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My 2 One10's have different grills and I like 'em that way. But it must be metal below fabric.

Recently had cause to correspond with Jay, ([email protected]). Helpful replies were received within 24 hrs giving a favourable impression of their customer support.

Well as I understand things, being a flatwound player myself, and having never changed a set of flats once put on my instruments, I think they retain there mellow tone indefinitely. Rounds are used for their brighter sound but the construction allows the grime to build up which dulls the tone. That's what I reckon but look forward to being enlightened by others with more knowledge of the subject. https://www.harmonycentral.com/articles/strings/flatwound-vs-roundwound-strings-r769/

A smooth transaction for my Roqsolid One10 cover, thank you.

Agree. Agree. I use my Squire Mustang mostly at about 8 lbs, would not want anything heavier. My HCT violin is about 6.5 lbs. I do appreciate a lighter weight, - old age!

It's kicking tyres in a car lot.

I'm not going to wear shorts whilst gigging. Or learn how to slap.

I have 2 Squier VM Mustangs, both several years old now. Both have Labella 760F-MUS flats and a pro' set up. The nut is 38mm and therefore string spacing is tighter than usual and does take a bit of getting use to. Neck is more Jazz than P. Very comfortable to play and simple controls make it a no-fuss instrument. Weight is I think just over 8 lbs. Finish is good and quality of hardware is good. Tuners stay in tune and pickups are Seymour Duncan design but made in Indonesia I think. Sound-wise I would say P bass-ish. The sunburst is my go to instrument. I think the Squier are value for money. The Fenders are a bit pricey in comparison. The new P J models will give a brighter sound but I prefer just the split P. There you go, hope that helps.

Also revealed, that my previously thought fine collection of 5 instruments is somewhat puny in comparison to the grander scheme of things on Basschat.

Convinced me that I needed another One10 because 2 will sound gooder and better than just 1 on it's own. Shamed me because I use a music stand and a curly lead. Exposed me to folk the like of whom I haven't a clue what they're talking about.

Which is why I'm happy with my TCE BH250.

Well worth an hour of lock-down time - British pop music history.

I have both a Mustang and Hofner Violin, both 30" or 30.5" The Mustang does feel the shorter of the 2 because of the bridge position which affects the 'feel' of the instrument.

He shares the same birthday as Klaus Voormann who is 82 today.

He's doing well, 87. I recently read a biography of his. He didn't really make a lot of headway until late in life. Wrote some great songs a few of which I get to play with my various music colleagues. His broad taste in music sits well with me and gives Country & Western a wider appeal.

I ran the PA for many years during my weekend warrior years only that I was the one who showed enough interest to do so and was willing to spend the cash. There is a long learning curve to do it well not forgetting the diplomacy involved in trying to please all band members. From a simple just for vocals to the full band FOH + monitors to nowadays all digitally mixed and wireless controlled is a very wide range in skill and cost. Usually one begins with a simple setup and with experience and learning, work up to a more complex and sophisticated setup. Much good advice has been given here. You mention that you have a passive mixer so I'd say build from that to start with. I'm afraid that the money you could spend on PA stuff will probably dwarf anything you've spent on bass gear. I'm sorry to say that backup in case of equipment failure is essential - more cost! If the band is going to chip in money-wise then keep a written record. I will just mention Yamaha as worthy of consideration, (we all recommend what worked for us). So for pubs and clubs around 2 x 500W should be fine. 10"s, 12"s or 15"s are a matter of ear & taste depending on what music you play as are subs. The transportation and storage and care, (cleaning and maintenance), should also be considered. I think I'm the only one who ever washes pop filters on microphones among my music colleagues. Finally I'll list my present setup which is just a simple lightweight one having sold off all the big stuff. I can't cope with heavy stuff nowadays so I've gone small and lightweight. Yamaha EMX2 & EMX5 + MG12XU. Yamaha CBR10s & DBR10s. I've gone for simple, small and lightweight which includes a get by option should any one item fail. The part that isn't lightweight is the cables. And that is now redundant for many of the more savvy youngsters on here who will hopefully talk of the benefits of Digital Audio Mixing which looks like the way to go now. Good luck.

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Sometime after my 50th, so 1998/99 my wife bought me a sunburst Legend Jazz bass, about £100 or so. It came via my elder brother's brother-in-law, Paul Hancox. Paul had drummed for The Mindbenders, Mungo Jerry, Chicken Shack etc. It was a present for him but was unplayed. At the time I knew little to nothing about bass guitars but it was a step up from the one I'd borrowed to try and learn. From what I can remember I thought it was a pretty good instrument and subsequently acquired a matching sunburst Legend Precision which was just as good. I think they were made by Aria. The Canadian Legend Guitar Company I think are a different concern. I don't know if there is any connection. So for a couple of years I was GAS free and happy with those 2.

Existentialism, that's a bit of niche sect now isn't it?

http://www.rotosound.com/jazz-bass-77/ I have previously fitted the RS77M to other violin basses.