dealing with you sir - glad you like it! Funnily enough, I did at one point consider looking for a cheap Westfield Jazz to swap necks - seemed more appropriate, somehow. I love the twin-P configuration - I've got to stop looking at pictures of older BC Rich Eagles. [/quote] Likewise, on both counts

Bought some tuners. My second purchase from Owen. All well, good comms and efficient. Recommended. Thanks

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1373493142' post='2138362'] ...or a poor copy of the Italian Fibonacci neck, which uses 0,1,1,2,3,5,8,13,21,34,55,89,144 ... [/quote]

Maybe the OP should try ground-rounds?

I bought Green Alsatian's modded one (pups upgraded, extra P pup). I like it, makes a nice noise. I will be putting a Jazz-ish neck on it though

I'll vote Peavey here.

I have a telebass-style Retrovibe which dives like a loon. Hanging stuff from the bottom strap button doesn't work IME - I'd have had to double the weight of the bass. I'm looking at three options: a.) extend the upper button; b.) rework the strap so it hangs entirely from the left shoulder and has a retaining strap across my back; c.) use a modified neck plate with an upper arm to attach the upper strap end to. Each of these would work. The question is, what's affordable, and easy, and idiotproof ( ) ?

If you want a cheap intro to short-scale basses, Ibanez GSRM-20 is a well-made starter. But change the strings

[quote name='SteveK' timestamp='1373455827' post='2137737'] ... (similar to chipping dogs) ... [/quote] Eww.