SlapbassSteve

Very interesting video! The idea of someone writing material for the artists is nothing new of course, we've all heard of the Brill Building in New York, but he's right that more people should be aware of the writers behind the hits. Begs the question whether some of the hits would have been as successful if performed by other artists- what if Britney had been assigned I Kissed A Girl, instead of Katy Perry? If I were to ask this man for one of his unreleased songs, but together a crack squad of unheard of session musicians and record it, would we reach number one? I doubt it... the music business is, and always has been mostly a marketing exercise.

[quote name='tauzero' timestamp='1389198128' post='2331226'] I'm surprised at the truss rod TBH. Are the Rumblers so much higher tension than strings like the Ashbory's rubber band silicone strings that it's actually justified? [/quote] I wasn't sure but it strikes me as 'future proofing' if nothing else, perhaps they're anticipating some higher tension strings coming on the market soon, an upgrade to the Pyramid steel coated ones on the market at the moment perhaps? [quote name='BigBassBob' timestamp='1389198867' post='2331243'] Loved that video! [/quote] Thanks!

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1389179031' post='2330860'] Intrigued at the notion of using 2 x CR2032 batteries. Wonder how long they'll last? [/quote] I'll be interested to see, three of the ukulele players in my group use the same number and type of battery... I know it can't be just down to size but I imagine this will absolutely eat the things? [quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1389183199' post='2330942'] Just checked out your Ukebox FB page, love the video! [url="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=600082520057011&set=vb.482024005196197&type=2&theater"]https://www.facebook...&type=2[/url] [/quote] Thanks! Hopefully plenty more coming soon

Looks like I get to start a feedback thread! Sold a pedal to Andrew last week, payment was swift and great comms. Pleasure to do business with!

I took delivery of one today after getting a bit miffed at the lack of preamp and the feel of the Thunderguts on my standard ubass, and was instantly bowled over- for the bottom of the range model it beats the hell out of my other one! Preamp is cheap but sounds great, the (laminate) mahogany is beautiful, the neck has a truss rod and the Aquila Rumbler strings feel right and don't have the inconsistent friction of the Thunderguts. I absolutely love it and for what I paid I can't see why anyone would buy a more expensive model... might email Kala asking for an endorsement deal of some kind... Anyone else got one of these? What do you think?

Weren't Satelite basses made by the same people? Horrible things. Amazed they trade hands for so much money nowadays.

From what I've seen you can't go wrong with a CV, but VM's have yet to let me down (after a good setup). Friend of mine plays a Mustang and loves it, but I've heard the QC isn't as reliable on these for some reason.

Agreed that there are a heck of a lot of Fender sigs out there already though!