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Grumpy ‘musicians’ who are keen to compartmentalise? 😂 i’m only joshing, of course. Merry Christmas everyone.

Love that colour! Yeah that is gorgeous!

Thank you Gavin for a smooth transaction! Great communications throughout (lots of basschatting!) and my P Bass has gone to a new home. Glad it has arrived safely and will be enjoying its new life! cheers fella! Dan

The HG loses no bottom end in use and using the TP editor can do everything the SC can, however I do agree that if you don’t know where to start and want to use TonePrints, you are limited, so good call there.

I love how being so clear, a small change goes a long way, then having the ability to drill down in to the parametric 4 band EQ, it can pretty much do everything to mimic other amplifier tone stacks (for those who are about to post, yes you can adjust the width of each of the EQ bands as well!!!) I'm yet to install the latest firmware which includes yet more functionality (if you want it) to see what it can do. Oh and whilst I am here, unlike say, a smart phone you can actually go backwards as well as forwards through the firmware installations! So clever!

p.s. the bass in the link is rather lovely!!

On the SR basses there are usually the larger sized metal knobs and the smaller ones usually used for the EQ. Does anyone know where to buy the smaller sized knurled metal knobs? The larger I think are 16 / 18mm, not sure what the actual size of the smaller versions are.

Yup! Or to put it another way, just like my mum always says, "If you're going to do something, do it properly." The lil band I play with locally aren't mega world famous, we probably won't win any awards, but one of the compliments that keeps coming up gig after gig is our attention to detail. Cover songs aren't just hashed out, but dynamics and tempo are really paid attention to. Some times we re-harmonise the melodies or change the groove in a tasteful manner. Not showing off but really trying to make a song interesting to listen to and keep people on the dance floor. People do notice this - probably because there are so many boring bands out there who just chuck out poor cover after poor cover? So, for me, using a different playing technique not only keeps me well practiced, but it's fun and, ya know, it might just demonstrate that this band put every effort in to being 'good at what we do'. Not meaning as a dig, but Oldbass, if you are that jaded that 'it doesn't matter' anymore, maybe it's time to take a break to refocus on why you do this (I am masking an assumption that you do still go out and play? I don't know your back-story).

Preston’s finest metallers Xentrix have just released their back catalogue (well most of it) via iTunes, Spotify and I think Amazon too. This fills me with joy as I own pretty much all of their discography already, but it was great to reacquaint with a favourite album or three this week!

Incorrect, the technique, playing with the fleshy part of the thumb is very useful in dub and reggae! I use the technique to get a big fat subdued bass tone when playing with nice shiny new strings. I can go from a slap bass classic dance track to a grimy reggae tune in our set without reaching for another instrument or settings! It’s a very useful technique, Try it, your band will love it! (MIne do,)

Heh heh!!

Yes, yes and yes x100 on both points.

I'd suggest sticking with the standard BEAD string as they will be the right tension for the 34" scale D'Addario can do separate strings so you needn't buy a 5 string set and ditch the G. I can't seem to tag D'addario's account in this post weirdly. For a preamp, well I guess it has to be East Uk! John East does a preamp specifically for the Precision bass that is highly regarded.

Ha ha ha!! Because BassChat knows it's a great app!

If I put a quid in the swear box can I rant about Logic foibles verses Reaper? If I set channel 5 to record in Reaper, it will record on that channel, no matter which other is in focus. So WhyTF does Logic insist on recording on whatever channel you have in focus, even if it isn't specifically armed? That makes no sense. In Logic you absolutely can not set separate two channels to record off the same hardware input. That makes no sense. Reaper again sets no such limitations. I could go on lol I do really like Logic, I use it a lot, but it is SO annoying at times!

My eldest student, a beginner is 73.. probably 74 now actually. He loves the instrument and we enjoy learning his favourite songs.

I'd chase it up fella. Hang in there. It's not your fault, it's probably that PF are massively busy due to Christmas and something has gone awry. Basically, they won't release the item unless the fees have been paid. (I've had to do this a few times) Even if the website updates say otherwise. If you call in, you may be able to pay over the 'phone and get a fast delivery before Christmas. I do agree though. The system is far from streamlined and horribly convoluted. No one wants to make it work! Good luck, I feel your pain and hope it gets sorted quickly.

I refer you back to my post lol Billy Sheehan and Mark King?

Thank you! I really do appreciate the kind words @Briton. I adore my job, I love doing reviews. I want to show what these pieces of gear can do without the BS. My personal ‘mantra’ if you will, is always “No Shred, No Ego, Just Bass.” The @Tech21NYC Q/Strip was a particular favourite pedal and when I have the cash, I’ll probably buy one.