dannybuoy

Tempted also - if I decided to sell I'm sure I wouldn't take much of a hit...

While clicking around on Youtube I found a video of a guitar some guy made from a carbon fibre tube, then also found a bass version: [url="http://www.handmademusicclubhouse.com/forum/topics/pic-of-homemade-abs-bass-in"]http://www.handmadem...ade-abs-bass-in[/url] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxJ8FzQowYE[/media] Just a toy DIY project right now but that alien guitar would look wicked on stage with the right band!

Doesn't really fit within budget but look for a Kala U-Bass - about £300 used.

Is it just my eyes or does the nut slot for the E string look a bit wide?

Get a Kala U-Bass. I spent a bit of time travelling for work and it was a lifesaver. It's so much fun to play and sounds so good that I now pick it up in preference to my normal basses when I fancy a quick play on something at home!

Great playing Higgie! What strings do you have on there and how was it recorded?

There's a bit of discussion about them on [url="http://www.shortscale.org/"]http://www.shortscale.org[/url]. You can get varying scale lengths and tunings, from E-E (same lowest E as a 4 string bass) up to B-B (low B being an octave higher than a 5'er).

How about a triangle Stubby?

What's your budget? Cheap options: Behringer BDI21, Digitech Bad Monkey, DHA VT1 More expensive: VT Bass, Xotic BB Preamp Mega expensive: Darkglass B3K I wouldn't go for a boost like the Phat Phuk B with the OTB, that amp sounds a bit farty when you boost the gain into it, it's no AD200B!

I'm not holding out much hope for the compressor, like you I found the B2's useless. Hope the Moog MF-101, Xotix Bass BB and Bass Big Muff simulations are up to scratch!

[quote name='BluRay' timestamp='1322504017' post='1451742'] I use quiet a lot of Zoom gear[/quote] Yes, the headphone output makes them great for silent practice!

It's not out yet as far as I can tell, but the G3 which is identical but for guitar is £149 online.

Now this looks interesting... Line6 M style multi-fx with amp sims, headphone out and usb connection... plus clones of many great pedals: [url="http://zoom.co.jp/products/b3"]http://zoom.co.jp/products/b3[/url] Might tell the wife that's what I want for Xmas if it gets good reviews!

I put some LaBellas on my P recently, given them a go for a couple of months but might have to put the TIs back on, they feel and sound much better to me. I also like the Pyramids and have an old set I haven't tried tried on this bass yet so might stick them on tomorrow!

I just bid £1!

I can play a power cord!