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What’s the reason for the longer scale? If you’re going to go small, might as well go SMALL - and half scale makes sense due to the use of standard strings etc. I’m not convinced that anything longer in the same octave would achieve a better sound. Then again it could be about feel, in which case you have my permission ;). You’re about twice as tall as me so think it might be about right!

@Ashdown Engineering are very helpful here.

Not enough string trees for me

I’ll just push him back in, one sec. *gnnnnhhhhghh* OK as you were. Admin stuff etc.

Sounds cool. Even though it’s quite expensive, it’s probably about half you’d expect to pay for a custom full scale instrument I guess. Having found the perfect full scale bass this whole half scale thing is great fun. Interesting to use a split pickup. Given the scale length I wonder if the tonal difference will be amplified between the front and back portion of the pickup. If so, you could consider reversing the pickup too. As I got lucky with my Wing I’ll probably get a fretless next. Think it’ll really ‘sing’. Not sure whether to get a matching colour and wood type or go different. Can you imagine how cute a double gigbag would be lol

Excellent, let us know any updates

If you want a stand for it (you know, so you can have it next to the sofa!) the Hercules Mini fits perfectly.

Looks lovely! How are you getting on with it? I saw this one in stock and was tempted to get it turned fretless. Any mods planned? I’ve been chatting with another UK wingbasser who has a red left handed bass, so he should join in soon. Every bassist needs one of these!

Have a great time everyone. Sorry I can’t be there. Looking forward to pics.

TC BH800 is a good option. Loads of power and two 'tone prints' will let you dial in some grit and compression to taste. AH just seen you're sorted - enjoy, hope you like it!

Sorry So you sold the Stradi and bought a Wingbass? Got pics?!

34" because that's what the manufacturer deemed to be best, mainly. I have had a 36" Jazz Bass (Bacchus) before, felt fine, doubt I' have noticed if it didn't say. I also have a 17" bass which is just tons of fun.

+1

@nick@ibassmag may be able to help. Fingers crossed. I’ll email him for you if you don’t hear back.

Yeah looks are important for sure. Go and try a passion again, I reckon. I’ve never gone custom personally as although I know what I like in an instrument, putting money on it would frighten me - I prefer to buy something I can play first. Sometimes I think what makes a bass feel and play well can be a combination of things you can’t necessarily put your finger on and add to a custom build spec sheet. Although that’s just me - every ACG and Shuker I’ve played has been fantastic.

You can't lose IMO. I've just taken my 80's Arpege out for a play; criminally it's been in it's case for about four months unplayed - it was still in perfect tune! That Excess is stunning.

Elixirs. I have a set on my Passion that are about three years old and they sound new. I use them on everything now and don’t even think about string death any more.

Gotta be the Vigier! I have used a selection of different Passion basses in a funk metal Welsh math-core band (!) and the way they cut through the mix live was excellent. Rock solid construction and amazing neck. A bit different but not so much it can be pigeon holed into a style of music.

They also come in Basschat colours!

Mine lives in the office. I also use it when listening to music.

Ah that's right. I can't see them on mine, though mine does have a headphone out which I have no use for.

Actually I think they have beefed it up a little - mine is an older TecAmp one and the Each ones have some kind of fan or fan looking gubbins on the bottom. Mr Eich told me they are the newest version that is more powerful. That said, I often find mine too powerful so I can't imagine it being much of an improvement!!

Some excellent points. Also some interesting reading here http://www.stringbusters.com/stringfaqs.asp (although don't order from them!)

Elixir tension charts here https://www.elixirstrings.com/support/string-tension-for-tuning-guitar I use super light with a very low action and love them to bits - they are slightly higher tension than other strings of the same gauge, although being super light they are relatively low tension as a whole.