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From what I see Schecter design, contract manufacture and sell some really good instruments (basses). There are signature models that are very impressive and some through-neck models from that Korean factory that does that particular thing so well that Spector trusts that factory. Schecter even has a selection of 12 and 8 string basses. I've had a Schecter, it was magical. A Stiletto 8-string. I gigged it quite a bit but when that band folded I sold it to buy pet food, toothpaste and underwear. It was MIK, through-neck and as good as anything I've played, I suppose. I put Nord Big Blades in it and even Carey messaged to ask about it. Why do Schecter basses not get much love? Why do they depreciate so much? Why are they hard to sell? The Elite SLS with Fishman pickups and preampidas glowing reviews but these basses seem to go under the radar. Schecter depreciation is horrific, probably more than Yamaha. There are some amazing Schecter bargains to be had but the brand being very associated with metal seems to be plagued by low second hand pricing and very little desirability. So, why do we see so little love for this brand in both the UK and in the world of bass???

Where did we get to? Any decision yet?

T40s we're really sought after at one point but I remember playing one and it is probably to this day the heaviest "normal" 4 string bass I've ever picked up. It must've been 12-14 lb.

I had a neck-through cherry sunburst, figured maple, USA twin soapbar, preamp model at one time. It was absolutely exquisite but they were changing hands for peanuts in comparison to other USA basses, especially stuff with that level of construction.

I didn't notice. I'm so evangelical with the string tension calculator I saw it as an opportunity. IIRC there was a member years ago that used to be a master at reviving old threads. @dyess002 what led you to this old thread? Just interested.

I kinda like the Dug one but the strap button is too far back, like on the older Baron model. If they did a Stiletto 12 that was like the 8 I had, I'd get it.

It's a 3% change in scale length but it's >6% change in tension on a 130 and that makes a very perceptible difference. On a 135 the difference between a 34 and a 35 is still 6% but on the 35 it gives it more tension than a 100 E

I've recently installed this set on my 34" Yamaha BBP35. As you can see, the B it's not the floppiest string. I'll concede that the BBP35 is a premium handbuilt bass but there are Indonesia-made Yams that will give you a very very close experience for <£500 used.

The last person that posted in this format got banned on the 17th

I've got a Shuker carved neck on my #1 P bass. Long story and a little polemico but it's an absolute peach. We don't talk about it because it'll probably upset the NYC bass mafia.

Uffff. I've had a couple of fabulous 35" string basses that I've moved on because of the high tension principally on the D and G. If I'd have known about balanced tension and string tension calculators, those basses might still be here today. The NS5-XL anyway. She was a stunner, even by US Spector standards.

What are Jon's waiting times at the moment?

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1GNdAeRfSq/ I really liked this post I found. The keyboard layout and static root/tonic approach makes so much sense.

Also, I sold a bass last week that was very heavily modified. The buyer said that it was exactly what he would have done if he'd bought the bass unmodified. He was absolutely over the moon. We had good chat and he was a gent and now he has a bass that he's very happy with. I can make massive sweeping generalisations too if required, so if you need me to attack anyone putting a J Retro or a Tusq nut on a J&D J bass, please let me know, I'd be happy to...

I did it last week and it got rapturous applause by all those that beholded the vision. I'm not saying it's right but it made quite a lot of folk people happy and when all is said and done, that's why we're here. Each to their own.

Not having a spare PP3 battery on the gig.

After playing for a while, it just makes sense. I've switched back and forth between a 34" with D'Addario 45,65,80,100 and it's a world of difference.

I've done it! I used the D'Addario set with a .145 B on my BBP35. I'm completely converted. The B is a revelation, it's huge. The E is lovely too. I wound the P pickup back a bit to give the string some room and it sounds so clear. Brilliant. Very happy.

Powercuts.

Can I get a reverse-wound frappachino with a 0.96 delrin plectrum with soy milk that leverages the stickiness all across the piece to ringfence the low-hanging fruit in the red ocean that gives us a steer going forward enabling the blue sky thinking? P or J? What's your vibe?

These just arrived. I'll probably add the .145 and get them on tomorrow.