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I tried the fretted and fretless at the bash and was very impressed. The build and electrics were exceptional..which meant the sound was too. I also had a quick try on one in Hobgoblin in Bristol...seemed really good to me. They are not my thing though to be honest as I have never hankered after anything other than a solid electric.

The poster says it all, new matrial to listen too as well[ attachment=256386:Royal Oak poster.jpg].

I just bought an EBS Trem from Graham, a fast and easy deal with good coms....thanks!

[quote name='T-Bay' timestamp='1508393989' post='3391834'] Mine is first in the chain as well, but I don't run envelope filters or wah pedals either. [/quote] Mine is near the front but I have my tuner and Wah pedal in front. It just sounds better to my ear that way around. I do have other envelope filters but I don't feel the need to tame them.

[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1508309761' post='3391167'] Every Fender Jazz bass I've owned, and I've tried a few... Sound brilliant Look even better Love the sound... Play in a band with them and I'm like, "argh where's that nice sound gone?" I want to love them, but can't [/quote] I recognize this. I had Delano driven Sandberg JM's on two occasions and had the same problem. I have been wary of Delano driven guitars ever since.

Don't fight it buddy, if you start guitar you will come back and enjoy bass also IMHO I play both and love both

I owned a Saturn Shadow Eclipse, which was a beautiful instrument and very nice to play. The on bourd electris were also nice.. They have a great name....

[quote name='Highfox' timestamp='1507567847' post='3386396'] If anyone is interested how it sounds in a mix, here it is from live practice last night, not the greatest playing but maybe you'll get the idea. [url="https://www.dropbox.com/s/x7tbsetkfpkdzru/Don%27t%20let%20me%20down%20new.mp3?dl=0"]https://www.dropbox....%20new.mp3?dl=0[/url] [/quote] Cut's though well, nice one. I gig with an ATK805. I've tried a lot of basses over the last 4 years and It's the rest of the bands favourite along with a Bass Collection [attachment=255493:GG2.jpg]

Looper pedal recieved fast and as described, many thanks!

Why not sell find another bass that you are totally happy with?

Well I have a Crafter SA, which I feel really does fill the space between a solid body and acoustic 6 string.It's Maybe worth checking out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Tx_c2E9U9M

An interesting thread for me as I'm looking at recording with an acoustic guitar. I have a couple of great MIJ Takamine guitars that I like very much but I wasn't convinced that they suited my voice. I have a deep voice and wanted something with more sparkle so am selling them and have settled on a Simon and Patrick Woodland model and an old Yamaha LL6, based purely on their acoustic sound, playability and how they complement my own voice. My thinking is in line with this bit below as both are electro acoustics. [quote name='SubsonicSimpleton' timestamp='1506978596' post='3382537'] Why is this relevant? You might want to prioritise ergonomics and acoustic performance over onboard electronics given how much sonic improvement is available from hardware/plugs, and you might not need to spend top dollar on buying an axe with a cutaway, which might let you hang on to one of your existing instruments (if you feel they have another worthwhile flavour to offer, or writing mojo etc). [/quote]

Interesting scale chat. A good bass is a good bass. I've had a bunch of very handy 5 string 34" scale basses including Stingrays, a Sterlingray, Bass Collections, A G&L L1505 and tribute L2500 and an ESP Ltd Surveyor 405. The ESP's are definitely worth a look if you are on a tight budget .

[quote name='Al Krow' timestamp='1506342306' post='3378025'] Thanks for that - that's very helpful. The non-rounded flat edge of the older models, you've pointed out, seems is a little Rickenbacker reminiscent and I can understand it being less ergonomic than something a bit more rounded. So I suppose that modification in the latest model is a plus (and also the re-positioning of the battery so that it is no longer cutting across the neck through on the back!). But hopefully neither will detract from the fact that you have got a LOT of gorgeous bass for the money! [/quote] I don't usually like 35" scale basses. Note: My build is wide body/short arms and I have dodgy shoulders. I really struggle with any bass that has me reaching with the left hand for the low notes. The BTB isn't such a long reach on the strap as it happily balances with the head nice and high, with the frets well in reach. It was one of the things I insisted on trying before I bought it. When sitting once again the bass doesn't feel like a stretch with my left hand. I suspect that is no accident.