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https://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/search/beatle-bass-strings Some info' here. I fitted the 760FHB2 to my HCT.

The Thomann website does state that these are suitable for the Hofner Beatle bass. I stand corrected.

Although a short-scale bass, due to the tailpiece you need medium scale strings for a violin bass unless the strings are specifically labelled as Beatle bass strings.

I am amazed at the number of violin basses shown here. It must rival the number of P bass copies. http://www.violinbasses.com/gallery.htm I've previously owned an Epiphone - good. A Tokai - disappointed given that my SG bass is excellent quality build-wise. An Alden - OK. A Hofner Ignition - surprisingly good quality and fun to play though a 1 trick pony. My keeper is my Hofner HCT which with Labella flats and a decent setup is a joy to play.

I managed to get my hands on a Squire VM Mustang about 4 or 5 years ago. It's been my go to bass ever since. Not to heavy, the smaller scale and narrow string spacing does take some time to get used to. I had a set up with Labella Mustang flats fitted and that's me sorted. I haven't bought another bass since except another of the same. It's such a simple, easy bass to use, no frills and a nice tone. If you still fancy a short scale with a wider string spacing then maybe try a violin bass, I do enjoy a noodle on my HCT. Or maybe a Gretsch Junior Jet which has a wider nut.

Sorry I've got that wrong. The wrap does sit on the bridge saddle. The extra silk is there to avoid the wrap being bent on the bridge plate where the string passes through the body.

String through Mustang needs medium scale strings. I opted for Labella Mustang flats as they have extra length silk on the bullet end to avoid the wrap over the bridge.

I haven't played this for some time now but a tune I love is TIME IS TIGHT - Booker T and The MGs. Not hard but just keeping it going for so long!

I bought a Tokai SGB copy several years ago. Made in Korea, a comfortable medium 32" scale. Still has the same flatwounds on it. A deep mellow sound. A favourite of mine as the action is so good. They do occasionally come up for sale around £300. The MIJ Aria CSB380 is also a 32" scale. Although they look similar they sound very different both with flats. The Aria is much brighter. Build quality is superb. Both weigh about 8.5 lbs so not to heavy. I've only ever tried a Gibson at PMT. Very light and SS. Nice but a bit to pricey. I think both were made in the 80's.

H M Forces. Electronics Technician. Lecturer. Foster carer. Retired.

I've had a few violin basses over the years and have managed to setup some reasonably well but never perfect. I eventually settled down to owning a HCT and had that setup by a luthier. That isn't perfect but it's near enough. They are a hell of a fiddle.

I'm at the age where lighter weight everything is a bonus. I have 5 basses the lightest is 6.5 lbs and the heaviest 8.5 lbs. Above that I wouldn't want to know.

Downsized last year to FOH = Yamaha EMX2/EMX5 into CBR10s. Feedback suppression = 1 button. For pubs and small clubs I rarely use monitors. I don't think it's needed when the FOH can be heard well enough. On a bigger stage in a bigger venue if someone wants a floor monitor then I use a DBR10. If someone just wants a vocal monitor mix I can give them a Behringer B205D, (super little vocal monitor). The drummer, if he's acoustic can have either of the above. If he is electronic then I use a Roland KC150. This allows the drummer to hear himself and any of the monitor mixes and feed himself to the main mixer all separately controlled. So nowadays I don't feel the need to overdo everything, I try to keep it as simple as possible and ask folk what they want. As you can see I'm still using old fashioned cables on stage. I'm sure all the younger BCers will have everything wifi and all individual IEMs. I have been overtaken by technology.

Reading the technical info' on the BF website the 12XN550 driver has a 500W thermal power handling. Recommended amplifier power rating can be higher. https://barefacedbass.com/technical-information/12XN550.htm https://barefacedbass.com/technical-information/understanding-power-handling.htm

If it's bands and not individual performers then: The Shadows The Beatles Too many to choose another just 1. Edit: I can't do this. I must include Dylan, but he's not a band!

https://www.rapidonline.com/Catalogue/Search?Attributes={"Capacitance"%3a["100nF"]}&tier=Polyester&Page=1

K = 10% tolerance. 473 = 47000pF = 47nF = 0.047uF Try a 0.1uF = 104

So hard to choose just 3. 1. Apache - The Shadows 2. Buddy Holly - That'll Be The Day 3. Carl Perkins - Blue Suede Shoes Someone needs to list a Jerry Lee Lewis & a Chuck Berry and an Everly Bros.

