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I'm hoping the 750 set will fit ok. 50-105, and it's only seems to be the 50 that might be a bit thick

I've gone for the 50-105 set and I've ordered a 0.43 as well as I might shift them all over for a proper light gauge set.

Found white ones on Amazon cheaper than anyone else, so I'll give them a try. I shall report back when I've used them for a bit.

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1402855225' post='2477303'] I knew about the white ones but I didn't know about 750Ns - how are they different? [/quote] lighter gauge! That's all I think.

Are the white ones the same as the black ones? I heard an A/B demo on YT but I could't hear any difference - but YT compression is crap anyway.

It's the 750N I want. Stringbusters have some! (Didn't last week) but String busters, Thomann and Lord of the Strings don't.

Anyone using them? I quite fancy a set for my fretless and the Rob Allen players seem really happy with their DB-ish sound (I realise that is a lot to do with the bass itself) Not many places seem to stock them though.

I have 35-95 on my Sandberg and they are great. Nice and easy to play. I have had 30-90 before and I liked them too

I had some green ones. Didn't like the sound, but I've not had other DRs for years so I can't remember if it's just a DR thing or these strings in particular.

Body Count - Manslaughter. Back with a bang!

I didn't check the weight! Mmmmm

I use a TC Helicon Harmony Singer. The guitar goes through it and the unit picks up the major or minor to make sure the harmonies are in tune - no need to program per song. Also has an excellent preset EQ, de-esser and compression. I really like it

Nice! Let me know about the 'plates. I might fancy one of them

Where did you get the scratchplate from? I really like the textured look of the bat-logo.

I haven't bought it for about a year now I think. I usually have a look at 'No treble' instead.

Just spotted this http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/bass_amps_detail.asp?stock=14060310521158 Not heard one myself but the reviews seem very favourable. Lots of money off the RRP. They've got 2 of them - an ex-demo and an end-of-line. Anyone on here use one? I'd quite like a combo...

It's lovely and I wouldn't mind having a go at doing something similar.

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1402568905' post='2474814'] It's not a "why do you like them?" question. For me it was more a "what makes this bass more special than any other Fender Jazz?" question. I could understand it if the OP had actually had a go on the bass in question and it was an awesome sounding and playing instrument, but it's just some photos in an eBay listing. So what is it? [/quote] Be fair - I'm sure it plays almost as well as a modern CNC millimetre perfect Mex built one!

Sorry - forgot to join in with the spirit of the thread f*** me rigid that a sh*t tune. (It's not actually, it's quite fun. But I had to!)

Digitech Bass Synth Wah, maybe with a hard trem in front of it to get the pulsing thing going.

[quote name='steve-bbb' timestamp='1402555944' post='2474656'] ok ive just paused at 50 at least half a dozen jamiroquoi but no jamerson yet , no fontella bass rescue me,....hhhrrrmmmph [/quote] He's about 20. Give him a chance!

That makes sense. The neck in question is about the same depth as my beloved Marleaux and has the same nut width. So it must be the profile shape that is the issue. What sort of money does it cost to re-profile?

I've actually got the GAS shakes looking at that. Cor blimey.

[quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1402469283' post='2473729'] I know many of you wont understand the reasons fully, but thanks for the encouraging words. After spending quite some time praying that I'm doing the right thing, I've found it's because music has always been an idol to me. One of the first things I do in the morning & last things I do at night is read about music & come on here (still doing it too!). Every spare minute if I'm not on here, I'm playing my bass or playing about with something related to music. It needs to be broken so that I have no idols. Once this has been done, then maybe music can be part of my life & not be idolised by me. Doing this has a strange feeling with it, very similar to when I quit smoking. I feel like I'm breaking free, but there's a part that is sad that the good parts shall be missed. It's not about the playing of an instrument, but my relationship with instruments. If I'm to be a musician, I'm sure it will be. I can always buy another bass/pedalboard/rig, I might come back to keys or to an instrument I've never played before like cello or sax. If it's my calling to praise God in worship songs, then most churches have their own instruments. Maybe God is just like the rest of you & hates it when I play a bit of slap bass & he's had enough. [/quote] How is it idolatry to want to learn and improve your knowledge of a subject? If you genuinely believe that music is a gift from God then in learning more about it and becoming better at it are you not respecting the gift given to you? Surely rejecting the gift is more of a problem? Your own posts show that you do not put music above God in any way. Your devoutness is not in question here - but your thought process is. So I'm going to be slightly cynical I'm afraid - I think you want to quit and you are looking for justification and justifications don't come any bigger than divine instruction.