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With my one, I had everyone record with just their phone microphones (basically just film themselves playing with no proper audio recording), but I decided that the bass wouldn't work well like that so I recorded with my Apogee Duet into macbook, while filming on my phone. Audio mixed in my DAW and video synced up afterwards in final cut. It was not too labour intensive, so we're doing another.

Very nice! I am really enjoying this trend of lockdown video. Super appealing way of consuming each other's music.

Hey that is a good sign! I'm working on a sequel now - it's fun to make these. We could do an album in this format!

From a guy who's name is ReggaeBass ...how's my reggae bass?

Seems like everyone is doing these, so I put one together with some friends and family. Producing these videos is more difficult than it seems! Also, I think it sounds damn good for what is almost exclusively phone recordings. The only exception is the bass which is DI'd. Feedback appreciated, as I'm working on a sequel. Cheers!

Aw geez, it's a stunner. I didn't realise they made basses with this configuration of electronics and 70's logo. Plus it's the punk colour scheme.

The final design that I've gone with does have series/parallel capabilities, but on a 3 hole plate with no push pulls. I've got a weird thing against push-pull pots, I don't know why but they don't do it for me. I went with 3 hole plate to appease my preference for minimalism, possibly compromising on functionality. Who knows? I'll update you when my Kiogon loom arrives

OK so you've convinced me that I need to take the plunge. It just looks so fun! Maybe I'll try n find a little Sub Phatty locally. Got another month (at least) of quarantine where I live. P.s. Haven't been rickrolled in a while hah!

Smoooooooooove!

What a monster. I miss my music mans.

The Jazz and Aria are wonderful, but that Stingray is another level of splendour. So great that you still have the Bongo, I'm glad it's in good hands. Which one did you end up with, the Lava Pearl or Egyptian Smoke?

I'd have it right now if I hadn't bought 2 basses this week. There's always next week...

I've found one, it's gorgeous, natural 3-band EQ with the old style mute bridge. £720 equivalent. Maybe next paycheck... how many basses is too many for one week? paycheck comes at the start of next week

I have just realised the perks of living in Asia - basses like this are abundant and priced low here. The Aria is technically hers, which makes me jealous, as it plays soo damn well. The neck on it is sublime! I've never played a neck that doesn't become wider towards the top end - this thing feels the same all the way to the top. Plus it sounds fat as hell.

Well, 2 in a week... For one reason or another, I found myself in Bangkok without a bass for a year. The Sterling lives with his grandparents back in England, and my life has been in a bit of a funk, sans funk. So when I was ordered to work from home, first thing I did was buy an early 90's Japanese Fender Jazz, and she's a beaut! My girlfriend heard me playing and decided she wants to learn, but needs a smaller bass. So we got out hands on a little Aria Pro II, also from Japan. Totalling £500 for the pair. I now feel as if the floodgates have once again opened, there's a Japanese made Stingray (yes, that is a thing) advertised online that is calling my name. Customary pic. His and hers:

So I've been in cahoots with our man KiOgon, and he's cooking up something very cool for me. I'm looking forward to showing it off!

Slammin. I also prefer the black guard for that 70's thang.

Thanks for the input guys. The Fernandes catalogue is useful, but it's still kind of guesswork, considering there doesn't seem to be any serial number system in place. These basses are absolutely abundant in Bangkok, so I guess I just have to go and try some out!

Quarantine bass shopping is taking hold... I live in Bangkok. Here there is an absolute abundance of Asian instruments (as you'd expect), and I'm seeing Fernandes a lot. THIS one, in particular, looks wonderful. 9000 Thai Baht is equal to £225. What's the deal with these basses? I need the vintage japanese expert! Any knowledge you can share would be greatly appreciated

I think I've come up with a good way of having simplified controls, great versatility and being totally unique. Have you ever seen a bass with this layout... 3 way switch: Neck, both, bridge + 3 way switch: Bass off, bass on with bright tone, bass on with dark tone OR 3 way switch Neck off, neck on, neck on with dark tone + 3 way switch bridge off, bridge on, bridge on with dark tone. I like the idea of having just 2 switches and no knobs. I think both of these configurations have their advantages. And truth is, that's more tonal options than I'd need anyway.

Spam away, brother!

Very interesting. They don't mention that they don't ship to Thailand, however that might be because it's never come up. New possibilities of control plate bring new ideas... one knob. Rotary switch: off/neck/both/bridge/off Maybe I'm overthinking the "simplicity" aspect to the point where it's actually becoming quite complicated!

This is looking very attractive. Certainly within my limited capabilities... Anyone know of anywhere to get a Jazz control plate with just 1 hole in it?? haha!

Yeah that's quite an incredible resource! Had a little flick through but I'll delve deeper tonight