TheGreek

...and the internal packing for the pick ups make excellent mutes.

Hang on...is that dog made of Wenge??

The heads aren't heavy - maybe 12kg. The combos....well that's a different story. In times gone by "build quality" equated to "Heavy"

Night Nurse - Gregory Isaacs

Diamonds are forever - Shirley BASSey

Me too.

Steering wheel???

I reckon there are many who "play" 5ers but only use the top four...

Waiting with bated breath...

Jaydee will build you whatever you want. I've seen photos of a couple of Js built by John. Years ago, the driver who collected my car, which needed to repaired after being hit, owned a Flying V guitar built by John, so the customer can have whatever they want. IIRC @Red Dog has a LP shaped Jaydee.

Maybe try some Tapewound strings? I'm amazed at the difference fitting them to my 5ers has made. I've had Status tapes on my Silk Bass from Day 1 - didn't realise they were so good till I used them on my 5ers. Have a listen to Scott from 9.30

Must say fellas - some of these connections are really obscure...

Nice touch..

Signed, sealed, delivered (I'm yours) - Steveland Morris

My order arrived yesterday. I haven't actually fitted them yet but I don't expect any issues. The Status Tapewounds I use fit without any issue - the dimensions refer to the exterior of the tapewound NOT the interior string.

Stop! In the name of love - The Supremes

I believe that all of the Pangborns were custom builds (correct me if I'm wrong) so those commissioning the basses would have specified the pups...

(Gimme gimme gimme) a man after midnight - ABBA

So the Yamaha BB415 at BD has been bought by a BC member. I just sent the details to the fella I traded my SUB for the BBG5S. He had bought a RBX as a replacement but was disappointed.

Shouldn't be surprised really but it's amazing how a coat of finish brings the grain to life. @Matt P is going to be a very happy man.

If you have an old 12lb+ ones you're missing out meeting the saucy receptionist at the local Chiropractor...

If I had to supply the rig I'd be OK....I have a Trace Elliot AH500. I'd probably need to turn it down a bit though...

I ordered a set of Warwick Tapewounds from Thomann - actually ordered a set of 45-105 and two .120 low Bs - total cost £37ish inc - cheaper than buying direct from Warwick - arrived safely today. Plan is to put them on my Lakland 55-01. Having the spare low B means I can use a set of the Status as a 5 string set (actually cheaper to order the low B from Status which I realised after placing an order with Dawn recently.) I wasn't sure what to expect post Brexit but it seems you can still order from Thomann and get the high standard of service we've come to expect. CHECK MY AMENDMENT BELOW!!