ossyrocks

I have Barefaced cabs too, a One10 and a Two10. I also use an LM3, but not tried the new ones. I most often use the LM3 with a Markbass 102P Traveler, but sometimes with the One10 and once with the Two10. What I will say is that they do work well with the Barefaced cabs. Regarding the amps themselves, I’ve said it before, but there’s some kind of magic dust sprinkled inside these things. No matter what, or where, they always sound good. When I go and watch friends play, and they’re using MB amps, I’m always impressed with their tone and the way they fill the room. Rob

I'd be interested to know other peoples settings too. With my P basses, I tend to run gain at 12 o'clock, although I have run it lower. I don't hear any difference in compression between 10 and 12 o'clock, but then I've not run it higher either. Bass & Treble at 12 too, Middle at 1 o'clock. Master usually is around 11 to 12 o'clock with my BF One10, which to me is plenty loud. Rob

Would anyone like to discuss this one? The logo? 42mm nut? The title says the case is from 1965, but it clearly isn't. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175754892735?hash=item28ebced5bf%3Ag%3AS-IAAOSw6xNkegOI&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4ImxXlqXSv5HNgHDmUyoUww6f2ygiyT1TDoJvZn7zkInlV0GNlWvrOCv5isJn99yGuJPusdjCIT4%2BYeiBZqPM6MtyP3zeZ4foAKk6d0RVSsweLjSyekMrKEAoC7hggVRdGi8tu08ArQ%2BYvZ65Kk6if47jCk8kpR%2BQ4NX9qSw0vDoqFQL81E2BE4KMYqGQYuZM1yOTAieKL55Kj8lAjKwYpP2UHJQymbdpfJb2x1pgB%2FjULrWGvU%2FAQA%2B2X%2Ba8shfhDyfu7vYMHvEkfiIB6e77OBgf%2BDXWMIUtPQ%2FJgRSO071|tkp%3ABk9SR7iD25OQYg&LH_ItemCondition=4 Rob

Just an update on mine too. I am finding it very comfortable, and it does go short enough for me. I agree with the squeaky comment, mine hasn't stopped squeaking yet after a couple of weeks use. I'm using a bass that's a tad over 9lbs now, so it's really useful. Rob

I’ve just bought a Phil Jones Double Four from Tom. Very smooth and quick deal and the amp was here in no time at all. Highly recommended. Thanks, Rob

Ta muchly

@MungoBass is it this one? https://www.thomann.de/gb/thomann_speaker_bag_behringer_ce500.htm?glp=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw67ajBhAVEiwA2g_jEHtSFNVjSjpiFPxxrvh7-W7BhH-Cr-RkY7bVBjHiJIgLSZ1bpyHzYhoC5fIQAvD_BwE Cheers, Rob

Just popped up this morning. @CHRISDABASS is selling an all original 1969 Precision on Facebook Marketplace. Looks very nice, inc. original case. 8lbs 5oz too! https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/620885056741301/ Share some details here Chris! Rob

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@tom.android and @Bassassin, I get where you’re coming from. I played it tonight at jazz jam, with the BBOT bridge, and it was great. Jazz jam is a whole other story though. I do err on the side of vintage hardware, and always have. I’ll not change the bridge for the time being, I need get used to the bass first. It does help that the bridge a 70’s design rather than the 60’s threaded saddles. Rob

The knob are pretty much identical, but shinier. I’ll have a look at them.

Ahh. No, just passive, P basses mostly, occasionally a Jazz.

I've only recently got the Boss WL-20, but I've had no issues on the three gigs I've used them on so far, with wireless Sax and Trumpet players as well. Rehearsals have been fine too. They are really simple to use, slip into the pocket of my gig bag, easy to charge, I don't know why I waited all this time!

I have a Babicz bridge here that I’m considering putting on it too. I’m still on the fence though.

We all have those regrets, I don’t think I’ve met a musician who didn’t have a tale like that.

This arrived from Bass Bros just over a week ago. I was actually away on a residential course from delivery day onwards, so I had to confess to Mrs Rocks about buying it and ask her very nicely if she would stay at home and take delivery of it. She duly did, and even unpacked it and sent me pictures. Anyway, the bass! It’s a 1987 Made In Japan Fender PB-62 Reissue. These were apparently made by Fujigen Gakki for Fender at the time. The build quality is amazing, easily as good as anything I’ve seen from Fender. Acoustically it rings like a grand piano, very reminiscent of the 2016 AVRI P bass I had until recently. One of the most remarkable things about the bass is the condition, it looks more or less new, which is surprising for a 36 year old instrument. There are a handful, maybe four or five tiny marks on the body, that’s it, no buckle rash and no fret wear. It weighs 4.1kg, or 9lbs 1oz. It even came in it’s original shipping carton with matching serial number. The neck is lovely, very very close to my ‘73 P bass, 41mm nut, but just ever so slightly slimmer from front to back. I bought this bass primarily as a bass I need to worry less about than my vintage 70’s Fender basses. Also as a bass I can try things out on, looms, pickups, bridges etc, something I don’t need to be too precious about keeping original. So it’s going to get gigged, and changes will be made, in fact I’ve already made a couple. The first pics are as I received it, totally stock, with the white guard. I’ve been playing it like this since I got home, even with the rounds on it. Today, I received a new loom for it from John (thanks @KiOgon), so I was ready to make a few changes. Now it’s sporting a tortoise guard (thanks @dodgnofski) with full vintage style shielding plate underneath, Fender Custom Shop 62 pickup, new kiOgon loom, and new knobs. And it’s got a new set of TI flats on it. The action is low, it plays wonderfully, and it sounds great. The original guard and wiring with knobs, and the pickup are all stashed away safely if ever I want to put it back to stock. I’m going to take it out on Friday night to the local jazz jam and hopefully play a couple of tunes on it. Thanks for listening! Cheers, Rob

The strap has arrived. There must be some variability in the lengths of these because it’s exactly the same length as my current strap, hole to hole. Used for a couple of hours already. It’s comfy, but it’s less grippy than my leather one, so the bass doesn’t stay put the same, I’ll get used to it though. The true test will be a two and a half hour rehearsal next week. Rob

Thanks for the thorough measurements. I'm going to try one. I'm wondering also if the actual thickness of the strap itself will raise the bass higher compared with a thinner strap of equal length. If it does, then it will be a definite winner. Cheers, Rob

I'm not sure I want just a 3" strap. The strap I'm currently using is 3 1/2" and padded, so I don't really want to go narrower.