stewblack

With plate. Plenty of maple on view, black plate provides an excellent contrast of both shape, colour and material.

That's a work of art.

looking good

Hi Darren, I've been playing bass since the Jurassic age but one technique I've never got to grips with is slapping. I suspect a lack of motivation as it's not my favourite thing to do, or listen to, but some jobs require at least a basic competence. Here's my question : Why do I produce such a feeble sound when striking the D and G strings with my thumb? The E and A ring out beautifully, but the higher two are quiet to the point of inaudibility. Makes no difference how fast or slow I'm playing, open or fretted notes. Any ideas?

I haven't, but if sounds really useful. Might be good to have the notes on the stave too to improve both ear training and sight reading. If I create sheet music Musescore will generate an mp3, which would be what you're after. I'll have a look tomorrow.

I tried to look at their website but it says they don't sell to the general public.

Don't cry. It's probably your higher power trying to tell you that a nice shiny metal one will look better. 😉

I also have the Harley deluxe 2 pick up job - it's absolutely stunning, and active and pick ups are bright and punchy as hell. However...the neck pup is so close to the fretboard that you can hit the strings but pulling them is not easy.

I have the OLP. A 5er in fetching pink. As they say in Midsomer Norton, theym orlrigh mind

Mr Big Stuff. Where reggae and soul met and had a great time. Mr_Big_Stuff.pdf

Yep there it is. Soo clever.

You know what? I was thinking as I posted. No pictures Stew? They won't like that.

I know it doesn't appeal (or even make sense) to everybody, and I can see why, but there's something about these lay by/service station/dodgy car park meetings that many of us enjoy. I saw @Frank Blank today, very briefly, very socially distant, but it was lovely to put a face to the name. Basschatters become more real, more 3 dimensional once you've actually met them. So not only is this a bit of a giggle, it's also a great way to bring folk together.

Is there already an Ibanez Owners thread? I did search but couldn't see one. I just realised I am a two Ibanez man now having never owned one before. I think the Talman is a real hidden gem. No bass, so inexpensive, has the right to be that good. But this SRH500 is just pure class. How it sounds so bright and fresh strung with flats and having no pick up is remarkable.

No, no it doesn't. Don't listen to him @BreadBin

I posed the question 'who will make our cables' the thread is just there 👇 a few below this. I alluded to the retirement of our very own obbm aka bassic bits aka Dave. Well, I'm delighted to tell you that @Chienmortbb has recently made and delivered for me, a bespoke instrument cable at a very competitive price and in very good time. I know the test of a cable is time, and only time will tell if this will prove entirely reliable. However, it looks and feels excellent, is noiseless and I am happy to recommend it. After all, if no one on Basschat had made a noise about obbm cables I would never have discovered them.

Every now and then a Basschatter goes above and beyond. Not easy to do in a market place dominated by excellent people, both buyers and sellers. Frank not only prices his sales incredibly reasonably, but offers to deliver to a half way point far from his Southend home. I can't tell you exactly how he went so far beyond the norm for me in this particular transaction. You will have to take my word for it. I will say this, those who I've found to be the most trusting in life are so often the same people who are the most deserving of our trust. You can trust and rely on Frank. I owe you one mate.

Not disimilar (in someways) to the Washburn I bought recently. In shape - not price,