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I hooked it up to my computer and downloaded some random patches, My word, there’s a lot of crap to sift through! Some are hilariously bad. Ive never laughed so much about a pedal! 😂

It's here and I've had a very quick play. Definitely going to need some time with it to learn it. Some quite useable sounds though. Might have to learn how to MIDI and then I can get my Helix to control it.

I love the Monels - but I can't play them because of the high nickel content. My hands turn red and start itching.

Ultimately it's a bolt on 4 string bass with a single pickup and 2 knobs, made in Germany by a smaller company. As a concept it is not any different to a Precision. And a current Fender American Professional II P bass is about £1900. As it happens I think the current price for that P bass is mad, but it seems to be the way of the world, but I also know which one I'd rather spend the money on.

The idea of a Beef Crumpet is disturbing to me.

It’s very well made and comfy.

As I'm an apple whore my phone doesn't have a headphone socket. Will it work with a headphone to lightning adapter?

These on most basses and guitars. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01272O6VW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I really like them. I have one of these stupidly expensive ultra wide Levy straps too I bought it several years ago when I had some very heavy basses but I don't use it anymore. The damn thing was £75!

I've finally given in and ordered one after years of procrastination. Expect a great deal of "WTAF am I doing?" type questions in the very near future!

If the bassist thought he needed that - how loud were the rest of them?

They do calm down a bit. They never get as thumpy as La Bella. They keep their own sound. I reckon they sound the best between about 18 months and 5 years old. You'll know if you really like them by then!

Mind you, if I wanted a bass just for plectrum use…. Mmmm,m got me thinking now!

That's the one in Gibraltar mentioned above. I'd consider ordering from a well regarded shop outside of the UK, but I'd be too nervous about doing that from a private individual for something at this money.

Digital and awesome: Source Audio. They've made some real bangers lately.

They are lovely strings! Bright enough, but no finger noise, and react really well to turning the tone down. I could see them being described as being between a traditional flat and a round tonaly. I've got a bass with steel rounds that is very bright and another with La Bella flats that has no top end and is really thumpy. The EB Group flats sound somewhere in between.

I did see that and for a moment I thought about it, but I don't want to risk that sort of shipping from a private individual.

Lovely flame on that neck! The Spec sheet shows they come with a custom set of EB Group flats 45-105 (The normal Group iii are 45-100) and he used ancient Rotosound rounds on his jazz. The silks on your photo are from the Group flats - I have them on most of my basses. They are much brighter than an old thuddy flat, although not as bright as the cobalt flats. EB don't make a halfwound. I've never read anything about JD using halfwounds - was it from an interview somewhere?

I'd expect the regular members of a covers band to get an equal split after the expenses have been covered. But I'd expect a dep to get more as they are filling in, often at short notice to save a gig.

I really like that!