Might be worth mentioning what style of music you play. If i remember right @mcnach you tend to favour a Reggae / Ska low end tone. Correct me if i'm wrong there. Just in case others are looking for a brighter top end twang.
Every little bit of info can help people decide if its for them or not.
Personally i have everything flat on mine and both pick-ups on centre position. If anything i will boost the bass a touch but tend to use my amp for most of it. On occasion i've moved a touch towards the humbucker depending on what i'm doing. I've tried the full active P on its own but just prefer the centre position which gives me that little bit more mid tone. My curent tone is pretty nuetral in the mix tho which is what i was looking for in my current band. Not to everyone's taste but i love it.
Great basses to play tho.
Dave
Bowie Ziggy Stardust. Lot of wee fiddly bits to learn for next rehearsal.
Trevor Bolder does so many hidden gems in his bass lines. Love it, always have done. This is the first time i've ever played it in a band.
Dave
I've tried that with flats and its pretty close and sounds like some P's i've heard but the classic P sound i have in my head it isn't quite there.
I would say that when playing live it would be difficult to tell the difference if at all.
For me the VM4 is a far better built bass with a fantastic neck. You also have the added bonus of going active if required using that humbucker gives a nice mid boost to the P pick up.
Dave
I saw them just over £350 when i did a search for them altho i struggled to find much about them.
I'm guessing i've seen the wrong thing somehow.
How much are they ?
Dave
Keep us posted John. Maybe you should have created a new build topic on how you did all this and how you will do the next set. Being a Prog fan i've always fancied a set but as you say Taurus are just ridiculous prices even 2nd hand.
The Crumar Bassman looks quite impressive too.
Dave
CofE are doing pretty good. Big following these days John. Gigging with Pallas aint too bad. I'm quite the fan of both bands.
We used to rehearse in Cumbernauld when you guys were in and i even bought a MB combo and ext cab based on what i heard form yours in the studios.
Dave
Wasn't what i was expecting to be honest. Really enjoyed it. Lot more upbeat. Saw the DB and thought it was gonna be a bit classical sounding but it was almost Prog sounding.
Liking that a lot. Her voice is very catchy.
Nice choice 👍
Dave
D E A D d D A G D E .........A
The lower case "d" is an octave higher. Not sure what bass you'll be using.
The A is the first note after the fast little synth run.
Took this from the music sheet as it seemed more accurate than the the other TAB version.
Hope that helps
Dave
At the moment its gigs over 500. I think Ivory's holds 150-200 max but that could change at any time John.
What that means for you is that you now need to post some sound samples on here
Dave