Marvelous. I could tell a similar story of 4 or 5 years previous. Needless to say I now play with a Jazz quartet and love it. Congratulations, I'd say repeat if you can, it will open up your musical world.

The most expensive instrument I've ever gigged with was a Fender Precision Hot-rod. It belonged to my elder brother who has a fine collection of 6 stringers + a couple of basses. Beautiful instrument as it was, (quite heavy), I was frightened to death of banging it. I feel more comfortable not having £1000 around my neck. I also feel more comfortable driving a 2nd hand Ford rather than a new Bentley. My six instruments cost me a total of around £900. Apart from moving to medium & SS I suppose I chose them for their looks. I love the aesthetics of musical instruments. I think it's the pleasure in something that is not only a functional item but also a work of art. If I were to spend several hundred £s on a bass I think I'd feel a bit self indulgent. Having said that, having a 2 stack of BF One10s is just money well spent.

Good luck to any and all who are or aspire to become a pro'. For me I love being an amateur. It's my hobby for my own pleasure and all the other benefits, social etc, that ensue.

Equipment-wise, over the years, I started with a simple Carlsbro 4 channel 150W - fine for vocals & guitars in pubs. Got interested and proceeded to upgrade more often than necessary through the Yamaha EMX range which I say from experience are very reliable, and sound-wise very easy to get a good mix. Yamaha EMX5016CF powered mixer. Speakers were, (passive), - EV Sx300s, EV SB122s and Yamaha CBR10s. Active monitors - various then ended up with Yamaha DBR10s. I tend not to use monitors now at small venues. The EMX feedback suppression button gives me some leeway and stage and FOH are the same. Less kit to carry & easier setup. For me, monitors, stage sound and FOH are for larger venues. I've downsized to an EMX2 into a pair of CBR10s which is basically a Stagepas 600i setup. With this I can do pubs and small clubs. The storage, transport, setup, operation and maintenance of the groups PA is often a thankless task. I did it through an interest in sound engineering and just wanted our group to sound good. All to often I go to functions where the PA sounds just awful. I rarely give advice or step in as I've found folk to easily take offence. If you choose to do the PA then swat up a bit on room acoustics. It's a pleasure to hear a nice mix/balance. N.B. The fact that I have an EMX5 for sale on BC has in no way influenced my input to this topic, (or has it)?

You say pubs and small clubs. There's plenty of collective experience on BC. In my opinion it's easy to over do it regarding PA's. We give well meant advice from our own experience, me included. So my advice is to make a list of your requirements now and, as best as you can, the future. I say this because of the costs involved. Wattage - Size of venues - pubs & small clubs - 500 watts per side would give headroom to spare for a whole band. No of channels - ? Who is going through it, (just vocals or the whole band). Just vocals then wattage comes down. What's your sound? 10" is sweet for vocals. 12"s great for most instruments. 15"s are big and heavy but good for drums. Do your require sub's and monitors? Do you want a simple plug and play with minimum fuss or are you interested enough to go wireless and do the sound engineering tasks. My best advice is to really think it through before shelling out hard earned cash. And don't forget to factor in mic's, cables, stands, bags, cases, leads and all the bits & pieces which seem to weigh more than any other piece of equipment. I did our PA for years when I was younger, fitter and keener. I spent a fair bit of cash on PA gear too. Working the PA for a band I enjoyed the learning curve from venue to venue and tried to apply my learned knowledge with the practical experience whilst gigging.

An interesting way to connect speakers on a stereo system is normal left and right channels but also have a third speaker and connect both +ves to the terminals and you will hear the difference signal. Any common signal will cancel.