dub_junkie

Silk and steel strings? Lower tension but with a softer sound. I've seen most of the big string makers offer these types of strings

Absolutely spot on re the quality. The fit and finish is insanely good. Going to have to check out the Will Lee. Whenever I see the regular J/J and modern 24 five string basses they've got the wider neck.

You're right, it definitely is narrower and I love it !!

I think my reputation precedes me😊

Bought this German Metroline as just couldn't see past it. Absolutely wonderful instrument in every respect, it's a pure joy to play and is at the very least the equal of the Japanese Metro Modern 24 five string I owned previously. One thing is the fretboard doesn't seem as wide further up the neck as on the Metro and also the Metro Expresses which is something I like.

Just picked up this cherryburst USA L-2500. Set it up this afternoon and it's now just about where I want it. Always loved the cherryburst/maple combo on these ( as well as on Lakland Skyline 55-02s)

The other brand I've really been turned onto is ACG. Received a Krell 4 string custom off Paddy777 in a trade on here in March of last year and I've since bought a RetroB 5 string as well as a new Graft 5 string direct from Alan at AC guitars. I've now taken the plunge and ordered a custom 5 string from Alan which is something I've never done before but I'm really happy to be doing and can't wait till the day comes I drive to the ACG workshop to pick it up. Fantastic basses. Can't speak highly enough of them.

Another vote for the Lakland Skylines. I've played and owned Musicman, G&L, Fender, Warwick amongst others but I never owned a Skyline until 2021. I've owned five since then and they've all been really great basses. I sold on the four strings but kept the fives as they are now my 'go to' brand for band work now. I have a quilt top 55-02 Deluxe, a 55-60 with East J Retro preamp and a flame top 55-AJ. I want to pick a winner but I can't. 55-AJ (Active Jazz?) 55-60 55-02

They've definitely become one of my go to brands. The plek'd necks play so well, and yes they sound great.

l-r 55-60 with J Retro,55-02,55-AJ

Lovely looking bass! I had a 2008 Japanese Metro M5-24 for a bit. Hindsight is a wonderful thing for I know now I should have kept it. Build quality was impeccable.

Re the pricing its still a couple of hundred cheaper than the natural one we had last year. The colour is more like the original USA Sterling launch colour and looks great and if I was looking for a passive MM there would be a decision to make with this one and the Pete Wentz passive Stingray which looks like being the cheaper of the two https://projectmusic.net/sterling--sbmm--pete-wentz-stingray-black-41342-p.asp

If behringer can bring logo brick to everyone then I'm in. Anyway signed up for the minimoog which if lego prices are anything to go by, will probably cost more than a used Behringer Model D

Didn't know Nick but I did message him when I imported my Klos Apollo bass direct from the States. I knew Nick was already playing one the same and we exchanged a few messages about the basses and his plan to put an active circuit in his. I also eventually managed to buy an Enfield bass a couple of months ago. I knew he was a demonstrator for the basses way back and I'd always hankered for one in part down to watching videos of him playing them. An absolute superb player too. RIP. My condolences go to his family at this sad time