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[quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1442303015' post='2865795'] Matt how does the neck compare to something like an M-2000? ;-) [/quote] [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1442343991' post='2866288'] 41mm nut width is encouraging, too. I'm hoping the neck is a little on the chunky side, as most Ibby's I've tried have been a bit too thin for my banana fingers. [/quote] No worries. I like a chunky neck - I'm definitely more P than J. The nut width has already been mentioned, and there's a decent bulk to the back of the neck - not the chunkiest 4 string I've played (that has to be the G&L Tribute L-2000 - like a baseball bat sawn in half!). It's a little chunker than the M-2000 (but it does have that lovely inbetween-y profile). Also worth reiterating is the satin finish on the back of the neck, smooth and not grabby in the slightest. I enjoy playing on this neck.

[quote name='darren' timestamp='1442262294' post='2865648'] Frets and pots fine on mine. Maybe they have tightened up the qc or maybe qc is variable. Can't be too bad if you're buying another [/quote] I was being super picky for the balanced view. It almost felt churlish to even mention it at this price point

Mint green ordered. Sunburst advertised (locally at first, I'd rather sell a £150 bass locally - if it doesn't go before the new one arrives then at least I'll have perfectly fitting packing material so may advertise it here ). Having had mine for a few months, may I offer a few words about mine: It is a stupidly good bass for this kind of money - well finished, sounds great (too much bass if you turn it up on the EQ, as if that was a bad thing), the EQ has a decent range of adjustment on it, jack socket feels sturdy, love the body shape (looks like a more rounded Jaguar to me), and the satin finish on the back of the neck is lovely - thumb slides easily on it without a hint of grab or stickiness. Machine heads are what you would expect at this price range, they maybe don't have that "quality feel" in the gearing as a premium machine but they hold their tune well enough, not much play in them, can't complain and don't feel compelled to change them out for something better. The downsides (of which there are scarily few for this price point). The pots feel a bit inexact for want of a better word - when you turn one half of the concentric, it has a tendency to "grab" slightly the other half and move it a little. The centre detents feel a bit inexact (get a thesaurus, man!), more like a curve or a dimple rather than a defined notch. The fret ends (which I touched upon above) are a bit too sharp for my liking. Not fret sprout or anything awful like that, but just not enough time spent on them so they do feel rough if you run your finger along them. I guess it's to be expected - money has to have been saved somewhere - and let me be clear that I don't notice it when I'm playing, but it's something you might want to get seen to if it bugs you. A quick search shows a luthier happy to tidy up fret ends for £30 so considering the bass only cost you £150 one can hardly complain. All things considered though, I'd happily gig this bass any time. Even more so when I get it in the colour I wanted!

[quote name='EliasMooseblaster' timestamp='1442060339' post='2864158'] Love the Rhodes piano on this EP! The first track reminds me of Taj Mahal a bit - some really great grooves throughout this. Excellent stuff, gentlemen! [/quote] Thanks a lot for taking the time to listen and for the kind words. Also I had never heard of Taj Mahal so I had a quick listen on Spotify and I'm enjoying that so cheers for the heads up

I've had a sunburst one for a few months now. I'm a bit annoyed because I really wanted the mint green one but could only find black or burst at the time (in the EU). Distributors said they weren't getting the other finishes in, but I guess things change. Now that I can get the mint green one I'm going to sell the burst one. Stupidly good basses for the money. The fret ends are a wee bit rough on mine but only when you go looking for them.

Not as far as I'm concerned, but then again I not interested in the fairy dust that's been sprinkled over it

Looks reasonable to me, addressing you by your actual name instead of some non-specific noun like "Customer" is a good start.

Nuke it. I mean actually point a ballistic nuclear missile at Off Topic and press fire. That'd do it.

[quote name='bigsmokebass' timestamp='1441473117' post='2859124'] It's the 4-in-a-row headstock as well....going to need a mega long G string! Reg the RD, what's the scale length for it? I recall there's a slight difference between the original and the Krist Novoselic. I tend to use standard Rotos on my basses as it is. [/quote] I need to measure to confirm but I heard it was 34.5", I guess the KN sig is 34? As I said before, if you're through body stringing I suspect you'll need super long scale strings - I used D'addario XL super long scale on my RD - http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/strings-c1/bass-guitar-strings-sets-c34/daddario-daddario-exl165sl-4-string-nickel-wound-45-105-super-long-scale-bass-strings-p859

The only burst which I'd actively avoid is extreme examples of Gibson's "Fireburst" which when done badly looks more like "ketchupandmustardburst". No thanks

[quote name='icastle' timestamp='1441487344' post='2859259'] Not taking a spare is stupidity. I'm a lot of things, but stupid isn't one of them. [/quote] Oh aye - ca' me stupid, wid ye?

