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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-Japan-Squier-Silver-Series-Precision-Bass-1992-93-plus-hardcase-MIJ/362673418016?_trkparms=aid%3D777001%26algo%3DDISCO.FEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160801204525%26meid%3D925b665c11704dfa93d35f860d92ae71%26pid%3D100651%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26%26itm%3D362673418016&_trksid=p2481888.c100651.m4497&_trkparms=pageci%3Ab8f06d6a-8f84-11e9-b66c-74dbd1809639|parentrq%3A5bd1716f16b0a68d5f80b540ffdc7750|iid%3A1

Bit of promo information here, but can't actually here the head.

https://www.thomann.de/gb/kustom_de_1200hd.htm Anybody have hands-on experience of these heads? I'm looking for something that sounds as good as my Hartke LH500, but is easier to cart around.

Aha! There's the answer to my question, nicely demonstrated.

Perhaps I should clarify: I was scouring the web for information about the Fernandes PJ-45 bass when I stumbled across the video. I was immediately struck by the flopiness of the E string. I play short and medium scale basses, and there is often a debate about floppy strings with these scale lengths, and the need to maybe go up a gauge to compensate. My thinking was along the lines; "Blimey - I should worry about string tension - look at this...." I suppose I was "finger pointing" - at the string tension, and how come it seemed so low. That's all. Thread title amended accordingly. Steve

I was searching Google for "medium scale fender precision bass", and it came up.

That's if you receive anything at all?!

Well, there's this used Stingray for 30 Euros: https://www.howtoprepandsurvive.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=27392 It's most probably just me but, I'm left wondering whether maybe, just maybe, (I am rather known for being a touch cynical at times...), this could possibly be a scam? I mean, it most probably isn't, but there's something that just doesn't seem quite right here..... I've emailed them expressing interest in the G&L, asking for information about how I would go about buying it. Looking forward to the reply.

PB62: https://www.howtoprepandsurvive.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=29396 Stingray: https://www.howtoprepandsurvive.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=24171 G&L USA LB100 for £27 https://www.howtoprepandsurvive.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=2 4. "Our buyers and we are buying overstocks & overuns from the same factories that make for reputable companies, and we've been doing that for many years. We also work on very tight margins to give our customers a good price."

I've decided this bass isn't for me. While I like the idea of a downsized body, and the 32" scale, I've never really been a fan of active basses in general, or J-basses in particular. So, my quest for a decent 32" scale, passive P-bass (or MM style bass) continues, while I desperately try not to gawp at the redburst medium scale Jake on the Bassdirect website. Dammit.

I have my eye on a Fender Urge Standard MIM. It's all original, with 2 J pickups, active pre-amp, and concentric tone pots. That's two complex for my brain, so I'd want to modify it to always passive (no pre-amp), simple vol/blend/tone control layout. Would this be possible with the original pickups and a new wiring loom from Kiogon? Thanks, Steve

Thanks, Fleabag, I play 4-string, so I'll need to do some work with this. Very helpful nonetheless.

Anyone got one you could share with me, please? Hang on - I've just found this. maybe our singer will consider something like it. I really like it.

True Colors. Chorus is fine, but syncopation in the verse catches me out constantly, especially the difference between bars 1 and 2. It's only four root notes per bar, but I really struggle with the timing. To make matters worse, I'm not playing with a drummer - it's just me (not) laying down the beat/groove. I can seriously mislead the singer, and frequently do.

Yeah, I know. Nothing ventured, nothing gained and all that!

We're trying to keep the band footprint as small as possible. Easy load-ins and outs. Don't want a loud acoustic drumkit, but possibly open to some sort of electronic drumkit. Want to keep things simple - don't want a big drumkit. We're an acoustic band doing charity gigs, not loud 'n' blokey venues. Hand percussionist of some sort would be OK. I've just done a quick search on Join My Band and found two local cajon players. Probably shoot them a message.

I play the cajon, but I'd consider myself very much a beginner/improver. Obviously, I can't play bass and cajon at the same time! I have considered handing bass-playing duties to another bassist, while I switch to cajon. However, I'd rather play bass than cajon, being honest. Another option might be for me to switch to cajon, while the two guitarists use octaver effects, meaning we do without a bassist completely. Heresey, I know.

I'm setting up an acoustic band with my good friend. He plays guitar (with a number of foot pedal effects), guitar synth, and he sings using a cheek mic via a vocal effects doodah controlled by foot switches and pedals. I don't know how he manages all that. There is another guitarist (who also uses some effects via foot pedals) and who sings, myself on electric bass, and another singer. We want to add some decent drum beats to give the songs genuine drive and a rhythm for me to play against, but without having a traditional drummer there to keep the band footprint as small as possible. I've seen the porchboard-type stompboxes, and also things like the Ortega Horsekick pro, but we want something a bit more sophisticated than that with fills, chorus/verse variations, outros etc, not just a repetitive bang - bang- bang- bang sound. My guitarist friend is talking about a BeatBuddy, but I'm not keen on this for two reasons: He's got enough to do already with playing guitar, guitar synth, and singing, all with associated pedals. He's only got two feet and one brain! Being a bit of a "keep it live" purist, I don't really want to play with programmed drum samples or backing tracks. I want to be able to say to the audience that everything they hear is being produced live by us. My choice would be a good cajon player with added cymbals and Heck stick. Rare as hens' teeth. So - ideas please!