MichaelDean

Ok, these state a 20mm bore. https://amzn.eu/d/6mfsLIB

Not that I've used them, but I'd expect this sort of thing might be the ticket. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08MT5CLPP/ref=sspa_mw_detail_1

I'd also be in discussions with the rest of the band with a view to oust him. You've said he can'/won't: Turn up to practice (vocal cues can be so helpful when learning a song!) Communicate effectively Show empathy for new/current band mates Work with others to reach a compromise Learn lyrics to songs he's been singing for 30 years What can he do? Sounds like he's already bored of the material, but so stuck in his ways that he won't learn anything new. Is there any positive to having someone like that around?

That's not as much as I would have thought given the reputation they seem to have!

Not like real Ricks are cheap. Does anyone know a ballpark figure for an HW 4003? Obviously could vary with spec.

Sorry didn't meant to be argumentative, I also can't stand KISS or Gene, but I can see why Gibson made that deal. They're probably likely to sell all of those!

You say that, but hardcore KISS fans will buy almost anything branded or endorsed by the band - or at least they used to. I remember watching a TV programme years ago where Gene was marketing a KISS kasket (it is apparently still a thing). You wouldn't make that unless you think you'd be able to sell it!

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All amp/cab manufacturers: black is boring. Why must EVERYTHING be black all of the time?!? No-one, other than Orange, Zilla and occasionally Aguilar, has fun with colours as standard options.

It's probably something to do with holding stock in limbo in a basket. It might stop other people buying it, or artificially decreasing stock levels on the backend if stuff is just sat there in 10 people's baskets. I'd imagine they've probably got a system that automatically clears your basket after X amount of time. It's a much smaller operation than something like Amazon and the website itself isn't the snazziest. Maybe drop them a line and see if you can get the lowdown on how to best use their site?

It sounds like you've pretty much made your mind up, but another vote for an ABM600 here. I gigged an Ampeg PF500 for years and it was good, but the Ashdown just sounds so much better to my ears. Much more versatile, articulate, easier to carry (yes, it's heavier but it has a handle!) and the valve drive really adds a bit of warmth and character. I don't think you'll be disappointed.

Enjoy! And thanks for the thread! I got one last week - I'm loving it so far!

After not being decisive enough to spend a relatively small amount on one pedal, I got something that will probably replace everything on my board 😅 It is an ex-demo unit I found on Reverb that I offered a bit under the asking price on, so I feel like I got a good deal. Plus they are an authorised seller, so the warranty is still valid in case something happens to it! I've only had an hour or so playing it through headphones, but it sounds huge! It also hasn't left me with option paralysis (yet). It's fairly easy to work out how to make it do my bidding and I've not referred to the manual yet. I've got a working patch that I can take to practice on Sunday and see how it pans out. There will undoubtedly be some tweaks required, but it seems to sound great on its own and I think it'll work pretty well into my amp. I've not even tried any parallel processing yet. All of the ods/distortions/fuzzes have got a clean blend plus an extra bass boost/cut, so it's pretty easy to dial in something very useable there quickly. We're going to be putting a demo together soon and I think this will be amazing for getting a solid bass sound for that. The only niggle I had found was that the tuner couldn't handle a low B. Turns out I needed to turn up the input gain and it was all fine. Not quite as accurate as my Polytune, but good enough. Also when I tried one out in PMT, the touchscreen must have been turned off because it definitely does do what I expect it to do. XLR or balanced jack outputs are the main omission on the hardware side. Still not really sure why they were left out, but I decided it was a compromise I could live with. I can always get a DI box to put on my board.

Thanks. I hate it. Fair play, he got what he wanted, but I'm not sure if Fender will need to make too many of them!

Calling @Chownybass. Hopefully they can help.

I'd recommend contacting them for clarification. Or you can always get them to make up one with the top handle hole.

Or some lollipops. That would give it a different look, but not out of place.

Idles are a shouty and angry band. Lovely bunch of blokes too by all accounts (that I've heard). I was at their first ever Glasto appearance back in 2019 and it was an amazing set.

When I had my Mark Bass CMD102P, I'd quite often put it on its side if it was a smaller stage or I wanted a seat at practice! That was always fine. I didn't really notice any difference in the tone either.

I was happy sounding like myself for ages. It wasn't until I was about 20 when Sigur Ros released Með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust and was in a post rock band of my own. The tone on Við Spilum Endalaust was what I wanted. I saw the bassist was using a Mustang so I had to have one! Still love that bass.

Are the side dots in the right place for fretless? If so then you'd probably want them to be moved too. Seems like a faff to me. Get a fretted neck to bolt onto it. It would probably be cheaper than getting that one fretted.

I didn't find that overdrive or distortion worked that well with my SUB Ray 5 either. I couldn't get a dirty sound that I liked. It does work well with my Dingwall though. I think it's more the instrument itself. See if you can try it out with your pedalboard.

I've used my Combustion (with the EMG preamp) in a function band. Sounded great. I've just restrung it with Payson strings specifically for drop C for a Doom band I've joined and it sounds huge for that. You could have a look on YouTube for Claudio Rocha. He's a Dingwall artist who doesn't play metal exclusively. Also, on Talkbass there are plenty of people who use their Dingwalls for other stuff. There is a massive thread over there. I'd suggest a day trip to Bass Direct and playing a few to see if it matches your style. Maybe bring your head and any pedals to see what you think with your gear.

I had a go with the GX-100 on my lunch break. Really impressed. It can doom and be all ambient. Pretty easy to use based on a 20 minute play. I didn't see the point of the touchscreen - it didn't work the way I expected it to and I could do everything from the controls anyway. Also played it with a very nice Yamaha BBP35. Now currently wondering how I can sneak the thing into the house! 😅

I was surprised when I got my B3n - even more so after loading some of the guitar effects on to it. Although the dirt pedals on it aren't up to snuff (in my opinion, I know some people on here do use them), it was a massive jump from the first Zoom pedal my brother had about 20 years ago. And the tech has just gotten better since.