[quote name='bigsmokebass' timestamp='1441408105' post='2858776'] All's well here but a bad hip haha Aye, I think for the sake of it and simplicity, I'd go for the Hipshot (as well as being a trusted name in our industry). Looking to go for the RD/Ripper string through, gives its a more aphetically pleasing look to it too with the ferrules (T+ and then to the bridge. I may have to look into longer strings given then 1" or so added length but besides from that, I don't think there's a lot holding me back from all the feedback I've received ([b]Thank you all![/b]) [/quote] It's more like an extra 2" and you will need super long scale strings. D'addario super long scale fit my RD with through body stringing. My usual Hartkes do not quite manage - the A string is currently top loaded on my Ripper because of that.

It's pretty much a waste of time that you have to be seen to be doing as proof of life and not much else. Event "going" counts are a waste of time. Asking for feedback is a waste of time. Actually, getting feedback from almost everywhere is like pulling teeth. No-one even wants to tell us they think we're rubbish. I think the apathy hurts worse than being told you're crap, because at least that's a reaction.

[quote name='bigsmokebass' timestamp='1441322527' post='2858019'] My good friend Neephied, how are you? Still as envious of your collection now, as I ever have. You are correct regarding the Les Paul but I think when I worked it out, i would have required a new hard case for it for the sake of machineheads- if the bass wasn't stolen anyway! The current tuners seem to be of a greater standard of quality than what my Ibby's ever had, I'm just a sucker for old school basses and hardware- the old ones were the best IMHO, just a shame they don't have an option to purchase a 76/77 T'bird The bridge I could take or leave, if I'm honest. It's all down to the Misses budget for me but I would like to have it string through. I've been looking to see if there's parts for the traditional 3P bridge, that you can just buy the parts for than replacing the whole part. Where about can you get the babicz from? I knew they were released Jan this year but never seen them available. [/quote] I'm nae bad, how's yourself? I've only seen the Babicz on eBay in the States so far (not cheap): http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281755217587 For the string through, are you thinking of doing it like an RD or a Ripper (holes behind the bridge with ferrules top and bottom)? Or looking for a bridge which hides all that underneath?

Badbird II (when it's ready) - old school bridge with separate tailpiece? Babicz three point replacement? I chromed up my NR Thunderbird a while ago and fitted the Supertone - but used the same size tuners as before: If your beef is with the O-ring like plastic bits but don't want the annoyance of reaming out the holes (and the rather crowded space for the elephant ears) there/s the Schaller M4 Lights. http://guitar-parts.biz/hp524876/Bass-Machine-Heads-M4-Light.htm?ITServ=C2b606fe2X14f946e014dX66a7 Did I not mention them to you before with regard to LP basses?

Gear snobbery one day, reverse snobbery the next.

[quote name='Grassie' timestamp='1441046335' post='2855646'] Or maybe I'll carry on making instrumental electronica, putting out on Bandcamp to have it routinely ignored by the global internet community (www.bonnevillemusic.bandcamp.com if any of you are slightly curious) as I have been doing for some time now. [/quote] Well, hopefully you'll feel a little less ignored now EDIT: not a sympathy purchase BTW - I enjoyed the tunes, they reminded me of my old ProTracker days, only more polished with better samples and effects.

Why limit yourself to one? If there's no room for a switch then why not use a push/pull (or push/push) pot to give you the option of both?

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1439902045' post='2846614'] It means 'fine'... which is a bit dismissive, to be honest. He couldn't think of a proper compliment so maybe he didn't rate it..so 'fine' and 'solid' kind of insults you but you're not entirely sure.. [/quote] The word "fine" has different meanings depending on context and emphasis. Fine wine usually means excellent or outstanding rather than acceptable. To further muddy the waters, up in the North East of Scotland, the word "rare", pronounced correctly has the same positive connotations as fine as in wine. Even though the thing you are describing is commonplace and not rare in the slightest

I'd have no problem with my playing being described as solid

Reaper does not satisfy the ease of use criterion. Nor does any DAW I've had the displeasure of encountering. I get a headache from just looking at it for 30 secs, never mind trying to figure out how to use the damn thing

I play in an originals band. We have to argue and cajole venues and promoters into giving us 50 quid. Yay, I feel so looked after. If by "looked after" you mean grudgingly been given a great honour by allowing us to play then yeah, I feel we've been "looked after".

If I stop having fun, or fundamentally disagree with how it's being run, or even if I feel I can't put enough into it then I'm off. I have I don't just jump into the first band that offers me a gig either. If it feels wrong, walk away.

[quote name='CH161' timestamp='1439509547' post='2843536'] A couple of slivers of maple - from a battered old drumstick for example - one in either side of the hole. You can then pour in some super glue - but really no need. Just trim off the excess sticking out of the hole. Just screw in against the maple slivers and you'll be good to go. Toothpicks are not always strong enough wood - depends on what they're made of - you just need the compression. Bits of maple works. [/quote] We're still struggling to wean people off of matchsticks and you come away with this? You want the moon on a stick you do!

I feel almost embarrassed to report that I occasionally get praise in my band for my bass playing, which I am rather uncomfortable with but have learned to accept awkwardly.